The largest number of voters cast their ballots in the Mogilev region - 3.4% of their registered voters. In the Gomel and Vitebsk regions, the figure was 3.3% each. In the Minsk region, 2.6% of voters participated in early voting, in the Brest region - 2.5%, and in the Grodno region - 2.4%.

Since the beginning of November, 73 mm of precipitation has fallen in the area, compared to the ten-day norm of 18 mm, resulting in the flooding of a low-water bridge near the village of Ulyanovka. The water level above the bridge deck is 10-15 cm. The incident was reported to the Ministry of Emergency Situations on November 10.

The thirteenth regional military-sports game "Zarnitsa", dedicated to the 68th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War, starts today in Vitebsk, BELTA was informed by the Vitebsk Regional Committee of the NGO "Belarusian Republican Youth Union".

The Vitebsk tram depot park has been replenished with a "Golden Chariot", however, it will never go out on a route. In 1898, the first tram went out on the route.

The campaign dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Dubrovno district from the Nazi invaders will start in the village of Baevo. A solemn rally will be held here with the participation of local residents, schoolchildren, and representatives of public associations.

Over Br680 billion will be allocated from the budget in 2013 for the implementation of the investment program of the Vitebsk region, the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee's construction and architecture committee informed a BELTA correspondent.

This year, 4 films will be presented to the audience, which will be shown in their original language with Russian subtitles. This is an excellent opportunity not only to get acquainted with new French-language cinema but also to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the language and hear correct pronunciation from native speakers.

The best New Year's gift for one hundred children from the Vitebsk region was a trip to the country's main Christmas tree at the Palace of the Republic.

A cardiology rehabilitation and wellness complex has been established in the Vitebsk region: a specialized department of a specialized dispensary is operating on the basis of the former "Zheleznyaki" health resort of RUP "Vitebskenergo" (Vitebsk district). The complex is designed for 100 beds.

The concert hall of the Vitebsk State Musical College named after I.I. Sollertinsky has been solemnly reopened after major renovation. This significant event marks a new chapter in the history of one of Belarus's oldest educational institutions, which will celebrate its 95th anniversary in 2014.

In Belarus, tariffs for public telecommunication services are increasing for individuals, legal entities, and individual entrepreneurs.

Our reader Zhanna Pokryshkina, in her letter, told an almost detective story that happened to her. She received a call on her mobile phone. Introducing himself as an employee of the water quality control organization in Vitebsk, the caller offered to check the drinking water in the reader's apartment.

All front-rankers of the harvest are working in the fields of the Orsha district, with two crews harvesting at one farm - the communal unitary enterprise "Agricultural Experimental Station "Uste".

This year, the 'City of Masters', which has become a constant companion to the international arts festival, will host the 'Zabava-2015' festival-competition for doll and toy makers.