In Vitebsk, he is taking part in a scheduled coordination meeting on the issue of organizing interaction between the Investigative Committee and prosecutor's offices in addressing crime prevention tasks and ways to enhance the effectiveness of joint law enforcement activities.

The "Skaryna Days" will be held in Polotsk from September 2 to 6 as part of the celebration of the Day of Belarusian Written Language, the Polotsk District Executive Committee informed a BELTA correspondent.

McDonald's Corporation, which has spread its fast-food network across almost the entire world, has also reached Vitebsk. Yesterday, the grand opening ceremony of the first regional fast-food restaurant in Belarus took place.

To master the production of this product, the enterprise required about 2.5 billion rubles for technical re-equipment. For comparison, last year the branch mastered only 900 million in investments.

The 'Crystal Owl', traditionally awarded to the best guards, became the second in the department's collection. In 2011, they took second place and received a computer as a gift. This year, for their work achievements, the Dokshytsy guards were awarded an 'Opel Astra' car.

Vitebsk customs officers seized branded clothing and footwear of German production with a total value of Br8.69 billion, the State Customs Committee of Belarus reported.

In comparable prices, this is 0.8 percent more compared to the first quarter of 2012. Including agricultural organizations, production amounted to 1,826.5 billion rubles (1.5 percent more).

"The Harlem Gospel Choir", often called "The Angels of Harlem", is unique in that it performs in the world's most beautiful churches as well as in secular venues.

The National Bank will make a decision on the issue of promoting the development of small and medium-sized businesses. This was announced by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus, Pyotr Prokopovich, during his visit to the Orsha district.

Not long ago, queues of people wishing to privatize housing were observed near the 'one-stop shop' department of the city executive committee. Today, there is no rush, and this is a good opportunity for those who have not yet managed to privatize their apartment to register the dwelling as their property.

On May 15, Belarus will switch to terrestrial digital television broadcasting.

Employees of the Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve are preparing to welcome the first visitors to the "Forest Fun" rope park.

The greatest positive effect from the direct lines will be if the authorities deal with each assignment within the following week. This opinion was expressed today by the Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee, Nikolai Sherstnev, following the direct line with the region's residents.