Regional selections for the XXX International Festival of Arts "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk" will be held in Belarus from November 12 to December 11, the Ministry of Culture said.

Entrepreneurship plays an increasing role in the economic development of regions. This explains the increased attention of the state to the creation of favorable conditions for the emancipation of business initiative. The latest innovations in legislation and mechanisms for supporting small and medium- sized businesses were discussed at a recent seminar arranged by the administration of the Oktyabrsky district of Vitebsk.

In Vitebsk Oblast, polluting emissions into the atmosphere have decreased by almost 1.6 thousand tons since the beginning of this year, BelTA learned from Vitebsk Oblast Committee of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection.

In Vitebsk Oblast, the area of local nature reserves will increase by almost 2.5 thousand hectares in the next two years, BelTA learned from Vitebsk Oblast

In Vitebsk Oblast, citizens who pay real estate tax and land payments received benefits in 2020 in the amount of Br19.7 million, or 65% of the total amount of property payments for individuals, the press service of the oblast tax inspectorate reported.