Alexander Lukashenko also cast his voice this morning at precinct number 1. Voter activity has been observed here since early morning.
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Belarusians are making their choice today and abroad. In numbers, it's 36 countries and 44 districts. In Moscow, the polling station is located in the Belarusian embassy.
On the main election day, the most up-to-date information continues to come from the Central Election Commission. According to the data as of 10 am, the highest number of votes was cast in Gomel and Mogilev regions, the elections have already been declared valid in these regions.
Belarusians all over the world are voting today. There are a total of 44 polling stations in 36 countries. Alexander Tatarkin, Сhairman of the District Election Commission (Estonia) by phone: "At the polling station in the Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in Estonia there is an active voting in the presidential elections.
All operational information on the voting and voter turnout is received by the Central Election Commission. Lidia Yermoshina, Chairwoman of the Central Commission of Belarus for Elections and National Referendums (video).
Six hours ago, our polling station opened in Beijing. They have already summed up the results of the early vote and meet voters from all over China on the main election day.
Voting for the election of the President of Belarus has begun in the Russian capital. Precinct No. 102 is located in the embassy of our country in Moscow.
The international observers monitor how commissions are organized. And whether everything is in accordance with international electoral law.
The polling stations operate in 36 countries. The venues opened several hours ago in China, Japan, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, due to the time difference.
The election process is monitored by observers. This year, the CIS mission, including the Inter-Parliamentary Assembly, is working in Belarus.
The country is choosing the path it will follow the next five years. Five candidates, including the incumbent head of state, are running for the main post.
Every two hours we expect direct reports with the latest information on turnout in each region, as well as an assessment of the voting from the leadership of the CEC (video).
The CEC has published the updated data. 22,47% of people voted in the Presidential Elections for 3 days of early vote. Voters in Gomel Region (over 30%) and over 26% of residents in Mogilev Region used their civil rights.
The main electoral campaign in Belarus is approaching its final, with three days left until the elections. It is always a difficult period for any country.
Belarusians continue to actively express their civic position and come to the polling stations to vote for their candidate.
From foreign policy issues, color revolutions to salaries, pensions, education and the future of a sovereign country. Yesterday, the President addressed the Belarusian people and the Parliament.
The pandemic has exposed markets and opened up the prospects of new niches for many products. Investment remains a top priority in creating high-productivity jobs.
The CEC published the first data on the Presidential Elections in Belarus. Voter turnout was almost 5% on the first day of the early vote.
Yesterday, the MPs closed the third extraordinary session. Based on the Constitution, the decision on its convocation was made by the Head of State to deliver the annual Address to the Belarusian people and the National Assembly.
3 polling stations opened yesterday in Russia - there are many Belarusians living there. Because of the epidemic situation in Moscow, everyone who comes to vote to our diplomatic mission, is provided with protective masks and gloves, as well as disposable pens.
This opinion was shared by all the meeting participants. Irina Malevanaya, Director of the National Sports Center: "As a representative of the medical and sports sectors, I was certainly pleased with the positive and high appreciation of all the work carried out during the coronavirus epidemic in our country.
Early vote for the presidential election continues in Belarus. In Mogilev Region 697 precincts were opened. They will operate until August 8 inclusive.
From issues of foreign policy and the world economy against the backdrop of a pandemic to problems of wages, pensions, education and the future of a sovereign country were raised by the President as he addressed the Belarusian people and the Parliament.












