Economy

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Belarus' Gross Domestic Product grew 4.4% in January-July 2018 against the same period in 2017.
204 cases are associated with the companies and enterprises that are key to this country's economy.
Three media persons in Belarus are suspected of illegal access to the paid newswire of the state news agency BELTA.
Belarus updates tax and civil codes aiming to eliminate the use of foreign currencies in payments inside the country.
One third of the loans were taken for consumption needs, the remaining two thirds - for real estate and construction.
The share of state-owned companies in this sector is around 8-9%.
Deputy Prime Minister Vasil Zharko who oversees healthcare in the government was not detained as initially reported.
The Belarus president's decree scraps transport tax for electric car owners, creates incentive to use electric vehicles.
An International Monetary Fund mission will stay in Belarus on 9-13 July to review the current economic situation in the country.