12:58 Central heating cut off from all consumers in Minsk

Central heating was cut off on April 18 in Minsk, following a resolution by Mikhail Pavlov, the Mayor of Minsk. The decision has been taken "thanks to conducive weather conditions", his press office said.

If needed, heating could be switched back in kindergartens and children hospitals up to May 1.

The commercial offices and industrial spaces were cut off on March 30. Last year, the heating in Minsk was switched off on April 10.