Government raises allowances for students in Belarus

Alexander Lukashenka on Tuesday signed a decree, ordering to raise allowances for all categories of students in Belarus, reports the official news agency BELTA.  University students will see their stipends increased up to Br148,800 ($75). Allowances for students at technical colleges and voccational schools have grown up to Br125,000 and Br80,000, respectively.

The allowances will be calculated effective from April 1, 2008.