Lukashenka allows liquor makers to advertise products on their Web sites

Alyaksandr Lukashenka has, by his presidential decree, allowed the manufacturers of alcoholic beverages to place “some information” about their products on their websites to boost their exports.

The number four decree, dated May 5, has brought Belarus' regulations into conformity with its international commitments, expanded the right of manufacturers to advertise their products for export, but at the same time preserved proper government control over the production and sale of alcohol-containing products, said the press office of the Belarusian leader, BelaPAN reported.