"We are looking at our kith and kin with love, and we realize that they give us happiness and purpose. We thank them for support and faith which help us reach our goals and overcome any obstacles. And we hope that our dreams will definitely come true...

Cooperation in the sphere of politics and security will include multilevel consultations between ministries of foreign affairs, including consultations on coupling integration processes within the framework of the Commonwealth of Independent States a...

In particular, Belarus will endeavor to further enhance and develop the free trade zone within the framework of the Commonwealth of Independent States as the basis for mutually beneficial trade and economic cooperation.

Belarus' presidency in the CIS is aimed at reaching such goals as deeper integration processes within the framework of the Commonwealth of Independent States, more effective interaction in the resolution of problems caused by globalization and new ch...

The key tasks for the period till 2025 include the stimulation of economic activity of the population, efforts to encourage idle Belarusians to work, efforts to ensure the balance of supply and demand on the labor market, and the improvement of worki...

Greetings on behalf of theBelarusian head of state were sent to the leadership of the Russian Federation, the leaders of the CIS countries, the heads of other countries in various regions of the world, and the heads of international organizations.

As of 1 December 2020 Belarus' state debt totaled Br56.3 billion, Br11.5 billion or 25.6% up since the beginning of the year. The internal state debt amounted to Br9.4 billion as of 1 December. The internal state debt went up by Br0.6 billion or 7.4%...

During its presidency in the CIS in 2021 Belarus intends to counter attempts to falsify the history of the Great Patriotic War. This is provided in the concept of Belarus Presidency in the Commonwealth of Independent States in 2021.

The process to elect delegates to the 6th Belarusian People's Congress from Minsk is in full swing, deputy head of the Belarusian People's Congress organizing committee, Deputy Chairman of the Minsk City Hall Artem Tsuran told BelTA.

The nationwide COVID-19 tally has reached 194,284 cases. A total of 175,147 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

The concept of Belarus' presidency in the CIS in 2021 will be aimed at developing coherent approaches to solving pressing issues of regional cooperation.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko sent condolences to Croatian President Zoran Milanovic in connection with the loss of life and destruction as a result of the strong earthquake in Sisak-Moslavina County.

The delegates include representatives of industrial enterprises, the housing and utilities sector, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, cultural establishments, mass media outlets, and the military.

The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is determined to defend the interests of the participating states in 2021, CSTO Secretary General Stanislav Zas said in his New Year address sent to BelTA.

“I will spend New Year's Eve as usual. I have already said: when everyone is drinking (and everyone drinks on New Year's Eve), at least one person who is responsible for the country should be on duty and sober,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

Dana Holding Company - IOO Dana Astra wish a Happy New Year to every Belarusian family - its customers and all the families who dream of a new apartment!

Aleksandr Lukashenko noted: “I desire only one thing: I want the people to say thank you at some point for what we've accomplished in this period of time. We've done a lot – big things look right from afar. We were lucky that you and we have buil...

“We will cope with economic challenges. We are not afraid of any protests. They are free to protest, like they do now. If they don't cross the red line, they can continue their protests. Once they do they will be held accountable. There should be ...

Child benefits should not be reduced, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he talked to the staff of the Belarusian Research Center for Pediatric Oncology, Hematology and Immunology and journalists on 31 December, BelTA has learned.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Nobody is going to delegate some crazy authority to the Belarusian People's Congress. The president shall be the head of state. You shall elect one. There shall be the prime minister, parliamentarians, and the rest.”

In January-November, agricultural enterprises carried out almost 1,500 transactions in oilseed meals and cakes worth a total of Br287 million via BUCE. The sales of these products soared by 21% over January-November 2019 and accounted for 30% of the ...

In 2021, the People's Republic of China will steadily continue to implement joint projects set out by the two countries' leaders in Belarus, Director General of the Great Stone Industrial Park Development Company, the head of the China Merchants Grou...

The revenues totaled Br21.5billion, or 84% of the revised annual target. Proceeds from value added tax came at Br11.7 billion (94.2% of the target), income tax – Br2.3 billion (60.1%), excise duties – Br2.8 billion (86.4%). Revenues from foreig...

The head of state was updated on the status and prospects of the national research center. In the bone marrow transplantation unit Aleksandr Lukashenko talked to young patients who had undergone surgery and chemotherapy.

On New Year's Eve, the head of the bank congratulated the children of the orphanage on the coming holidays and presented sweet gifts. During a tea party Andrei Zhishkevich talked to the children, wished them good health, success in their studies and ...

The MART resolution introduces in Q1 2021 price regulation for socially important goods for 90 days by setting limits.

HC Dinamo Minsk were denied by HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk 4-5 in the KHL regular-season match on 30 December.

Planar has signed a contract with the Taiwan-based company MIC Corp on delivering laser equipment for repairing photolithographic mask defects. The EM-5231 laser unit will be shipped to the end user – Photronics Inc. (USA).

For instance, a Turkish citizen landed in the Minsk airport on 24 December. He was supposed to leave Belarus only after spending ten days in isolation. However, the foreigner tried to leave the country less than four days after landing.

The main idea of the investment project is to use low-quality wood and sawmill waste to organize pellet production at the site of FEZ Grodnoinvest in Smorgon. The entire volume of products made under the project will be exported.

The main library of the BSU has been included in the consortium of digital library networks of classical universities. This gives the BSU teachers, researchers and students the right to use academic and scientific literature of 32 universities of the...

Olympic champion in artistic gymnastics Antonina Koshel supported the address of famous Belarusian athletes, champions and medalists of the Olympic Games, world, European and national championships to the international and Belarusian public to become...

The 6th Belarusian People's Congress will shape the future of Belarus, expert with the national public association Belaya Rus Piotr Petrovsky told BelTA.

According to the Belarusian-Russian intergovernmental agreement on providing a state financial loan to the Belarusian government the first tranche of the state financial loan in the amount equal to $0.5 billion was transferred to the account of the F...

“I sincerely wish you to have your own business, which you would be ready to serve throughout your life, work for the benefit of your families and the country,” Belarus' Education Minister Igor Karpenko said.

The CT scanners from Siemens were delivered to the hospitals of Kobrin, Bereza, and Stolin on 30 December. The equipment was bought by the Belarusian Healthcare Ministry within the framework of the COVID-19 response efforts.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No.497 “On the amendment of the decrees of the President of the Republic of Belarus” to prolong Decree No.191 of 15 April 2013 “On providing support to the organizations of physical education...

Minsk residents are busy gearing up for the New Year at the Komarovsky marketplace in Minsk

Power supply was restored in 900 settlements affected by bad weather. The work was ongoing from 6:00 on 29 December till 6:00 on 30 December.

A red warning was issued in Belarus for 29-30 December. The bad weather affected Vitebsk Oblast, Mogilev Oblast and part of Minsk Oblast. Strong winds and icing on power lines and trees caused them to fall on railway tracks and led to disconnection o...

Drivers crossing the Belarusian-Latvian border at the Urbany border checkpoint in Braslav District and in the Grigorovshchina border checkpoint in Verkhnedvinsk District were in for a surprise.

This year Belarusian people have passed the test forced on them from outside, Nikolai Shchekin, Candidate of Philosophy, Head of the Sociology of Public Administration Department at the Sociology Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Belar...

“One of the most important issues at the session was the election of delegates to the Belarusian People's Congress. We elected 36 people: 24 deputies of the City Council and 12 - of the regional one,” Chairman of the Council of Deputies Maksim Gu...

Buying real estate in promising neighborhoods of Minsk is not only a good investment, but also a contribution to the financial success of your children and grandchildren.

The mechanism to nominate delegates to the Belarusian People's Congress from among members of the local councils of deputies of all levels and representatives of major public associations is logical and objectively justified, Andrei Kuntsevich said.

The nationwide COVID-19 tally has reached 192,361 cases. A total of 171,901 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

"We consider that it's up to the Belarusian people and their legitimate representatives to decide the future of Belarus, rather than imposters and their Western sponsors," Lavrov stated.

Despite the business schedule of the KHL regular championship, the players found time to meet with young players. The HC Dinamo Minsk delegation included goalkeeper Aleksei Kolosov, defensemen Dmitry Deryabin, Stepan Falkovsky and Vladislav Yeryomenk...

Top-ranking officers of the Riot Police Division had decided to present this token of the highest distinction of riot police officers to the head of state. Police officers have to pass through arduous physical tests in order to get a black beret.

“On the example of our neighbors, we see what the destruction of collective consciousness and historical memory of the nation can lead to, especially among young people, its most active part,” Aleksandr Lukashenko noted.

We are not just threatened with new economic sanctions. They have launched a true information war against us, attack us with incessant political provocations, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

The president thanked the law enforcement and the military for their courage and resilience, loyalty to the oath and the people. “These are not just words. For each of you it is a guiding principle that determines your deeds and actions,” he stre...

“I want to make my position clear. It is unchanging: our duty to present and future generations is to preserve the country. And we will do it, no matter what it takes. We will preserve it for all of us, our children and grandchildren. This is the m...

The president is scheduled to present state awards to representatives of law enforcement agencies and the military, to get familiar with the equipment, special means and living quarters of the rapid response teams.

The heads of state exchanged New Year greetings, discussed the most pressing issues of bilateral relations and reviewed the situation with the pandemic.

We wish everyone good health, warmth and comfort, success and good luck in business. May we leave all problems behind and may 2021 bring us peace and harmony, love and well-being. Take care of your loved ones and yourself! reads the message from Anta...

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko awarded the Medal for Labor Services to the heads of the Minsk city district administrations. The head of state signed the relevant decree No.502 on 29 December.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has made new appointments in Air Force and Air Defense Command of the Armed Forces. The head of state signed the relevant decrees on 29 December.

It was the first time that the Parliamentary Assembly of Belarus and Russia and Beltamozhservice organized a joint charity event.

On 20 December, President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 500 to award Belarusian Sports Olympus 2020, a special prize of the President of the Republic of Belarus

Among other things the new decree has given presidential aides the authority to involve government agencies and organizations, including security system ones, in the fulfillment of instructions of the head of state.

The Belarus New Year's Eve Ball for the youth took place in the Palace of Independence on 29 December.

The assembly wing occupies over 6,600m2. The premises will be used to make MAZ-203T trolleybuses, including those with an increased autonomous cruising range, and MAZ-303E10 buses. Their assembly will begin in 2021.

The electric locomotives will be delivered to Belarus by the end of 2023. The investment project is estimated at €64.3 million. The locomotives will be bought using credit resources of the Export-Import Bank of China.

“The Permanent Council discussed the issue of holding consultations of experts of interested departments of the CSTO member states on the development of relevant documents on biological security,” the spokesman informed.

The Belarusian People's Congress is the supreme form of democracy, Deputy Chairman of the Council of the Republic Anatoly Isachenko told journalists as he spoke about expectations from the 6th Belarusian People's Congress.

Belarus can be an example in many ways not only for the post-Soviet space, Sergei Rakhmanov, a member of the Council of Elders under the Presidium of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus, said.

“All of you have studied history and should remember that our land was under the boot of foreigners for centuries. All of it happened and must not happen again if we truly want to be independent,” Aleksandr Lukashenko added.

“Today, history comes alive here in the Palace of Independence, which is always reserved and formal. It is the history of Belarus, which is rich in unique and beautiful traditions,” said head of state Aleksandr Lukashenko as he welcomed the parti...

“The initiative to set up the Council of Elders at the Presidium of the Council of the Republic did not appear from nowhere. We value the experience of those people, who have gone through the school of parliamentarianism. It is for the first time i...

Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin and his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu discussed the current agenda of the Belarusian-Russian cooperation, including joint activities meant to ensure the military security of the Union State of Belarus an...

The public association will focus on nurturing respect for and pride in the state symbols of Belarus in citizens. It will focus on bringing citizens of the country together on the basis of patriotic, spiritual, and moral values of the Belarusian nati...

Belarus' National Library played host to an event to present the edition “The Republic of Belarus: 25 years of creation and accomplishments”.

“Today we are celebrating people working in the manufacturing sector, healthcare professionals, educators, law enforcement employees, artists, coaches, athletes, and the clergy. All of them make Belarus richer and stronger with their daily work,”...

The nationwide COVID-19 tally has reached 190,404 cases. A total of 169,257 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

"There are literally a couple of days left until the end of the year, but there is confidence that a record will be set in the production of potassium chloride. Amidst talks that someone has stopped, or is about to stop or even close, this is the mos...

According to the speaker of the lower house of parliament, the forum will be an important event in the life of the country.

The official said: “Thanks to the connection of the first unit to the power grid and the conservation of a certain volume of natural gas the country saves about $750,000 per day.”

The official said: “Negotiations of any kind are always accompanied by certain bargaining about the terms. But essentially everything ended on good terms that favor Belarus.”

According to Vladimir Andreichenko, Our Children is a very kind campaign is which has become a signature tradition in the country.

Aryna Sabalenka has won three tournaments in the recent WTA season.

Belarus' pharmaceutical company Belmedpreparaty is set to start manufacturing the Russian coronavirus vaccine by the end of February - early March, Belarus' Healthcare Minister Dmitry Pinevich told reporters.

A delegation of the Belarusian Embassy in China visited Hainan Province on 24-26 December to take part in the 5th Sanya International Cultural Industry Fair.

The document reflects the main directions of the government's actions to achieve goals, accomplish tasks, and fulfill provisions of the national social and economic development program for 2021-2025.

Two candidates – the osprey and the European turtle dove – have been proposed by the main board and the secretariat of APB BirdLife Belarus. The third bird will be shortlisted as a result of the online voting.

The newly appointed executive said: “In this complicated period of time when it is extremely difficult and often impossible to hold mass events, particularly international ones, we've managed to preserve equilibrium by redistributing forces in the ...

Anatoly Glaz commented on the situation that is developing around the Belarus sanatorium in Druskininkai after the EU imposed sanctions against Belarus.

The Russian duo clocked 33:06.4 with two penalties. Germany's Franziska Preuss and Simon Schempp finished second. They made three penalties and finished 7.1 seconds behind the winners.

According the the agreement, the loan will be used to support the public healthcare emergency response program, to strengthen the capacities of the healthcare sector and reduce the risks associated with COVID-19.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Kazakhstan Pavel Utyupin met with Kazakhstan's Minister of Defense Nurlan Yermekbayev.

The list of government programs for 2021-2025 has been approved in Belarus by Resolution No.759 of the Council of Ministers of 24 December 2020.

Belarus' Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko visited Olga Klimova's family-type children's home in Soligorsk District as part of Our Children charity project in the run-up to New Year.

The Belarus Democracy, Human Rights, and Sovereignty Act of 2020 signed by outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump is a strange and useless document, Anatoly Glaz said.

“Expenditures on healthcare will be be almost 4.6% of GDP. Some 5 to 6 years ago we were thinking about keeping the consolidated budget expenditure on healthcare at 4% of GDP. Apparently, these costs will continue to increase steadily,” Yuri Sel...

Belarus' Healthcare Ministry, Russia's Ministry of Health and the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) have announced the start of the COVID-19 vaccination program in Belarus. The first batch of the Russian vaccine Sputnik V has arrived in Belarus t...