He wished the coming year to be better than the previous one. “It will be better if we do our best to make it better. The most important thing is to take care of each other, our loved ones,” said Aleksandr Lukashenko.

Only together we can preserve the land where we live and where future generations will live, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he visited the church in Minsk on Christmas Day.

The new church stands next to the Masyukovshshina Death Camp memorial complex built in honor of over 80,000 prisoners of war and Soviet civilians tortured in the German concentration camp during the Great Patriotic War.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko will visit the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Minsk on 7 January

On 7 January Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas, one of the most important Christian holidays celebrating the Birth of Jesus Christ.

According to agricultural meteorologists, conditions for winter crops remain satisfactory, no dangerous phenomena have been registered. Air temperatures are expected to drop closer to mid-January 2021, however, the cold spell presents no danger for w...

The source also noted that as from 11 January the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange will resume sales of government bonds nominated in U.S. dollars. Issue No.271 will have a coupon rate of 4.5% per annum, with the redemption date set at 10 Febru...

During the meeting Sergei Aleinik and Claude Altermatt discussed the state and prospects of further advancement of Belarusian-Swiss cooperation.

Belarus and Finland have discussed ways to advance cooperation between regions, including between the Belarusian city of Nesvizh and the Finnish city of Savonlinna.

The tournament was part of Step to the Future, a joint project of the Belarusian Basketball Federation and FIBA Europe.

Stefania-Vitalia Vinnichek, a first-year student of the Faculty of Law of Belarusian State University (BSU), has been elected Belarus' Youth Ambassador of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The 56th edition of the Star Expedition campaign around the places of military glory and labor excellence in Belarus will take place on 27-29 January.

Bellegprom Chairperson Tatiana Lugina presented the students with sport clothing.

Representatives of the Belarus President's ice hockey team and the children of the orphanage took part in a New Year's performance and various contests. The guests exchanged souvenirs with the children and presented gifts: an ice hockey jersey with t...

Speaking about when biometric identification documents become available, the official added that the relevant regulatory act will be passed soon in order to begin the introduction of biometric identification in Belarus.

The company assembles, sells, and provides maintenance services for BELARUS tractors in Serbia. Ded Moroz arrived in tractor style to wish a Merry Christmas to the company's employees and their kids.

Consul General of Belarus to Istanbul Aleksei Shved has met with Chairperson of the Turkish-Belarusian Council at the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey (DEIK), head of the Soycan Group of Companies Yilmaz Soycan.

The Brest Hero Fortress memorial complex has launched an exhibition of Yevgeny Khaldei's wartime photographs " dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

According to the Belarusian weather service Belhydromet, precipitation (sleet, rain) is also expected in Belarus on 7 January.

The nationwide COVID-19 tally has reached 204,958 cases. A total of 186,394 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

“Visa-free entry to Belarus for the 2021 IIHF World Championship participants and fans has been enforced by presidential decree No.10 of 10 January 2020. Therefore, there was no need to include the 2021 IIHF World Championship in the calendar of in...

Sts Boris and Gleb Chruch (Kolozha Church) brought Christmas to life with a live nativity scene on Christmas Eve.

Archbishop Stefan of Gomel and Zhlobin handed over equipment for cardiology wards and rehabilitation wards to the healthcare facilities.

Two power play goals from Shane Prince helped HC Dinamo Minsk secure an overtime victory over HC SKA in the KHL regular-season match on 5 January.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko sent greetings to the family that welcomed Belarus' first 2021 baby. Gifts and flowers were given from the head of state to the parents

After the games with Norway Belarus will head for Egypt to take part in the World Men's Handball Championship slated for 14-31 January.

We should adapt to the current global development trends and preserve the country, political scientis tVadim Borovik said in an interview with the SB. Belarus Segodnya newspaper.

According to the country's main monetary guidelines for 2020, the volume of international reserve assets was expected to make up at least $7.3 billion on 1 January 2021.

The aim of the national plan is to incorporate the gender factor into the state policy as an inalienable condition of the equal development of human capital of women and men.

Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that this wonderful holiday fills the history of human existence on Earth with a deeper meaning. Every year it reminds us about the importance of spiritual renewal, selfless love for people around us, the ultimate value of...

Belarusian Deputy Healthcare Minister, Chief Sanitary Inspector Aleksandr Tarasenko said that the Russian consumer rights and human wellbeing oversight agency Rospotrebnadzor had sent about 30,000 test kits to Belarus. These test systems will be used...

A customer in Biscay Province, Spain will receive a batch of rolled metal products, which are intended for automobile engineering industry. This year's first export batch of BMZ products was made in section rolling mill No.2. This division also shipp...

In particular, electricity import from Belarus' direction began at 01:00 on 3 January. It lasted for 24 hours and amounted to 3,450Mwh. Import from Belarus' direction on 4 January lasted for 24 hours and amounted to 3,960Mwh. No electricity was impor...

According to the Citizenship and Migration Department of the Internal Affairs Ministry, the amendments are designed to improve the law taking into account the practice of its application, improve the demographic potential, and ensure domestic securit...

The company has been established by Belarusian investors and specializes in making cement and concrete. The company will use its own resources and borrowed money to buy new equipment in order to expand the product choice and make new products intende...

The Belarusian Women's Union will submit 67 proposals to the Belarusian People's Congress, Yelena Bogdan, the head of the Belarusian Women's Union, the first deputy healthcare minister, told the media.

The United States European Command donated a blood gas analyzer to the 432nd Order of the Red Star Main Military Medical Center of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus as part of the coronavirus response efforts.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Romania Andrei Grinkevich visited Romania's Calarasi County and Giurgiu County and met with representatives of the biggest local companies.

Every delegate of the Belarusian People's Congress has a great responsibility to future generations, First Secretary of the BRSM Central Committe Dmitry Voronyuk told the media.

The Holy Spirit Cathedral in Minsk is gearing up to ring in Christmas.

“The export of Belarusian goods to Uzbekistan amounted to $187.1 million, up 10.8% compared to January-November 2019. The import from Uzbekistan decreased by almost 15% to $37.9 million. Belarus posted trade surplus of $149.2 million for the perio...

The nationwide COVID-19 tally has reached 203,104 cases. A total of 184,574 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

The winner clocked 3:35.14 to complete the special part of 403km. Dmitry Sotnikov of KAMAZ-Master was second, 18 seconds back. KAMAZ-Master's Anton Shibalov rounded out the top three, 1.16 behind the winner.

The women's 5km and men's 10km individual events took place on 5 January.

Ожидается, что с 5,3 тыс. га фруктовых садов удастся собрать более 25 тыс. т апельсинов и лимонов, сообщает иранское информационное агентст�...

The BRSM Youth Union elected 140 delegates to the 6th Belarusian People's Congress during the 7th Plenum of the BRSM Central Committee.

In 2021, the special unit of the Belarusian traffic police Strela (Arrow) of the Belarusian Ministry of Internal Affairs is to step up patrols to help keep the traffic situation under control.

Ecology is of paramount importance for human life and health. This is why the country has launched a campaign to increase the use of electricity in various sectors, including transport and heating, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

Members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union State of Belarus and Russia will monitor, as part of the CIS observation mission, the preparation and conduct of the early presidential election in Kyrgyzstan.

The country's agricultural organizations keep the tendency of improving financial results.

Aleksandr Lukashenko urged everyone to abide by the law, to do their jobs and think ahead, first of all, about the future of their children.

Aleksandr Lukashenko recalled his visit to Horizont at the start of his presidential career when they had to decide on the fate of the enterprise that was in a difficult situation after the collapse of the Soviet Union.

The Belarusian government has approved a calendar of international competitions to be held in Belarus in 2021. The relevant Resolution No.791 was issued on 30 December 2020 and published at the national legal internet portal on 5 January.

The Minsk office of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BelCCI) and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) of Moscow Oblast have signed a cooperation agreement.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Armenia Aleksandr Konyuk met with Honorary Consul of Belarus to Gyumri, Shirak Province Armen Sargsyan.

The president was told that the holding company is working at a profit. The company has been systematically increasing the localization of television equipment. The company buys abroad the components that only a few companies produce and it is not ra...

“This difficult daily work requires from representatives of your profession special patience, mercy, the ability to empathize. Such qualities are valuable during the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, when you help not only because of your off...

In the opener Yuri Shevtsov's men will play Norway at the Uruchye Sport Center in Minsk. The return leg is due in Norway on 8 January.

“The difficult epidemiological situation of 2020 has once again confirmed that there are no limits to your professionalism and courage. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, you have demonstrated high humanism and readiness for self-sacrifice with your co...

Thomas Bach thanked the Japanese side for its determination to organize the Games in a safe and secure way for all the participants and to make the Olympic Games fit for the post-coronavirus world.

Presidential grants have been awarded to 73 workers of science, education, healthcare and culture organizations.

The exhibition demonstrates more than 700 Christmas tree decorations of the 1940s-1980s.

The city has presented its new light installation in the shape of a fountain.

According to the source, the system allows sending regular email letters and registered email letters. The system offers a secure and confidential means of correspondence. Letters can be sent and received at any time using mobile phones or computers.

The church is located in the central part of the Brest Fortress and is ready to welcome residents and guests of the city on Christmas service.

Igor Petrishenko stated: “We suggest that gas transportation tariffs on the common market of the Eurasian Economic Union must not exceed the tariffs commercial entities enjoy on the domestic natural gas market.”

Piotr Petrovsky said: “Both the Belarusian People's Congress and the campaign to elect members of municipal councils of deputies should become mechanisms and tools to consolidate the Belarusian society, enable new conditions for the political devel...

Stephane Da Costa of HC Ak Bars Kazan has 27 (16+11) points in 60 games. Dynamo Moscow's Vadim Shipachev scored 27 (9+18) points in 63 games.

TurStat compiled a ranking of the highest Christmas trees installed in the capitals of the CIS member states in the run-up to the New Year. The top five include Christmas trees in Ashgabat (41m), Tashkent (36m), Minsk (30m), Nur Sultan (25m), and Bis...

The National State Television and Radio Company (Belteleradiocompany) has announced the start of the application period for the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2021.

Second Belarusian crew under Aliaksei Vishneuski clocked 4:45.14 to finish 4th.

The Belarusian budget has come under pressure amid the pandemic, Belarus Finance Minister Yuri Seliverstov said on the air of the ONT TV channel

Belavia will not fly to Riga till 31 January 2021. Flights to Budapest and Almaty will be grounded till 27 March 2021. Belavia has extended the suspension of air travel to all destinations (except Moscow's Domodedovo airport) till 31 January 2021 as...

In line with the presidential decree the Council of Ministers will work together with the oblast administrations and the Minsk City Executive Committee in order to put together and approve an action plan on organizing the Year of People's Unity.

Plans are in place to develop new tourist routes, including virtual ones, as well as cross-border tourist routes related to military-patriotic topics and historical and cultural heritage, environmental education.

CIS Weeks will feature seminars, roundtables, cultural and sporting events, TV programs on the CIS, screenings of movies made in the CIS member states and also a video conference on the aftermath of the Chernobyl disaster.

The official said: “Depending on oil price changes and taking into account the complex evaluation of the operation of oil refineries, fuel prices will be either raised or decreased by Br0.01 per liter per week.”

An orange-level weather warning was declared in Belarus on 4 January due to a heavy fog.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko had a telephone conversation with Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation.

Flights will be performed three times a week - on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

One of the two Belarusian crews clocked 3:28.35 on the Jeddah-Bisha stage with a 277km special. Russia's Dmitry Sotnikov of KAMAZ-Master Team took the lead in 3:17.50.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko's decision to declare 2021 the Year of People's Unity stems from the life-affirming nature of cultural heritage and the philosophical understanding of the current stage in the country's development, PhD of Philo...

The Bisons' defenseman scored 6 (3+3) points and finished the month with a plus-6 rating. Falkovsky had eight shots on goal, recorded eleven hits, and blocked eight shots.

The nationwide COVID-19 tally has reached 201,831 cases. A total of 183,625 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

Users of the interbank client identification system are supposed to carry out operations with the client's or the client's representative's permission to obtain, transmit, collect, process, accumulate, store, distribute, provide and use data, includi...

In December alone, the company's clients signed 1,034 contracts, and booked 1749 commercial and residential premises. Have you made a choice yet!?

“In January-November 2020, the companies affiliated with Bellesbumprom supplied $550.8 million worth of products to 70 countries, which was up by 3.9% over January-November 2019.

Although more than 1,000 crimes were committed in the period of attempts of destabilization of the social situation, including grave crimes, the overall number of especially grave crimes dropped by 14% in 2020, with the number of grave crimes down by...

According to the memorandum, the parties will cooperate in such areas as setting up joint laboratories, commercialization of scientific and technological achievements, academic exchanges and competitions of innovative projects. They will also promote...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko met with Prosecutor General Andrei Shved to receive his report on 4 January. The fight against crime will be analyzed together with all law enforcement agencies, the president noted.

The contract has been signed for one year with the possibility of further extension. SOCAR Trading will supply Belarus with both oil from Azerbaijan and, potentially, from other sources. The volume of deliveries under the new contract is not disclos...

Tadeusz Kondrusiewicz turned 75 on 3 January. The Pope accepted his resignation and appointed Vicar General of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pinsk Kazimierz Wielikosielec as Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Minsk and Mogilev.

In line with the document the size of the export duty on crude oil, furnace oil, oil bitumen, and used oil products will be $38.7 per tonne ($42 previously).

According to the head of government, many important events happened last year. They included the commissioning of the Belarusian nuclear power plant, the completion of the project to develop the Belarusian National Biotechnology Corporation

"Cuba's history has become a symbol of the pursuit for independence, freedom and justice. These values unite our countries and peoples," the message reads.

The 26-year-old Belarusian swimmer's main achievement last year was a new world record of 55.34 seconds in the 100m breaststroke.

The nationwide COVID-19 tally has reached 199,962 cases. A total of 182,630 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.