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Fri, 02 Apr 2021 19:57:32 +0300 Belarusian BelAZ to expand cooperation with Russian AV Group
A number of AV Group companies provide rock mass transportation services to mining companies in Russia's Kemerovo Oblast and Novosibirsk Oblast. They use BelAZ haul trucks as well as other vehicles. These companies use about 50 BelAZ trucks with the ...
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 19:16:43 +0300 Belarusian Bellegprom eyeing South Africa market
Representatives of major Belarusian companies such as Orsha Linen Mill, Kamvol, Mogotex, the footwear company Obuv Luch presented their manufacturing potential during the online meeting.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 18:45:45 +0300 Diplomat: Belarus and Russia are united by heroic past, promising plans
Belarus and Russia are united by the heroic past and promising plans for the future, Third Secretary of the Russian Embassy in Belarus Kirill Pletnev told the media during the celebrations on the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Belarus and Russia in M...
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 18:40:00 +0300 Lukashenko, Putin discuss multiple topics over phone
Aleksandr Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin touched upon all the main topics and matters of current interest. They also discussed the implementation of previous agreements.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 18:33:14 +0300 Belarus' basalt reserves estimated at 83.2m tonnes
The reserves of basalt in Belarus are estimated at 83.2 million tonnes, BelTA learned from Vasily Kolb, Head of the Main Natural Resources Department of the Belarusian Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Ministry.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 18:18:38 +0300 Evgeny Dolgolevets wins WBA Intercontinental title
The fight with Russian Fyodor Papazov took place at the Professional Boxing Night in Krasnodar. The fight was dominated by the Belarusian athlete.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 17:56:23 +0300 Bill on personal data protection in Belarus passes second reading
The bill was submitted to the House of Representatives by the Council of Ministers and passed its first reading on 13 June 2019.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 17:47:57 +0300 Gomel Oblast, Russia's Bryansk Oblast keen to step up cooperation in mechanical engineering
Cooperation in mechanical engineering was in focus of the meeting between Gomel Oblast Governor Gennady Solovei and the delegation of Russia's Bryansk Oblast, BelTA learned from the press service of the Gomel Oblast Executive Committee.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 17:25:21 +0300 Lavrov: CIS countries agree to coordinate actions in international arena
“Today we have agreed to coordinate our actions at various international venues, including the UN, the OSCE and other formats,” said Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 17:05:43 +0300 Belarus' COVID-19 update: 1,651 new cases, 1,598 recoveries
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 324,694 cases. A total of 315,226 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 16:59:00 +0300 Kochanova: People's problems should always be high on senators' agenda
"We should remember that people's problems should always be high on our agenda. Attentive and sympathetic attitude to people and assistance with minor problems change people's views about the authorities and raise the level of trust in them,” Chair...
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 16:55:30 +0300 Push for introducing Belarus-Russia Union State symbols
The official said: “I understand why: because steps to introduce symbols of the Union State of Belarus and Russia will only reaffirm our relations. The West doesn't want it, our opponents will oppose it. And this is why we should go ahead with it....
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 16:35:53 +0300 Belarusian senator emphasizes need to channel youth's energy into constructive work
“Great attention is paid to the youth in Belarus. The solution of the problems which concern young people is an integral part of the state policy in the social, economic, cultural and national development of the country,” said Chairperson of the ...
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 16:28:17 +0300 Belarusian Energy Ministry to continue cooperation with Russia in nuclear energy, nuclear medicine
Proposals in the area of peaceful uses of nuclear energy are not limited to the operation of the Belarusian nuclear power plant. They go as far as the joint implementation of projects abroad.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 16:15:46 +0300 Our priority task is to protect Belarusians from destructive forces
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 16:13:15 +0300 Makei: Lessons must be learned from events in the CIS space
Vladimir Makei said: “The Belarusian side once again underlined the importance of learning lessons from the events, which are happening in our country and in the region. The Belarusian side noted the importance of tight interaction within the frame...
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 16:12:15 +0300 Active civic stance of every Belarusian is essential for the country's future
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 16:10:27 +0300 Minsk to host next session of CIS Foreign Ministers Council in autumn
The next session of the CIS Foreign Ministers Council is to be held in Minsk in autumn, Chairman of the CIS Executive Committee, CIS Executive Secretary Sergei Lebedev said at the CIS Foreign Ministers Council in Moscow on 2 April.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 16:01:02 +0300 Kochanova calls on all Belarusians to show active civic stance
An active civic stance of every Belarusian is particularly important in the Year of People's Unity, Chairwoman of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly Natalya Kochanova said at the opening of the fifth session of the upper chamber of ...
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 15:46:06 +0300 CIS foreign policy program hailed as very promising
The program to strengthen cooperation in the foreign policy dimension passed by the CIS member states in 2019 has proved efficient and very promising, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei said.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 15:14:57 +0300 Concern over Internet impact on Belarusian population
The bill is designed to ensure the constitutional right of citizens to full and reliable information, protect state and public interests in the area of mass media, national security, and information sphere.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 15:10:00 +0300 Thai boxing tournament Bold Move
The tournament has been organized by the Presidential Sport Club.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 15:04:05 +0300 Plans to ease Belarus-Russia travel restrictions as vaccination gains traction
As the vaccination is delivered to wider population in Belarus and Russia, travel restrictions between the two countries might be fully removed. Today it is possible to enter Russia upon presenting a negative test result,” Yelena Bogdan said.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 14:49:20 +0300 Chinese Embassy in Belarus: U.S. attacks on other countries are unjustified
“Speaking about China, the report of the U.S. Department of State noted that the Chinese authorities committed genocide and crimes against humanity in respect to ethnic minority groups in Xinjiang. These claims have nothing to do with reality,” t...
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 14:37:13 +0300 Russian FM hails Belarus' presidency for maintaining positive momentum in CIS
The positive momentum remains even amid the pandemic thanks to Belarus' presidency in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov said at an enlarged session of the CIS Foreign Ministers Council in ...
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 14:23:17 +0300 Call for youth R&D program in Belarus-Russia Union State
The official went on saying: “Within the framework of the Union State of Belarus and Russia we endeavor to create an effective ecosystem, in which all the participants could improve their qualifications, win grants, and share ideas."
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 14:21:29 +0300 Krutoi: Belarus is interested in new integration projects with Russia
Inter-regional contacts and new integration projects between large companies of Belarus and Russia play a key role in the economic dimension of the Union State, Deputy Head of Belarus President Administration Dmitry Krutoi said.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 14:11:38 +0300 Belarusian parliament to hold hearings about territorial integrity and national unity on 29 April
The parliamentary hearings “Territorial integrity and people's unity of Belarus. Historical and legal aspects of reunification of Western Belarus into the BSSR” will take place on 29 April. The appropriate resolution was adopted by the House of R...
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 14:05:12 +0300 Senator: Belarusians, Russians are inseparable thanks to centuries-old brotherhood, friendship
In her greetings Natalya Kochanova emphasized that centuries-old brotherhood and sincere friendship have long united generations of citizens of the two countries.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 13:50:31 +0300 Golovchenko sends Belarus-Russia Unity Day greetings to Mishustin
Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko congratulated his Russian counterpart Mikhail Mishustin on the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Belarus and Russia, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian government.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 13:47:46 +0300 Bill on public rallies past first reading
The bill scraps the notification-based procedure for organizing mass events in permanent locations. All the mass events will have to be authorized by municipal authorities. The authorities will be granted the right to pick recommended locations for m...
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 13:28:50 +0300 Belarusian official comments on U.S. Department of State's statement on Belarus
The situation will be studied at the level of the Belarusian government, he told the media during the meeting held on 2 April to discuss the Belarus-Russia Union State's opportunities.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 13:22:38 +0300 Council of Ministers approves two international technical aid projects
In line with the document the National Statistics Committee will coordinate and control the implementation of the project meant to enhance the potential of the national statistic system in the area of collection, analysis, and dissemination of demogr...
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 13:06:20 +0300 Bill on preventing Nazism rehabilitation past first reading
The bill was brought in by the Council of Ministers. It is the first time a bill legislates the terms “Nazi criminals”, “accomplices of Nazi criminals” and stipulates entities in charge of counteracting the rehabilitation of Nazism. Law enfor...
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 12:55:43 +0300 Golovchenko, Mishustin to meet in April
The next meeting between Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will be held in April, State Secretary of the Belarus-Russia Union State Dmitry Mezentsev said.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 12:29:35 +0300 Opinion: Efficiency of Belarusian economy relies on human capital development
The efficiency of the Belarusian economy directly depends on the development of human capital, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly Vladimir Andreichenko said at the opening of the fifth session of the lower chamber of Be...
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 12:28:41 +0300 Zapad 2021 army exercise to demonstrate readiness to protect independence of Belarus, Russia
According to Pavel Muraveiko, the regular army exercise Zapad 2021 will be purely defensive. It will focus on modern forms of troops deployment. “I don't want any illusions. We are also studying and testing offensive actions, the application of mod...
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 12:07:09 +0300 Call to keep people informed about constitutional reform in Belarus
"It is important to continue spreading awareness among Belarusians. People should be informed about the process of the constitutional reform, because they will make the final decision in a referendum,” Chairman of the House of Representatives of th...
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 11:46:33 +0300 Union State High-Level Group meeting postponed to early April
The meeting of the High-Level Group of the Council of Ministers of the Belarus-Russia Union State has been tentatively rescheduled for early April, Deputy State Secretary of the Belarus-Russia Union State Aleksei Kubrin said at a meeting held at the ...
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 11:39:30 +0300 Amendments to anti-extremism laws pass first reading in Belarus
It proposes to establish a special time period for accelerated handling of civil trials in relation to organizations with manifestations of extremism, as well as the recognition of symbols and paraphernalia, information products as extremist material...
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 11:36:53 +0300 Myasnikovich hails high level of trust, mutual understanding between Belarus, Russia
According to Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission Mikhail Myasnikovich, over many years of joint work, Belarus and Russia have achieved a high level of trust and mutual understanding, which helps them find solutions to any issue.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 11:23:35 +0300 Speaker: Belarusians are the only ones to decide on their path of development
The speaker emphasized that the world is not becoming safer. “The arms race, increased terrorist and extremist activity, drugs, cross-border crime, environmental health, the pandemic - the solution to these problems cannot be delayed," Chairman of ...
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 11:07:43 +0300 Call to protect Belarusians from destructive forces
The task of protecting people from destructive forces seeking to split the Belarusian society and throw the country back is coming to the fore, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly Vladimir Andreichenko said.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 10:40:34 +0300 Putin: Union State mechanisms ensure high level of Belarus-Russia cooperation
Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a congratulatory telegram to Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko on the occasion of the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Belarus and Russia.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 10:24:50 +0300 Brest Oblast to plant over 2m trees during Forest Week campaign
A total of 331 land plots covering an area of more than 403 hectares will be landscaped. Planting material has been prepared; these are mostly seedlings of pine, spruce and birch. Reforestation will be carried out in areas affected by last year...
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 09:30:40 +0300 Lukashenko sends Belarus-Russia Unity Day congratulations to Putin
Chairman of the Supreme State Council of the Belarus-Russia Union State, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko congratulated Russia's President Vladimir Putin on the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Belarus and Russia.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 09:06:05 +0300 Lukashenko: Consolidation in the Union State allows fast response to challenges, threats
Chairman of the Supreme State Council of the Union State of Belarus and Russia, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko congratulated Belarusians and Russians on the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Belarus and Russia.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 22:01:00 +0300 Beauty pageant among Grodno medical students
On 1 April Grodno State Medical University hosted a beauty and talent show Beauty Queen of Grodno State Medical University 2021. The competition featured 13 contestants.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 19:56:48 +0300 Ways to step up Belarus-Azerbaijan trade discussed
Igor Petrishenko said: “I would like to thank you for participating in the development of Belarusian-Azerbaijani relations. Cooperation has been developing vigorously, meetings and visits have been arranged for five years of your tenure already."
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 19:34:56 +0300 Belarusian Emergencies Ministry university hosts international conference on firefighting sport
The system for training future firefighters via firefighting sport was in the center of attention during the conference. Participants of the conference discussed the role of firefighting sport in the vocational training of firefighters.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 19:19:46 +0300 Resilience of Belarusian state model in face of 2020 events underlined
The governor said: “We've lived a very complicated year. It may have been the hardest year in the entire history of independent Belarus. We've survived the trial of the pandemic, the trial of the world economic crisis. We've survived external press...
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 19:04:30 +0300 Belarusian MAZ ships five automobile cranes to Vietnam
The crane arm's cross-section is ovoid for the sake of better durability and rigidity. It enables precise movements during installation operations, during loading and unloading in confined spaces and in windy weather.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 18:54:09 +0300 CIS foreign ministers to convene in Moscow on 2 April
A meeting of the Foreign Ministers Council of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) will be held in Moscow on 2 April, BelTA learned from the press service of the CIS Executive Committee.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 18:44:11 +0300 Office to develop clinical guidelines set up in Belarus
It is important that treatment standards around the world should be based on uniform approaches, as it will enable their expert assessment. This work will take decades.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 18:36:00 +0300 Stolbtsy-based foundry of Belarusian engine maker MMZ busy increasing output
Designed to make high-precision, high-strength cast iron products, the MMZ branch steadily raises its output. MMZ no longer needs to buy expensive products elsewhere and can even dedicate some of the output capacity to third-party orders.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 18:27:05 +0300 Glazyev: EAEU member states used veto right only several times
"Out of thousands of decisions (over the course of ten years, we have made around 10,000 decisions), there were but a few arguable decisions that were vetoed by member stated,” Member of the EEC Board (Minister) for Integration and Macroeconomics S...
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 18:14:19 +0300 Lukashenko signs executive order on creating Belarusian COVID-19 vaccine
In line with the document in 2021-2023 the Healthcare Ministry and the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus will have to accomplish a series of measures to create the relevant vaccine.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 17:58:28 +0300 Belarus, Russia's Kursk Oblast discuss plans to boost exchange trade
Addressing the conference, head of the Gomel branch of the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE) Grigory Ginsar noted that exchange trade is a great way to increase trade between Belarus and Kursk Oblast and invited Kursk entrepreneurs to ma...
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 17:20:01 +0300 Standing Committee of Belarus-Russia Union State hailed for supporting publishing projects
"Books that have been put out with the participation of the Standing Committee make up a complex and diverse library. They tell about the common historical development of Belarus and Russia, the Union State, social and political issues, and matters c...
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:52:45 +0300 Minister unveils Belarus' health sector development strategies
According to the minister, medical simulation centers will be up and running in Belarus next year. They will be set up at the Belarusian Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education (BelMAPO) and in all universities and nursing schools.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:18:09 +0300 Deputy PM: Belarus seeks to promote employment among people with disabilities
"We want as many people with disabilities as possible to find jobs, if their health allows that. We are taking every effort: create accessible workplaces, invest money. Last year, the government allocated around Br5 million to create 50 additional ac...
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:56:04 +0300 Belarus' national team starts preparations for 2021 IIHF World Championship
Belarus is set to play two matches with representatives of Division IA and four more with elite teams.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:26:19 +0300 Call to create EAEU's own rating agency to thwart West's manipulations
The absence of an own rating agency in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) amidst a hybrid war waged by Western countries will result in considerable financial losses, Member of the Board (Minister) for Integration and Macroeconomics of the Eurasian E...
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:23:04 +0300 Cost of violating price regulations in Belarus emphasized
According to Minister of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade Vladimir Koltovich, in 2020 fines for violating price regulations made up some Br230,000.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:04:40 +0300 Belarus reports 1,236 new COVID-19 cases, 1,308 recoveries in past 24 hours
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 323,043 cases. A total of 313,628 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:47:32 +0300 MAZ ships first batch of third-generation buses to Minsk
The low-floor buses have optimal dimensions for urban conditions: length is 12.43m, width is 2.55m, and height is 3.1m. The model offers 26 seats and can transport up to 110 passengers.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:25:16 +0300 Suez Canal obstruction seen as impetus to promote rail in EAEU
“I am sure that this incident will become a powerful impetus for redirecting container flows from ships to trains. This year already we see a doubling of container rail traffic,” the EEC minister stressed.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:10:33 +0300 Minsk airport checks readiness of special-purpose vehicles for spring, summer work
The vehicles are designed to take care of the airfield in spring and summer. The inspection was also supposed to ensure a high level of security of local flights.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:10:00 +0300 Zaslavl Water Reservoir
The first day of April was warm, but the weather is expected to change on 2 April.
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Thu, 01 Apr 2021 13:45:15 +0300 Glazyev: Any economic success of Belarus provides integration effect for the EAEU
Any economic success of Belarus provides integration effect for the whole Eurasian Economic Union, Member of the Board (Minister) for Integration and Macroeconomics of the Eurasian Economic Commission Sergei Glazyev said at the online briefing on 1 A...
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 13:31:55 +0300 Belarusian commodity exchange reports soaring sales of seeds, plant protection agents
In January-March, the sum of transactions in seeds and plant protection agents on BUCE amounted to Br66.5 million, up 3.5 times over the same period of 2020. In 2020, the total sum of transactions in these products equaled Br53.7 million.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 13:06:26 +0300 Trade minister urges to support domestic producers instead of fighting against import
According to the Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade (MART), Belarus-made products account for 77% of foodstuffs and about 43% of non-food products sold in Belarus.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 13:03:22 +0300 Belarusian parliament's spring session to open on 2 April
The first reading will be given to the bills on preventing the rehabilitation of Nazism, on amending the laws on the counteraction of extremism, on amending the laws on labor relations, and on amending the laws on mass media.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 12:48:37 +0300 Collective Security Treaty Organization to decide on possible partner, observer countries
Participants of the meeting exchanged opinions about a broad range of matters concerning the role and the place of the Collective Security Treaty Organization in the modern world, popularization of the CSTO's work, and ways to enhance its standing.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 12:17:12 +0300 Belarus' nuclear power plant expected to meet 40% of domestic energy needs
“All in all, the BelNPP will generate about 18.5 billion kWh per year. This is about 40% of the country's electricity consumption under current conditions,” Viktor Karankevich said.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 12:11:16 +0300 KHL Board of Directors confirms next season's lineup
At the meeting held on 31 March the league's board confirmed that 24 teams would take part in the 2021-2022 season.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 12:10:54 +0300 EEC approves draft agreement on EAEU common audit services market
This is the key document aimed at creating a common market for auditing services that provides for common approaches to regulating these activities. Under the agreement, qualification certificates issued in one member of the EAEU will be recognized i...
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 11:31:40 +0300 Lukashenko warns against out-of-control price rises
It is necessary to keep prices for consumer goods under control and prevent their unjustified growth, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he heard out a report of First Deputy Prime Minister Nikolai Snopkov and Minister of Antimonopoly Reg...
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 11:26:24 +0300 Lukashenko: Protection of the domestic market, national producers is number one priority
The government bodies need to show well-coordinated work in protecting the domestic market and interests of national producers, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with First Vice Premier Nikolai Snopkov and Minister of Antimonopoly...
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 10:54:32 +0300 Belavia to resume flights to Russia's Nizhny Novgorod on 11 April
Belavia recommends to check the information on restrictions with the appropriate authorities of the country of arrival.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 10:39:54 +0300 Belarus' Kuzlitmash equipment put into service in USA
“The Belarusian company has fully taken into account the customer's wishes. We have already received positive feedback from the company about the performance of the supplied equipment. There are intentions to continue cooperation. We are currently ...
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 09:52:41 +0300 MFA: Belarus is interested in mutually respectful cooperation with USA
Belarus is interested in developing relations with the United States, but on the basis of mutual respect, Press Secretary of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Anatoly Glaz said in an interview to the ONT TV channel.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 09:37:29 +0300 CSTO countries agree on Nelegal Operation plan
A plan for the CSTO regional operation Nelegal to combat illegal migration in 2021 has been coordinated.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 09:11:34 +0300 Belarus, Palestine discuss ways to step up economic cooperation
Belarus' Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikolai Borisevich met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Palestine to Belarus, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps Khalid Ariqat.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 09:00:35 +0300 Belarus raises oil export duties
The Council of Ministers' resolution came into force on 1 April 2021.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 19:59:13 +0300 MP comments on amendments to Belarus' Education Code
The new Education Code will be a framework document reflecting a new reality, Chairman of the Standing Commission on Education, Culture and Science of the House of Representatives Igor Marzalyuk told reporters prior to the meeting of the Council of t...
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 19:27:19 +0300 Session of Council of Eurasian Economic Commission postponed to 5 April
“The EEC Council, which was scheduled for 1 April, has been postponed to 5 April. Not all members of the Council will be able to attend,” Iya Malkina wrote.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 18:56:44 +0300 Belarusian petrochemical enterprises well supplied with raw materials
“If we talk about the delivery of Russian oil of the Urals variety by pipeline transport, everything proceeds on schedule. We don't see problems. There can be no problems since the two sides honor all the commitments precisely,” the official said...
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 18:41:45 +0300 Reservists going through refresher course as part of Belarusian army's comprehensive readiness test
According to the commanding officer of the reconnaissance battalion, Lieutenant-Colonel Nikolai Valuyev, the reservists are already past the individual training stage. They had to recall how to handle issue weapons and brushed up on gunnery regulatio...
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 18:27:53 +0300 Belarus' PM wants comprehensive analysis of struggling companies
The performance of loss making companies should be analyzed in the context, Belarus' Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko told reporters during his working trip to Mozyr Oil Refinery.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 18:19:28 +0300 Collection of secondary raw materials in Belarus up by 3.2% in 2020
In 2020, the collection of secondary raw materials in Belarus wen up by 3.2% over 2019, BelTA learned from the Secondary Raw Materials Operator. In 2020, the country collected 789,900 tonnes of secondary raw materials.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 18:00:45 +0300 Russian airline Utair resumes flights to Minsk National Airport
The flight on the route Moscow (Vnukovo) – Minsk – Moscow (Vnukovo) will be performed on Wednesdays, with arrival in Minsk at 11:30 and departure for Moscow at 12:30.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:33:10 +0300 Belarus' PM announces targeted response to sanctions
According to Roman Golovchenko, the head of state signed a decree on possible retaliatory measures against those who impose illegal economic sanctions on the Republic of Belarus and domestic enterprises.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:27:59 +0300 FMs of Belarus, Finland talk over phone
Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei informed his counterpart in detail about the ongoing constitutional reform in Belarus and the progress of the dialogue in the society.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:20:46 +0300 MP: Constitution should formalize measures against psychological terrorism
Measures to prevent psychological terrorism should be enshrined in the Constitution, Chairman of the Standing Commission on Education, Culture and Science of the House of Representatives Igor Marzalyuk told reporters on 31 March, BelTA has learned.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:07:16 +0300 Belarusian Amkodor testing new forwarder
According to the source, scheduled tests of the harvester prototype Amkodor FH3081 continue in Minsk District. Another new machine has joined it – an Amkodor FF1681 forwarder. The latter is supposed to load up on the shortwood the harvester collect...
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:48:51 +0300 Energy Ministry comments on tax exemption for Belarus' nuclear power plant
The document provides for the extension of BelNPP's exemption from the real estate tax and land tax until 31 December 2041, as well as its exemption from the income tax, calculation and transfer of part of the profit to the budget until 31 December 2...
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:32:28 +0300 Automatic number-plate recognition system installed at Belarusian border checkpoint Berestovitsa
The installation of an automatic number-plate recognition system has begun at the Belarusian border checkpoint Berestovitsa on the Belarusian-Polish border.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:22:31 +0300 Chiefs of general staffs of Belarusian, Russian armies discuss cooperation prospects
During the talks Viktor Gulevich and Valery Gerasimov discussed topical aspects of Belarusian-Russian military cooperation, including the operation of the Belarusian-Russian regional military force, preparations for the Belarusian-Russian strategic m...