Twenty-five outstanding nurses from 18 countries have been awarded the Florence Nightingale Medal, which recognizes exceptional courage and devotion to victims of armed conflict or natural disaster. It also recognizes exemplary service or a pioneeri...

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Valery Brylev met with President of Serbia's National Assembly Ivica Dacic on 11 May, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

On 9 May Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko received numerous Victory Day greetings and warm wishes from foreign leaders, heads of integration associations, renowned figures from all walks of life.

Aleksandr Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin discussed the schedule of joint events which will take place in Belarus and Russia in the near future.

"The purpose of the event is to develop proposals to build smart Belarus," the press service said.

Aryna Sabalenka has moved from the 7th to her career-high 4th spot in the recently published WTA rankings.

“It is with great pain and sorrow that Belarus has learned the news about a deadly accident in a school in Kazan. The merciless and meaningless shooting of innocent people in the peaceful time is appalling,” the message of condolences reads.

The project, organized by the Belarusian Healthcare Ministry in cooperation with Russia's Rospotrebnadzor, will be running from 14 to 19 May. Antibody testing will be free for residents of Belarus.

As of 11 May, spring cereals and leguminous crops (excluding corn, buckwheat, and millet) were planted on the area of 1 million hectares (96.3%). Spring colza sowing reached 92.6% of the target, corn sowing – 56.1%.

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 370,509 cases. A total of 360,916 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

Grodno is blooming with fruit trees

On 11 May Victoria snatched a victory 6-5 in the playoff semifinal against Grodno's Rhythm.

A commemorative plaque to composer Oleg Molchan was unveiled in Vostochnoye cemetry in Minsk on 11 May.

The cherry blossom season lasts for 7-10 days depending on the weather.

On 11 May Turov held a divine liturgy in memory of Cyril of Turov with the participation of Metropolitan Veniamin of Minsk and Zaslavl, Patriarch Exarch of All Belarus.

The 13km ride will feature an obstacle course and a thematic interactive section.

The president pointed out that a cruel and sometimes bloody redivision of the world had begun. “We don't want to falter and face this steamroller. Once we falter, we will be broken just like we were many times in the course of history,” the head ...

The ritual is meant to bolster respect for the state symbols of the Republic of Belarus. The ritual is based on the Constitution's provisions on the state flag and the state emblem – symbols of Belarus as a sovereign state.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “We know that our emblem, flag, anthem, and the Great Victory are inextricably interlinked symbols of the greatness and independence of the Belarusian nation. They embody fateful accomplishments of Belarusians, spiritual ...

Its organizers are the Federation of Power Extreme and Raw Powerlifting together with the Sport and Tourism Department of the Minsk City Hall.

Open-air celebrations timed to the 76th anniversary of the Victory of the Soviet nation in the Great Patriotic War took place in the Pechersky Park in Mogilev on 9 May.

Wreaths and flowers from representatives of government agencies, public associations, the diplomatic corps, veterans, and the clergy were also laid at the monument. Aleksandr Lukashenko and all those present in Pobedy Square honored memory of the fal...

A car rally “For a United Belarus” was launched in Minsk on 9 May.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “The Great Victory is one of the most grandiose events in the history of the Belarusian nation. The deeds of our warriors are a symbol of valor, patriotism, and humaneness. An example of unity, friendship, and brotherhood...

The president stressed that the world has to know and remember the tragedy of the Belarusian nation. “And we will elevate this matter to the highest international level so that they would remember and would not forget it,” Aleksandr Lukashenko st...

Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked that Belarusians come to the Victory Monument every year on 9 May. They continue the tradition of meetings of frontline soldiers and partisans near the Eternal Fire and in other memorial places.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “We will do everything to keep a bright sun and blue skies above our land. We will do our best to let young mothers and fathers with their kids take a walk outside the way it always has been. It will be so, I promise you....

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “The farther heroic and tragic events of the Great Patriotic War are, the more majestic the sacrificial feat of our grandfathers and great grandfathers – those, who saved the mankind from enslavement and extermination �...

Grodno residents celebrate Victory Day.

A regional festive event timed to the 76th anniversary of the Victory of the Soviet nation in the Great Patriotic War and timed to Day of State Emblem and State Flag took place in the memorial complex Mound of Glory in Smolevichi District, Minsk Obla...

A solemn procession went from Lenina Square to Pobedy Square where flowers were laid at a monument in honor of Soviet soldiers, partisans, and underground resistance fighters of Vitebsk Oblast as part of the celebration of Victory Day in Vitebsk on 9...

A state flag of the Republic of Belarus was solemnly brought out and hoisted in Lenina Square, Brest on 9 May as part of the celebration of Day of State Emblem and State Flag.

In line with the document if the head of state dies as a result of an assassination, an act of terrorism, external aggression, or other violent acts all the government agencies and their civil servants will have to abide by decisions of the Security ...

The message reads: “The modern emblem, flag and anthem unite different generations of Belarusians, embody centuries-old experience of nation-building, and provide guidance for the future of the country – a peaceful, strong and sovereign country.�...

The Symbol of Unity and Glory action took place in Grodno on 9 May as part of the celebration of Day of State Emblem and State Flag.

The message reads: “9 May is a sacred date for Belarusians. On this day, everyone is overwhelmed with joy and pride for the feat accomplished by our people in the name of life, freedom, and justice. We also mourn the millions of fallen fellow citiz...

United by the common goal, the Belarusian nation withstood this blow and defended its right to live and its right to freedom in the face of the enemy. The destruction of the German army in Belarus became one of the most important battles of World War...

Roman Golovchenko said: “Today on the eve of the sacred holiday – Victory Day – we thank Great Patriotic War veterans. We bow low to them. We thank them for a lesson of courage, patriotism, and love of freedom. For an example of love for one's ...

Vladimir Malinovsky, head of the private agricultural enterprise Diana from Shklov District, Mogilev Oblast, was one of the awardees. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has known him for years. After the award ceremony and after talking to report...

Belarusian exports increased by 37.4% to $58.7 million during this period, while imports of Uzbek goods rose by $8.8 million, or 79.2% over Q1 2020. Belarus had a surplus of $49.8 million in trade with Uzbekistan.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko had a telephone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

“We expect to receive the Chinese vaccine against COVID-19 for 150,000 people in the near future,” Deputy Healthcare Minister Aleksandr Tarasenko said. The batch of Chinese jabs will be supplied as humanitarian aid from the Chinese government.

Roman Golovchenko said: “We would like to forget the suffering, victims, and horrors of that war forever. We would like to turn this page once and for all but unfortunately we have to refer to those lessons more and more often."

Belarusian Aliaksandra Sasnovich (World No. 92) lost to Swiss Viktorija Golubic (84) 1-6, 0-6 in the quarterfinal of the L'Open 35 de Saint-Malo.

The nationwide sports project “Kettlebells Without Limits, or Sport for Everyone” was launched at Secondary School No.40 in Grodno.

The final of the nationwide chess competition among children and teenagers White Rook took place at the Minsk Chess and Checkers Center.

The minister stated that what is happening with the historical monuments in many countries now is simply astonishing from the point of view of common sense.

The official said it is necessary to determine whether she will come with love for the country, with a desire to sincerely get to the bottom of the situation or whether she will come with feelings based only on statements of the opposition.

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 366,305 cases. A total of 356,842 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

War veterans are looked after in Belarus, and this is an axiom, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei told the media.

If Western countries impose new sanctions, Belarus may take symmetric and asymmetric measures, including against European business, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei told the media.

Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked that ideas and proposals, including sanctions and the rest against Belarus, are suggested by Belarusian oppositionists, who have fled the country. “They sit over there and incessantly call for sanctions!” he said.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No.179 to confer the Order of Mother. The award for giving birth to and raising five and more children has been bestowed upon 204 women from all walks of life.

Belarus has a special attitude to 9 May. During the Great Patriotic War, Belarus lost every third resident. The war affected all families without exception.

You don't have to leave Minsk to enjoy suburban life. It is enough to buy an apartment in the right place! This is what the tenants of House 1 of the Park Chelyuskintsev residential complex did.

Chairman of Belarus' Investigative Committee Dmitry Gora and staff of the committee laid flowers at the Victory Monument in Pobedy Square in Minsk on 7 May.

"What the journalists and the special services have showed people is just the tip of the iceberg. We will show bigger things, and you will be dismayed at what you will see," Alexander Lukashenko said.

“I am all for it. I am saying it publicly. I am for the election they demand. I will get over, though we are independent and sovereign. I am ready to do this simultaneously with the United States. As soon as the United States calls early presidenti...

The Belarusian leader stated: “The UK, America, France could have done it because they were part of the coalition after all. But fascism successors shouldn't have. Who are they to judge me? For protecting you and my country?!”

The day before some media outlets began to spread information alleging that the state refused to make payments to veterans ahead of Victory Day. Journalists asked Aleksandr Lukashenko to comment on this information

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko presented state awards to Belarusians who distinguished themselves in various fields of expertise on 7 May.

The head of state reminded that his declaration of Belarus' intention to make a vaccine of its own had been met with criticism. The critics claimed it would be very complicated or even impossible to accomplish.

On 7 May, war veterans Nikolai Zharikov, Arkady Odnorukov, Anatoly Terentiev, and home front worker Nina Grunina from Vitebsk received Victory Day congratulations.

“We have to keep our elderly safe. I want them to understand this. They have always listened to me and heard me. I am just asking to do this. It is much less dangerous, a hundred times less dangerous than contracting the virus,” the president sai...

Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked that Belarus has been recently facing many challenges and threats brought about by global factors among other things such as, for instance, the coronavirus pandemic.

In January-April 2021 natural persons bought the equivalent of $3.408 billion in cash and cashless forms and sold $3.059 billion worth of foreign currency. The net purchase of foreign currency by natural persons totaled $348.9 million.

The ceremony was held in the Palace of Independence on 7 May. The head of state emphasized that the ceremony took place ahead of the most important holiday for Belarusians, Victory Day.

The Belarusian defeated Arsalan Budazhapov of Kyrgyzstan 5-1 in the opener. Then, Magomedkhabib Kadimagomedov secured a solid win over Mihail Sava of Moldova, 11-1.

On 6 May, the parties exchanged proposals during an online meeting between Igor Aslyuk, Chairman of the Economy Committee of the Gomel Oblast Executive Committee, and Navoiy Region Vice Governor Kamoliddin Hasanov.

In April 2021, the country's gold and foreign currency reserves went up by $337.9 million (or 4.9%), following the March reduction by $174.5 million (or 2.5%).

Belarus will face Austria, Germany and Poland in Group D.

“You are known and loved as a keen film director, talented screenwriter, producer and a patriotically-minded political figure,” the message of greetings runs.

Belarus' world number 7 Aryna Sabalenka moved into the Mutua Madrid Open final beating Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (World No.41) 6-2, 6-3.

The public association Bikers of Slovakia has launched the Road of Heroic Flame project to mark Victory Day. The aim of the project is to bring to Slovakia a part of the eternal flame from the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow.

The videoconference was prompted by the need to flesh out the agreement on cooperation the two universities signed in April. The Uzbek side was interested in the Belarusian university's experience in the area of aerospace technologies.

Participants of the exercise practiced sharing information promptly between duty teams of the emergencies ministries of the CIS member states (Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan) in the wake of an imaginary e...

Minsk Motor Plant intends to launch regular supplies to a new manufacturer of special-purpose machinery based in the Russian city of Chita, BelTA learned from the press service of Minsk Motor Plant.

On 6 May the Belarusian defeated Slovenian Tamara Zidansek (80) 7-6 (7-3), 6-3 in the round of 16. The match lasted 1 hour and 42 minutes.

On 5-8 May, Minsk is hosting the 19th edition of the international beauty and health industry exhibition Interstyle 2021.

Belarus and Moldova aim to develop meaningful cooperation in various fields, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko said as he met with Speaker of the Moldovan parliament Zinaida Greceanii in Minsk on 6 May.

The Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affair commented on the communique adopted by the G7 Foreign and Development Ministers following their meeting in London on 6 May.

According to Aleksandr Chervyakov, it is objectively understood today that focusing on a development model based on loans has no future. It is necessary to put together a financial and investment development model, including using such tools as bonde...

A wreath-laying ceremony at the Victory Monument within the framework of the patriotic campaign Belarus Remembers and a gala concert will be held in Pobedy Square on 9 May.

The association of Slovakian bikers launched the project “Road of Heroic Flame” timed to Victory Day. The aim of the project is to bring to Slovakia a part of the Eternal Flame from the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow.

According to the source, the first unit of the Belarusian nuclear power plant was connected to the power grid at 14:48 on 6 May after scheduled tasks specified by the pilot commercial operation stage program were finished.

The motorcade is led by Druskininkai Mayor Ricardas Malinauskas. The event is running along the route Swedbank-Presidency-Prime Minister's Chancellery-Ministry of Foreign Affairs-Seim. The event has drawn more than 70 cars.

On 6 May, Vitebsk State Medical University hosted a ceremony to unveil a commemorative plaque for Sergei Belov, holder of the USSR State Prize, Doctor of Geographical Sciences, PhD of Medicine.

According to the source, illegal migration has been spurred to a considerable degree by some countries opening their borders and stepping down quarantine measures and by favorable weather. It is a common trend in the region, including in neighboring ...

Chinese farmers are busy with works in fields on the first day of Lixia, or the Start of Summer, in accordance with China's traditional "solar terms"

Every day 30-40 dump trucks loaded with sand of various grades, gravel and road mixes are sent to the Belarusian capital city for the construction of the Minsk World residential complex.

Veteran of the Great Patriotic War Bronislav Karpenko has received greetings ahead of Victory Day.

Vladimir Semashko and Lubomir Rehak discussed the development of Belarus-Slovakia relations and confirmed the mutual interest in stepping up trade and economic cooperation and invigorating regional and cultural ties.

The bronze bust has been installed at the intersection of Vaupshasov Street and Soltys Street on the initiative of the Moldovan diaspora and with the support of the Moldovan Embassy in Belarus.

Victory Day is a rating scale of sorts to assess personal qualities of every person, State Secretary of the Belarus-Russia Union State Dmitry Mezentsev said when asked what he would tell people who oppose holding military parades and who call to cele...

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 364,951 cases. A total of 355,531 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

A wreath was placed at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier near the Kremlin Wall in Moscow on behalf of the Belarusian Embassy on 6 May on the occasion of the 76th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

The forum will feature more than 540 reports. They cover almost all scientific areas: obstetrics and gynecology, human anatomy, histology, cytology, embryology, anesthesiology and resuscitation.