Since 1 June the microbiological laboratory located on the premises of the Minsk National Airport will use an innovative diagnostics reagent for COVID-19 PCR testing, SmartAmp.

According to the president, Valentina Krylovich has made an invaluable contribution to the preservation and promotion of the best traditions of the national choral culture.

The new products and advanced developments of Belarusian manufacturers were presented within the framework of the Made in Belarus exhibition, Belinterexpo said.

“As a good successor of Fizkulturnik Belarusi, the Sportivnaya Panorama newspaper is famous for the professionalism of its team, honest, objective and thoughtful journalism,” the message of greetings reads.

Communications and Informatization Minister Konstantin Shulgan and Minister for Information Technologies and Communications of Uzbekistan Shuhrat Sadikov discussed issues of mutually beneficial cooperation in information and communication technologie...

The matter was discussed at the meeting between Belarus' Architecture and Construction Minister Ruslan Parkhamovich and Minister of Industry and Infrastructure Development of Kazakhstan Beibut Atamkulov.

Belarus attaches great importance to strengthening and developing cooperation with Russia, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Vladimir Andreichenko said as he met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotent...

The TIBO 2021 business program comprises 30 thematic events, including the 3rd Eurasian Digital Forum, the 4th Belarusian ICT Summit, the Digital Economy Forum, the International Telecommunication Union workshop “5G (IMT-2020) networks launch and o...

Mikhail Mishustin and Roman Golovchenko exchanged opinions on the priority goals to strengthen integration in the Union State. The two heads of government coordinated approaches to the fight against the coronavirus infection.

Belagro will also become a platform for business negotiations. The exhibition program includes B2B meetings, practical demonstrations, presentations, workshops and contests.

“It was decided to increase the number of flights with Belarus on the Moscow-Minsk route up to 10 times a week on a reciprocal basis from 10 June,” the operational headquarters said.

“In the modern world, high technologies are an important driving force behind economic development and improvement of people's quality of life. Digital transformation of all sectors of the modern society is one of the national priorities of Belarus...

Upon the ambassador's request the CSTO secretary general shared his evaluation of the situation in the Eastern Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia collective security regions of the organization.

The exercise will focus on improving the cohesion of command and control bodies, troops, and army units in the course of a defensive battle. The ability of those being trained to organize combat operations and command their troops and assets will be ...

According to the source, cooperation with Pakistan is not something new. The Belarusian company's dealership has been successfully working in the region for quite some time. Now promising arrangements have been made with a major Pakistani company, wh...

The exposition "Belarus - the country of digital opportunities” will occupy the central place at the 27th international forum on information and communications technologies TIBO 2021 which will be held in Minsk on 1-6 June.

BUCE spoke about export capacities of the Belarusian forestry industry, BUCE's experience in organizing supplies of Belarusian sawn wood to China within the framework of the New Silk Road initiative, and its main advantages for Chinese buyers.

According to Beibut Atamkulov, instructions have already been given to launch four flights between Minsk and Almaty. Aleksei Avramenko noted that this would balance the mutual passenger traffic. He added that Belarus is ready to ensure the parity in ...

The Festival of National Cultures has become one of Grodno's brands. The first edition of the biennial festival was held in 1996. Grodno was to host the final events of the 13th edition of the festival in June 2020, but they were postponed due to the...

Belarusian State University has launched the new program in international cyber law for foreign students as part of the Legal Studies specialty at the Faculty of International Relations, BelTA learned from the BSU press service.

We believe that it is important not only to increase the volume of mutual trade, but also to diversity it and use new instruments in our work, Belarus Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei said as he met with ambassadors of African countries on ...

Vladimir Makei said: “I would like to emphasize the role of ambassadors and diplomats of African countries in the development of bilateral contacts. You are not only conductors of interests of your countries. You also shape conceptual and practical...

Belarus and African countries have maintained friendly relations for a long time, Belarus Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei said as he met with ambassadors of African countries on the sidelines of the second Belarusian-African Economic Forum...

Igor Petrishenko said: “I would like to discuss the main aspects relating to the liquidation of barriers and restrictions in the Eurasian Economic Union. Thanks to our joint work last year we secured progress in this matter. We've been working at a...

“The coronavirus pandemic has become a serious challenge for all countries, affecting business and personal contacts. It is gratifying that the situation is gradually improving, we are returning to the usual format of interaction,” the Belarusian...

The Belarusian scored 23,500 points to place third with the Ribbon. Arina Averina of Russia scored 24,700 points to celebrate the win, with Dina Averina placing second (24,650).

The nature of Minsk Oblast fascinates with its beauty.

"Of course, we will [provide support - TASS]. We are part of the Union State," he said, answering the relevant question.

A flight of the air carrier Ryanair on the way from Dublin to Krakow had to land in the Berlin Brandenburg Airport in the evening on 30 May due to a bomb threat. The aircraft stayed on the runway till early morning on Monday. No bomb was found on boa...

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 394,439 cases. A total of 385,382 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

According to Deputy Healthcare Minister – Chief Sanitary Inspector of Belarus Aleksandr Tarasenko, a vaccination schedule for Chinese nationals will be drawn up together with regional medical institutions.

Semi-trailer trucks are queuing on the border between Belarus and the European Union.

Belarus' world number 4 Aryna Sabalenka saw off Croatia's world number 144 Ana Konjuh 6-4, 6-3.

There are a number of exceptions to this rule. They are specified on the Belarusian border service's website, the section “COVID-19: crossing the border of the Republic of Belarus”.

"In general, we see outright meddling in the internal affairs of Russia and its allies. Apparently, this is how the rules-based order, which the West wants to increasingly rely on while deviating from the universal norms of international law, should...

As of 1 May 2021 Belarus' state debt totaled Br58.1 billion, Br0.3 billion or 0.5% up since the beginning of the year. The internal state debt amounted to Br11.7 billion as of 1 May. Taking into account differences in currency exchange rates, the int...

How to get a double benefit when buying an apartment? It is easy in the Minsk World multifunctional complex! The developer offers several options so that customers can choose the best for themselves.

Representatives of African states outlined the promising areas of cooperation with Belarus at the second Belarusian-African Economic Forum in Minsk.

Minsk is hosting the second Belarusian-African Economic Forum on 31 May-1 June. On behalf of Belarus the forum is attended by representatives of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other ministries, the Development Bank of the Republic of ...

The European Union wants to make Belarus a pariah state, turn its government into outcasts, and proceed to the tactics of strangling the country, Belarus Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei said in an interview to the Russian newspaper Kommers...

The deputy minister emphasized that the scientific and technological potential of Belarus, which is actively expressed in the agricultural sector, presents opportunities for promoting mutually beneficial cooperation with Mozambique.

According to the source, the fire occupied an area exceeding 12 hectares. Strong wind made firefighting work difficult. Several aerial units were involved in the operation, including a Mi-8 helicopter of the Belarusian Emergencies Ministry.

The minister also spoke about the Western sanctions policy towards Belarus and Russia. He stressed that these are the unilateral measures by individual states or groups of states that are regulated by their internal documents.

“Only two out of 28 Union State programs remain pending. These are programs on the formation of the common gas market and the harmonization of tax legislation. We have made very significant progress in drafting these two programs,” Vladimir Makei...

"It is a great honor and responsibility for the BelCCI to be a co-organizer of this forum, because our main mission is to assist the Belarusian business in developing foreign economic relations and all our partners from different countries in establi...

It is important that cooperation between Belarus and African countries should be a two-way communication, like a two-way street, Belarus' Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikolai Borisevich said as he attended the opening of the 2nd Belarusian-Afri...

Belarus views Africa as one of the important elements of its multipronged foreign policy, Belarus' Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikolai Borisevich said at the opening ceremony of the second Belarusian-African Economic Forum on 31 May.

Belarus exports its products to many African countries. According to the BelCCI chairman, almost half of the countries of the southern continent know Belarusian products: from food to mechanical engineering goods.

“For all concerned people: the Belarusian president accepted the invitation of his Russian counterpart to go for a swim in the Black Sea. The water temperature was 16°C,” Pul Pervogo said.

Russia will provide assistance to Belarus if the EU imposes sanctions against Minsk, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

“It is great to see that this dialogue platform is becoming traditional. The more we communicate, the closer we become to each other. This approach fully meets the desire of our country to build up comprehensive and systematic relations with the st...

Belarus Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei noted that on the western flank there is an all-round build-up of NATO military capabilities and the military capabilities of the allies of Belarus.

Russia took off its rose-colored glasses, got up from its knees and really sees what the West is like, Belarus Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei said in an interview to the Russian newspaper Kommersant.

Flights Minsk-Ufa-Minsk will be operated once a week - on Mondays. Departure from the Minsk National airport is at 00:10, arrival at Ufa International Airport at 4:55. The return flight from Ufa is scheduled for 6:20 and arrival in the Belarusian cap...

The chairman of the Board pointed out the significant investment projects for the bank. One of them is the support of the social sector and infrastructure. “There are plans to provide loans of about Br300 million.

“Syria resolutely condemns the systematic attacks on the Republic of Belarus by the U.S. and Western countries,” the statement reads.

According to the minister, he conveyed this position to his Western counterparts, but they “do not feel that Belarus is ready to go to the end to defend the independence and sovereignty of the state”.

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 393,807 cases. A total of 384,933 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

The agreement on the Russian loan amounting to $1 billion was signed on 21 December 2020. The Finance Ministry of Belarus received the first tranche of the loan ($500 million) on 30 December 2020.

Mogilev played host to the Belarusian Dance Sport Championship stages on 29-30 May.

Warm spring evening in Minsk

The war history museum of partisan movement Khovanshchina in Ivatsevichi District celebrated the 50th anniversary on 30 May.

Belarus hosted the event for the first time to promote golf, improve the sport skills of the participants, and expand business contacts.

As they stopped talking about business, the Russian leader noted it was good weather in Sochi. “We can go for a swim,” he invited. Aleksandr Lukashenko responded by saying: “With pleasure”.

According to the source, Mozyr Oil Refinery will begin a major overhaul 1 June. The customers were notified about the plans in advance.

Vladimir Putin started the conversation by saying: “Thank you for coming. Just like we agreed. We agreed about it even before another loop…” “Another surge of emotions,” Aleksandr Lukashenko continued the line of thought.

According to the source, plans have been made to also set up a commission on import substitution in high-tech branches of the manufacturing sector. All the countries of the union have confirmed the importance of manufacturing cooperation in aircraft ...

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “I will inform you. I've brought some documents with me since I enjoy such trustful relations with you. I will show them to you so that you could understand what is going on. Ahead of the meeting I will tell you publicly ...

The actions of the mayor of Riga and the Latvian foreign minister in respect of the state symbols of the Republic of Belarus evoke very negative emotions, Belarusian Justice Minister Oleg Slizhevsky told BelTA.

The Belarusian side urges the Lithuanian politicians to abandon the logic of confrontation and artificial tension in relations with their neighbors, which damages the interests of the citizens of both countries.

It has already been ascertained that several messages about “a bomb” planted on the aircraft were sent through the Swiss anonymous mail service ProtonMail (at 12:25 and 12:56). Records of the talks with the aircraft pilots are being examined and ...

According to the expert, the technology of pressure, which the West is now applying to Belarus, is not new.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin are meeting in Sochi.

The main objectives of the forum are to form a high anti-doping culture and conscious rejection of negative phenomena in sport among young athletes.

Belarus have secured first win in the FIBA 3x3 Olympic Qualifying Tournament, defeating Sri Lanka 22-4 in Pool C in Graz, Austria.

This year's edition of the international children's art festival Golden Bee has brought together more than 400 participants from Belarus, Russia, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, and Serbia. The festival is running in Klimovichi on 28-30 May...

According to the source, after reviewing the information available in mass media and in the Internet about the grave crime committed against Belarus' interests, the prosecutor general opened a criminal case against Riga Mayor Martins Stakis and Latvi...

The university has become an alma mater for many Belarusian diplomats. BSU graduates make up the core of the Belarusian diplomatic service. The minister believes that the university will keep working to create the country's intellectual assets.

The CIS Heads of Government council signed a package of documents on the development of cooperation in Minsk.

The CIS member states should join efforts to resist external political and economic pressure, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko told journalists following the session of the CIS Heads of Government Council.

While in Belarus Yunus-Bek Yevkurov visited the army exercise area Brestsky and took part in a reconnaissance of the areas where the Belarusian-Russian strategic army exercise Zapad 2021 is supposed to take place.

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 391,637 cases. A total of 382,167 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

Integration in the Eurasian Economic Union has proved effective, Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission Mikhail Myasnikovich said in his a message of greetings on the occasion of the 7th anniversary of the EAEU Treaty.

Aliaksandra Dzmitryeva of Belarus secured bronze in the 50m Air Rifle event at the ongoing 2021 European Shooting Championships.

Roman Golovchenko said: “The pandemic has resulted in negative economic trends all over the world, including in our region. Experts already describe the current global crisis as the worst one since World War Two. But everyone knows that any crisis ...

"On the suggestion of Kyrgyzstan, the next meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of Government will be held in Bishkek on 12 November 2021," Sergei Lebedev said.

The negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economies of the Eurasian Economic Union member states is gradually weakening, Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission Mikhail Myasnikovich said in a message on the occasion of the...

Belarus is taking part in the 9th Nevsky International Environmental Congress running at the Taurus Palace in St. Petersburg, BelTA learned from the press service of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Ministry of Belarus.

Key trends and prospects of development of exchange trade in metal products and opportunities for selling more Russian metal via the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange were discussed during the meeting.

“Belarus has been elected to the Executive Board of the World Health Organization. Belarusian Healthcare Minister Dmitry Pinevich was appointed member of the Executive Board.

Aleksandr Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin are set to discuss the next steps and the work of the two governments to develop integration within the framework of the Union State, to compare the notes on the most pressing issues of bilateral cooperation, ...

Banning flights through Belarus for political reasons is utterly irresponsible and jeopardizes passengers' safety, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova posted on her Facebook account.

According to Roman Golovchenko, the Commonwealth of Independent States faced a number of challenges and problems in 2020-2021. Practical interaction meant to bolster integration was complicated by consequences of the unending pandemic, which had a ne...

The Belarusian head of state said that he is well aware of the situation across the CIS, which is about the same in all the member states.

“The victory at the election testifies to the recognition of your undisputable authority as the national leader who confidently protects his country from foreign interference and is doing his best to establish peace and stability in Syria,” the h...

Proposals have been made to give the Belarusian People's Congress a constitutional status of the supreme body of representative democracy of Belarus, Chairman of the Constitutional Committee, Chairman of the Constitutional Court Piotr Miklashevich sa...

Belarus' export of food and agricultural products to Russia came at $1,075.2 million (up by 0.7% year-on-year). Russia's share in Belarus' total export of such goods totaled 73.5%.

The Constitutional Commission held its fifth meeting on 28 May. The commission considered issues related to the constitutional status of the Belarusian People's Congress and the constitutional provisions on the local government and self-government sy...

The meeting was attended by 36 member states of the ICAO Council. Representatives of Lithuania, Poland and Ireland attended as interested parties.