At its latest meeting, the Constitutional Commission carefully and in depth analyzed the proposals from its members and citizens regarding possible amendments to the preamble of the Constitution, the section on the foundations of the constitutional s...

The memorandum provides for the construction of an infectious hospital in Borisov and a surgical unit in the regional hospital, export-import in agricultural products, the construction of a baby food factory and garbage treatment facilities.

“Another session of the Constitutional Commission will be held after 1 August. The president will take part in it,” Piotr Miklashevich said.

The 40-year-old midfielder will play for Bahrain's FC Khalidiya in the new season. This team was set up in 2020 and won the tournament in the second league of the national championship last season, and thus advanced to the premier league featuring t...

The output in actual prices in January-May amounted to Br115.9 million, up by 14.2% year-on-year. The volume of production came at almost 710,000 tonnes of cement (up by 7.3%). Productivity in current prices per employee increased by 15.6% year-on-ye...

Football fans watch UEFA EURO 2020 matches on big screen sitting right on the lawn of Dinamo Stadium.

In June 2021, the country's gold and foreign currency reserves went down by $353.8 million (by 4.6%) following the May growth of $485.2 million (6.7%).

More than 1,110 haulers are queuing in Belarus to cross the border with the European Union as of 8.00 on 7 July, BelTA learned from the website of the State Border Committee.

The holiday celebrates the abundance of nature, victory of light over darkness and the summer solstice.

It is with great sadness that Belarus learned the tragic news about the plane crash which claimed the lives of passengers and crew members, the head of state said.

Belarusian Elvira Herman clocked 12.67sec in the Women's 100m Final to win silver. Puerto-Rican Jasmine Camacho-Quinn celebrated the win with 12.34sec. American Gabriele Cunningham was third with 12.75cm.

The Innoprom 2021 expo started working in Yekaterinburg on 5 July. Belarus' national exposition at the expo features stands of 40 industrial enterprises and scientific organizations.

Asked by BelTA to clarify, the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it had been decided that the Lithuanian embassy should keep one consular service officer to deal with consular affairs and three administrative and techni...

According to the latest data, more than 100,000 people, or 10.05% of the population, have been vaccinated in Mogilev Oblast. COVID-19 vaccination centers operate in all healthcare facilities in the region except rural health clinics.

The schools will once again welcome students on 1 September. As much as €645,000 has been allocated for repairing a secondary school in the village of Borovka. Its classrooms will be redecorated and a robot technology classroom will be set up.

The Minsk-based tractor manufacturer MTZ intends to establish long-term cooperation with Georgia, MTZ Director General Vitaly Vovk said as he met with Georgian First Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture George Khanishvili.

Second-seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus has stormed into the last four at Wimbledon, her career first Grand Slam semifinal, after clinching a strait victory over Ons Jabeur of Tunisia 6-4, 6-3 in the quarterfinal.

The Belarusian Information Ministry struck two Ukrainian TV channels, namely UA and Kvartal TV, off the list of mass media outlets allowed to operate in Belarus on 5 July.

The central government and the Gomel Oblast administration have to work out a program on developing five districts in the Chernobyl-hit zone, including Bragin District, the official reminded. Specific tasks concerning the construction of housing, inf...

On 6 July the Great Stone industrial park hosted a Belarusian-Chinese forum of business, scientific, media and cultural cooperation on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China. The event was attended by high-ranking offic...

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 422,521 cases. A total of 415,363 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

Now the content of outdoor advertising, including those placed on billboards and transport, shall be approved by local executive and regulatory bodies. The approval procedure shall be determined by the Council of Ministers.

A collective stand of Belarus will be showcased at the Speciality Food Festival that will be held on 7-9 November 2021 on the sidelines of the Dubai International Hospitality Week.

In January-May 2021 Bellegprom enterprises made $271 million worth of merchandise or 104.5% as against the same period of last year. The top products were carpets and carpet goods (150.3%), knitted goods (103.4%), corsetry (145.1%), and hosiery (109....

The delegation of the National Assembly of Belarus to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE PA) is taking part in the plenary of the OSCE PA's 2021 Remote Session on 6 July.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No.258 “On official heraldic symbols” on 6 July. The decree lists agencies and organizations allowed to have a banner and persons entitled to wear a uniform.

“We are not going to take money away from people and spend it on useless projects in a bid to protect the West while the West enforces sanctions against us,” Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei stressed.

Vladimir Makei said: “Work is in progress. It is truly a very important aspect. Although we feel no special illusions considering it requires a lot of time and financial resources. And I don't rule out the possibility that European courts will be p...

According to Vladimir Makei, “Belarus can think of many ways” to respond to the Western sanctions. “However, we do not support this approach. We believe that sanctions are an anachronism," he said.

Aleksandr Shpakovsky recalled that as soon as the BelNPP project saw the light of the day, Belarus invited Lithuania to jointly operate the plant, taking into account high electricity prices in the Baltic countries.

According to the source, Natalya Karpovich informed the Venice Commission about the work of the commission in charge of preparing proposals on amending the Belarusian Constitution with a focus on proposals affecting the competence of the Constitution...

Roman Golovchenko said: “We are now working on ways to prevent Belarusian enterprises and industries from being damaged by the sanctions. Zero effect from the sanctions is our key counter-sanction for now.”

The Council of Ministers will take stock of the country's social and economic development in H1 2021 and in January-September 2021, will review the drafts of the social and economic development forecast, the monetary policy guidelines and the nation...

Hurry up to buy property at the old prices! The most attractive prices in Minsk World - this summer only. In September they are rising!

Belarus and Poland should stick to the idea of partnership and good neighborliness, yet Polish elites seem unwilling to do that, Polish politician, political expert and publicist, member of the Polish Sejm of the 5th convocation Mateusz Piskorski tol...

The head of state noted that Belarus has always honored its obligations in the field of nuclear non-proliferation, combating illegal migration, smuggling, and international organized crime. "Today we are dealing with these issues, but to the extent ...

The European sanctions are basically a punitive operation with a modern twist, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss response to sanctions.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “We don't want the Belarusian people to be hurt. It is the key thing for us. It is the government's job to come up with effective measures to compensate for the losses and preserve jobs.”

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs needs to respond more actively to any unfriendly moves towards Belarus, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss response to sanctions on 6 July.

Belarus will not become an expendable bargaining chip and will defend its sovereignty by all means possible, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss response to sanctions.

“Today we will discuss our response to the restrictive measures of the collective West in relation to our country. We should outline a strategy that will minimize their impact and keep us going. I have already said that there should not be any econ...

In January-June 2021, more than 29.9 million passengers traveled by Belarusian Railways, up 3% year-on-year. Most of them (over 97.5%) used domestic routes.

“Being the Leader of the Nation, you have played a special role in the formation of independent Kazakhstan, in its turning into a powerful state that boasts robust economic growth and increasing international standing,” the message of congratulat...

Over 1,140 haulers were queuing in Belarus to cross the border with the European Union as of 08.00 on 6 July, BelTA learned from the website of the State Border Committee.

Volha Silkina and Anastasia Prokopenko have won the first gold medal for Belarus at the European Modern Pentathlon Championships in Nizhny Novgorod.

Iryna Zhuk has clinched bronze in the pole vault event with 4.61m at the Stockholm Diamond League, BelTA learned from the Belarus Athletic Federation.

The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission is expected to approve a draft agreement on an advisory council on the exchange rate policy of the Eurasian Economic Union member states.

However, the financial sector needs to do its job regardless of shocks. Our work is based on this principle. The entire complex of micro and macroprudential regulations, institutional measures is geared towards reaching this goal and towards enabling...

The Belarusian steel mill BMZ has sold $4.3 million worth of reinforcing bars to Poland at trading sessions held by the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE) since in January-June 2021, which was an almost fourfold increase year-on-year.

OAO Pskovzhilstroi, one of the largest real estate developers in Pskov Oblast, has invited the Vitebsk-based enterprise to consider participation in building four facilities in Pskov as a pilot project.

Zinaida Salomatkina, a participant of the Great Patriotic War, celebrated the 100th birthday on 5 July.

"We have lost an outstanding theatrical figure, an immensely talented director, brilliant actor and screenwriter beloved by many generations," the message of condolences reads.

While preserving the memory of the Holocaust, Latvia is celebrating SS veterans and collaborators, which is regrettable, President of the Conference of European Rabbis, Chief Rabbi of Moscow Pinchas Goldschmidt said.

Second-seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus made her first Grand Slam quarterfinal at Wimbledon after beating Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan 6-3 4-6 6-3 in the round of 16 clash.

"The structure of the movement is actually changing throughout Europe in the wake of the restrictions imposed on Belarus by European countries," Janusz Januszewski said, adding that it has an appreciable effect on Poland.

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 421,964 cases. A total of 414,948 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

The Minsk World contest is not just another chance for you to express yourself creatively. This is a great opportunity to win a cash prize for your idea!

Belarusian Deputy Economy Minister Sergei Mityansky, who heads the Belarusian part of the working group on Belarus-Yakutia cooperation, held talks via videoconferencing with representative of the government of Yakutia Andrei Tarasenko.

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 421,350 cases. A total of 414,460 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

Belarus and Kazakhstan agreed on a plan of action to develop assembly plants, Belarus Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko told the Belarus 1 TV channel on 4 July.

"It is highly likely that the entire package of the Union State programs will be ready within the remaining months,” Roman Golovchenko said.

Ambassador of Belarus to Uzbekistan Leonid Marinich and Uzbekistan's Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Investments and Foreign Trade Sardor Umurzakov discussed ways to intensify trade and economic cooperation between Belarus and Uzbekistan.

Today the state led by Nicolas Maduro continues to defend the country's inalienable right to sovereignty and dignity in accordance with the behests of Simon Bolivar.

H.E.Mohamed Ali Alabbar doesn't need an introduction. He is the Founder of Emaar Properties, one of the largest real estate companies in the Middle East, as well as Chairman, Co-Founder and CEO for a multitude of international companies across variou...

Belarusian ambassadors, standing in front of famous landmarks, shared their thoughts about their Motherland and associations with it. The videos were uploaded to the official Facebook and Twitter accounts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"He dedicated his life to monumental art, created a number of monuments to famous Belarusian figures, and left an unforgettable mark in the history of our country," the message reads.

“Our nations know very well the real price of their sovereignty, they fought for it together during the world wars of the last century and are ready to defend their independence in the name of peace, stability and a bright future for their children...

Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that he is well aware of the situation in the Bolshoi Theater, knows about the moods in the company.

"We have approached a dangerous point. I am addressing you now as the president to citizens of the country: This is your land. Do everything possible to preserve it,” the Belarusian leader stressed.

Aleksandr Lukashenko is convinced that any state is strong by its traditions. The independent Belarus has them too. The Bolshoi Theater, for example, celebrates the new year with the the New Year's Ball.

“But probably I lost sight of you in a sense that I rarely attended your productions, performances,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said. In his opinion, this was partly the reason for the turmoil in the cultural and theatrical community last year.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko attended a gala concert dedicated to Independence Day in the National Academic Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theater of Belarus in Minsk on 3 July

“As for the EU sanctions, words fail me to express my outrage. This is unacceptable, this is interference in the internal affairs of a sovereign state, a violation of all international agreements. This should be stopped,” Natalya Kochanova emphas...

According to him, there are plans to expand cooperation with traditional partners. For example, the prime minister of Belarus has recently been on a working trip to Kazakhstan. “During the visit, we identified projects that will help us grow in the...

The event featured athletes and sport amateurs of different ages and from different regions of Belarus.

Belarus' production sector is one of the most advanced ones in the post-Soviet space. It entirely determines the image, the status of the country and represents the foundation of its economic and political sovereignty. The giant industrial enterprise...

Площадь особо охраняемых природных территорий, куда входят заповедники, национальные парки, заказники, болотные угодья, реки и озера, со...

Keeping land tidy is a tradition for Belarusians. Every year the whole country takes part in the voluntary clean-up day (subbotnik) at the end of April. Thousands of enthusiasts - from ordinary citizens to the head of state – go out to clean up and...

The Belarusian Written Language Day is marked in early September and demonstrates the connection between the present day and the history of Belarusian book publishing stemming from Slavic traditions.

Anastasiia Salos scored 24,400 points with the Ribbon and 26,400 points with the Clubs to place third in the All-Around event with a total of 102,500 points.

1996 marked the debut edition of the Dazhynki harvest festival. It was instituted upon the initiative of Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko to become an annual showcase event for the agricultural industry. Until 2014, the event was held in one lo...

The Nationwide Ball of University Graduates, which is held annually at the end of June, has become a tradition, too. The head of state presents awards to the most talented and promising university graduates.

Healthy lifestyle has also become a good tradition. Healthy lifestyle is a calling card of Belarus. The country boasts more than 23,000 sport facilities: football arenas, Olympic training centers, sport and recreation centers.

The festival was first held in 2011. Every year in early July Alexandria Gathers Friends Festival takes place in Shklov District, Mogilev Oblast.

The festival was first held in 2011. Every year in early July Alexandria Gathers Friends Festival takes place in Shklov District, Mogilev Oblast.

Mogilev celebrated Belarus' Independence Day on 3 July.

Independence Day greetings addressed to Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko and the Belarusian people have come from the leaders of foreign states, international organizations and integration associations, foreign political and public figures.

We need a good textbook on the history of the Great Patriotic War, which will highlight the role of the Belarusian people, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a ceremony to mark Independence Day at the Mound of Glory memorial complex.

We, the modern generation, remember that the heroes of the Great Patriotic War gave us life and we try to live it being worthy of their memory, the memory of those who created this monument. Those who defended the traditions lost in the 1990s and res...

Fallen soldiers of the Great Patriotic War were honored in a ceremony at the Brest Hero Fortress memorial complex on 3 July

The young generation of Belarusians should make sure that everyone, including people abroad, understand the value of the Great Victory in the Great Patriotic War and the role played by the Belarusian people, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko ...

Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei delivered a video address at a high-level meeting on middle-income countries of the UN General Assembly.

The participants of the Everest expedition gave Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko the State Flag and a copy of the Victory Banner which they flew atop the world during a solemn event at the Mound of Glory memorial complex.

A procession of war veterans and city residents marched along Sovietskaya Street to Labor Square to lay flowers at the Eternal Fire in Gomel.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko laid a wreath at the Mound of Glory Memorial Complex on Independence Day and stressed the special importance of the place for the Belarusian people.

A solemn reception on the occasion of Belarus' Independence Day was held in Bosnia and Herzegovina, for the first time in the history of bilateral relations.

The decision to celebrate Independence Day on 3 July was adopted in a nationwide referendum on 24 November 1996.

elarus marks Independence Day, the main holiday of Belarusian statehood, on 3 July.