The embassy in Ecuador will be closed by 1 October 2021. Belarus will close the office in Khabarovsk and open another one in Vladivostok by 1 September 2021.

Visitors were invited to take part in a large Olympic quest with many sports competitions and contests, could watch athletes perform, get recommendations from famous coaches and Olympians. In addition, the festival featured exhibitions, food courts a...

Bobruisk became the fifth location in the festival program. “Vytoki. A Step Toward Olympus” is a range of sport competitions and creative contests, in which the whole family can take part.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko plans to meet with heads of Belarusian diplomatic missions, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei said at a seminar for heads of diplomatic missions and consular offices of Belarus.

New challenges require of Belarus not only prompt measures but also a forward-looking well-crafted multifaceted approach, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei said at a seminar for heads of diplomatic missions and consular offices of...

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Despite the negative external factors, Belarusian export is doing well in 2021, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei said at a seminar for heads of diplomatic missions and consular offices of Belarus.

Grand Prix winner Komnen Vukovic said that he was pleasantly surprised by this result. "I did not expect this. At first I didn't know what to think. But I'm proud of myself," the guy said.

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 434,362 cases. A total of 428,202 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

In today's difficult conditions, Belarus needs such reliable partners as Russia in order to effectively resist external pressure and sanctions from the West, said Feliks Yashkov, a member of the Council of the Republic, head of the Gomel customs.

The Grand Prix of the 2021 Vitebsk song contest went to Rukhiya, a representative of Kazakhstan. The coveted Lira statuette was presented to the signer during the closing ceremony of the International Festival of Arts Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk.

Preparations for a concert at the Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk are in full swing.

The Classical Music at the Town Hall festival has resumed in the Upper Town in Minsk.

Youth Day at the Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk started with an art parade in the streets of Vitebsk on 17 July.

Belneftekhim said: “Information allegedly released by Ukrtransnafta does not reflect reality. No deliveries of Russian oil to Belarus via Ukraine have happened.”

The senator said: “It is worker collectives that ensure the economic stability of our state. The more steadily and harder we work, the better we will live. Thanks to the professionalism of worker collectives like yours our country has done well and...

On 16 July experts discussed electric transport development trends in Belarus as well as the new opportunities the commissioning of the Belarusian nuclear power plant opens up for Belarus from the point of view of transport decarbonization.

Prime Minister of Belarus Roman Golovchenko visited Belwest's manufacturing division as part of a working trip to Vitebsk Oblast on 16 July. The prime minister saw how Industry 4.0 technologies are implemented into the footwear manufacturing process.

“On behalf of the people of Belarus, may I express solidarity, sincere compassion and support to the families and friends of the victims, and also wish a speedy recovery to those injured," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

Belarus is yet to chart the cooperation with Colombia in many areas, Chairman of the Standing Commission on International Affairs of the House of Representatives Andrei Savinykh told reporters.

Houses of the most active subscribers of destructive Telegram channels, who were suspected to have been involved in extremist activities, have been searched. Traumatic weapons, ammunition, narcotic substances, Nazi symbols and items have been seized.

According to initial estimates, the GDP amounted to Br78.9 billion in current prices, up by 3.3% in comparable prices year-on-year.

Olympic champion in mixed doubles and bronze medalist of London 2012, two-time Grand Slam winner Victoria Azarenka has withdrawn from the Tokyo Olympics.

Bogota is an important promising partner of Minsk in promoting cooperation with Latin American countries, Valery Mitskevich, Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus, said during a meeting with Carlos German...

The senator said: “Belarus is a party to the convention on refugees and party to many international agreements without breaking their norms. We've done a lot for Europe by reinforcing the border and protecting Europe from illegal migration. Europea...

Our friendship and partnership have been forged over the centuries, Chairman of the Russian Union of Youth Pavel Krasnorutsky told BelTA before a conference of the Russian-Belarusian Youth Union.

Electric Transport Day in the China-Belarus industrial park Great Stone gathered representatives of a number of organizations, which work is connected to electric transport, including representatives of the manufacturing sector, companies that import...

Severe flooding in Germany left more than 100 people dead and over a thousand missing.

The Republican Party of Labor and Justice strongly condemns criminal actions of radicals that posed a threat to life, health and property of Belarusian public figures and journalists who openly and actively express their views and speak up for the st...

The number of electric vehicles in Belarus has increased to 4,000, Belarusian Energy Minister Viktor Karankevich said during an event to mark the Day of Electric Transport at the China-Belarus Industrial Park Great Stone.

The events within the framework of the Union State Day kicked off with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Eternal Flame of the Memorial to the Soviet Soldiers-Liberators, Partisans and Underground Fighters of Vitebsk Oblast.

Minsk strongly supports Beijing in matters concerning its main interests and is always on the side of Beijing, Nikolai Snopkov said. Minsk is also ready to jointly counteract the actions taken in the spirit of “pseudo-multilateralism” to split th...

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 432,388 cases. A total of 425,907 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

Viktor Karankevich explained: “Since the equipment of the turbine generator operates at temperatures close to 300C, it needs some time to cool down. Then specialists will be able to start finding out the reason why the generator protection was trig...

The International Festival of Arts Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk has become a shining example of meaningful and mutually beneficial cooperation in humanitarian affairs, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in his welcoming address to guests and parti...

The International Festival of Arts Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk promotes mutual understanding, trust and friendship between different peoples and countries, Armenia's Acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said in his message of greetings.

“I want the financing of anything around politics (not only politics) to die out in the country and stop existing. Not a penny, not a cent,” Oleg Gaidukevich emphasized.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko sent condolences to President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Arif Alvi in connection with the death of former President Mamnoon Hussain.

The most popular Belarusian goods in the Russian market were butter, milk powder, and construction materials. In H1 2021, they accounted for around 90% of the total export, equaling $30.4 million, up 3.7 times year-on-year.

Vaccinated arrivals will be able to enter Belarus without the need to self-isolate, said Inna Karaban, the head of the department for hygiene, epidemiology and disease prevention at the Healthcare Ministry.

An automobile bridge over the Neman River and a bypass road will be opened in Grodno's east. The bridge is one of Belarus' highest. It is about 32m above the surface of the river. The bridge will be about 240m long and 17.5m wide. The bridge will hav...

The Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BelCCI) and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry have signed a cooperation agreement.

The heads of government discussed trade and economic cooperation, implementation of agreements reached at the meeting of the heads of state, response to sanctions, and efforts to deepen economic cooperation.

Over 1,020 haulers were queuing in Belarus to cross the border with the European Union as of 08.00 on 16 July, BelTA learned from the website of the State Border Committee.

“We, the people who are in attendance, first of all Belarusians, keep using this cultural platform to call on states and nations to build bridges, not walls, to preserve Slavic brotherhood, strengthen friendship with all states of the world,” Ale...

The president noted that while some states are building fences separating people with barbed wire, Belarus has opened its door to friends.

Slavianski Bazaar has fitted into the cultural events calendar of many nations, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the opening ceremony of the 30th edition of the International Festival of Arts Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk on 15 July.

The president stated that a whole generation of Belarusians grew up together with the festival, the event took root in the land that can rightfully be called the cradle of Belarusian national culture. “The Vitebsk land, the birthplace of Chagall, P...

The Belarusian car manufacturer BelGee rolled out a new model Geely Atlas Pro on 15 July.

The ambassador reminded that on this day Turks mark the anniversary of a failed military coup attempt. Attacks on the building of the parliament, strategic facilities and infrastructure and an attempt to kill the president of Turkey took place on the...

Gosatomnadzor and IAEA representatives arranged a preparatory meeting ahead of the IRRS post-mission on 13-14 July. The meeting was organized as a videoconference.

Russian Deputy Defense Minister, Lieutenant-General Yunus-Bek Yevkurov took part in a reconnaissance survey of the areas where the Belarusian-Russian strategic army exercise Zapad 2021 will take place as part of his visit to Belarus.

The official said: “Despite all the hype because of the sanctions Mogilev Oblast's export has been on the rise this year – over 130%. Apart from that, export to the European Union rose by 1.7 times in January-May to $221 million."

The output by all types of agricultural producers (state-run enterprises, private farms, subsidiary plots of individuals) totaled Br7.9 billion in January-June 2021, or 99.7% as against the same period of last year in comparable prices.

In January-May 2021, the real disposable money income of Belarusians went up by 3.5% over the same period of 2020, BelTA learned from the National Statistical Committee.

The CIS member stated discussed mutual recognition of certificates (or other documents) of vaccination against COVID-19 and the establishment of a council of heads of sanitary and epidemiological services of the CIS member states.

Chairman of the CIS Executive Committee Sergei Lebedev sent greetings to the organizers and participants of the 30th edition of the International Festival of Arts Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk.

The new law also clarifies the list of possible extraordinary measures and temporary restrictions, which can be introduced when the state of emergency is declared. This norm was worked out taking into account the experience of response to riots in 20...

The amendments to Resolution No. 208 provide for a reduction in the period of self-isolation for Belarusian citizens, foreign citizens and stateless persons who are recognized as first-level contacts. Self-isolation will need to be observed within se...

Taking into account all these factors and the need to curb pro-inflation risks, the Board of the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus has decided to raise the refinancing rate by 75 basis points.

More than 50,000 Belarusian women have signed the anti-sanctions letter of the Belarusian Women's Union addressed to women's organizations of the world.

Bobruisk Arena will be the central venue of the large-scale festival. It will host a large Olympic quest with many sports competitions and contests, the winners of which will be awarded with prizes from the National Olympic Committee.

Mainly these are residents of Ukraine and Lithuania. Citizens of Latvia and Estonia have also applied. There are applications from citizens of the Netherlands and Germany. We expect the first visitors on 16 July. Their applications have been confirme...

Major-General Sergei Kuprik has been relieved of his post as the deputy chief of the CSTO Joint Staff and assigned to the State Secretariat of the Security Council. He will remain part of the Defense Ministry personnel.

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 431,112 cases. A total of 424,546 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

The meeting of Aleksandr Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg is an indication of the support and movement in the same direction, member of the Council of the Republic Marina Ilyina told BelTA.

BelTA's photographer Aleksandr Khitrov has received an honorary certificate of the Belarusian Information Ministry for covering last year's edition of the Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk festival.

In line with the executive order, 1,013 students who achieved great results in the academic field and science will get cash rewards to the amount of almost Br160,000.

The Dana Mall shopping and entertainment center at 11 Mstislavtsa Street will host two rounds of the game on 17 July, at 18:00 and 19:00.

The nationwide project to promote youth unity was launched in Grodno on 15 July.

There are many issues in economy and security that Belarus and Russia need to resolve promptly, political analyst Aleksei Dzermant told the SB.Belarus Segodnya daily.

In line with the resolution the Republican Center for Health Improvement and Sanatorium-Resort Treatment of the Population will be able to make decisions on reorganization and shutdown of the Belorus Sanatorium.

The BRSM and the World Spils-Map Federation intend to implement the national program “I know Belarus”. The program provides for holding spils-map competitions in schools, universities, libraries, cultural and recreation centers to promote patriot...

The prime minister visited the Ivenets branch of Slodych Confectionery Factory. The enterprise launched a new production line to make dairy, jelly, souffle and fondant sweets. The head of government was updated on the enterprise's modernization effor...

Around 900 haulers were queuing in Belarus to cross the border with the European Union as of 10.00 on 15 July, BelTA learned from the website of the State Border Committee

Russia is Belarus' closest ally, therefore the presidents of Belarus and Russia discuss security matters in all their detail and complexity, political scientist Aleksei Belyayev told the SB. Belarus Segodnya daily.

Foreigners seeking to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Belarus will be able to enter and leave Belarus through international checkpoints. They will be able to do it once. A vaccination application (for a single-component vaccine or a two-component vaccine) ...

The program of this medieval culture festival will be packed with events. It will feature a theatrical show, a fair of artisans, amusement rides and fairs, a parade of knights clubs, an art exhibition and excursions.

This year, the flag was raised at midnight, for the first time in the history of the festival. The ceremony was held at the Summer Amphitheater and was accompanied by a light show. This year, the flags of 33 participating countries will fly near the ...

This year, the flag was raised at midnight, for the first time in the history of the festival.

The draft protocol specifies how goods, which are bought by natural persons online, are to be imported into the Eurasian Economic Union. It also specifies peculiarities of the customs declaration of such goods, payment of customs duties, and the poss...

The address reads: “Connected by multiple episodes from the common history, multiple cultural, trade, economic, and family ties, our nations have lived in friendship and mutual understanding for centuries."

Vadim Gigin said: “The sanctions represent a very powerful trigger. It may sound paradoxical but the political crisis in Belarus and around it has shaken up the Union State construction and reinvigorated many processes."

The report was authored by 16 leading experts from Belarus and Russia: political scientists, economists, lawyers, sociologists, historians. It was made on a parity basis: eight specialists from each country.

An exhibition of paintings by Belarusian artists "Colorful Stories" opened in the Vitebsk Concert Hall on 14 Julyю The launch of the exhibition by the Minsk-based ArtHaos gallery kicked-started the exhibition program at Slavianski Bazaar. It feature...

Creating an effective MSW management system is an important task. Belarus has worked on it since the decree providing for extended producer responsibility was adopted in 2012. Enterprises and importers have contributed to creating a system of municip...

Press Secretary of the Belarus President Natalya Eismont has made a comment for the interstate television and radio company Mir in order to reveal what Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko and President of Russia Vladimir Putin really talked about ...

BUCE could become a single sales channel for agricultural enterprises of Belarus and Voronezh Oblast. BUCE is a perfect platform for this: it has the necessary experience, infrastructure, pool of clients, and mechanisms to control the execution of tr...

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 430,121 cases. A total of 423,404 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

On behalf of the Belarusian people and himself, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has expressed condolences to Iraqi President Barham Salih over a deadly hospital fire in the city of Nasiriya.

The Constitutional Court believes that the law is compliant with the Constitution as far as the content of the provisions, the form of the regulatory act, the delimitation of authority between government agencies, and the adoption procedure are conce...

The old prices for apartments in Minsk World will be valid only until the end of the summer! In the autumn they will rise! Hurry up!

Milana Kananovich, a graduate of the Lyceum of Belarusian State University (BSU) won a silver medal at the European Girls' Olympiad in Informatics (EGOI) that was held online, hosted from Switzerland's Zurich, BelTA learned from the BSU press service...

Belarus is looking forward to response from Germany, the United States and Lithuania to the materials against German citizen Denis Hofmann, the owner of a destructive chat who recruited militants, planned acts of intimidation and brutal political mur...

The ruble money supply amounted to Br21.696 billion as of 1 July, up by 2.9% from 1 June.

Fifty-four employees of the Emergencies Ministry took part in the national firefighter competition held on the site near Minsk Arena on 14 July.