"Why did we see yesterday? It seemed our football players took the field to relax. I was ashamed to see them playing against Iceland," the head of state said.

“Such poor performance of Belarusian football players is inadmissible,” Aleksandr Lukashenko noted.

"If you want to play, then play. You have to do this every day from morning to evening. You have to sleep with the ball. If you do not understand this, you are not football players," the head of state said.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko took part in a ceremony to inaugurate the children and youth football center of FC Dinamo Minsk on 3 September.

The 16th World Championship for Men and the 7th World Championship for Women in Fire and Rescue (Fire-Applied) 2021 kicked off in Karaganda, Kazakhstan on 2 September.

After the opening ceremony the president is expected to talk to the veterans of the sports club. The head of state is also set to hold a meeting to discuss football development in Belarus.

The ministry stressed that close interaction and interested cooperation of scientists from all over the world in this purely scientific work is now important.

The industry minister expressed hope that the visit of Zimbabwe businessmen would promote fruitful cooperation.

Belarus' world number 53 Ilya Ivashka has moved into the US Open round three after seeing off Canada's world number 58 Vasek Pospisil 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7-5).

San Marino, as the European oldest country, understands well the importance and complexity of preserving its state, defending its interests and resisting external pressure.

“Nothing was introduced when floods happened in the past or when the pandemic engulfed entire Poland. But as soon as 32 refugees appeared near the border, Poland introduced a state of emergency. The refugees probably represent a huge threat for Pol...

The local students will be able to get familiar with Belarusian agricultural machines and learn how to operate MTZ tractors. Belarus is the main foreign trade partner for Russia's Omsk Oblast. MTZ products account for a large share of the region's fo...

Vladimir Makei said: “The matter of the withdrawal of American troops and their allies from Afghanistan requires a thorough analysis. But nobody can rule out that such a hurried flight of American troops is truly connected to some geopolitical desi...

The official said: “The advancement of manufacturing cooperation and the realization of joint projects in the real sector are important directions for the commission. The Eurasian network of industrial cooperation, subcontracting, and technology tr...

Twenty-eight Union State programs will top the agenda of the upcoming meeting of the presidents of Belarus and Russia, Aleksandr Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei told the media.

This work is carried out within the framework of the provisions of the treaty that provide for closer integration in a number of areas, the minister said.

Vladimir Makei said: “We see how some officials of the U.S. embassy in Belarus behave. Look at the website. It is not the website of a diplomatic institution meant to analyze the situation in the country and bolster relations between states."

Belarus will play the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against the Czech Republic in Ostrava on 2 September, BelTA has learned.

Belarus has picked up the candidate for the post of ambassador to the United States, but it makes no sense to send him there in the current conditions, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei told the media,

Vladimir Makei said: “I believe that everything going on at our western borders is a consequence of the policy of Western countries. This crisis was born in minds of Western politicians. Belarus has always honored all the provisions of our agreemen...

Since April Belarus has been offering consultations on illegal migration but the EU has rejected them, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei told the media.

The Times Higher Education (THE) has released an updated ranking of universities 2022. The list includes four Belarusian universities – Belarusian State University (BSU), Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics (BSUIR) and ...

In 2021-2025 the Belarusian peat industry is set to extract about 11 million tonnes of peat and to produce 6.5 million tonnes of products, said Aleksei Kushnarenko, Director General of the state enterprise Beltopgaz, member of the Council of the Repu...

Rebuild Syria has been held in the Syrian capital since 2015. In 2019, it drew 389 companies from 31 countries and was attended by more than 40,000 people.

The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries may sign a common gas market agreement in 2022, Iya Malkina, official representative of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), told a press briefing.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko delivered a video address at the Global Trade in Services Summit in Beijing on 2 September.

ENSREG experts visited the Belarusian nuclear power plant site on 31 August – 2 September. Petteri Tiippana said: “We had a very successful mission in February 2021. Our expectations regarding the current mission are also high. For now I can say ...

China and Belarus competed for the top spot. The Belarusian team won. A solemn ceremony to award the winner of the contest will take place in the 86th Signal Brigade on 3 September.

The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) is preparing new economic measures to ensure stability in the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union during the pandemic, Iya Malkina, official representative of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), told a ...

The Belarusian border service attributed the congestion of outgoing trucks on the Belarusian side to Lithuania's and Latvia's failure to process the agreed number of trucks. “None of the Lithuanian border crossings has fulfilled the arrangements co...

More than 1.66 million Belarusians have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Over 1.37 million of them have already got two shots.

"The economy will be growing. So will electricity and heat consumption. The country will be diversifying its fuel and energy mix and increasing the share of local fuels. The wider the range of energy sources and their suppliers is, the greater the c...

Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Belarus Xie Xiaoyong signed an arrangement on 2 September.

On 2 September, the Belarusian delegation will attend the opening ceremony of the 16th World Championship for Men and the 7th World Championship for Women in Fire and Rescue, which will feature Team Belarus.

The defense minister said: “Our military personnel traditionally participate in the joint air defense exercise Combat Commonwealth, which is arranged for the armed forces of the countries participating in the CIS air defense system."

According to the source, the final and most intensive stages of the Polar Star contest took place in the army exercise area Brestsky. Competition was really fierce and ended with a hand-to-hand combat event.

Nikolai Lukashenko, representatives of the Belarus Ice Hockey Federation headed by its chairman, journalists, people working with the president came to visit the elderly care home and brought gifts and treats.

Glubokoye Milk Canning Plant began to make inroads into the Chinese market last year. The company was looking for new markets to diversify its export away from the Russian market, and to increase revenues.

In Belarus, additional protection is granted to a foreign national who has no grounds for receiving refugee status, but has a well-founded fear of facing various kinds of threats when returning to his/her state.

Belarus' world number 19 Victoria Azarenka has advanced into the US Open third round after seeing off World No.99 Jasmine Paolini of Italy, 6-3, 7-6 (7-1) in an hour and 45 minutes.

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) expressed thanks to Belarus for the opportunity to provide humanitarian aid to migrants, BelTA learned from the comments of UNHCR representative in Belarus Mamo Mulusew.

Belarus' world number 2 Aryna Sabalenka took under an hour to defeat Slovenia's world number 40 Tamara Zidansek, 6-3, 6-1, to move into the third round of the US Open.

“Modern Vietnam, according to the precepts of Ho Chi Minh, is successfully continuing to build an independent and fair state for the people,” said the Belarusian head of state.

First-year students of the Belarusian State University (BSU) were greeted on their new status by BSU Rector Andrei Korol, deans, the academic staff and leaders of the university's student organizations at an official welcoming ceremony at the Minsk P...

The defense minister will observe the live fire stage of the CIS military exercise Combat Commonwealth 2021 on 2 September. Viktor Khrenin will evaluate the readiness of the Belarusian Air Force and Air Defense units.

Vladimir Gusakov suggested considering a project for deeper research into historical and cultural ties of the Belarusian nation and the Israeli one soon and gave the relevant instructions to the Humanities and Arts Department of the National Academy ...

The IBRD has allocated €16.6 million to upgrade 30 facilities. More than €7.5 million has already been disbursed.

Belarusian swimmer Uladzimir Izotau finished fourth in the Men's 100m Breaststroke at the 2020 Paralympic Games.

As many as 32 refugees from Afghanistan have been stuck at the Belarusian-Polish border line in the area of the border guard station Rusaki for half a month.

A Belarusian delegation headed by chairwoman of Bellegprom Tatiana Lugina visited MosShoes exhibition, the biggest B2B footwear exhibition in Russia and Eastern Europe held since 1997. This year's edition has attracted more than 600 companies from 3...

Andrei Lozovik said: “The introduction of sanctions, including sectoral economic sanctions and the aviation embargo, against Belarus by the European Union contradicts international law and OSCE commitments.”

More than 1.64 million Belarusians have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Over 1.36 million of them have already got two shots.

Instead of searching for solutions to migration problems by joint efforts, our Lithuanian colleagues have stooped to the absurd accusations of Belarus of deliberately helping asylum seekers to get into Lithuania, thus trying to shift the responsibili...

According to the source, a group of refugees – 14 citizens of Afghanistan, including ten kids – arrived at the Lithuanian border checkpoint Paternieki from the Latvian side in the evening on 30 August. All of them were exhausted and needed medica...

The national strategy provides for raising the recycling rate of solid municipal waste to 64% by 2025, 70% - by 2030, and 90% - by 2035. To achieve these goals we are planning to improve the existing system of solid municipal waste management, Maksim...

Greetings to the school administration, academic staff and students were extended by President of the National Olympic Committee Viktor Lukashenko, Deputy Head of the Belarus President Administration Igor Lutsky, Sport and Tourism Minister Sergei Kov...

The Tokyo Paralympic five-time champion touched in fifth in the Men's 100m Breaststroke SB13, clocking 1:05.90. Taliso Engel of Germany set a new world record winning the event 1:02.97.

According to the source, trucks left Belarus for Ukraine and Latvia without delays in the last 24 hours. The relevant agreements with these countries were fulfilled in full. The situation with the fulfillment of agreements by authorities in Poland an...

“Over the years the school has brought up many renowned athletes – European and world champions and Olympic champions. These include Ekaterina Karsten, Vitaly Shcherbo, Victoria Azarenka, Marina Lobach, Sergei Martynov, Maksim Nedasekau, etc.,”...

The Belarusian clocked 2:18.40 to finish one place behind the podium. Andrei Kalina of Russia won the event in 2:14.90. Earlier, Yahor Shchalkanau won silver in the Men's 100m Backstroke.

The official said that the school represents a bright example of fruitful and mutually beneficial cooperation of Belarus and Russia. After several facilities have been built, Russian partners say with confidence that Belarusians build well.

“I would not rush to make conclusions, based on the latest events, that the Americans are so stupid. It is essential that we carefully assess the situation in Afghanistan and think what we can do for the Afghans. We are not going to fight there. Ne...

In the light of the rush demand for the unique project - the Minsk World multifunctional complex, we would like to thank our customers for their trust!

“I have seen many such exercises. I know these things from the inside. We hold exercises to train our armed forces if the worst comes to the worst, God forbid. There are plenty of reasons for concern,” the Belarusian leader said.

Aleksandr Lukashenko is convinced that the United States intends to use the situation in Afghanistan to create new complications for Russia through Central Asia and China, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, which borders on the country.

Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked that his birthday is not a forbidden topic. “What is a birthday after all? Since I was young when everyone was happy about another birthday, I've always thought it is just another step towards the Lord,” he said.

"This is a fiasco that has turned into a shameful flight," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed: “We are not talking about losing sovereignty. We see shortcomings in the Soviet Union, in the European Union. In other words, we can avoid it as we build our relations as part of a union."

The head of state recalled that the government had prepared over 30 roadmaps for the development of cooperation across the board. Later those roadmaps were turned into 28 Union State programs. “We will sign these programs and will be ready to imple...

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “I signed the order the day before yesterday. We will get tens of aircraft, tens of helicopters, and most importantly air defense systems soon. I don't want to say how much money and what else it cost us. We may even get ...

hildren gave Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko a souvenir - a straw beaver during his visit to a new school in Bobruisk on 1 September.

The head of state addressed teachers, students and their parents: “You should come to the school as if it is a sacred place, with dignity and respect. This is the foundation of your lives. If you study well and get decent knowledge, you will be com...

We need patriotic education in schools, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he talked to the media in Bobruisk on 1 September.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko took part in the opening of secondary school No.35 in Bobruisk on Knowledge Day, 1 September.

Aleksandr Lukashenko asked whether all the schools were operating at full capacity. “Make sure that our schools accommodate as many students as possible,” stressed the head of state.

On his arrival in Bobruisk to attend a school inauguration, the head of state met with Mogilev Oblast Governor Leonid Zayats to hear out his report on 1 September.

Belarus' world number 53 Ilya Ivashka won the US Open first round against world number 91 Tennys Sandgren of the United States, 7-6 (7-3), 6-3, 6-4.

“Over this historically short period of time, Uzbekistan has established itself as a sovereign and independent state, rightfully deserving recognition by the world community,” the message of greetings reads.

Joint work between Belarus and Russia on the Union State integration programs continues in a constructive manner.

The export duties on crude oil and some categories of derivative oil products were previously revised upwards on 1 August.

The head of state is expected to make a speech at the school inauguration ceremony. The Belarusian leader will then get familiar with the school infrastructure and conditions for teaching.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended the Knowledge Day greetings to all students, postgraduates, cadets, and the academic staff of Belarus on 1 September.

These messages are sent by foreign leaders, politicians and religious figures, heads of integration bodies, representatives of Belarusian diasporas, and people that enjoy fame in various spheres, the press service of the Belarusian leader told BelTA.

A total of 129,000 tourists visited Mir Castle in January-August 2021. There were only 30% of Belarusians and 70% of foreign tourists visiting the castle before the COVID-19 pandemic. This year the situation has changed exactly the opposite, as Belar...

The export duty on straight-run gasoline has been set at $35.5 per tonne ($37.2 previously). The size of the export duty on commercial gasoline, diesel fuel, light and middle distillates, benzene, toluene, xylene, lubricants will make up $19.3 per to...

While in Belarus the Pakistani delegation visited the Military Academy where they were made familiar with the process and stages of military personnel training. The delegation also visited the Belarusian State Museum of History of the Great Patriotic...

Belarus' program on social and economic development for 2021-2025 suggests an algorithm for transforming the country's territories into strong regions, Deputy Economy Minister Anzhelika Nikitina said.

The Belarusian improved the world record which was in place since 1992. First, Aliaksei Talai clocked 1:24.86 in the preliminary heat and improved it in the final to 1:23.16. However, he was overtaken by rivals competing in SB-2 who won medals in th...

Computer services accounted for 29.9% of Belarus' total export of services in January-June 2021. Computer services remained second to transport services in terms of the export volume.

Belarusian school students under the tutelage of BSU professors won gold and two silver medals at the 14th edition of the International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO 2021).

According to the source, a family of five migrants, who are citizens of Cuba, were forcefully delivered to the Belarusian border by officers of the Polish border service. It happened near the Polish border checkpoint Polowce (the Peschatka checkpoint...

More than 1.63 million Belarusians have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Over 1.35 million of them have already got two shots.

When asked whether the Collective Security Treaty Organization is going to insert troops in Afghanistan, the official said: “Those are absolutely groundless fears. The Collective Security Treaty Organization is a purely defensive military and polit...

According to the chairperson of the Council of the Republic, the meeting has been dictated by the times.

Joint educational programs are widely popular, Rector of Belarusian National Technical University (BNTU) Sergei Kharitonchik said as he met with the deans of the joint engineering and technical faculty of BNTU-TTU Tohir Majidov and Vyacheslav Lugovoi...

A new school for 520 laces built by Belarusian specialists in the village of Strelitsa, Semiluki District of Voronezh Oblast was inaugurated on 31 August.

The purpose of the exercise is to improve practical skills of commanding officers and executive officers of staffs as they organize the execution of engineering support tasks. The exercise will also improve cohesion of engineer units in the course of...

A new school in the Loshitsa-9 neighborhood of Minsk will open on 1 September. The school received the number 224 and is designed for 1,020 students.

The tariff for gas transportation remains the only unresolved issue on the Russian-Belarusian integration agenda, Belarusian Ambassador to Russia Vladimir Semashko said when taking journalists' questions during a working trip to Voronezh Oblast of Ru...

The ambassador did not specify how exactly Belarus will be compensated. “Certain documents will appear. You will read them and understand it. It will be open to the general public,” the ambassador said when asked to clarify the compensation mecha...