“The funds allocated last year exceeded Br0.5 billion. The money were used to purchase medications, antiseptics and pay bonuses to healthcare workers operating in the red zones. This year we have already exceeded last year's figures by Br200 millio...

Members of the council are healthcare ministers and chief state sanitary inspectors. Chairman of the council, Healthcare Minister of Belarus Dmitry Pinevich is expected to speak on the results of Belarus' presidency in the Council.

The document was signed by WHO Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge and Board Member (Minister) on Technical Regulation of the Eurasian Economic Commission Viktor Nazarenko.

Victoria Azarenka overcame Aliaksandra Sasnovich in straight sets in an all-Belarusian fourth round, 6-3, 6-4, in an hour and 31 minutes to reach the Indian Wells quarterfinal.

Over 300 trucks are waiting to cross the Belarus-Poland border at the Bruzgi, more than 190 at Berestovitsa, and over 370 at Kozlovichi.

The document improves mechanisms to support large families. The decree provides for the early use of family capital (starting from 1 January 2022) to improve housing conditions.

“Your council plays an important role in strengthening and expanding cooperation in healthcare throughout the CIS and has proved its relevance in today's difficult conditions of the coronavirus pandemic,” the message of greetings reads.

The parties discussed topical issues related to the development of Belarusian-Egyptian cooperation in trade and finances and stressed a huge untapped potential for its increase.

The final events of the 100 ideas for the CIS project with the participation of young developers of the Commonwealth of Independent States were held in the city of Kapan, the youth capital of Armenia in 2021.

Over 80 trucks are queuing at the Belarus-Latvia border at the Grigorovshchina checkpoint and more than 140 at Urbany.

We are actively working with the Ministry of Energy and Rosatom in Russia and with the Energy Ministry, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection, and the Emergencies Ministry in Belarus. We should make every effort to adopt such...

“In January-September 2021, the BelNPP generated 3.4 billion kWh of electricity. The plant has generated 3.9 billion kWh since the power start-up (November 2020). A total of 3.2 billion kWh has been supplied to the power grid. At estimated 930 mill...

The event is organized by the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation and the CIS Inter-Parliamentary Assembly.

"Today, almost the whole world uses high-speed railways. If we implement this project on the territory of Belarus and Russia, we will get direct access to Western Europe and actually create additional opportunities for the movement of goods from Sou...

Poland again forced refugees out of its territory, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee of Belarus.

Andrei Slepnev also recalled that work is underway to conclude a full-scale agreement with Iran: currently the EAEU has a temporary free trade agreement with this country. Negotiations are underway with India, too.

“As for the relations with the EU, we have noticed a growing interest on part of the EU partners. We have just had full-fledged consultations. We have discussed the climate, technical regulations, digital corridors - a whole range of processes. I b...

“The pandemic has exposed the issues of the modern civilization and created a new geopolitical reality. Manifestations of bloc mentality and national egoism, xenophobia, selfish disregard for international law - these are the sad realities our plan...

“Belarus has always proceeded from the need to resolve all disputes and conflicts by diplomatic means, has always stayed committed to equal dialogue, but it absolutely does not accept diktat and pressure,” the minister said.

Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei said this as he addressed the 6th meeting of ministers of foreign affairs of the member states of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Nur-Sultan on 12 ...

“Today we need to admit that the security situation in the Asian region and the world as a whole is in a state of uncertainty. The situation in Afghanistan has suddenly become a new challenge for the entire world due to the hegemonic ambitions and ...

"Trade and economic ties with our partners in the Eurasian union are closely intertwined here. As a member of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, Belarus is interested in strengthening the collective security of the Central Asian region," t...

The Belarusian energy system has been rapidly assimilating digital technologies, Belarusian Energy Minister Viktor Karankevich said as he opened Energy Expo, the 25th installment of the Belarusian energy and environmental forum.

“Energy and environmental issues have always been drivers of innovation. Belarus has recently adopted a state program on electric transport development. We set an ambitious goal to switch 45% of urban passenger transport to electricity by 2025,” ...

“We are witnessing the crumbling of the system of global security, arms control and non-proliferation that took many decades and a lot of effort to build,” the minister emphasized.

A tactical training area of the international rescuers training center will be used for practical classes. It is a unique outdoor facility that allows modeling the entire range of natural and man-caused emergencies. The classes will last till 15 Oct...

Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei took part in the 6th meeting of ministers of foreign affairs of the member states of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA).

“Plans are in place to load fresh nuclear fuel into the reactor core of the BelNPP second unit before the end of the year. The fuel was delivered in April and passed the incoming inspection. The power unit is planned to be commissioned in 2022,” ...

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 561,753. A total of 535,790 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

According to Antonio Fallico, the forum will be held in a mixed online/offline format. “The offline part of the forum will become possible due to the improved epidemiological situation in Italy. It is very important to be able to resume contacts in...

"Agreements have been reached at the level of heads of state. The price of natural gas will remain at the level of $128.5 per 1,000 cubic meters. We are now working on the necessary documents and on the implementation of the agreements in 2022," Vikt...

“The new rankings covers 168 countries. Belarus has achieved impressive results and for the first time topped its regional group, placing 14th overall. Apart from Belarus, this regional group includes Eastern Europe and the CIS countries,” Belpoc...

Belarus in alliance with Russia can play a huge role in Greater Eurasia, Antonio Fallico, Chairman of Banca Intesa and President of the Conoscere Eurasia Association, said at a press conference dedicated to the upcoming Eurasian Economic Forum in Ver...

"Belarus has set out to improve energy efficiency and energy saving. Thanks to the attention of the head of state and state support for this effort, the energy intensity of our country's GDP has decreased by 1.2 times over the past 10 years. This is...

Heads of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states are set to adopt a statement on the climate agenda at the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council which is due in Minsk on 14 October.

"The exchange hosted the largest export trading session in wood pellets this year. Six transactions were made during the session for a total amount of $1.4 million. The buyers were companies from Denmark, Lithuania and Poland,” the press service s...

The demand of the USA to close down Belarus' consulate general in New York shows what U.S. repeated statements about ‘support' and ‘care' for the Belarusian people really mean, the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus state...

“As the head of state, I insist that the education system should, first of all, prioritize fair attitude to every person, provide equal education opportunities,” Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has hosted a meeting to discuss legislative improvements to the national education system. “Amending the code and admission rules is akin to the adoption of a new Constitution. We and our children will have...

Changtang National Nature Reserve in the Tibet Autonomous Region in southwest China is known as the "treasure trove of Arctic-Alpine biodiversity." The reserve is an integral and unique ecosystem, a habitat for many species of animals.

Belarus' consulate general in New York will stop working on 21 October 2021 at the request of the U.S. side, BelTA informs citing the website of the diplomatic mission.

“Such holidays boost patriotism and pride in the Motherland, its history, culture and outstanding figures. It is love for one's country, faith in the strength of the nation's unity, devotion to the values ​​bequeathed by ancestors that are the ...

Over 2,500 haulers were queuing in Belarus to cross the border with the European Union as of 8.00 on 12 October, BelTA learned from the website of the State Border Committee.

The head of state noted that Oleg Novitsky devoted his life to space exploration and that his personal contribution to the study of near-earth space cannot be overestimated.

In January-August, Belarusian foodstuffs were shipped to 99 countries worldwide. Belarus increased food deliveries to practically all regions. Export to the CIS countries, including the Russian Federation, rose by 6.3%, to Asia and Oceania by 38.8%, ...

On 11 October Belarusian Ambassador to Russia Vladimir Semashko met with General Director of the Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities Dmitry Rogozin to discuss participation of Belarusian construction companies in the construction of faci...

“This year the export of Belarusian goods to Primorsky Krai has already reached $13 million, up by 43% year-on-year. Although the contribution of Mogilev Oblast is still insignificant – just $500,000, the growth rate is quite impressive: this ye...

"We express the hope that Poland will return to fulfilling its obligations under international law in relation to all refugees in need of protection and asylum without exception," the State Border Committee said.

The CD with Weinberg's second and fourth chamber symphonies has been released by Naxos Records and is available worldwide. Pizzicato Magazine spoke highly of the work, noting that the young team under the baton of Rostislav Krimer from Belarus “is...

In September the base index of consumer prices, which rules out changes in prices for individual goods and services susceptible to administrative and seasonal factors, totaled 101.3% as against August 2021 and 107.7% as against December 2020.

Over 2,700 haulers were queuing in Belarus to cross the border with the European Union as of 18.00 on 11 October.

The Council of Ministers of Internal Affairs of the CIS member states held a video-conference on 11 October. Taking part in the online meeting were representatives of the ministries of internal affairs (police) of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakh...

Kamila Valieva of Russia scored a total of 249.24 to win the event. Second was her teammate Elizaveta Tuktamysheva of Russia (233.30 points). Russia's Alena Kostronaia placed third (218.83 points).

Belarus and Russia are planning to exchange electronic services, First Deputy Director of the National Center for Electronic Services Sergei Rudnev told journalists at a press conference hosted by BelTA on 11 October.

This year, the exchange trade has been growing across all commodity groups, First Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange Andrei Novikov said at the annual web-based conference of the International Association of F...

In January-August 2021 Belarus' foreign trade totaled $58.4827 billion, up by 30.6% year-on-year. Import amounted to $28.077 billion (up by 28.9%). Surplus of foreign trade in goods and services equaled $2.328 billion, up from $1.231 billion in Janua...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has wished a happy birthday to People's Artist of Belarus Yevgeny Gladkov.

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 559,715. A total of 534,256 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

In the final the Belarusian athlete lost to Serbia's Zurabi Datunashvili 1-9. Bronze medals went to Georgia's Lasha Gobadze and Arkadiusz Kulynycz of Poland.

Ring-tailed lemurs Marta and Junior, who came to Minsk Zoo from Moscow in late 2020, welcomed two babies in early August. Now the adorable duo has been given regular outdoor access where visitors to the Minsk Zoo can see them.

Hurry up! The promo for the commissioned houses expires today. You still have time to buy all the rest at a discount!

“It is with deep pain that the Republic of Belarus has learned the news about a deadly collapse of a block of a residential building in Batumi,” the message of condolences reads.

“Every day there were long queues for our products, even on weekdays. Belarusian sellers were afraid of running out of products before the end of the fair,” the deputy minister said.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has expressed condolences to head of Russia's Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov over plane crash victims.

"The parties expressed interest in expanding tourist exchanges between Belarus and Uzbekistan, mutual promotion of tourist packages in their countries and creating, taking into account the logistical capabilities, a joint tourist product ‘Uzbekist...

The Made in Belarus exposition at the BakuBuild exhibition is organized by the Belinterexpo exhibition company of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in cooperation with the Belarusian embassy in Azerbaijan.

According to Aleksei Bogdanov, in January-August 2021 Belarus exported $4.1 million worth of agricultural products, up 10.8% year-on-year. “By the end of the year, Belarusian food exports are expected to exceed $6 billion,” he said.

The Amkodor distributor in the Far Eastern Federal District, AMKODOR-Dormash-DV, showcased the universal loader AMKODOR-332C4 and held a presentation of Amkodor products at the festival.

According to the contract, trolleybuses of model 321 will be sent to Moldova. The initial assembly will be carried out in Minsk at the BKM Holding plant. The final one will take place at the Chisinau municipal enterprise “Directorate of Urban Elect...

Belarusian tennis players Victoria Azarenka and Aliaksandra Sasnovich have moved to the Indian Wells fourth round where they will face each other.

The Belarusian minister of foreign affairs is taking part in the 6th meeting of ministers of foreign affairs of the member states of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA).

Over 150 trucks are waiting to cross the Belarus-Poland border at the Bruzgi checkpoint, more than 150 at Berestovitsa, and over 550 at Kozlovichi.

The Japanese folk group Manjusaka together with the Belarusian artists will give concerts in Minsk, Mogilev, Molodechno, Bragin and Shklov to mark Year of People's Unity. The key event will take place in the Big Hall of the Belarusian State Philharmo...

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 557,772. A total of 533,121 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

Despite the austerity nature of the national budget 2022, state employees and pensioners will not feel any additional burden, Belarus' Finance Minister Yuri Seliverstov said in an interview with ONT TV channel.

The winter sowing made up 100.1% of the 1,456,100 hectares target, the ministry added.

The bill is supposed to offer comprehensive regulation of public relations concerning nuclear and radiation safety at all stages of the lifecycle of nuclear energy installations. The bill will delineate and enhance the responsibility of the relevant ...

There are over 170 trucks in front of the border checkpoint Grigorovshchina on the Belarusian-Latvian border, with over 150 trucks parked outside the border checkpoint Urbany.

Aleksandr Tarasenko said that the Healthcare Ministry had updated sanitary norms and rules concerning the prevention of flu and COVID-19 due to the unfavorable epidemic situation in all parts of the country. The updated rules will come into force on ...

Belarus' first experience in the sphere of development of nuclear energy industry will be discussed by experts during a roundtable session on economic and ecological aspects of nuclear energy on 12 October. The roundtable session will be part of the ...

"Hostile ‘geopolitical' statements of the European Parliament, initiated by Baltic and Polish politicians, are not binding. In fact, this is media hype," the Russian expert said. "However, it reveals the thinking of the circles shaping the policy ...

The parties discussed important issues related to the development of bilateral Belarusian-Armenian relations, interaction between Minsk and Yerevan in international arena and within integration structures, progress in the implementation of a number o...

Former head of the Belarusian Ice Hockey Federation Dmitry Baskov handed in resignation on 10 September and stepped down.

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 553,795. A total of 529,853 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

In the first match Shakhtyor Soligorsk edged IBB Polonia London 3-2 (17-25, 25-15, 25-23, 20-23, 15-13). Artsiom Masko led the team with 22 points.

The delayed coking plant caught fire on 28 September. Safeguards kicked in correctly. Local firefighters and the company's personnel did what they were supposed to. They localized the fire together. The fire caused certain damage. An investigation is...

“All these potato pancakes, pickles, salo, etc. No one cooks them better. So do it. Even rich people in Minsk will be happy to them from you,” the Belarusian leader said.

Our system is focused on rural residents, and we will continue to assist them in procuring harvest surpluses. I will justify the trust that you have put in me, and I hope for coordinated joint work for the benefit of consumer cooperation and rural pe...

“More than 2,378,000 people in Belarus have got a COVID-19 vaccine, of them over 1,726,000 got their second jab,” the press service informed.

Criticism of Belkoopsoyuz is often objective, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he took part in the general meeting of the Belarusian National Union of Consumer Societies Belkoopsoyuz.

“Own manufacturing is a serious reserve for building up the economic capacity and generating additional profits. Moreover, you have your own stores. But let's be honest. Not all of your products are popular. Some products do not sell well,” Aleks...

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “The country has no spare money. We also have to help the medics. The state budget alone has spent virtually Br2 billion on fighting COVID-19 over the course of two years. And things are about to get worse. You can see th...

During the meeting the head of state outlined problems related to the performance of consumer societies and possible ways to address them. The president said that his instructions are not only for the new head of Belkoopsoyuz but also for the governm...

Belkoopsoyuz's problems cannot be solved without assistance on the part of local authorities, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he took part in the general meeting of the Belarusian National Union of Consumer Societies Belkoopsoyuz.

“The formation of a unified system of wholesale purchase remains an important task for consumer societies. From 5% to 10% of added value can be lost in this segment. You know my attitude to unjustified mediators,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Belkoopsoyuz has been unable to reverse the trend of worsening economic indicators. Yes, it has operated in the black for the last couple of years as a whole but the profits are close to zero: 0.6% in H1 2020 and H1 2021...

According to the head of state, the depth of processing is already quite good. Up to 65% of the purchased raw materials are processed at Belkoopsoyuz enterprises.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “I don't compare you with major retailers in Minsk. It is not difficult to bring products to one retail outlet and reap the profits. But not every retailer can reach every small village in the middle of nowhere. But there...

“A good question on equipment leasing was raised here. It should be done. This is my instruction to the members of the government who are attending this meeting. I am doing that not because I want people here to like me. It will not cost a lot. Thi...