Salaries of healthcare workers are growing. This is partly due to bonuses for treating COVID-19 patients. Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized that even when the number of COVID-19 cases goes down, it is necessary to try to maintain the existing level of ...

The meeting was held within the framework of the visit of the Sughd Region delegation to Belarus led by head of the region Rajabboy Ahmadzoda.

In October 2021, the country's gold and foreign currency reserves went up by $89.8 million (by 1.1%) following the September decrease of $36.8 million (0.4%).

Belarus COVID cases have already dipped from the latest peak. Many regional hospitals are already reducing the number of beds for COVID-19 patients, Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

The state will continue to create the best living conditions for people in Belarus, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the opening of the cardiac surgery and cardiotherapy units of the Mogilev Oblast Hospital on 5 November.

The Belarusians have filled the tradition of celebrating the October Revolution Day with a new meaning, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the opening of the cardiac surgery and cardiotherapy units of the Mogilev Oblast Hospital on 5 N...

After the ceremony of opening the memorial sign, the head of state will be briefed on the state and prospects of the social sector in Mogilev Oblast and the work of the hospital.

December marks the 130th birthday of Maksim Bahdanovich, a classic of Belarusian literature.

The political analyst noted that all the decisions taken at the Supreme State Council are aimed at improving the well-being of Belarusian and Russian citizens.

Ilya Shymanovich of Belarus clocked 55.77 to touch in second in the Men's 100m Breaststroke at the 2021 European Short Course Swimming Championships in Kazan, Russia. Nicolo Martinenghi of Italy won the event in 55.63. Arno Kamminga of the Netherland...

The list includes eight items worth over Br850,000, including resuscitation-surgical monitors, portable patient monitors, medical gas supply units, electrically powered medical beds, gurneys and medical overalls.

After the session the presidents continued discussing topical items on the international agenda and the domestic one over the phone. They spoke at length about the situation at the Polish border. The conversation lasted for nearly one hour and a half...

China National Pharmaceutical Group Corporation (Sinopharm) is a leading manufacturer of coronavirus vaccines, various pharmaceutical products, and medical equipment.

In January-October 2021 freight handling increased by 3.9% year-on-year to 71.2 million tonnes. The handling of chemical and mineral fertilizers, oil products, cement, industrial raw materials, coal, grain, and chemicals increased in this period, the...

According to head of the center Alina Eyupova, Belarus is among the main trading partners of Stavropol Krai, and the use of the exchange platform will contribute to the growth of mutual trade and diversification of its structure.

Mikhail Mishustin said: “A more serious stage awaits us: the realization of all the agreements that have been reached. A lot has to be done at the legislative level: it is necessary to adopt over 400 regulatory acts and bilateral agreements.”

Pooling efforts is one of the ways to overcome a crisis for the neighboring countries that cooperate of both in economy as a whole and in individual sectors, Vladimir Putin noted.

The document defines the areas of activities of the internal affairs ministries, state security bodies, border services and foreign policy migration departments, taking into account the new realities caused by the increase in migration flows.

Summing up results of the Supreme State Council session, Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that he and the Russian president would still find time to discuss some aspects of Union State construction.

On 4 November in the second single rubber Aliaksandra Sasnovich (World No.88) lost to Ajla Tomljanovic (43) in three sets, 6-4, 2-6, 3-6.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko proposed to set up a media holding company of the Union State at a meeting of the Supreme State Council of the Union State.

“25 years after the signing of the Treaty of the Community of Belarus and Russia, we are making another important step in the development of the Union State,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

State Secretary of the Union State Dmitry Mezentsev said during the meeting that the adoption of this document was conditioned by changes in the military and political situation in the region, emergence of new challenges and threats for Belarus and R...

Vladimir Putin said: “The formation of an atmosphere of stability and security at our external borders becomes particularly important. We are intent on jointly counteracting any attempts at interference in the domestic affairs of our sovereign stat...

The flight will be operated weekly on Thursdays according to the schedule. Departure from Kaluga is at 11.00, arrival in Minsk at 12.20. The return flight departs from Minsk at 13.20 and arrives in Kaluga at 14.35.

According to Roman Golovchenko, the harmonization of tax regulations and customs ones will become the most important avenue of Belarus-Russia cooperation. “We've been working a lot on this roadmap. It is genuinely rather complicated but at the same...

“The implementation of sectoral integration programs will help Russia and Belarus to create equal unified doing business conditions,” the Russian president said.

Belarusian President, Chairman of the Supreme State Council of the Union State Aleksandr Lukashenko signed the decree of the Supreme State Council "On the Guidelines to Implement the Union State Treaty in 2021-2023".

Vladimir Putin said: “We talked with the Roscosmos leadership about it at a session in Sochi just yesterday. We are ready to support this proposal and implement it in the near future. It is necessary to agree the details. There are some and they ar...

The Russian leader stressed that Belarus is not just a good neighbor and closest ally for Russia. “It is a truly brotherly nation. We are doing our best to keep it that way,” Vladimir Putin said.

"Life does not stand still. All of us are more or less aware of the need to move forward on the path towards developing the Union State. Thus, we protect the interests of Belarus and Russia in the global space," the president said.

“The unprecedented external pressure has become a serious test for the relations between our countries. It is safe to say that we have passed this test. Moreover, we are growing stronger,” stressed Aleksandr Lukashenko.

Aleksandr Lukashenko and President of Russia Vladimir Putin had talked over the phone just before the session began. This is why the beginning of the meeting was slightly delayed.

The meeting is presided by Chairman of the Supreme State Council of the Union State, President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko and is attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin, the prime ministers, the heads of parliament and other government off...

During the session BCC Director General Aleksandr Dovgalo noted that in January-September 2021 the enterprises hit their main performance targets, which state support hinges on. In particular, the sales profit margin reached 5.2%, the output growth r...

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The Belarusian lost in the semifinal to Kazakhstan's Temirtas Zhussupov in the 48kg event.

The exercise is supposed to improve practical skills of commanding officers as they prepare a peacemaking operation and manage troops of the CSTO collective peacekeeping forces during peacekeeping missions.

All in all, Belarus performed 9,746,810 tests, including 34,260 tests in the past 24 hours.

The mass executions occurred here on 11-12 September 1942 when the Nazis destroyed the entire Jewish ghetto. They did not spare even children killing more than 3,500 of them.

Belarus has never provoked border incidents and does not intend to in the future and therefore strongly rejects such provocations.

The government will discuss the near-term strategy for the development of the linen industry before the end of this year, Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandr Subbotin said at a working meeting.

Close cooperation and joint projects between Belarus' Mogilev Oblast and the Sughd Region of Tajikistan will have a positive impact on the relations between the two countries, Minsk Oblast Governor Leonid Zayats said during a meeting with the Sughd r...

"We have a completely different situation, a greater number of severe cases, their treatment is much more complicated, including in hospitals,” Dmitry Pinevich said.

“Belarus is a consistent supporter of a multi-vector foreign policy. We have always advocated and continue to advocate security on the continent. We have always supported the peacemaking policy,” said Ivan Mamaiko.

Giving a constitutional status to the Belarusian People's Congress is one of the key novelties of the draft Constitution. The organization of Belarusian People's Congresses became a tradition a long time ago. Now the congress' functions will be stipu...

Warsaw's systemic attempts to fuel tensions on the Belarusian-Polish border groundlessly and theatrically are very alarming, reads a statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus.

Both houses of the National Assembly now sit two times a year. One session opens on 2 October and lasts for not more than 80 days. The second session opens on 2 April and lasts for not more than 90 days.

The work on the Belarus Constitution draft is nearing completion. The points of controversy were discussed on 4 November at another meeting of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko with members of the working group to finalize the Constitution dr...

The Belarusian side was told that the aircraft's flight data recorders had been found and their serial numbers match Aviation Department records.

Both teams faced Belgium earlier this week. Belarus lost 1-2 to Belgium, while Australia celebrated a 2-1 win.

Digitalization of the healthcare system has become one of the main topics of the regional forum #GBCregions (government, business, citizens, regions) that is underway in Grodno.

"This is a pivotal event as it will shape the future of Belarus and Russia and, of course, a very serious step in advancing the integration between our countries," Sergei Rachkov said.

Oleg Bytsko said: “We are also moving in this direction, participate in the digitization of the economy. Our products – passenger transportation vehicles – are close to people. And we offer comfortable conditions for passengers by digitizing th...

Belarus' world number 46 Ilya Ivashka lost to Russia's world number two Daniil Medvedev, 5-7, 4-6 in the Paris Masters second round.

The ministry also congratulated all those who work hard to promote the Belarusian colors on UNESCO platforms, to celebrate Belarusian culture, its unique beauty and unique traditional rites.

The Russian government has instructed the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to hold negotiations with Belarus on gas supplies and prices in 2022.

According to the president, it is necessary to address the fundamental issues related to the constitutional amendments. The most important of them are the formalization of the role of the Belarusian People's Congress, the redistribution of powers bet...

"During the meeting, the parties discussed the topical issues of Belarusian-Brazilian cooperation," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

"We should be united in our determination to preserve our country, our traditions and mentality and live in accordance with them. This is what defines us as a people, as a nation,” she stated.

More than 1,200 haulers were queuing in Belarus to cross the border with the European Union as of 8.00 on 4 November, BelTA learned from the website of the State Border Committee.

On 3 November Belarus' Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mikalai Barysevich received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Syrian Arab Republic to the Republic of Belarus Mohammad Aloumrani.

Belarusian products are on display at the 23rd edition of the Central Asian International Food Industry Exhibition (FoodExpo Qazaqstan), a major exhibition and congress event in the field of agriculture and food.

Emomali Rahmon welcomed progress in bilateral relations and emphasized that it is very important for Tajikistan to keep expanding friendly contacts and multifaceted cooperation with the Republic of Belarus.

Belarus' Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mikalai Barysevich has met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Palestine to the Republic of Belarus, Dean of the Diplomatic corps Khalid Ariqat.

On behalf of the Belarusian people and himself, Aleksandr Lukashenko extended heartfelt condolences and words of support to the families of the crew members in connection with the grievous, irreplaceable loss.

Representatives of the Aviation Department, who will be part of the investigation commission established by the Interstate Aviation Committee, will leave for Irkutsk soon.

According to the Kremlin press service, Belarus and Russia are the closest strategic allies. The brotherly peoples of the two countries are connected by long-standing traditions of friendship and mutual assistance, cultural and spiritual affinity, th...

Industrial output growth rate totaled 107.9% in January-September 2021, thus contributing more than two thirds of the GDP growth. The production sector continues demonstrating positive trends. Industrial enterprises do not operate simply to inflate t...

"Our institution together with the Institute of Biophysics at the Academy of Sciences has been busy developing a prototype, a candidate version of an inactivated vaccine against coronavirus infection. We have already produced an experimental batch. ...

In January-September 2021 the company's export accounted for 82.9% of the total in volume terms and 82.8% in value terms.

“The first stage will require minimal spending in general, since Belmedpreparaty has the necessary equipment, human resources and competences to finalize the vaccine production. Therefore, our costs will be minimal,” Sergei Belyayev said.

The meeting will discuss a wide range of issues of Belarusian-Russian cooperation, which will be reflected in the six-item agenda.

An Antonov-12BK aircraft (tail number EW-518TI) crashed near the village of Pivovarikha at 11:34 on 3 November while flying in complicated weather conditions (sleet, icy rain) after missing an approach to the Irkutsk airport.

According to the diplomatic mission, there were seven people on board the aircraft belonging to the Grodno airline. “Unfortunately, according to the available information, they died. Among them were three citizens of the Republic of Belarus,” the...

The giant panda has a body shape typical of bears. They live in the west and southwest of China. Pandas can only live in vast bamboo forests.

"In early November, we welcomed the 2 millionth passenger. This, of course, is not much compared to 2019, but given a difficult period, this is a great success," said Vyacheslav Khoroneko. The airport broke even at the end of September.

The meeting discussed the implementation of the concept approved by the head of state to launch innovative production on the premises of the Horizont holding company in Minsk.

“The parties discussed the Belarus-Tajikistan agenda, the state and prospects of interparliamentary cooperation, trade and economic contacts,” the press release reads.

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 606,033. A total of 580,025 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

A number of foreign air carriers will begin regular flights from the oblast airports soon. “We are accelerating all the air carrier accreditation procedures in order to enable flights from the oblast airports,” the official said.

Aircompany Grodno confirmed it owns the An-12 aircraft that crashed near Irkutsk. “All the circumstances are being ascertained now. There were supposedly seven people on board,” the source noted.

Belarus' Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei will be on a visit to Moscow on 9-10 November to take part in a joint session of the collegiums of the foreign ministries of Belarus and Russia, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova...

According to the source, about 30,000 biometric passports and ID cards have been issued to Belarusian citizens and foreigners, who permanently live in Belarus, in the two months since these documents became available.

This year's slogan of Minsk International Film Festival Listapad will be "Cinema - Symphony of Unity", Director General of the Belarusfilm National Film Studio Vladimir Karachevsky told the media.

This investment project provides for the construction of a vaccine production plant in the village of Dolzha, Vitebsk Oblast (with the upgrade of the existing production facility). The BelVitunipharm premises were chosen by the government, because th...

Russian President Vladimir Putin will take part in a web-based meeting of the Supreme State Council of the Union State of Belarus and Russia on 4 November.

"There are currently no direct sanctions against Belavia or Minsk National Airport. The losses that are associated with the need to overfly and also the lost profits from the ill-conceived actions of our European partners are monetized. In due course...

HC Dinamo Minsk lost to HC Dynamo Moscow 3-7 in a game of the 2021/22 KHL regular season on 2 November.

Artyom Sikorsky added that the report has to be sent to the Belarusian side before the document is reviewed during an ICAO Council session. “We don't see hopes that this matter will be looked into during the current session. We understand perfectly...

The funds will be used to purchase COVID-19 vaccines, as well as medicines, including medicines to treat cancer, tuberculosis, heart conditions and other diseases.

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Gosatomnadzor stressed that the agency practices a thorough approach to evaluating the observance of the established requirements at the Belarusian nuclear power plant construction site.

The official said: “We note that the Ryanair flight incident no longer justifies sanctions, this is why a new threat that allegedly originates in Belarus has emerged – the migration crisis. We've repeatedly stated we cannot be blamed for the migr...

The official said: “European partners continue choking Belarusian aviation, their grip remains strong and they have essentially switched to not quite legal actions. The problem does exist now. We are in a dialogue with European partners."

The official said: “Sanctions force us to think about faster establishment of a united aviation administration. The regulatory body can be established within the framework of either the Union State of Belarus and Russia or the Eurasian Economic Uni...

Belarus' Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko and top executives of the Chinese company CITIC Construction have discussed implementation of large-scale investment projects in Belarus.

Berlin's "media storm" in response to Minsk's restriction of access to Deutsche Welle contrasts deeply to the German government's complete indifference to the indefinite removal of two channels of RT's German-language projects by YouTube. This "acrob...

The delegation from Minsk is led by Minsk First Deputy Mayor Dmitry Mikulyonok. “For us, EXPO is first and foremost an opportunity to look for investors. Yet, we also have something to offer.