Andrei Rybakov confirmed that certain political turbulence in the Belarusian-Ukrainian relations today has not affected the export of petroleum products.

The official reminded that Belarus and Russia had signed the relevant intergovernmental agreement. “We've already rerouted our shipments to ports of the Russian Federation. We estimate we will actually ship at least 2.3 million tonnes while the tar...

China will also send 500,000 doses of vaccine and 500,000 syringes to Belarus as foreign gratuitous aid. All in all, this week Belarus will receive 1.5 million doses of Sinopharm-made SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine (Vero Cell), Inactivated, the press service sai...

The Belarusian delegation was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mikalai Barysevich, the Kuwaiti delegation was led by Foreign Minister Assistant for Europe Affairs Naser Al-Hain.

The following bills will be discussed in the second reading: “On Amendments to the Criminal Code of the Republic of Belarus”, “On Amendments to the Law of the Republic of Belarus on Road Traffic”, “On Amendments to the Law of the Republic o...

The exposition features Belarus' major producers. Thus, Babushkina Krynka dairy is displaying products with an extended shelf life, which is especially important for this region: powdered milk and dry milk whey with a shelf life of 24 months, milk w...

The president said that the country was busy building large national and international highways, local roads were left aside. Now it is high time to take care of them.

Aleksandr Lukashenko asked about projected budget revenues, the supply of raw materials, the situation around the sanctions imposed by the West, as well as the terms of operation of domestic enterprises in the Belarus-Russia Union State taking into a...

“In almost all regions, the epidemiological situation allows for the gradual return of some hospital departments to the regular mode of operation. All national research centers and some hospitals in regions and in Minsk continue providing the full ...

"There are 20 aircraft operators in Belarus, each of them works in its own niche of transportation. Seven airlines operate international flights," Artyom Sikorsky said.

Since it was connected to the power grid in November 2020, the first unit of the Belarusian nuclear power plant has generated 4.6 billion kWh of electricity, Belarusian Energy Minister Viktor Karankevich said.

While visiting Orsha City Hospital No. 1 on 6 November Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said that he did not mind criticism and competition, but this should not run afoul of the law.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko deviated from the schedule and visited Orsha Meat Canning Plant. He announced his decision to inspect the company during his visit to Orsha City Hospital No. 1 named after Semashko on 6 November.

The head of state noted that salaries of medical personnel rose on the back of COVID-19 bonuses. According to him, this same level of payment should be retained after the pandemic is over.

The head of state pointed to the shortage of of anesthesiologists in Belarus. Some anesthesiologists leave to work abroad after receiving free education in Belarus, and this is a rather rare medical specialty. According to the president, it is necess...

Aleksandr Lukashenko underlined that hospitals should not be turned into sanatoriums and spas, and patients should stay in hospitals just as much as they need. “We should spend money on doctors' salaries, their professional growth and equipment. Op...

The Red Forest 2021 race took place in Ostrovets on 5-7 November. It has been held annually since 2019 and is one of the country's biggest off-road events.

BSU Prorector for Academic Work and Education Internationalization Konstantin Kozadayev, Dean of the Journalism Faculty Olga Samusevich, Wang Yaotian (the founder of the education center Yaotian, China), BSU employees and students took part in the op...

Artyom Sikorsky added the aircraft had been modified to match all the requirements of international standards and national rules. The aircraft had equipment that meets all the modern navigation and location precision requirements.

The Belarusian companies put on display their best foods and beverages, including those adapted to suit the tastes of Chinese customers: sugar-free chocolate, premium-quality chocolate candies, marmalade, marshmallows and biscuits from organic raw ma...

The project to introduce high-performance high-precision casting using high-strength and grey cast iron was launched in Q1 2019 and was completed ahead of schedule. The total cost is Br16 million, with Br7 million granted by the Belarusian Innovative...

According to ENTSO-E data, Ukraine will import electricity from Belarus without interruptions and without increasing or decreasing the throughput from 00:00 on 6 November till 23:00 on 6 November.

Enterprises affiliated with the Belarusian timber, woodworking, pulp and paper industry concern Bellesbumprom exported $ 207.3 million worth of goods to Russia in January-September 2021, up by 1.5 times year-on-year.

The competition seeks to select the best artistic image to highlight the significance of the Belarus-China cooperation and draw public attention to this important event in the history of the two countries.

Aleksandr Chervyakov said: “The government has approved a set of measures to launch a new investment cycle, which is aimed at reducing barriers and enabling additional conditions to stimulate investment activities. Work proceeds in three key blocks...

Belarusian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Aleinik met with Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Ante Jozic.

The integration programs will strengthen the sovereignty of the Union State in the international arena, Chairman of the Standing Commission on Economic Policy of the House of Representatives of Belarus Leonid Brich told BelTA commenting on the outcom...

In January-October 2021 individuals bought the equivalent of $8.842 billion in cash and cashless forms and sold $8.788 billion worth of foreign currency. The net purchase of foreign currency by individuals totaled $54.7 million.

Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko commented on the plans to develop the road network in Belarus as he talked to journalists.

"The harvest of most crops will be over by 7 November. Vegetables and cereals have been cropped. The harvesting of leguminous crops has almost been finished. We will be able to ensure food security of the country,” said Roman Golovchenko.

The pavilion features domestic companies representing food industry and information technology, as well as ministries, healthcare facilities, research and R&D centers, and universities. They showcase products and services that may be of interest to C...

The Union State integration will contribute to the approximation of laws of Belarus and Russia and will improve the business climate, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko said.

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 610,022. A total of 584,714 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

According to him, about 700km of national and 1,300km of local roads will be commissioned in Belarus by the end of the year, keeping in mind all types of repairs.

“When the Soviet Union collapsed, everything that had to do with it was branded bad- someone wanted to wipe their feet on our history. Do not do it, because this is our history, it cannot be reversed,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

Everyone can afford the luxury of a country life in the heart of the capital city!

This is an epochal event. We had been approaching it for a long time. The preparatory work lasted for about three years. Negotiations were quite difficult as the parties tried to reconcile the interests of the two countries, Aleksei Dzermant noted.

Aleksandr Lukashenko noted: “We will help but it is time for you to stand on your own feet already. Mogilevkhimvolokno should work, too. You've demolished the artificial fiber plant but it was my command: build housing over there. But Mogilevkhimvo...

Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked that he is not against private companies getting construction contracts but they have to be genuine civil engineering firms with a sufficient number of personnel and the relevant specialists.

During a conversation with the head of state, one of local residents, who introduced herself as Yelena, publicly declared her love for the president.

The festival is celebrated mainly in India, but Hindus across the world, particularly in other parts of Asia, also gather with family members and friends to socialize, visit temples and decorate houses with small oil lamps.

First of all, the head of state urged not to focus on imported food. He admitted that he himself, despite the available opportunities, tries to eat only domestic food.

It has become a good tradition in our country to unveil new industrial, transport, and social facilities ahead of 7 November. This year is no exception: these days we are opening new facilities all over Belarus, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovc...

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...

An incredible display of autumn colors in Turkey

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.