Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei had a telephone conversation with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov.

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman expressed concern about reports about a possible prohibition against freight transit from Belarus via Lithuania. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is concerned about possible ramifications of the ban ...

Ukraine resumed commercial electricity import from Belarus on 6 November, importing 23-24 hours per day with infrequent interruptions as long as one hour. Electricity import from Belarus was suspended for a few days in November.

The parties also discussed the interaction between Belarus and Armenia within the framework of the integration associations. There was also an exchange of views on the situation in regional security.

The soldier said he decided to seek political asylum in Belarus as he opposes Poland's handling of the migrant crisis and the inhumane treatment of refugees, the State Border Committee added.

Pilots Andrei Nichiporchik and Nikita Kukonenko, and KGB officer Dmitry Fedosyuk left us too soon, their lives were cut short in the performance of duty, but they left a mark in the history of Belarus, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said a...

Tatiana Brantsevich said that the synergy of the two policy documents will help the Belarusian economy to develop in the current five years in a balanced manner, at a higher technological level and on a sustainable basis.

The program of the visit will include a working meeting between the heads of the two committees, a visit to the St. Petersburg Academy of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation, and the signing of a cooperation program on forensic supp...

She clocked 56.65 seconds to show the sixth best time of the day. Louise Hansson of Sweden showed the best time of 55.05 seconds. Second were Kira Toussaint of the Netherlands and Rhyan White of the United States (56.05).

The aircraft is scheduled to land in Minsk at 12.45.

The head of state wished Pope Francis strong health and long life.

“The president's first merchandise store will open its doors on 18 December! You will get a chance to try on the president's quotes. The location of the store will be announced soon. Things are about to get interesting!” the resource said.

Wholesale trade turnover amounted to Br116.9 billion, 104.9% as against January-November 2020. Daily retail trade turnover per capita totaled Br17.2, up from Br15.4 in January-November 2020.

The CSTO press secretary said: “We believe that CSTO-China cooperation should be established on the basis of universally recognized principles of international law and in compliance with goals and principles of the UN Charter and the CSTO Charter.�...

The parties discussed topical issues of Belarusian-Chinese cooperation, including the Winter Olympics in Beijing, prospects of joint training of athletes for the world competitions and visits to sports facilities.

The parties also discussed the prospects for cooperation between the two countries in culture.

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 679,873. A total of 671,001 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

Natalya Eismont said: “By the way, this opinion poll was not originally intended for the general public. It was supposed to offer an analysis of ongoing trends in our society to the country's leadership. But the president decided to publish the res...

The Belarusian clocked 56.20 seconds to finish behind Arno Kamminga of the Netherlands, 56.19 seconds.

Production increased by 2.3% in the mining industry and 6.3% in the processing industry.

Catholic scouts brought the Peace Light of Bethlehem to the Cathedral of St. Francis Xavier in Grodno on 16 December. After a solemn service, the light will start its trip around the country.

The matter concerned Azerbaijan's decision not to join the 11th article regarding Belarus in the declaration adopted at the Eastern Partnership summit.

Chief of the Verification Office of the International Military Cooperation Department of the Belarusian Defense Ministry, Colonel Aleksandr Vengura made a statement during the meeting. He reaffirmed Belarus' commitment to observing international trea...

More than 4.225 million people in Belarus have got the first shot of a COVID-19 vaccine, of them 3.266 million have been fully vaccinated.

According to initial estimates, the GDP amounted to Br158.3 billion in current prices, up 2.3% in comparable prices year-on-year.

The following initiatives of the president of the Republic of Belarus enjoy the strongest support: preservation of the sovereignty and independence of Belarus (43.7%), support for large families (38.7%), housing policy (31.8%), efforts to enhance the...

More than 55% of Belarusians believe that the EU, the United States and NATO countries are responsible for the migrant crisis on the border.

As many as 40.8% of those polled spoke in favor of Belarus and Russia being equal members of the Union State of Belarus and Russia. The opinion that merger is not necessary, that good multivector relations with other countries are necessary instead i...

A refugee from the Bruzgi shelter who has recently become a father told BelTA that his wife was really happy with the quality of healthcare in Belarus.

In the run-up to the national referendum, the Institute of Sociology at the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus jointly with the EcooM think tank conducted the public opinion poll “Belarus. A Vision of the Future”.

Some 120 refugees have left the transport and logistics center near the Belarusian-EU border under the IOM assisted voluntary return and reintegration program.

The first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony took place on 16 December and was attended by Vice President of the NOC of Belarus Dmitry Dovgalyonok, Chairman of the Paralympic Committee Oleg Shepel, and Deputy Communications and Informatization Ministe...

Regional courses for training radiation safety specialists are arranged at premises of the International Sakharov Environmental Institute in Belarus every two years under the aegis of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Over 72% of people in Belarus trust the Belarusian president, Sergei Musiyenko, director of the EcooM think tank, told the media as he commented on the results of the opinion poll “Belarus. A Vision of the Future”.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “I repeat one more time: traitors cannot be forgiven. There will be no pardon for those, who tried to turn the country upside down and surrender it to outside forces. We see them and we detect dozens and hundreds of them....

Survey participants across all the country's regions and age groups expressed a negative attitude (71.3%) to the introduction of sanctions against Belarus.

More than 76% of Belarusians view the relations between Belarus and Russia as friendly and normal, Sergei Musiyenko, director of the EcooM think tank, told the media as he commented on the results of the opinion poll "Belarus. A Vision of the Future�...

A program on training personnel for the nuclear energy industry was put together in parallel with the construction of the nuclear power plant in Belarus. Personnel training is part of the general contract signed at the start of the Belarusian nuclear...

Benefits are waiting for you in Minsk World! We offer a special New Year's promo for those who are looking for apartments in the new houses!

According to Yuri Senko, food and agricultural products will be the driver of Belarus' export in the near future. The share of these categories in the structure of export to China increased by over 30% over the course of one year.

What we need today is cohesion and discipline, especially in the government, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he hosted a government meeting to discuss Belarus' response to sanctions on 16 December.

“People appreciate this. Thank you, we have a roof over our heads, food, water, warm clothes,” said a refugee from Syria who introduced herself as Noor. The appreciation poster hangs over her tent.

Nikolai Snopkov said: “The simultaneous enforcement of more packages of sanctions by the European Union, the UK, the USA, and Canada indicates that key Western players coordinate their approaches and actions against our country."

With the countermeasures against the West's sanctions in place, we need to ensure that the market is saturated with necessary goods and to prevent price increases, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he hosted a government meeting to di...

It is necessary to provide all kinds of support to domestic companies amidst the sanctions, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he hosted a meeting to discuss Belarus' response to the sanctions on 16 December.

“As for reciprocal measures, which have already been taken and are yet to be worked out, they are not an active position of our people. We are not a warmongering nation, and, by the way, we did not start this war. We are always open to a constructi...

Aleksei Avdonin emphasized that the Americans and the British are fully aware that they will not be able to indefinitely sell to international media a story about Russia ‘planning' but never undertaking military offensive against Ukraine. They need...

16 December is the 39th day of refugees at the border. Now they are living in the accommodation facility in the Bruzgi transport and logistics center near the Belarusian-Polish border. There are about 800 people here, 40% of whom are women and child...

Belarus will carry on despite the sanctions, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss ways to counter the sanctions against the country.

“The collective West keeps on trying to reduce the level of integration in Eurasia,” said the head of state.

“I have invited you to discuss the state of the economy. At the end of the year Belarus faced unprecedented pressure, and the sanctions are mostly likely to be piling up. We should build a clear understanding of how to act, avoid inappropriate step...

The Belarusian government has approved a national action plan to promote a green economy in 2021-2025. The plan was formalized by the Council of Ministers' Resolution No. 710 as of 10 December 2021.

The parties discussed the state of Belarus-China relations and plans to hold bilateral events at high and highest levels.

On behalf of Belarusian people and himself, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the national holiday - the 30th anniversary of the country's independence.

A delegation of Uzbekistan's National Guard led by Commander, Major-General Rustam Dzhurayev is in Belarus on a working visit. A plan on practical cooperation between Uzbekistan's National Guard and the Belarusian Internal Affairs Ministry was signed...

Agricultural producers of all types made 1.6 million tonnes of live weight cattle and poultry, 7.1 million tonnes of milk, and 3,229.4 million eggs. State-run agricultural enterprises accounted for 96.4% of the total production of live weight cattle ...

Participants of the videoconference session discussed draft agendas of the next sessions of the Supreme State Council and the Council of Ministers of the Union State of Belarus and Russia.

Since 2018 the EV charging stations chain has increased from 14 stations to 486. The number of charging stations is supposed to exceed 600 by the end of 2021. According to Belorusneft, it will be enough for a fleet of over 25,000 electric vehicles.

According to Statistics Estonia, the volume of Belarusian goods, which mainly go through Estonia in transit, has reached a record high this year. Belarusian goods worth €500 million were imported to Estonia in January-October 2021. These are mostl...

In January-October 2021, real household disposable income of Belarusians rose by 2.2% year-on-year, BelTA learned from representatives of the National Statistics Committee of Belarus.

Maria Zakharova was asked to comment on the recent statement by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin who said that Lithuania is a ‘beacon of democracy' and that the USA is going to strengthen the Lithuanian Armed Forces to fight Russia, Belarus ...

Intensive business contacts facilitate and generate capital flows to Belarus, Deputy Economy Minister of Belarus Anzhelika Nikitina told BelTA.

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 678,277. A total of 669,068 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

In his words, today's ruling by the Constitutional Court will serve as kind of a legal signal, primarily for the United Nations Organization, a signal that calls for an effective and prompt response to such a rude violation of universal principles an...

Bayanbulak Grassland is the second largest steppe pasture in China. It is located in the very west of the country at the foot of the Tien Shan Mountains.

Some 120 refugees currently living in the transport and logistics center near the Belarusian-EU border have agreed to return home under the IOM assisted voluntary return and reintegration program, communications officer at the International Organizat...

Interregional cooperation is the cornerstone for the development of mutual trade, Mogilev Vice Governor Ruslan Strakhar said during the tenth meeting of the CIS Council for Interregional and Cross-Border Cooperation,

Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that the neighboring states - Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Ukraine – have a plethora of economic and social issues. They are using the conflict with Belarus to resolve their domestic problems in one way or another.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “What happens after is important. We will have to revise hundreds of regulatory acts. We will have to rebuild the country. Not only from the point of view of statutory and regulatory practices but we will have to reorgani...

“It is obvious that it is impossible to solve the problems without new points of growth. Vitebsk Oblast has its unique advantages, which are still underused. This means they should, but still do not produce the necessary financial return,” said A...

According to her, the position of the Constitutional Court should be “a guideline for all decision-makers among government agencies and officials without exception responsible for defending national interests, ensuring the protection of the rights ...

The Belarusian confectionary factory Kommunarka is planning to make 1,150,000 sweet gift sets from 0.3 to 3kg for the holiday season.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Unfortunately, the situation in the real sector of the Vitebsk Oblast economy is having a negative effect on living standards of citizens. Pay attention to the level of revenues of the population. Vitebsk Oblast offers t...

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “The strictest technological discipline and performance discipline, frugal use of all resources are necessary above all. As a man of science the new oblast governor understands it perfectly well.”

According to the head of state, there are examples of good results achieved by some industrial and agricultural enterprises. At the same time the region has nothing to boast about, the president stressed.

“In collaboration with partners from the Red Cross, we are handing out humanitarian aid to women living in the refugee shelter: hygiene kits, towels, underwear, warm socks,” said program analyst at UNFPA Belarus Olga Lukashkova. She noted that th...

The head of state noted that tensions are constantly being raised in the world, a confrontation between geopolitical players is in progress. The pandemic has made all the contradictions even more pronounced.

Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that many of the projects that are being implemented in Vitebsk Oblast were initiated by the current and former leadership of the region.

“According to the Charter of Economic Rights and Duties of States, no state may use or encourage the use of economic, political or any other type of measures to coerce another state in order to obtain from it the subordination of the exercise of it...

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Those, who work with it, have calmly found ways and keep working. Yes, there will be nuances, there will be problems, too. But we have to act. We have to tough it out.”

The parties reviewed the bilateral cooperation and the progress in the plan of program action of the Republic of Belarus and the city of Moscow to develop cooperation in trade, economy, science, technology , humanitarian, cultural and social affairs ...

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “I cannot say the situation is critical. It is not the situation we had last year. But I always urge you not to relax in any case. It applies not only to law enforcement agencies. Those are working as hard as they can. Th...

The problem of insufficient funding in healthcare was raised during the meeting hosted by the Vitebsk Oblast Executive Committee. According to Vitebsk Oblast Deputy Governor Vladimir Penin, the lack of funds holds back the renovation of healthcare fa...

"The Constitutional Court believes that the restrictive measures provided in the documents adopted by the European Union and some foreign states affect the rights and freedoms of citizens in a certain way," Alla Bodak said.

“The documents adopted (issued) by the European Union and some foreign states and their bodies on introducing restrictive measures against the Republic of Belarus, do not comply with the UN Charter,” said Piotr Miklashevich.

“The Constitutional Court believes that the documents adopted by the EU and some foreign states in relation to some individuals and legal entities of Belarus complicate their work and hamper the implementation of social, economic, and civil rights ...

"The work has been organized in a routine mode. I would like to note that Belarus is doing everything possible for these people, unlike the European officials, who are all talk but no real action," Igor Gedich said.

Vladimir Penin, deputy chairman of the Vitebsk Oblast Executive Committee in charge of the social sector, informed the participants of the meeting that the number of COVID-19 cases is falling making up 25% from the latest wave peak.

On 15 December, Aleksandr Subbotin was approved Vitebsk Oblast governor at the session of the Vitebsk Oblast Council of Deputies on 15 December.

The amendments are aimed at ensuring an uninterrupted supply of oil products to consumers of the country, including during overhauls of oil refineries, increasing the responsibility of suppliers, and attracting investments to strengthen the material ...

Representatives of Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, the Secretariat of the CIS IPA Council and the CIS Executive Committee took part in a video conference.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed the law “On Amendments to the Criminal Code of the Republic of Belarus” on 14 December.

The game was really tight. The first goal was scored by Belarus' Matvei Morshchenok in the 31st minute of the match. Russia tied the game during the third period. The match went into overtime.

“We have organized an exhibition to popularize the Chinese language and culture, to get Minsk residents familiar with the most significant scientific and technological achievements of ancient and modern China,” said Anastasia Malukhina, a special...

“Medics did great. They learned how to treat people, found their bearings fast!” Aleksandr Lukashenko said. “There is a peculiarity: our infectologists (notable doctors) don't treat people as much, I don't waste their time on it. They come and ...

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “You have to understand that what we saw last year is only the tip of the iceberg. The things below that depend on the social and economic development, standards, and accomplishments of Mogilev Oblast.”

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “You have to keep an eye on the economy and enterprises. And certainly on Mogilevkhimvolokno and Belshina [one of the largest enterprises in Mogilev Oblast]. If they fail, we have nothing to replace them with. But it does...