Pavel Drozd said that Belenergo exported electricity to Ukraine in 2021 taking into account technical capabilities of the Belarusian power grid and the Ukrainian one. Electricity is mainly exported in autumn and winter. About 1.1-1.2 billion kWh of e...

Tatiana Lugina said that the most popular clothing items are those with the phrase "Get Undressed and Work." Most often it is the choice of male buyers. But elder people, including couples, give preferred to "Never Give Up Your Loved One”. The phra...

An interstate agreement on setting up the united electricity market of the Union State of Belarus and Russia is in development now. The relevant organizations are working out terms of interaction for sellers and buyers of electricity and matters conc...

Viktor Karankevich said that every day the Belarusian nuclear power plant generates about 28 million kWh of electricity or 22% of the total amount of electricity generated in Belarus. Since the first unit was connected to the power grid, the nuclear ...

The refugees have been staying on the Belarus-Poland border for the 43rd day. They are staying in a temporary accommodation facility at the transport and logistics center Bruzgi near the Belarusian-Polish border.

"You submitted your proposals a week ago. I studied them carefully. You have done a scrupulous job. But I would like to caution against ‘cosmetic changes' in view of the situation that is developing along our borders. I have already told the prime...

“Of course, everything is made in Belarus. The clothing was sewn at an enterprise affiliated with with Belarusian light industry concern Bellegprom. The designs were suggested by Belarusian journalists. And everyone was inspired by the First. Come ...

The president addressed special words of gratitude to the retired security officers. “You embody an inextricable link between generations, you are an example of officer honor and loyalty to duty,” Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized.

The refugees have been staying on the Belarus-Poland border for 43 days already. They are staying in a temporary accommodation facility at the transport and logistics center Bruzgi near the Belarusian-Polish border.

The Brest city orchestra accompanied a ceremony of lighting the street lamps on the pedestrian Sovetskaya Street.

. We read that he told about the cruel treatment of refugees. Perhaps all this will force Europe to look at the situation from a different angle. We hope that our situation will be resolved safely, the refugee said.

“A scrupulous examination is needed. But in any case, there are already obvious facts – refugees were beaten, 14 migrants were reported dead, water cannons were unleashed in the cold, etc. Sooner or later, the Polish security bloc and some politi...

The expert emphasized that the 1996 Constitution responded to the needs of a transitional society and state. “Now we have a well-established, independent, sovereign state that must meet new challenges of the modern era, first of all, the challenges...

Belarus will send materials of the criminal investigation into the crimes of the Polish security forces against refugees to international organizations, official representative of the Prosecutor General's Office Dmitry Brylev told the ONT TV channel.

Emil Czeczko's interview with the Belarusian media has confirmed the unjustified cruelty of the Polish authorities, bordering on crime, towards migrants, Chairman of the House of Representatives Vladimir Andreichenko said.

The festival features international and national competitions in karate, taekwondo (1TR), kickboxing, pankration, Thai boxing, mixed martial arts (MMA), hand-to-hand combat and grappling.

“It was at the end of May. Words fail me to express it. It just feels like your soul is torn into pieces and you are devastated,” said Emil Czeczko.

The parties discussed the supply and sale of products of Belarusian companies in Ryazan Oblast. Representatives of Russian companies operating in the Belarusian market expressed interest in further work with Belarusian companies to expand sales marke...

Another question related to whether they had to finish off the wounded. “I heard that there were people who had to be finished off. And what else could be done, should they have been buried alive? They said: finish them off!” Emil Czeczko said.

The West is always lecturing us on democracy, calls us to observe the rule of law. Yet, the West itself, in particular Poland and the Baltic countries, have violated all imaginable norms of international law, morality and ethics with regard to migran...

Vladimir Makei noted that NATO has approached the Belarusian borders and significantly increased the military activity and the number of military exercises near the border.

The two officials signed an updated program on cooperation in the area of forensic support and support for preliminary investigation for the 2022-2023 period. The document will allow improving cooperation between the agencies in law enforcement and p...

Participants of the session thanked the chairperson of the CIS Economic Council and Belarus for effective and fruitful work, for the realization of the plans made within the framework of Belarus' presidency over CIS bodies in 2021.

In his words, despite the pandemic Belarus-China military technology cooperation demonstrates positive dynamics, has a good potential and prospects for further advancement along a number of avenues that have competences and are of mutual interest.

More than 4.282 million people in Belarus have got the first shot of a COVID-19 vaccine, of them over 3.298 million have been fully vaccinated.

"The situation once again shows how important the pan-European migration policy is. As mayor of the city of Cologne, I want to ask the new federal government to okay the city's proposal to accept the refugees," the mayor said.

A delegation of the Supreme Audit Office of the Republic of Poland, led by director of the Supreme Audit Office regional unit in Bialystok Janusz Pawelczyk, visited the State Control Committee of Belarus.

The Belarusian National Biotechnology Corporation (BNBC) has made the first export transaction to sell feed additives (L-lysine sulfate) via the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE).

More than 50% of Belarusians have a positive attitude to the forthcoming referendum (32.1% take a positive view and 18.7% a rather positive view on the referendum); 18.9% of respondents are neutral about it, 4.9% of the pollees view it rather negativ...

Emil Czeczko said he had seen at least two situations when Polish border guardsmen shot a volunteer for asking them where they were taking refugees to.

Anzhelika Nikitina presented the bills “On Amendments to the Law On Investments of the Republic of Belarus” and “On Amendments to the Law On Free Economic Zones of the Republic of Belarus”. She emphasized that an attractive jurisdiction will ...

The sides discussed a number of matters, including an approximate list of priority R&D and innovative programs and projects of the Union State of Belarus and Russia, standard provisions on distributing rights to intellectual property assets, and a dr...

"We didn't set on this journey for fun. In fact, we have become hostages of the big-time politics of Western countries. Ordinary people are cannon fodder or bargaining chips for them," the man lamented.

Once the agreement comes into force, it will allow organizing cooperation with Russian commercial entities in shipping and transshipping oil products made in Belarus and will enable alternative routes for their export via Russian sea ports, which is ...

Belarus will play in League C, Group C3 against Slovakia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan/Moldova.

“They have done everything to ensure that no soldier escapes. They will try to hush up this case, to make me the worst person out there. They would say that I was a troublemaker in the army or that I died altogether. It's obvious," Emil Czeczko add...

The Father Frost residence was opened in Vitebsk District on 17 December. Its first visitors were kids from family-type children's homes

After defeating Russia and losing to Finland, Andrei Mikhalev's team took a win over Latvia.

Oleg Novitsky was awarded in recognition of significant accomplishments in the area of space exploration and a great personal contribution to the strengthening of international ties.

The Belarusian clocked 56.54 seconds to touch in third. First was Arno Kamminga of the Netherlands (56.41). Nic Kink of the United States came in second (56.48).

"Here's a first defector. Soon we will see ‘repatriates' who will return home and expose the ‘self-exiled opposition' and their curators," the expert said.

Leonid Anfimov said: “The CIS states have a huge potential that has not been fully explored so far. If we tap into it, join our efforts, we will be able to rather painlessly overcome all the barriers, artificial hindrances that impede us in the for...

In her words, the situation at the Belarusian-Polish border did not leave anyone indifferent in our country. It was Belarus, not Western countries, that lent a helping hand to the refugees.

“A total of 257 and one child under two registered for the flight,” the airport said.

It seems that things are perfect in the European Union and that its leaders have nothing more to discuss but interference in the affairs of other sovereign states, spokesman for the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Anatoly Glaz commented on the...

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 681,517. A total of 672,829 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

“It is clear that there is no work there. There is no hospital, no schools, how can people live?” he asked. The refugee still hopes to get to Germany. He has relatives there. “I will finish my studies, get a profession, work and be useful,” s...

The agreement was signed to expand mutual trade. The parties will consolidate their efforts in cooperation in trade, logistics services (road, rail, and sea transportation), warehousing services, and stockbroker services.

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.