“Ivan Ivanovich, we will talk about you a lot tomorrow,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said addressing the new Chairman of the Gomel Oblast Executive Committee Ivan Krupko.

“My main goal as governor is to improve the quality of life of people. This will be the priority of my work and the work of a team of like-minded people,” he said.

The parties exchanged the experience in organizing and conducting auctions in agricultural products, discussed the use of the mechanisms to ensure the execution of transactions and reviewed the promising areas for interaction.

Aleksei Bogdanov has been working as a deputy agriculture and food minister up till now. He oversaw foreign economic activities, the export of Belarusian food, the processing industry, and the availability of goods on the domestic market.

Until now Aleksei Bogdanov has held the post of Deputy Agriculture and Food Minister.

The volunteers are very attentive to the needs of three young mothers and their newborn babies who are now in the Red Cross shelter in Grodno. “Mothers are breastfeeding, so it is important to provide them with proper nutrition and medicines.

According to the Telegram channel Pul Pervogo, the cosmonaut arrived at the Palace of Independence with his family. It is expected that the head of state will award the Order of Friendship of Peoples to him.

"These are mainly those who do not want to return to their homeland, but want some kind of solution to their issue. Several families have already expressed a desire to stay in Belarus, Yuri Karayev noted.

The document provides for measures to improve the tax legislation taking into account the results of its practical application, to achieve an optimal level of tax burden on the economy, further simplification of the calculation and payment of specifi...

"The perpetrators acted aggressively and brazenly and made threats. One of the diplomats suffered bodily injuries, including a nasal fracture. According to the information received by the investigators, the attack was revenge for the diplomats' per...

The council is set to discuss seven items. Among them are the results of Belarus' chairmanship in the Commonwealth of Independent States, the status of the plan of action to implement the CIS further development concept in 2021.

Belarus will offer China's Sinopharm [Vero Cell] Inactivated for those aged 12 and over. Belarus will start inoculating children on 27 December 2021.

The meeting participants reviewed proposals to adjust the state programs Belarusian Forests, Housing Construction, Transport Industry and Roads of Belarus.

The 2022 national budget bill and the estimated indicators for the regional and Minsk budgets have been formed on the basis of the program documents on the country's social and economic development, taking into account the current economic situation...

Yuri Karayev noted that now there are about 600 people in the transport and logistics center. Basically, these are those who cannot or do not want to return to their homeland.

The Belarusian leader appointed Aleksei Bodanov Minister of Anti-Monopoly Regulation and Trade (MART).

The Union State MPs also plan to discuss changes to the structure of the Parliamentary Assembly. The MPs are set to approve the schedule of the Parliamentary Assembly and the plan of international activities of the Parliamentary Assembly for 2022.

The Bisons took a solid win, 4-1, over HC Dinamo Riga in the opening match of their four-game trip.

The Ministry of Transport of Lithuania had previously proposed to impose sanctions on products imported, purchased or transported directly or indirectly from Belarus. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the decision could affect the pro...

The CIS Council for Physical Education and Sport has chosen Belarus as host of the Second CIS Games in 2023.

The head of state said that the medical center is one of the best scientific and practical institutions of Belarus which services are available for citizens and visitors of the country.

It is the 43rd day of the refugees' stay at the Belarusian-Polish border. They stay in the transportation and logistics hub Bruzgi. Yazidis from Iraq are among them, too. They believe that going back to Iraq can be fatal for them.

The conversation touched upon topical aspects of Belarus-Turkey relations, including cooperation in trade, economic, and consular affairs.

The Tsenturion vehicle is fitted with modern communications and data sharing solutions, reconnaissance systems, navigation and orientation systems, an autonomous power supply and air conditioning system. All the instruments were made in Belarus and, ...

While in Azerbaijan the Belarusian delegation had negotiations with its local dealership. Distribution network outlets were visited and the available product range was examined. Apart from that, preliminary results of this year's cooperation were sum...

“The parties agreed on an algorithm for further cooperation, and joint activities for 2022 to promote high quality products of Belarusian manufacturers to the Egyptian market,” the embassy said.

“I am here with my big family. There are seven of us, including small children. My child is seriously ill, no one could help him in Iraq. In Germany there is a chance for successful treatment. They, however, do not want to let us in,” the 54-year...

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 685,462. A total of 677,045 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

The official described the attack as an extraordinary event in a diplomat's life. “An employee of our embassy – a consul – was attacked right outside the building of the diplomatic mission yesterday,” he said.

The application of Polish citizen Emil Czeczko for refugee status has been accepted for review, Head of the Citizenship and Migration Department of the Belarusian Internal Affairs Ministry Aleksei Begun said in a video commentary.

According to him, American and European propaganda has unleashed an undisguised smear campaign against Belarus and Russia. Yet, everybody understands that the danger has been invented and blown out of proportion.

Anatoly Glaz said: “For more than a week we've been witnessing a performance being staged in neighboring Lithuania regarding the transit of Belarusian potash fertilizers. Acting skills and entrepreneurial spirit of some participants of this drama a...

According to the ministry, after the arrival of law enforcement, the radicals attempted to flee the scene. Nevertheless, some of the attackers were detained by the diplomatic police of London. It has been established that the persons are allegedly me...

Polish citizen Emil Czeczko has applied to the center “Sistemnaya Pravozaschita” [“Systemic Human Rights Protection”] for assistance in protecting his rights and obtaining a refugee status.

The parties discussed a wide range of issues related to the development of cooperation in the economic and other sectors, and the establishment of contacts between Grodno region and the Iranian Province of Qazvin.

The parties discussed a wide range of issues related primarily to the development of cooperation in economic and other areas. The situation with refugees on the Belarusian-Polish border was on the agenda too.

Belarus' Investigative Committee stated: “An interview with the Polish soldier Emil Czeczko, who had requested a political asylum [in Belarus], was published in mass media on 17 December. In order to verify and document the published facts, he will...

Cherry blossoms at Wuliang Mountain in Nanjian County, southwest China's Yunnan Province

Sixteen Christmas tree bazaars in Grodno are open from 11.00 to 19.00.

The Belarusian has 327 points following four stages. Marte Olsbu Roeiseland of Norway tops the list with 417 points. Second is Sweden's Elvira Oeberg (387 points). Fourth is Theresa Lisa Hauser of Austria (321). Belarus' Hanna Sola goes fifth with 32...

Poyang Lake, China's largest freshwater lake, in east China's Jiangxi Province, is a paradise for migratory birds

“Together with Russian colleagues we are working out an intergovernmental agreement on managing spent nuclear fuel of the Belarusian nuclear power plant. The document is supposed to be prepared for signing by 1 July 2022,” Viktor Karankevich said...

"It is already clear that Poland has become a terrorist state ready to spearhead the revival of the Fourth Reich. Belarus stood up to defend both Europe and the East from Polish terrorism and the advancement of Polish-style Nazism,” the political s...

New Year is the time to give gifts! The more the better! Therefore, Minsk World has launched two New Year's promos at once!

"Proposals were made regarding some appointments in the system of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the management level, regarding the appointment of heads of a number of embassies. All proposals have been generally supported," the minister said.

Viktor Karankevich said that the peat industry plays an important role in the country's energy security. The share of peat in the total consumption of local fuels is close to 15%. About 2 million tonnes of peat is extracted in Belarus every year. It ...

Viktor Karankevich said the Energy Ministry had adopted a program designed to increase electricity consumption for the purposes of heating, hot water supply, and cooking in 2021-2025. The document focuses on three areas. First, the construction of ne...

We are cutting down on the number of diplomatic personnel and redeploying them to other areas of work, to other countries where they will be needed, for example the CIS countries, Vladimir Makei noted.

Stanislav Zas is also expected to hold talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan, Minister of Defense Suren Papikyan and Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan.

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.