Aleksandr Osenko previously served as Director of the Novopolotsk Cable Television Vector.

- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs owes a big one to the country, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said when announcing new appointments in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and new ambassadors.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko appointed Andrei Ivanets education minister on 10 February. Before the new appointment, Andrei Ivanets was Chief Scientific Secretary of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus.

Before the appointment Igor Brylo was first deputy agriculture and food minister.

The head of state gave his consent to the appointment of Sergei Aleinik, who previously held the post of deputy minister, as first deputy foreign minister.

The CIS observation mission consists of 43 observers, of them 14 observers were sent by the CIS Inter-Parliamentary Assembly and 2 observers each were accredited by the central election commissions of Armenia, Russia and Tajikistan.

The minister recalled that, taking into account the instructions voiced by the head of state during his annual Address, it is necessary to focus on export-oriented projects in the manufacturing industry capable of creating 100-150 jobs and giving a f...

Belarus and Slovakia are interested in intensifying cooperation between the business communities of the two countries, Chairman of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BelCCI) Vladimir Ulakhovich said.

Over 43,700 teenagers aged 12-17 have received one shot of the vaccine, of them more than 8,700 children have been fully vaccinated.

On the way to Panama for the XXXVI General Assembly of the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (Parlatino), Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives of Belarus Valery Mitskevich visited the East Mediterranean International Tourism & Travel...

The U.S. egocentric policy is aggravating the situation in the world, Poland and the Baltic are active facilitators of this policy, Chief of the Joint Staff of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, Colonel General Anatoly Sidorov told a briefi...

Russia has no need to attack Ukraine, Russian political scientist, publicist Sergei Kurginyan said on the air of the ONT TV channel on 9 February.

The manufacturing industry should maintain an unwavering focus on the upgrade of its capabilities, Belarus' Architecture and Construction Minister Ruslan Parkhamovich said as he visited Gantsevichi Plant of Large-Panel Housing Construction, a subsidi...

“The parties expressed the interest in implementing bilateral projects that are important for the two countries and that bring the Belarusian and Serbian nations closer. The parties supported a proposal to exchange visits on the occasion of Victor...

The Belarusian-Russian army exercise Allied Resolve 2022 will be held during the second stage on 10-20 February. Units of Belarus' Armed Forces and units of the Eastern Military District of Russia's Armed Forces will practice suppressing and repellin...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has signed Decree No. 34 “On discharge from active duty, on conscription and recruitment to the reserve force” on 9 February.

The agreement provides for creation of favorable conditions for the participation of Belarusian and Russian organizations in exhibitions and fairs organized and held by BelExpo and Expocentre in Belarus and Russia.

Everyone should watch Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko's interview to Russian journalist Vladimir Soloviev, official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova told a press briefing in Moscow on 9 February.

Gomel Oblast was represented at the exhibition by the region's leading exporters: producers of metal products, petrochemical and wood processing industry, confectionery and meat and dairy products, and representatives of the Gomel-Raton free economic...

“Believe in yourself! Always! This is a victory of all of us! A large number of people contributed to such a result. Thank you all for your support!” Anton Smolski said on his Instagram post.

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the representatives of Ukraine, as well as some invited experts participated in the seminar online. Chairman of the Belarusian Football Federation Vladimir Bazanov emphasized the importance of cooperation with...

It was with great regret that the Embassy of Belarus in Ukraine learned the news about the replacement of the State Flag of the Republic of Belarus at the Dnepr City Council with the symbol of Nazi collaborators and butchers of the Belarusian people ...

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 797,188. A total of 783,649 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of Korea Andrei Chernetsky visited the Multicultural Museum in Seoul.

The U.S. magazine People made a list of the best uniforms at the 2022 Olympics opening ceremony. The Team Belarus outfit was ranked 11th. “Team Belarus went colorful with their uniforms, and matched the print on their scarves to their nation's flag...

The aircraft was welcomed by Venezuelan Ambassador to Belarus Franklin Ramirez Araque and Director General of Minsk National Airport Vyacheslav Khoroneko.

Active integration of Russia and Belarus within the framework of the Union State enables Moscow and Minsk resist Western sanctions more effectively, Russian Ambassador to Belarus Boris Gryzlov said.

The Zhangjiakou Medals Plaza hosted the awards ceremony for the medalists in the men's individual biathlon race, where Belarus' Anton Smolski won silver.

The talks on security guarantees between Russia and the West are in the interests of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, CSTO Secretary General Stanislav Zas said.

The regional round of the Golden Puck ice hockey tournament among children and teenagers for the prizes of the President of the Republic of Belarus kicked off in Gomel.

– Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei met with the new Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to Belarus Christine Honegger Zolotukhin to receive the copy of her credentials.

Stanislav Zas said that the decision to deploy peacekeeping forces to Kazakhstan was made by the CSTO Collective Security Council based on the request of Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, on Articles 2 and 4 of the Collective Security Treat...

“First of all, we will test the crisis response system. We need to be able to quickly and effectively use the existing potential in any conditions and in any place in our area of​​​responsibility,” Stanislav Zas said.

The manpower and firepower involved in the Russian-Belarusian exercise Allied Resolve 2022 does not exceed the limit set by the Vienna Document 2011.

Representatives of the CIS observation mission that will monitor Belarus' constitutional referendum met with representatives of the Supreme Court of Belarus in Minsk on 9 February, BelTA learned from the press service of the CIS Executive Committee.

For the 20 years, the CSTO has grown from a defensive alliance into a modern multifunctional organization, Belarus' Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Aleinik said in his address to the participants of the conference "Collective Security in a New Era...

“The CSTO's role in normalizing the situation in Kazakhstan has become a clear example of this, as it showed the whole world our unity in the face of modern challenges and threats and the CSTO's significant capabilities, peacekeeping potential, abi...

Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei met with new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Ngu.

Chairman of the Standing Commission on International Affairs and National Security of the Council of the Republic Sergei Rachkov today took part in the first meeting of the chairmen of the international affairs commissions of the parliaments of the C...

Belarus welcomes any constructive proposal aimed at reducing tensions in the world, Belarus' Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Aleinik said in his address to the participants of the conference "Collective Security in a New Era: Experience and Prospe...

Sergei Aleinik stated that NATO continues to build up forces at the western border of Belarus, to modernize the military infrastructure, and increase the intensity and scale of operational and combat training activities on the European continent.

I am sure that Belarusian citizens will take an active part in the referendum on the updated Constitution, Chairman of the Constitutional Court and the Constitutional Commission Piotr Miklashevich told journalists.

"The international tensions have been growing, both on a global scale and in the regional dimension," the CSTO chief said.

"NATO is amassing forces and upgrading the military infrastructure along our western border, and increasing the intensity and scale of operational and combat training activities on the European continent. Thus, the number of drills of the coalition f...

Privately owned businesses generated 53.3% of budget revenues in 2021, up one percentage point than in 2020, BelTA learned from the Belarusian Tax and Duties Ministry.

The Genting Snow Park (Zhangjiakou) hosts the men's halfpipe competitions. Halfpipe is part of the snowboard program where athletes perform acrobatic tricks in the air. It has been an Olympic discipline since 1998.

Unlike NATO, the CSTO does not hatch plans to change political systems in other countries, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin said at the conference.

The West is fomenting tension in Belarus in the build-up to the constitutional referendum, Professor at Lomonosov Moscow State University, political scientist Andrei Manoilo told the Belarus 1 TV channel.

Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, General Valery Gerasimov has arrived in the Republic of Belarus to check the readiness of Russia's military units to participate in the Belarus-Russia joint military exercise A...

Aleksei Kushnarenko spoke in detail about the efforts of the Council of the Republic to develop and adopt high-quality bills. He also paid special attention to the upcoming referendum on amendments and additions to the Constitution.

There are plans to build 4.2 million square meters of housing in Belarus in 2022. These plans were formalized by the Council of Ministers' Resolution No. 69 as of 4 February 2022. The document was officially published on the National Legal Internet P...

The parties discussed cooperation prospects and confirmed mutual interest and readiness to implement new projects related to the delivery of Belarusian products to the Nigerian market.

On 14-15 February Valery Mitskevich is set to pay a visit to Cuba at the invitation of the Parliament of Cuba. He will hold meetings at the Cuban parliament and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will visit the Mariel Special Development Zone, the Fide...

Ambassador Alok Ranjan Jha, in his turn, underlined that India attaches great importance to cooperation with Belarus. The countries have a huge potential and great prospects for cooperation in various areas.

President of the National Olympic Committee of Belarus Viktor Lukashenko said in his congratulations to Anton Smolski that his excellent skiing skills and precision at all the shooting ranges helped him outpace his rivals and earn a place on the Olym...

A delegation of Pakistan plans to visit Belarus in 2022, Deputy Chairperson of the Standing Commission on International Affairs of the House of Representatives Olga Petrashova told the media on 8 February.

"This is a good opportunity to discuss the events significant for our country and to remind the society about the price paid by our ancestors for the independence and sovereignty of Belarus. The Standing Committee on Human Rights, National Relations ...

Belarus' world number 71 Aliaksandra Sasnovich went off to a good start at St Petersburg Open beating Poland's world number 45 Magda Linette, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, in two hours 24 minutes.

2022 Beijing silver medalist Anton Smolski chose the Kopyl Children's Olympic School for Br20,000 assistance as part of the country's Olympic Choice project.

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 788,934. A total of 775,634 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

“Now 713 people are here, including more than 270 children. Belarus did not leave them behind. They are provided with food, medical care, and a banya. Everything is done to ensure their safety,” Dmitry Rezenkov said. He stressed that no crimes w...

Belarus and Cuba are committed to cooperation in all areas, Chairwoman of the Council of the Republic Natalya Kochanova said as she met with outgoing Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Cuba to Belarus Juan Valdes Figueroa.

- Chairman of the House of Representatives Vladimir Andreichenko called on MPs to speed up the preparation of bills for the spring session at a meeting of the Council of the House of Representatives.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Tajikistan Viktor Denisenko met with Chairman of the upper chamber of the Tajikistan Parliament, Mayor of Dushanbe Rustami Emomali.

The EEC minister noted that cooperation with India is also discussed in the context of the large North-South economic corridor. “This is more than transport. This is about economic partnerships in Eurasia,” he said.

On the morning of 8 February, Belarusian border guards registered a violation of the Belarusian airspace from Latvia.

Belarus has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to remaining a welfare state in the face of new economic, military and political challenges, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of Kazakhstan Pavel ...

The Belarusian placed 53rd in the qualifying event, over 17 seconds behind winner Lucas Chanavat of France. Thirty best athletes out of 88 qualified for the quarterfinal. Aliaksandr Voranau of Belarus was to take part in the race, but the athlete has...

We will ensure the stability in the country and will hold the referendum in a calm atmosphere, in a routine mode, Head of the Belarus President Administration Igor Sergeyenko told the media.

According to Dmitry Gora, a number of countries, in particular Poland and Lithuania, have recently been refusing to extradite persons who committed crimes on the territory of Belarus (including extremist crimes) and who continue their criminal activi...

Belarusian biathlete Anton Smolski claimed silver in the Men's 20km Individual at the 2022 Beijing Games.

Leader of the Belarusian men's biathlon team Anton Smolski started 28th and shot clean to clock 49:02.2. France's Quentin Fillon Maillet finished first, with two penalties, in 48:47.4. Bronze went to Johannes Boe of Norway, 31.1 seconds back with two...

Belarusian biathlete Anton Smolski claimed silver in the men's 20km individual race.

"We are no longer in the kind of situation we had in 2020 and we will be able to protect everyone. This is our sacred duty. God forbid they harm at least one person. You know what will happen,” the head of state warned.

More than $6 billion was spent on the failed coup attempt in Belarus, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a session of the Security Council on 8 February.

“I don't think that this will extend to a significant number of our citizens. Apparently, this is about a few members of the so-called self-exiled opposition. Unfortunately, there are such people. It will give food for thought to those who intend t...

The West already does not like the people's likely choice in the upcoming referendum on the constitutional amendments, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a session of the Security Council.

"Almost all the ideas and proposals that were discussed there made their way to the new Constitution draft. These proposals were studied, supplemented and finalized by the Constitutional Commission, the working group, professional lawyers and law exp...

“The session of the Security Council will raise a lot of sensitive issues. Therefore, attending the event will be not only members of the Security Council, but also governors and other officials,” the Telegram channel informs.

“Minsk Oblast produced 1.987 million tons of milk, more than any other region. Brest Oblast posted the biggest milk yield per cow – 6,569 kg. For comparison: the average yield is 5,412 kg,” the ministry noted.

The document seeks to incentivize sports clubs and federations to make money on their own.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to Hungary Aleksandr Ponomarev visited the town of Paks where the Paks Nuclear Power Plant is located, BelTA learned from the Belarusian embassy in Hungary.

The event will be attended by CSTO Secretary General Stanislav Zas. Invitations to take part in the event were also sent to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Sergei Aleinik, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Alexander Pankin, d...

“The Belarusian military contingent will stay at the places of deployment of the Russian aviation group on the territory of Syria,” the draft document explains.

The flight was carried out at an altitude of about 8,000 meters and a speed of about 750 km/h with minimum intervals and distances.

Anastasia Kirillova and Anna Koroleva tested positive for the coronavirus infection. By now, the clinical symptoms have been gone and the results of the blood tests are fine. Yahor Shpuntau will be the only Belarusian skier to compete in the Men's Sp...

In the coming days the CIS long-term observers are to visit a number of regions and meet with members of election commissions of all levels.

Belarus confirmed 5,869 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours; another 440 coronavirus patients were discharged from hospital, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Healthcare Ministry.

In January 2022 individuals bought the equivalent of $832.5 million in cash and cashless forms and sold $862.9 million worth of foreign currency. The net sale of foreign currency by individuals totaled $30.4 million.

The question about Pavel Latushko was raised by Vladimir Soloviev who noted that many people view it as a story of personal betrayal or disappointment. “I talked to one of those who speak out against you now. Yet, you were the one who fostered Latu...

Belarusian Iryna Leshchanka was not happy with her performance in the Women's 15km Individual at the 2022 Olympics where she placed 41st.

Dzinara Alimbekava was in the lead before the fourth shooting bouts but miss a target on the last one and thus a chance at a medal.

The head of state also mentioned Maria Kolesnikova in response to Vladimir Soloviev's remark that the opposition and the West had forgotten about her, as they were mainly focusing on Svetlana Tikhanovskaya.

Aleksandr Lukashenko also spoke about the athletes, including the retired ones, who made a stand against him and left the country: “When they were offered this candy wrapper in the West, they saw candy there, apparently. Now they have no money, not...

The CIS observers for the national referendum on amendments and additions to the Constitution of Belarus observed the process to set up precinct commissions.

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“Based on the analysis of the military, political, strategic situation, we are forced to presume that the threat to the country's security comes from the south as well, which was not the case before. First of all, it is a threat to the southern bor...