Sledding down a snowy hill is one of the most popular winter activities for adults and children.

The heads of state discussed the agenda of the forthcoming summit of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) in Kyrgyzstan. They discussed the international agenda, the current situation, and coordination of joint actions.

University admission should not be a lottery or a lucky strike for individual applicants, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the meeting to discuss improvements to the university admission process.

Endless reforms of the education sector need to stop, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss improvements to the university admission process.

"Work is underway on the entire package of documents that need to be prepared and, accordingly, adopted following the referendum to amend the Constitution. In terms of some issues we are on the home stretch and the bills are ready for adoption by the...

“As usual, a wide range of experts will be involved in the discussion so that the entire spectrum of opinions will be heard. Thus, we are expecting a serious discussion that will deal not only with the admission process, but the entire education sy...

Riana Solofo Lala, head of Bemaco, the dealer center of Bobruiskagromash in the Republic of Madagascar, paid a working visit to the Belarusian enterprise. The partner got familiar with the production process, visited a display of a wide range of agri...

The city of Grodno will turn all festive light on 9 December.

“Despite the geographical distance, there are friendly, time-tested relations between Minsk and Vientiane. Mutually beneficial cooperation in the bilateral format and at international forums contributes to the sovereign development of our countries...

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Egypt Sergei Terentyev met with Egypt's Assistant Foreign Minister for Multilateral Affairs and International Security Ehab Badawy on 1 December.

“Over the years the UAE has gone a long way of building statehood and achieved obvious successes in social and economic development. Today your country enjoys well-deserved authority on the world stage, plays a significant role in addressing the mo...

Mi-8 helicopters landed at the Lipki airfield. While in Türkiye they rendered assistance with fighting fires in mountainous areas. They departed from the Turkish airport Trabzon and had to make stopovers in Mineralnyye Vody, Astrakhan, Volgograd, Sa...

In line with the resolution the size of the export duty on crude oil, furnace oil, oil bitumen, petrolatum, paraffin, and waste oils is now $43.3 per tonne ($42.7 previously). The export duty on straight-run gasoline now stands at $23.8 per tonne ($2...

The twelfth meeting of the UNECE Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents has completed its work in Geneva

In January - September 2022, the trade between the two countries amounted to $128.5 million (206.2% as against the same period last year).

With a view to making the exchange mechanism more attractive for foreign companies, including potential buyers of fuel pellets and other timber products, Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange is easing the accreditation rules for residents of Turk...

"The decision of the International Paralympic Committee to suspend the membership of the Paralympic Committee of the Republic of Belarus in this organization is unfair and discriminatory towards our country. Once again we declare that sport should st...

This year shows excellent dynamics of trade between Belarus and Armenia, Belarusian Vice Prime Minister Piotr Parkhomchik said at a meeting with Armenian Economy Minister Vahan Kerobyan.

On 1 December the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus played host to a meeting of the MPs of the House of Representatives and the members of the Council of the Republic with the leadership of the Belarusian Paralympic Commit...

The session considered the issues to work out systematic approaches to health preservation of athletes in conditions of intensive training and competition activities as well as preparation of methodological recommendations on diet for athletes.

Vladimir Makei was supposed to head the Belarusian delegation at the council, but life had other plans. Nevertheless, the text of his speech was read out at the council. BelTA quotes it in full.

"We do not need such security," Sergey Lavrov stressed, adding that Europe has completely outsourced its entire security to the United States.

The United States is the obvious beneficiary of the conflict in Ukraine, Belarus' Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin told reporters following his meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenkoю

This was a real shock not only to the Belarusian and Russian Paralympians, but also to many foreign counterparts, who were also outraged by this decision. “We did not feel that we were left alone with these problems, we saw that we were supported,�...

Given active militarization of the neighboring states, Belarus is forced to respond to ongoing developments and to prepare its Armed Forces for the country's defense, Belarus' Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin told reporters following his meeting with ...

Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Mikhail Myasnikovich has met with the famous movie actor, producer, special representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Steven Seagal, BelTA learned from the press service ...

According to the chairman of the Belarusian Paralympic Committee, the IPC is headquartered in Bonn and in connection with this the Belarusian Paralympic Committee together with the German lawyers has already prepared to file a claim about the violati...

Social initiatives in the regions have proven to be economically efficient. Such a conclusion was made at the seminar to discuss outcomes and prospects of socially significant initiatives, BelTA learned from the press service of the Economy Ministry.

The parties discussed cooperation in business, organization of joint events aimed at strengthening business ties and also coordinated steps to intensify interaction.

– A delegation of the House of Representatives headed by Speaker Vladimir Andreichenko will take part in a meeting of the Council of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO PA) and the 15th plenary session of...

In October, the export recovered and grew by 3.5% (plus $123 million) against September 2022. In addition, export levels reached a record $3.6 billion in October this year, which is above the average export level of 2021, one of the most successful y...

Permanent Representative of Belarus to the OSCE Andrei Dapkiunas is taking part in the 29th meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council in Lodz, Poland.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko convened a meeting on 1 December to discuss the country's defense issues. According to the president, all law enforcement agencies have noted an increase in the number of provocations near the state border.

The agenda of the meeting will include defense issues and the military and political situation around Belarus.

Over 904,700 people completed the vaccination regimen in Brest Oblast, over 802,800 in Vitebsk Oblast, over 992,300 in Gomel Oblast, over 704,000 in Grodno Oblast, over 1.318 million in Minsk, over 1.004 million in Minsk Oblast, over 698,100 in Mogil...

The first meeting of the group took place on 30 November and was attended by MP Sergei Klishevich.

Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov said this at the Belarusian embassy in Russia, where he left a note in the book of condolences opened in connection with the death of Vladimir Makei on 30 November.

The head of state noted that this holiday is a true symbol of the realized centuries-old dream of the Romanians to unite and represents an important historical event on the way of formation of the modern country.

“Such transactions happen on the market but we don't really try to rush ahead of ourselves. Because we work with those those, who are in friendly jurisdictions, with those, who can transfer these bonds to accounts of the Finance Ministry or our par...

Yuri Seliverstov said: “Most of the budget revenues are generated by revenue derived from taxes. Such as tax payments. The current year indicates that tax payments keep flowing in not as bad as it seemed initially. The payments keep coming steadily...

Agriculture and Food Minister Igor Brylo held a working meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Sudan to Belarus Mohammed Omer Musa Ali.

The head of state noted that the high professionalism and personal qualities of the devoted member of the Communist Party earned Jiang Zemin well-deserved authority and sincere respect both in the People's Republic of China and around the world.

Moreover, Belarus is a brotherly country for me. I am welcomed everywhere with a smile. Such a good, heartfelt attitude. Of course, the attitude of the leaders is of high importance, too,” Santiago Perez Benitez said.

Belarus and Cuba are building up effective cooperation in all areas, Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Natalya Kochanova said as she met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Cuba to Belarus...

"We believe that the sanctions pressure, which is put on Cuba and Belarus, is unjustified, because interference in internal affairs is unacceptable. We have always stayed committed to these positions,” said Natalya Kochanova.

Today Belarusian dairy products can be found on shelves of supermarkets in almost 50 countries across the globe. But it was not always like this. How did the dairy industry develop in Belarus? What Belarusian goods are counterfeited more often than U...

The task of the government is to reinforce the positive trends in the economy in 2023, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko said during a meeting with deputies of the House of Representatives and members of the Council of the Republic.

"Since the beginning of the year, the Belarusian ruble has strengthened against the euro by 13.3%, against the U.S. dollar - by 5%. The Belarusian ruble is an attractive currency for savings," the prime minister added.

Export is the second major source of economic growth. Where do we plan to invest? First, in housing and infrastructure.

"When working on the 2022 budget bill, we moved away from the variability of scenarios and chose the scenario of economic development, the GDP growth as a basis," said Roman Golovchenko.

Since the launch of the import substitution platform at the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE) at the end of May 2022, companies from ten Russian regions have already concluded deals on it acting both as sellers and buyers of import-subst...

"This year we have made decisions to revise upward the base wage rate for state employees and the base salary for civil servants and military three times. In general, they have been increased by 7% and 14.5% respectively,” said Roman Golovchenko.

Belarusian economy is on the trajectory of recovery growth, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko said during a meeting with deputies of the House of Representatives and members of the Council of the Republic.

All large industrial enterprises of the country operate steadily, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko said during a meeting in parliament.

“In order to maintain an adequate level of pension benefits, retirement pensions were recalculated. They were increased by 7% on 1 March 2022 and by 10% on 1 August 2022. On 1 December retirement pensions will be revised upwards for the third time ...

“Belarus preserves a stable and manageable situation on its labor market. In January-October 2022, the number of people employed in the country's economy remained almost at last year's level – 4,220,000 people. The total unemployment rate is less...

Milk production in Belarus has been growing while the output in a number of countries has been on the downward trend, said Maria Klimova, Deputy Head of the Central Office for Processing Industry at the Agriculture and Food Ministry.

“Since the beginning of the year, the monthly minimum wage has been increased by a total of 15.6%, and on 1 January it will rise by another 14.7% to amount to Br554. The government will formalize this decision in the near future,” Roman Golovchen...

“Although the working conditions have deteriorated tremendously this year, the economy as a whole demonstrates stability and adaptability to external shocks. This proves that the measures taken are adequate and effective,” Roman Golovchenko empha...

Roman Golovchenko expressed confidence that the governments of the two countries will continue systemic work to deepen and expand Belarusian-Azerbaijani relations, implement new mutually beneficial projects.

Belarusian agricultural products are exported to more than 100 countries, and milk - to more than 50. "In January-September we increased the export of dairy products by almost 30%. This is no less than $570 million," Maia Klimova said.

Minsk residents and guests of the capital city came to Dana Center to get advice regarding the purchase of apartments in one of the newest and most beautiful, fashionable and comfortable complexes of the city.

Belarus is the undisputed European leader in terms of manufacture of milk and dairy products, said Maria Klimova, Deputy Head of the Central Office for Processing Industry at the Agriculture and Food Ministry.

A meeting of the Cuban parliamentary delegation with Chairman of the House of Representatives Vladimir Andreichenko and Chairman of the Council of the Republic Natalya Kochanova is scheduled for 3 December.

Relations between Palestine and Belarus are at a good level, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Palestine to the Republic of Belarus Ahmed Almathbouh said during a meeting with Chairman of the House of Representatives Vladim...

“Belarus has fellow feelings towards your country. I think that people of Palestine know Belarus as a peace-loving, friendly state,” Vladimir Andreichenko said.

Belarus is a friendly country for Palestine, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Palestine to the Republic of Belarus Ahmed Almathbouh said during a meeting with Chairman of the House of Representatives Vladimir Andreichenko.

Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ trademark) has presented electric passenger vehicles at the international exhibition of passenger transport BW Expo 2022 that is running in Moscow on 29 November - 1 December, BelTA learned from the press service of the co...

The Council of Ministers' Resolution No. 812 of 26 November 2022 has introduced quotas for the import of pork and poultry meat in 2023. The document was officially published on the National Legal Internet Portal, BelTA informs.

“The development of alternative payment methods and the reduction of dependence on payment systems using bank cards, including international ones, will be priority areas of work in the payment market,” reads the chapter on the formation of a tran...

The international reserve assets of Belarus will amount to at least $6 billion by the end of 2023. This is envisaged by the main monetary management guidelines for the year 2023 approved by the presidential decree, BelTA has learned.

Belarus' foreign trade surplus in 2023 is projected to be $1.6 billion. This is envisaged by the main monetary management guidelines for the year 2023 approved by the presidential decree, BelTA has learned.

Oleg Kozhemyako said: “I think that signing an agreement between the capital cities of our regions – Vladivostok and Brest – will contribute to better mutual relations, to an increase in trade turnover, and will allow finding new avenues of coo...

Participants of the meeting discussed the possibility of setting up an enterprise to make high-tech packaging in Belarus, the business operation terms and the investment terms Belarus offers, the most suitable locations for the future enterprise, pla...

Belarus and China plan to implement 35 science and technology projects by 2024, Chairman of the State Committee for Science and Technology Sergei Shlychkov told journalists at the fourth meeting of the commission on sci-tech cooperation of the Belaru...

Employees of the Belarus President Administration have joined the free blood donation campaign as Belarus marks the 90th anniversary of its blood transfusion service.

The fascist invaders destroyed and burned at least 10,300 Belarusian villages during the Great Patriotic War, Valery Tolkachev, the head of the investigative group for the investigation of the criminal case into the genocide of the Belarusian people ...

The purpose of Vladimir Makei's whole life could be expressed in two simple words: I love Belarus!, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Aleinik said as he attended the farewell ceremony for the late Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Ma...

Belarusian Railways took part in the 77th meeting of the CIS Railway Transport Council, BelTA learned from the press center of Belarusian Railways.

Leonid Anfimov emphasized that he worked with Vladimir Makei and maintained very good friendly relations with him.

“A wonderful person, a brilliant diplomat and a true professional has passed away. We will never forget the contribution he made to the development of bilateral relations and the promotion of the Union State,” the Russian deputy minister of forei...

The farewell ceremony for Vladimir Makei was held in the Officers' House in Minsk on 29 November. Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko was the first to pay tribute to Vladimir Makei.

Vladimir Makei was a shining example of a patriot, a faithful son of the Belarusian people, Belarus' Deputy Prime Minister Igor Petrishenko said as he attended the farewell ceremony for the late Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei in Minsk on ...

“I was shocked to learn the news about the sudden death of Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus Vladimir Makei, and I was very saddened by it,” said Xie Xiaoyong.

iplomacy is about the ability to understand and compassionate, and Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei possessed these qualities, Chief Rabbi of the Religious Association of the Progressive Judaism Communities in the Republic of Bel...

“He was a man of good character. He never made empty promises. If he said something, he always did it. He never made empty words. He was deeply respected both as a person and a professional,” said Natallia Tsylinskaya.

The demise of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Vladimir Makei is a big loss for the public and the state, Mufti Abu-Bekir Shabanovich, Chairman of the Muslim Association of Belarus, told reporters, BelTA has learned.

Aleksandar Crevar stressed that Vladimir Makei was not just a professional, but also a wonderful person. He represented his country well in the international arena.

“The death of Vladimir Makei is a great loss, not only for your state, but also for all of us who knew him and who worked with him here, in the West, and in the East. He was a man of dialogue, and I felt it every time we met,” the Apostolic Nunci...

The timeframe is specified by guidelines on changing tariffs on the services of transporting (transit) oil via cross-country pipelines located in Belarus' territory. The guidelines were approved by the Belarusian Economy Ministry and the Federal Tari...

Belarusian Cement Company is aimed at organizing supplies in new directions, while Murmansk Sea Fishing Port - at replenishing its client and partner base.

Viktor Lukashenko and Oleg Kozhemyako stressed the importance of active cooperation between Belarus and Primorye Territory of the Russian Federation in sport for the dynamic development of relations in the Union State of Belarus and Russia.

“We had a lot of criminal cases related to extremism. There was even a backlog of such cases, figuratively speaking. Back then we agreed that we should promptly handle criminal cases related to extremism. Where are we now?” the president asked.

Belarusian heavy truck manufacturer BelAZ has showcased its innovations in Russia.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko was the first to pay tribute to Vladimir Makei.

The Pul Pervogo Telegram channel posted a photo of the head of state near the Officers' House, saying that Aleksandr Lukashenko came to bid farewell to the late minister of foreign affairs.

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been instructed to set the number of employees of the Consulate General in Grodno within the specified number of employees of foreign offices of the ministry and to approve its staff schedule.

“I have repeatedly drawn attention to the need to further strengthen the Russian-Belarusian integration, not only in the economy, but also in the development of cultural and historical ties,” Andrei Kopytok said.

The heart of Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei stopped beating on 26 November 2022. All of a sudden! Nothing could foretell such a tragic end of the week, during which the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was busy doing wha...