CSTO Secretary General Stanislav Zas said this at an online press briefing on the military and political situation in and around the CSTO's area of responsibility, the CSTO's activities in 2020 and the goals for 2021.

The state program was approved by Resolution No.51 of the Council of Ministers of 28 January 2021, which was officially published on the national legal internet portal on 2 February.

In January 2021 rapeseed oil export deals at the Belarusian University Commodity Exchange (BUCE) totaled $8.4 million, which was up almost 10 times year-on-year.

In the round of Last 32 the Belarusian world number 7 lost to Estonia's world number 94 Kaia Kanepi 1-6, 6-2, 1-6. The match lasted for an hour and 45 minutes.

“Indonesia is a crucial partner of Belarus in Southeast Asia. It is a rapidly growing economy, a member of G20. In addition to that, Indonesia is a vast market with a population of over 200 million people,” Director of the National Marketing Cent...

The head of state emphasized that very little time is left before the congress. “The interest in the forum is huge, which implies a great responsibility. This is a milestone event for the country, and we must hold it at the highest level,” Aleksa...

In 2020 the output of the Belarusian food industry rose by 2.9% year-on-year, BelTA learned from the press service of the Agriculture and Food Ministry.

During his three-day trip to Chongqing the Belarusian diplomat visited research facilities of Changan Automobile Group, one of China's biggest car manufacturers. “The diplomat met with the company's senior management to discuss bilateral cooperatio...

Iran has plans to strengthen cultural contacts with Belarus, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Iran to Belarus Saeed Yari said at the opening of the exhibition of Iranian art “Iran – a precious land”.

On 1 February Chair of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly Natalya Kochanova met with heads of regional and district councils of deputies to discuss ways to improve local self-governance.

Under the Forest Industry Projects program, which was launched in December last year, soft loans are provided to finance modernization of timber processing facilities through the acquisition of technological equipment. The IDF Supervisory Board has ...

The explanatory note reads that Belarus has previously requested a review of the loan repayment terms citing such reasons as the fall in oil and gas prices and the postponement of the commissioning of units No.1 and No.2 of the nuclear power plant fr...

World number 78 Egor Gerasimov of Belarus defeated world number 90 Lloyd Harris of South Africa 6-3, 7-5 at the start of the 2021 Murray River Open.

The coverage of the LTE mobile communication network in Belarus has expanded significantly in the past six months. As of late 2020, it reached 89.4% of the Belarusian population and 30.6% of the country's territory.

The exhibition of Iranian art “Iran – a precious land” timed to the 42nd anniversary of the 1979 Iranian Revolution went on display in the University of Culture art gallery on 1 February.

The Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine is set to get €1.5 million to overhaul its academic buildings, set up a round-the-clock veterinary hospital, and purchase modern equipment, including an MRI scanner.

Sanctions restrict the right to work, decent living, health, education and development, reads a letter sent by the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus to the Workers' Group of the Governing Body of the International Labor Organization (ILO).

Belavia will operate flights from the Belarusian capital to Dubai International Airport twice a week: on Thursdays and Fridays. Return flights from Dubai to Minsk National Airport will be made on Wednesdays and Fridays.

The sentinel analysis suggests that the spread of the coronavirus infection is slowing down. At the same time, coronavirus is not being replaced by other viruses.

Peacekeeping is one of the ways to implement peace initiatives. Belarus is involved in this process and has sent officers to two missions – the peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (under the auspices of the United Nations) and the monitoring mission in...

“We have serious instructions from the heads of state to increase activity within the development of trade agreements and free trade zones,” Andrei Slepnev said.

Foreign trade of the Eurasian Economic Union decreased by 16.5% and domestic trade by 11.5% in 2020 in the wake of the pandemic of coronavirus infection and its impact.

A decision was made to keep re-purpusing hospitals, as well as expanding routine medical care, including in polyclinics. The sanitary service was instructed to strengthen control over the observance of the red zone rules.

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Last December the Danish Red Cross society donated more than 12 tonnes of clothes and knitted toys for the Vitebsk regional organization of the Belarusian Red Cross and more than 12 tonnes for the Gomel regional organization.

As many as 1,728 COVID-19 patients suffering from a number of chronic diseases have died since the infection's outbreak in Belarus.

The world war three is raging in the world. It is a hybrid war, and now it has arrived in Russia, Director – Editor-in-Chief of the Belarus Segodnya publishing house Dmitry Zhuk said in the Editors' Club program on the Belarus 1 TV channel.

The U.S. company Ivy Global is considering setting up a pharmaceutical factory in the China-Belarus industrial park Great Stone. This matter was in focus of a visit of the company's top managers to the industrial park.

“Thanks to their hard work and dedication, Belarusian scientists create a solid foundation for the further sustainable development of the manufacturing, social and cultural infrastructure of our country,” the message of greetings reads.

Eleven items have been submitted to the agenda of the meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council which will be held in Almaty, Kazakhstan on 5 February in a face-to-face format.

So far, 105 Belarusian companies have been accredited on the Chinese market. In 2020, another 12 enterprises were give a green light to export to the Chinese market.

“Nature is an absolute priority for me. It is the priority of priorities. There is nature, there is life. No nature, no life. The worse we treat nature, the worse we live. I have always paid and will continue to pay the most serious attention to en...

“Last year was a test for us, especially for people in uniform, including for our border troops. I should say that we have generally stood the test: border troops performed their major functions much better than other law enforcement agencies. It w...

The head of state emphasized that Belarus is forced to respond to challenges and threats. “History teaches us that we should always be ready to respond to any provocation,” he said.

According to the State Border Committee, the situation on the Belarusian border in 2020 remained stable and controlled, with no threats to border security identified. Restrictions in force since the beginning of the year due to the coronavirus pandem...

Deputy Economy Minister Dmitry Yaroshevich told the Belarus 1 TV channel the details of a large discussion of the social and economic development program for 2021-2025 and pointed out the main points of growth for Belarus' GDP.

During the visit the Belarusian delegation also held talks with representatives of the Indian company, businesspeople and the government of West Bengal State.

“For centuries the Russian Orthodox Church has been a moral compass for millions of believers. Under your leadership it continues to perform its crucial functions – to promote Christian values relying on love for fellow beings, compassion and mer...

Andrei Ravkov and Jeyhun Bayramov discussed Belarus-Azerbaijan cooperation, and interaction of the two countries in the international arena.

The winners scored a total of 76.9 points. Second won the Canada-Kazakhstan duo with 61.94 points. Bronze went to Kazakhstan athletes (53.07).

The Ozyory national landscape reserve is located in Grodno District and Shchuchin District and is home to many animal species.

First Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus Nikolai Snopkov stressed that the friendly relations were also demonstrated during the COVID-19 outbreak last year. The first plane with humanitarian aid to China was sent by Belarus.

With the majority of preparatory work done in advance, two days, 11-12 February, would be enough to discuss the key points at the 6th Belarusian People's Congress.

The export duties on crude oil and some categories of derivative oil products were previously revised downwards on 1 January.

As many as 1,718 COVID-19 patients suffering from a number of chronic diseases have died since the infection's outbreak in Belarus.

On 31 January Minsk Zoo invited its visitors for the ultimate sledding experience with huskies.

The exhibition will run through 14 February.

On 29 January the Academy of Public Administration under the aegis of the President of the Republic of Belarus played host to a meeting to mark the academy's 30th anniversary.

The Belarusian air carrier Belavia will increase the frequency of Minsk-Tbilisi flights to three times a week as from 3 February. Flights will be performed on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays (with departure from Tbilisi the following day).

Participants will compete in two age groups: 16-19 and 20-25 years old. The young pianists will be judged by professional musicians from universities of Belarus, Lithuania, Russia, and Poland.

The conference focused on various historical, social, and psychological aspects of the genocide of Jews in Belarus during World War II. The participants used the example of the Minsk ghetto to analyze the stories of Holocaust survivors.

In the last five years Minsk achieved noticeable improvements in the welfare of its citizens and also in the investment climate, Minsk Mayor Vladimir Kukharev said at the regional meeting of delegates of the 6th Belarusian People's Congress represent...

In 2020 Belarus spent $1,635.3 million to repay the external state debt, including $709.4 million to the Russian government and banks, $430.3 million to Chinese banks, $376.9 million to the EFSD, $112.3 million to the IBRD, $3.6 million t to the U.S...

Any sanctions are a pressure not only on the government but also on its people, the Supreme Council and the Central Committee of the Liberal Democratic Party of Belarus say in their statement.

The Belarusian healthcare system is capable of providing treatment to all COVID-19 patients, Head of the WHO Country Office in Belarus Masoud Dara told reporters.

The China-Belarus industrial park Great Stone and Mariel Special Development Zone signed a memorandum of understanding, BelTA learned from the press service of the Great Stone.

One of the students asked the head of state about the August events. In her opinion, law enforcement used excessive force against the protesters. Although protests had moderators, among those affected were also innocent people, including students.

Belarusian Potash Company and IPL reached the agreement that will contribute to the stability of the global potash market and potentially higher prices in the future.

The study will be running within a few months. "We will be able to see the dynamics of how the prevalence of the infection is changing," he said.

The tariff on services of oil transportation via the oil pipelines located in Belarus will be raised by 6.6% as from 1 February. The tariff will be increased in line with resolution No.6 of the Belarusian Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade Ministry.

“They wanted to carry out a blitzkrieg in Belarus in order to get a springboard for an offensive against Russia, permanently or like in 1941, whatever they managed to do. Had we not slowed them down here, they would have rushed over there, using so...

"We continue to work on the missile with a range of 300km for the Polonez complex. In 2020, we completed all ground tests and will start practical tests in 2021," said Dmitry Pantus.

The work of youth organizations and the prospects for the Belarusian BRSM Youth Union was touched upon during a meeting between Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko and Belarusian students on 29 January.

One of the students mentioned that the Belarusian State University had achieved high recognition in the international ratings, and asked the president whether it was worth to pay attention to those ratings and strive to improve positions or it was a ...

In 2020, all the companies affiliated with the State Authority for Military Industry reported profits. Net profit was Br270.6 million, or 39.6% above the target.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko spoke about his methods of raising children and grandchildren as he met with Belarusian students on 29 January.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has supported a proposal to enable conscripts to choose the type of military service that has to do with their profession. The corresponding question was put by a military cadet at the president's meeting with s...

The main thing, however, is that the president does not want to see the things that have been created not only by him but also by the entire nation to disappear over the years and the country to fall apart.

The world will eventually embrace the idea of censorship on social media, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Belarusian students on 29 January.

The nationwide coronavirus tally was pushed to 244,718 cases. A total of 231,399 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

A student from Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno pointed out in her question to the president that in many countries the model of financing higher education is similar to Belarus': the state assumes the main burden.

During the meeting, one of the students suggested establishing a new holiday in the country - the Day of Belarusian Students. The head of state liked this initiative and invited the young man to take part in the formalization of this proposal.

No one needs an independent self-sufficient Russia. They want Russia the way it was in the 1990s under Yeltsin. I was there, saw it first hand,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

The collegium of the Belarusian Ministry of Internal Affairs convened in Minsk on 29 January to take stock of the ministry's performance in 2020.

The president recalled that in the period of the election campaign he warned several times about possible provocations aimed at destabilizing the situation in the country.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said that he knows about many youth leaders and knows some of them personally. He also drew attention to a remarkable detail: many new faces have emerged against the background of the recent domestic political events in the count...

"On a horse, on a tank, on an armored personnel carrier, with a machine gun or a gun in my hands - I will defend my country no matter what it takes,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked that the degree of politicization of the society had reached its maximum in 2020. According to the head of state, it is not who and where tried to rock the Belarusian boat.

The BSU implements a program to transform the educational process, develops a practice-oriented educational environment, and uses innovative learning technologies.

“Sovereignty is not only about preserving the state, it is also about national ambitions. This is a matter of your civil status. I will never believe that we have raised a generation of independent Belarusians who dream of foreign politicians deter...

You should have an opportunity to express your opinion, Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed. But you cannot violate the law. Universities are no place for political rallies.

"Does anyone seriously think that they, abroad, are very concerned about the interests of our people? They have other things to worry about. Solving their problems at the expense of Belarusians might seem a good idea for them, Aleksandr Lukashenko sa...

“A talented and universally acclaimed artist, a sincere and charismatic person passed away. Genuine intellectuality, professionalism, exceptional energy and a noble manner of playing helped him portray many memorable characters which became a parag...

According to the president, young people will decide for themselves how to live further but the older generation will not let break what have been developed in Belarus over the past quarter of the century.

The MART has also been instructed to redistribute the tariff quota unclaimed according to the results of the first half of the year on the basis of the applications from foreign trade participants.

The head of state has arrived at the Belarusian State University to take stock of the state and development prospects of the university and then hold a meeting with its students and the academic staff.

Maksim Ryzhenkov stressed that the Belarusian society and the state are striving for further development.

According to the delegate, the Belarusian People's Congress has always united delegates of different ages and professions from all over the country, who had no problem finding a common language and did the utmost to build a constructive and useful di...

“The Academy has trained thousands of specialists and managers who have ensured the establishment of the Belarusian state, economic recovery, successful development of industrial, social and cultural sectors,” the message of greetings runs.

The session agenda will include, among other topics, the presidential election, in which IOC President Thomas Bach will stand unopposed for the IOC Presidency.

On 1 February 2021 Belarus will increase export duties on oil and some oil products, which are exported outside the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

In 2020, Belarusian steel mill BMZ exported more than 925,000 tonnes of steel products to the European Union market increased shipments to 13 countries of the European Union as against 2019.

The meeting agreed on the need to develop further a multi-purpose aerospace system for the forecast monitoring of natural and man-made emergencies in the CIS, to promote the integration of the ground infrastructures of the CIS states using GLONASS si...

The HTP resident companies accounted for 1.54% of total tax revenues in Belarus (1.13% in 2019).

The opening of the consular institution was timed to coincide with the 29th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Belarus and the People's Republic of China.

Belarus is presiding in the Commonwealth of Independent States in 2021. The relevant decision was made at the session on the CIS Heads of State Council that took place on 18 December 2020.

The Belarusian Emergencies Ministry units are always prepared to respond to emergency situations, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko said as he attended a meeting on the occasion of the retirement of Belarus' former Emergencies Minister Vlad...

“The biggest achievement of the previous year was that our share in the Belarusian market grew from 10% to 20%. Thus, every fifth new car sold in 2020 was made at BelGee. If we maintain and even increase our market share, this would mean that we ar...

Sergei Kalechits has been appointed First Deputy Chairman of the Board of the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus.