The Constitution should be amended only in the parts that are overdue and obvious, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly Vladimir Andreichenko said.

"Today, Belarusians have realized what they might lose:peaceful life and sovereignty. These are the main values that stand above both political and personal differences in our society,” Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed. "Time has again shown that the...

The head of state remarked that for many centuries the Eastern Orthodox Church has been a moral compass for millions of believers, a uniting force and inspiration to create.

“The activities of the constitutional commission should be transparent and open. The commission should take on board people's initiatives, because the public should have confidence in the results of this work,” Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said that the decision to set up the Constitutional Commission was made at the 6th Belarusian People's Congress. According to him, it is noteworthy that it starts its work as the country celebrates Constitution Day.

The head of state remarked that thanks to the rare talent, lyrical beauty, outstanding acting skills and impeccable artistic taste Irina Alferova portrayed many wonderful feminine characters in films and theater productions, received public colleague...

“The relations of Minsk and Vatican have always relied on rich history and profound respect. The experience of the recent months proves that the existing level of mutual understanding helps us find solutions to any questions in the atmosphere of tr...

Journalists mentioned the recent sociological study held in the country on the eve of the 6th Belarusian People's Congress.

The Belarusian ambassador and vice president of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber discussed issues related to the Belarusian-Austrian relations in the trade and economic sector.

The parties emphasized the importance of further development of bilateral ties in industry, culture and education after the removal of all quarantine restrictions.

“I do not think we have to worry about that at all. We have our own country and we will build this policy the way it should be done,” stressed the Belarusian leader.

All in all, Belarus performed 5,101,314 tests, including 18,579 tests in the past 24 hours.

The head of state said that the Basic Law, adopted at the turn of the century, secured the historic right of the Belarusian people to live in a sovereign country, to develop a free and fair society, in which the state guarantees social protection and...

The relay quartet included the head of state, who anchored the race, Svetlana Konoshenko, Lyudmila Kalinchik, and Nikolai Lukashenko.

A new Embraer 195-E2 of the Belarusian air carrier Belavia arrived at Minsk National Airport on 13 March. The new aircraft sports special livery celebrating the 25th anniversary of Belavia.

The Minsk Ski Track 2021 winter sport festival took place at the Raubichi Winter Olympic Sport Center on 13 March.

The festival of lanterns Kingdom of Magic Lights kicked off at the Botanical Garden in Minsk on 12 March. The landscape of the garden has been beautified with 25 large-scale compositions featuring 200 illuminated art objects.

The sides discussed prospects of promoting traditional Chinese medicine in Belarus and the creation of a traditional Chinese medicine center in the China-Belarus industrial park Great Stone.

“The concept of integration of integrations, which has been repeatedly voiced by Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko and President of Russia Vladimir Putin, has turned out to really match interests of the largest European companies,” said Chai...

The army units will practice preparing for and carrying out special operations as a reinforced paratrooper battalion. The exercise will involve three stages. The battalion will practice special actions, the crossing of a water obstacle, and live fire...

The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) dismantled 16 barriers and restrictions on the common market in 2020, Chairman of the Eurasian Economic Commission Mikhail Myasnikovich said.

Representatives of the Educational and Scientific-Technical Department of the Ministry of the Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) of Russia got familiar with the training of specialists for emergencies bodies and units of Belarus during the visit to the U...

Vitebsk Oblast Deputy Governor Boris Yefremov told Sangeeta Bahadur about these branches of the Vitebsk Oblast economy. He mentioned that the oblast is rich in timber, this is why it can offer raw materials or ready-made products made of environmenta...

Despite the difficulties, the EAEU posted growth in several important sectors of the economy. Manufacturing expanded by 0.4% over 2019 and agriculture added 2.3%.

The implemented projects are in demand in the activities of cultural organizations, they continue to generate income, and are used in the implementation of various activities.

The exhibition of the florists' club features more than 50 paintings by 22 authors and reflects various techniques of working with floral materials.

We call on the CIS countries not to close from each other in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and not to engage in protectionism, Belarus' Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the CIS Economic Council Igor Petrishenko said as he addressed the plena...

The 30th anniversary since the foundation of the Commonwealth of Independent States will be celebrated this year. The international economic forum CIS – 30 Years has been timed to the anniversary.

The program documents of Belarus' presidency focus on practical matters such as genuine free trade in merchandise without barriers and other obstacles, the creation of a zone of free trade in services, and the expansion of manufacturing cooperation.

Belarus' Healthcare Minister Dmitry Pinevich spoke about the terms and the purpose of a $20 million loan from the OPEC International Development Fund.

At present Belarus' Customs can automatically release shipments, which go through export, import, and transit procedures. The technology contributes to a barrier-free environment for business, reduces the time costs and financial costs that customs o...

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 300,146 cases. A total of 290,865 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

Everything is in place in Belarus for young scientists' research and innovative ventures, Chairman of the Belarusian State Committee on Science and Technology Aleksandr Shumilin said.

PROMO! Only until 14 March female customers will get a discount of up to €60 per m2 if they opt for a one-time payment.

In 2020, the Hi-Tech Park posted exports worth $2.735 billion, up by 25% year-on-year. The total output reached Br7.4 billion, up by 43% over 2019. This is a record high in the history of the HTP.

“Next week [starting from 15 March] we will move to a more intensive mode of immunization - more than 90,000 people will get their first shots. About 20,000 people have already got the second jab, and another 10,000 people have got the first dose. ...

In a bid to curb inflation the board of Belarus' central bank has taken a number of decisions to step up control over the growth of the ruble money supply and the broad money supply, which are treated respectively as the operational target and the in...

Belarus' world number 76 Egor Gerasimov lost 2-6, 4-6 to Russia's world number 3 Daniil Medvedev in the Open 13 Provence round of Last 16.

“If it was done on a mass scale, we would appreciate our good health,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said. He referred to the USA as an example where dozens of millions of people have no health insurance and it costs a lot of money.

The president also mentioned the detection of first cases of the UK COVID-19 variant in Belarus. “There is no need to panic. We know what to do,” he stressed.

Belarus might roll out its own coronavirus vaccine in H2 2021, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he visited the Molodechno Central District Hospital on 12 March.

One of the questions was about the employer-sponsored education program. Now it applies to doctors who will be sent to work in rural areas and small settlements. Aleksandr Lukashenko agreed that there is no need to put limits to the program.

Belarusian Ambassador to Hungary and concurrently to Bosnia and Herzegovina Aleksandr Ponomarev met with Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Milorad Dodik.

Belarus' world number 8 Aryna Sabalenka lost 6-3, 3-6, 2-6 to Spain's world number 16 Garbine Muguruza in the quarterfinal of the 2021 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on 11 March.

The Belarusian air carrier Belavia increases the frequency of flights from Minsk and Tallinn to five times per week as from 28 March, BelTA learned from Belavia's press service.

The minister noted that the situation with the coronavirus infection is evolving as predicted. “The arrival of the UK variant, like other variants, was inevitable. I see no reason for panic,” the minister said.

Aleksandr Lukashenko recalled his instruction to build a clear-cut vertical structure of healthcare institutions, from rural hospitals to teaching hospitals, to make cutting-edge medical care available at the grassroots level whenever possible, and t...

The Molodechno Central District Hospital has more than 1,000 beds. The hospital is an umbrella organization for a number of healthcare facilities, including the Radoshkovichi Municipal Hospital, a maternity hospital, community hospitals, rural hospit...

Prices for staple products are constantly monitored, and appropriate measures are taken against those who violate pricing regulations, Head of the Control Activities Coordination Department at the Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade (MART) ...

Chairwoman of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Natalya Kochanova has toured the Galanteya company to study the company's performance and to meet with its labor collective.

The flame of the Games of the 32nd Olympiad in Tokyo was lit on 12 March 2020 in ancient Olympia. The relay started in Greece, but due to the coronavirus pandemic it was shortened, and after the flight to Japan due to the postponement of the start, t...

The presence of the head and a consul of the Consulate General of Poland in Grodno in Belarus is inadvisable due to Poland's excessive, asymmetric, and destructive response to Belarus' legitimate and motivated decision to expel Consul of the Consulat...

The agreement provides for lending $20 million to Belarus for the sake of financing COVID-19-related healthcare measures.

The sides discussed topical matters of Belarus-Germany cooperation in various spheres and confirmed the interest in further advancement of the dialogue.

Genetic analysis of SARS-CoV-2 viruses is important for understanding the evolution of the new coronavirus, for evaluating the propagation of new strains, and for evaluating propagation dynamics. The data can help develop vaccines and antiviral medic...

The Chinese market is quickly rebounding after the pandemic, and the consumption of imported timber, including Belarusian timber, is rapidly increasing.

The companies affiliated with the Belarusian timber, woodworking, pulp and paper industry concern Bellesbumprom increased exports by 18% in January 2021.

The mayor noted that Minsk will stay focused on improving healthcare infrastructure: old hospitals will be renovated and new ones will be built and fitted with modern equipment.

The program of the festival features a literary competition. In 2020, it brought together 215 participants from 12 countries. The main goal of the event is to find and promote talented authors.

The State Committee for Standardization (Gosstandart) of Belarus has commented on the restriction of Skoda Rapid sales in Belarus. Gosstandart's Inspectorate for Minsk Oblast and Minsk has found several issues with the Skoda Rapid model.

The survey gives a clear objective picture of the public opinion of Belarusian citizens. Sergei Musiyenko, director of the EcooM center, commented on the results of the survey in an interview with BelTA

According to the source, the Belarusian industry lost slightly more than $1 billion in 2020 due to problems caused by restrictions on freight transportation and violations of contracts.

The Belarusian athletes scored a total of 247.74 points.

"Special consideration was given to the performance of international organizations. In particular, the parties exchanged the views on the approaches and initiatives to reform the United Nations Security Council," the press service noted.

Vladimir Gusakov said: as a result of the implementation of the state scientific and technical programs, with the Academy as a customer, some 11 new manufactures have been set up and the technical and technological preparation of 17 existing ones has...

A lot of proposals to improve and amend certain provisions of the Constitution, including proposals to the Constitutional Court, were ahead of the Belarusian People's Congress during the dialogue platforms.

Piotr Miklashevich said: “The Constitution is a special social contract that describes the structure of the society and the state, the system of government, rights and freedoms of citizens, interaction between the individual, the society, and the s...

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 298,960 cases. A total of 289,622 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

The Belarusians defeated Italy 37-32 at Minsk's Chizhovka Arena in the third match of Group 6. The teams were neck to neck for almost 50 minutes.

“The Investigative Committee was set up not that long ago. Of course, we will strive to improve its work, but there is no need for dramatic changes. There is always room for improvement but no need to shake the fundamental principles and foundation...

The missile can be fired from a ground carrier or an aerial one. The Ataka is equipped with a cumulative-effect warhead and is meant to destroy tanks of all types, including those protected with explosive-reactive armor.

The government and regional administrations have more people of a younger generation, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he made new appointments.

The Minsk World developer continues to give gifts! Only until 14 March female customers will get a discount of up to €60 per m2 if they opt for a one-time payment.

“I say it to you publicly: we, military people, will have to defend our country from here, starting from the inside. Troops should not sit idle and wait for someone to cross our border in order to start fighting. We will fight from here. You should...

Nikolai Borisevich will be the deputy minister of foreign affairs. Previously he worked as the head of the Main Department for Asia, Africa and Latin America of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

“The Constitutional Court believes that it is necessary to promote the idea that respect, conscious and voluntary observance of the Constitution and laws of your country are the pillars of unity and consolidation of society, sustainable and robust ...

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made new appointments on 11 March.

According to the Investigative Committee, over a lengthy period of time the accused actively prepared and organized mass riots in Belarus in the period after the latest presidential election.

The commission on environment, natural resources and accident management at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union State of Belarus and Russia will convene for a web-based meeting on 16 March.

As many as 13,545 large families opened deposit accounts with the total sum of Br305 million in line with the program extended for 2020-2024.

The UK variant was found in people who arrived from abroad - Poland, Ukraine, Egypt. Several cases of local transmission of the UK variant were also confirmed.

Belarus' world number 8 Aryna Sabalenka will take on Spain's world number 16 Garbine Muguruza in the quarterfinal of the 2021 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on 11 March.

The Belarusian energy company Belenergo and China National Electric Engineering Co. (CNEEC) have signed a memorandum of understanding.

Thomas Bach was the only candidate for the post of the head of the organization.

Alexander Rahr also said that the West has two visions of how Europe should develop.

An overtime winner from Anton Burdasov sent SKA into the Western Conference semifinal and a match-up with Dynamo Moscow.

A system to regulate nuclear and radiation safety started evolving back in the USSR days. Belarus is a legal successor state in a number of international agreements, which were adopted back then. At present Belarus is a party to most of the conventio...

The business program of the expo will be busy. It will include a plenary session to discuss the development of the Belarusian construction industry as well as presentations, seminars, and lectures.

The visitors got familiar with the training facilities and equipment of the center and visited the range of operational and tactical training of rescuers of Belarus.

In Janaury 2021 Belarus' export of merchandise and services rose by 13.5% year-on-year to $3.057 billion, BelTA learned from the website of the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (NBRB).

This literary work is a well-reasoned answer to criticism and objections of Old Believers who opposed the church reforms of the 1650s, which led to the schism in the Russian Orthodox Church.

Representatives of the agencies coordinated the main areas of cooperation within the Union State to ensure security on the outer border.

Russia's share in Belarus' food export in 2020 equaled 74.4%. Russia also accounted for 33.6% of Belarus' food import, up by 1.8% year-on-year.

The nationwide sociological study "Social Thinking" conducted in the run-up to the Belarusian People's Congress gave a clear picture of the public opinion, Aleksandr Postalovsky, a senior researcher with the Center for Sociological and Political Stud...

Belarus' world number 76 Egor Gerasimov reached the round of Last 16 in Marseille moving past Germany's world number 105 Yannick Hanfmann 6-2, 6-0.

Together with Belarusian peers, medical students from 15 countries embraced the Maslenitsa mood with fun sports competitions, dances, hot tea with blini and the burning of a winter effigy.

The school of young sinologists will kick off at Belarusian State University on 12 March. It will include both online and offline events. The project is aimed at developing sinology in Belarus and helping young scientists with their research on China...

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Palestine to Belarus Khalid Ariqat thanked the Belarusian party for organizing the event to celebrate Palestinian culture in the House of Friendship.

Documents that substantiate the nuclear and radiation safety are reviewed in the course of the expert evaluation. “A positive conclusion on these documents from an external expert organization is a requirement for getting the license.