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Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:40:23 +0300
Belarus' health minister: Coronavirus will be kept in check in 2022
Dmitry Pinevich recalled that Belarus is developing its own vaccine. As this ambitious project started from scratch, the progress cannot be quick. However, researchers will try hard to roll out the vaccine in 2022. By this time, the minister believes...

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:32:01 +0300
Belarus ready to supply electric bus prototype to Russia's Orenburg for trials
Orenburg Oblast, in turn, offered Belarus cooperation in alternative energy, the launch of joint ventures on the special economic zone which is under development in Orenburg Oblast, the opportunity to use medical services, namely rehabilitation after...

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:27:58 +0300
Some 92,000 Belarusians get first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
As of 26 March, around 40,000 Belarusians had received the first dose of the vaccine and 26,000 had already got both shots. By now, the first dose of the vaccine has already been administered to 92,000 Belarusians.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:07:19 +0300
Lukashenko hosts meeting to discuss political party building in Belarus
Partaking in the meeting are high-ranking MPs, senior officials of the Belarus President Administration, the state secretary of the Security Council, the justice minister.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:42:16 +0300
Early spring crops sowing in Belarus almost 40% complete
As of 9 April early spring crops were sown on an area of 286,400ha. Progress in sowing these crops reached 96% in Brest Oblast, 61.6% in Grodno Oblast, 59% in Gomel Oblast, 53.2% in Minsk Oblast, 11.32% in Mogilev Oblast, and 5.25% in Vitebsk Oblast.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:21:26 +0300
Darya Naumava wins European Weightlifting Championships bronze
The Belarusian scored 108kg in the snatch and 132 kg in the clean and jerk to combine a total of 240 kg.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 09:58:19 +0300
Belarusian Railways resume daily service to Russia's Moscow, St. Petersburg
“These trains will provide services only to the citizens of the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation,” Belarusian Railways stressed.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 09:23:09 +0300
Meshkov Brest make EHF Champions League quarterfinal
After a 30-32 defeat at Zaporozhye in the first leg, the Belarusian champions were quickly in control of the second leg, and earned a never endangered 30-23 victory on 8 April.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 09:00:42 +0300
Belarus discovers 8 new oil deposits over past five years
The company's strategic area is to increase oil production.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 19:58:18 +0300
Belarusian neural network detects asymptomatic pneumonia
A neural network is at the heart of the service. It is taught using virtual servers with GPUs and fast NVMe drives. The developers even shifted the software from Amazon to Belarus since it turned out to be more effective and economical.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 19:13:13 +0300
Oleg Novitsky to listen to songs about Belarus before third space flight
Oleg Novitsky said: “I've prepared several songs. Those are Nikolai Anisimov's I Am A Pilot, songs by Belarusian performers My Motherland is Belorussiya and Belovezhskaya Pushcha, a song about attack aircraft pilots and two songs about officers of ...

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 18:38:00 +0300
Dzinara Alimbekava donates her crystal globe to Olympic museum
Olympic biathlon champion Dzinara Alimbekava donated the crystal globe she won in the 2020/21 season to the Museum of the National Olympic Committee of Belarus.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 18:35:45 +0300
Education opportunities for Pakistan students discussed in Belarus
The foreign delegation was headed by Walid Mushtaq, Honorary Consul of Belarus in Lahore, and Ambreen Younis, Director General of the Metropolitan International United College.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 18:24:10 +0300
Minister: Belarusian healthcare system ready for third wave of COVID-19
The Belarusian healthcare system is ready for the third wave of COVID-19, Belarusian Healthcare Minister Dmitry Pinevich told journalists at the opening of a CT room in Kalinkovichi District Central Hospital.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 18:00:10 +0300
Lukashenko expresses condolences over Indonesia cyclone victims
“On behalf of the Belarusian people and myself, let me express my sincere sympathy and words of support to you, families and loved ones of the victims and the people of Indonesia,” the message of condolences reads.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:47:00 +0300
New gym for young athletes in Postavy
Attending the ceremony were Belarus' Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandr Subbotin, Vitebsk Oblast Governor Nikolai Sherstnev, representatives of the Belarusian Wrestling Federation, and local residents.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:43:30 +0300
Belavia accepts delivery of Boeing 737-8
On 8 April, the Belarusian air carrier Belavia added a Boeing 737-8 to its fleet. The aircraft is the first out of five jets that will be delivered to Belavia in line with its agreement with the leasing company Air Lease Corporation (ALC) signed in J...

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:11:49 +0300
Kochanova, Gerasimov visit Belarusian textile manufacturer Kamvol
Natalya Kochanova is sure that the company needs to advertise its products more in order to find new consumers. It is also important to ensure good working conditions and decent wages for the workers.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:59:00 +0300
Mass vaccination against COVID-19 kicks off in Minsk
Mass vaccination of Belarusians against the coronavirus has started at Central Polyclinic No.34 of Sovetsky District of Minsk.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:50:08 +0300
Ilya Ivashka advances at ATP Challenger in Marbella
In the round of Last 16 the Belarusian secured a solid win, 6-1, 6-3, over Spain's world number 56 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in an hour and 15 minutes.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:22:11 +0300
Belarusian government's spending on pensions comparable to Europe's
Retirement pensions have been revised nine times since 2016 due to the growth of the average salary. As a result, in 2016-2020 the pension of a non-working pensioner increased by nearly 1.7 times in comparison with 2015 (the real growth was 1.2 times...

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 15:51:39 +0300
Grodno Oblast to step up cooperation with Russia's Tuva Republic, Komi Republic
Grodno Oblast intends to step up efforts to expand cooperation with Russia's regions, especially with the Tuva Republic and the Komi Republic, Grodno Oblast Vice Governor Vitaly Nevera told journalists on 8 April.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 15:20:20 +0300
Belarusian swimmer Alina Zmushka qualifies for 2020 Tokyo Olympics
In the 200m breaststroke semifinal in Kazan the Belarusian swimmer finished second in 2:24.33. She renewed her own national record (2:25.93) and qualified for the Olympics Games (the eligibility standard is 2:25.52).

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 15:00:19 +0300
CSTO Military Committee to meet on 14 April
Members of the CSTO Military Committee will be informed about priority directions of the CSTO's work in the military sphere. The directions were suggested by Tajikistan, which presides over the organization in 2021.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 14:13:55 +0300
Presence of foreign inspectors during Belarusian-Russian army exercise Zapad 2021 discussed
In particular, the sides determined how they will interact in order to enable the presence of foreign inspectors in the run-up to and during the Belarusian-Russian strategic army exercise Zapad 2021 in Belarus' territory.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0300
Join Minsk World corporate program to get discounts for apartments!
You can take advantage of the corporate program in the Minsk World multifunctional complex together with your colleagues. This program will give you access to special terms of purchasing an apartment.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0300
Focus on reliability and quality: Dana Holdings, Keramin expanding cooperation
Representatives of Belarus' biggest developer Dana Holdings and Keramin, the leading domestic manufacturer of ceramic tiles and sanitary ware, agreed that in 2021 and 2022 the supplies of Belarus-made finishing materials to the Minsk World facilities...

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 13:33:24 +0300
New oil deposit discovered in Gomel Oblast
According to preliminary estimates, geological reserves of the Guryanovskoye oil deposit are estimated at 600,000 tonnes. Tests give reasons to believe that the deposit will produce oil flow to surface.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 13:19:47 +0300
Belarus reports 1,272 new COVID-19 cases, 1,379 recoveries in past 24 hours
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 331,808 cases. A total of 322,223 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 12:54:22 +0300
PM awards outstanding Belarusians
Addressing the attendees, Roman Golovchenko noted that their work path, success and recognition are also a vivid example for the younger generation.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 12:27:25 +0300
Belarus, China in talks over agreement on investments, trade in services
The first round of negotiations over the agreement on investments and trade in services between Belarus and China was held online on 7 April, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Economy Ministry.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:55:27 +0300
Ambassador: India hopes for an exchange of high-level visits with Belarus
The diplomat considers it important to intensify exchanges at the highest level, which have been temporarily suspended because of the pandemic. Ambassador Sangeeta Bahadur stressed the importance of Belarus-India friendly relations which the two coun...

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:44:29 +0300
International expo in Uzbekistan features 23 Belarusian companies
The international industrial trade fair “Innoprom. Big Industrial Week in Uzbekistan” featured 23 Belarusian enterprises that showcased products of mechanical engineering, metallurgy, chemical industry, pharmaceutical industry, as well as medical...

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:30:36 +0300
Mezentsev: Belarus may ship up to 3.5m tonnes of crushed stone to Russia annually
“The issue topical for builders was a difficult one during the discussions. The matter is prosaic, yet very important. It pertains to the supply of crushed stone to Russia,” said the state secretary.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:30:34 +0300
Lukashenko: Visit of India's PM could give a boost to bilateral relations
The official visit of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Belarus may give a strong impetus to bilateral cooperation, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with outgoing Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of India to Bel...

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:20:00 +0300
Mozyr branch of Gomel Olympic College
Over the years of the branch operation its students have won 94 medals (including 32 gold) in the world and European championships.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:49:57 +0300
Belarus' confectioneries Spartak, Krasny Mozyryanin set to merge
A pivotal decision has been made for two companies: Spartak and Krasny Mozyryanin. The latter will merge with the management company Spartak. The Gomel-based Spartak confectionery has experience and good prospects of product sales both domestically a...

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:13:50 +0300
Plans to scrap roaming charges between Belarus, Russia in 2021
Roaming charges between Belarus and the Russian Federation have already been reduced seven times, and roaming charges will be finally canceled by the end of 2021, State Secretary of the Union State Dmitry Mezentsev said.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:55:01 +0300
Balance sheets for Belarus' machinery supplies to Russia approved
The High-Level Group of the Council of Ministers of the Belarus-Russia Union State approved the balance sheets for the supply of Belarusian vehicles, tractors and other machinery to Russia, State Secretary of the Union State Dmitry Mezentsev said.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:33:33 +0300
Belarus disconnects power lines with Lithuania during energy system testing
“The tests are meant to check the reliability of the Belarusian energy system taking into account the planned exit of the Baltic states' power grids from the BRELL system that unites Belarus, Russia, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania,” the statement ...

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:11:18 +0300
Supreme State Council of Belarus-Russia Union State to convene in 2021
A meeting of the Supreme State Council of the Belarus-Russia Union State is expected to take place in 2021, State Secretary of the Union State Dmitry Mezentsev said following a meeting of the High-Level Group of the Council of Ministers of the Union ...

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 19:57:44 +0300
Session of CIS Interparliamentary Assembly scheduled for 15-16 April
The 52nd plenary session of the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly will take place on 16 April. The legislative regulation of migration processes during a pandemic and the role of the CIS parliaments in the process will be the key item on the agenda.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 19:34:24 +0300
Belarusian, Uzbek universities to step up cooperation
The document provides for exchange programs for students and professors. It also envisages cooperation in preparing diploma papers, dissertations, and publications, the joint organization of scientific research and events, exchange of literature and ...

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 19:02:50 +0300
FEZ Minsk company creates 85 jobs to make cargo containers in Molodechno
ZVKONT was registered as a FEZ Minsk resident company on 20 March 2020. The company set out to implement an investment project, which provides for setting up an enterprise to make containers.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:32:10 +0300
Belarus, South Korea discuss ways to intensify cooperation
Belarusian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mikalai Barysevich met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of South Korea to Belarus Tae Jung Yeol. The parties discussed the current agenda of Belarus-South Korea cooperation in politics, t...

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:08:00 +0300
Belarus interested in good neighborly relations with Latvia
The MP said: “We believe it is important to invigorate cooperation between the Belarusian parliament and the Latvian one. It will contribute to the development of the bilateral mutually beneficial dialogue in the spirit of good neighborly relations...

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:21:10 +0300
Belarus' oncologist wins CIS competition of young scientists
Denis Borodin works at the urologic cancers laboratory of the Aleksandrov National Research Center for Oncology and Medical Radiology. His winning research paper focuses on the treatment of testicular cancer.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:59:00 +0300
Volcano erupts in Iceland
This week, a new fissure was spotted on the volcano. It is about 500 meters long.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:52:00 +0300
Patriotic campaign kicks off at Mound of Glory near Minsk
The joint project of the Belarusian Federation of Mountaineering and the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus is timed to the 80th anniversary of the outbreak of the Great Patriotic War.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:37:18 +0300
Belarusian commodity exchange unveils fastest-growing export markets for sawn timber
The United Kingdom and China were the fastest-growing export markets for sawn timber on the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE) in Q1 2021. All in all, companies form 23 countries bought sawn timber on BUCE in Q1 2021. The biggest buyers w...

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:13:47 +0300
Joint production of vaccines to be included in EAEU pharmaceutical plan
“The production of the Sputnik V vaccine has already been launched in Belarus and Kazakhstan in cooperation with the Russian Direct Investment Fund. The participation of Armenia and Kyrgyzstan in the joint production of the vaccine is also under di...

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:01:31 +0300
Ignatik out of Split Challenger
Belarus' world number 353 Uladzimir Ignatik lost 6-2, 2-6, 1-6 to world number 213 Andrea Collarini of Argentine in the round of Last 16 at the Split Challenger in Croatia.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:45:01 +0300
Belarusian nuclear power plant's first unit to be disconnected from power grid
According to the source, specialists will have to examine and evaluate the effectiveness of systems and equipment before going ahead with the final dynamic tests in line with the pilot commercial operation stage program. The work will proceed step by...

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:38:21 +0300
Halkina wins two medals at Sofia World Cup 2021
The Belarusian won the all-around silver with the total of 90.55 points, finishing behind Bulgaria's Tatyana Volozhanina. Aryna Krasnarutskaya of Belarus placed 10th.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:12:10 +0300
Belarus opens applications for TIBO 2021 Internet Award
The main goals of the contest are to facilitate the development of the Belarusian segment of the internet and the development and introduction of new IT solutions as well as to promote the best achievements of the Belarusian segment of the internet.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:51:38 +0300
Belarus' COVID-19 latest: 1,278 new cases, 1,243 recoveries
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 330,536 cases. A total of 320,844 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:44:59 +0300
Belarusian army reservists participate in live-fire battalion-sized exercise
The exercise focused on improving the reservists' abilities to use the entire arsenal of small arms, weapons of infantry fighting vehicles and tanks, new methods of warfare and tactical camouflage, and reconnaissance and communications equipment in a...

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:29:57 +0300
Belarus' clinics receive 100,000 doses of Sputnik V vaccine
Health workers were the first to receive the vaccine. The second stage of the immunization program covers educators, social workers, 61+ people, people with chronic diseases. Lists of those wishing to be vaccinated are compiled by polyclinics at the ...

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:29:40 +0300
Belarus FM meets with outgoing Indian ambassador
“The parties hailed a high level of Belarusian-Indian relations in the bilateral format and within the framework of international organizations,” the ministry said.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:15:33 +0300
Sergeyenko sends anniversary greetings to Belarusian society of friendship
The Belarusian Society of Friendship and Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries makes a significant contribution to strengthening mutual understanding and trust between nations, Head of the Belarus President Administration Igor Sergeyenko said on ...

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0300
Easter in Minsk World contest starts accepting applications. Anyone can win a cash prize!
Начинается прием заявок на VI ежегодный конкурс "Пасха в Minsk World" для учеников учреждений дошкольного и общего среднего образования. Приня...

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:46:00 +0300
Opinion: The business environment in Belarus is rather comfortable
In his words, biased experts often talk about the matter of denationalization from the ideological point of view. They labor under the belief that private companies are more effective and the change of the owner per se can provide a positive impact o...

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:18:53 +0300
Belarus attends TajBelAgro forum in Dushanbe
Belarus-Tajikistan relations have been vibrant in recent years. Despite the geographical distance between the two countries, mutually beneficial cooperation has been steadily increasing.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 12:44:12 +0300
Early spring crops sowing progress past 30% in Belarus
As of 7 April early spring crops were sown on an area of 225,900ha. Progress in sowing these crops reached 75% in Brest Oblast, 43.3% in Gomel Oblast, 42.7% in Grodno Oblast, 24% in Minsk Oblast, 7.95% in Mogilev Oblast, and 2.27% in Vitebsk Oblast.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 12:25:57 +0300
Foreign currency purchases exceed sales by $225.9m in Belarus in January-March
In January-March 2021, individuals bought the equivalent of $2,423.8 million in cash and cashless forms and sold $2,197.9 million worth of foreign currency. The net purchase of foreign currency by individuals totaled $225.9 million.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 12:03:46 +0300
Minister: The purpose of education is to teach in the best interests of individual, society, state
The goal of education is to teach in the best interests of the individual, society and the state, Belarus' Education Minister Igor Karpenko said as he presented the bill “On Amendments to the Education Code of the Republic of Belarus” in the firs...

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:51:05 +0300
Belarus' bill on road traffic passes first reading
The bill on amending the law on road traffic is aimed at improving road traffic safety and sets forth several amendments on regulation law enforcement practices and implementation of the provisions of other legal regulations, including on entrepreneu...

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:29:08 +0300
Eximgarant of Belarus to ensure Belarusian Potash Company's export risks
The Belarusian government has allowed Eximgarant of Belarus to conclude voluntary insurance agreements to cover the Belarusian Potash Company's political and commercial risks while implementing a short-term export contract.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:04:59 +0300
BISR analyst: It is inadmissible to cross red lines in interpretation of history for political goals
According to the expert, the topic of historical past interpretations is not just important today, it has acquired a special meaning.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 10:19:23 +0300
Belarus' gold, forex reserves down by 2.5% to $6.9bn in March
In March 2021, the country's gold and foreign currency reserves went down by $174.5 million (or 2.5%), following the February reduction by $88.9 million (or 1.2%).

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 09:44:47 +0300
Belarusian Bellesbumprom's exports up 14.7% in January-February 2021
Exports in the first two months of the year rose by 14.7%, or $14.4 million to $112 million. In January-February 2020, exports went up 11.2% as against the same months a year ago.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 09:38:00 +0300
Snow hits Mogilev in the middle of spring
Mogilev residents woke up to a snowy morning on 7 April.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 09:16:41 +0300
Belarus' NOC photo exhibition kicks off in Minsk
The project, prepared by the National Olympic Committee (NOC) and BelTA News Agency, was presented at Dana Mall in Minsk to mark the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 09:03:49 +0300
Belarusian Construction Week exhibition opens in Minsk
When developing the concept of the exhibition, its organizers took into account all current trends to get the event an extended format. This interactive approach will help find appropriate solutions and get the maximum benefit both for visitors and p...

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 19:57:08 +0300
Plans to discuss Belarus-Russia trade in most important goods on 7 April
A number of matters concerning the development of the Union State of Belarus and Russia are on the agenda of the session. Demand and supply projections concerning the most important types of products in the Union State are one of them.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 19:34:33 +0300
Belarus-Tajikistan trade, economic cooperation discussed
Belarus and Tajikistan have signed over 60 bilateral agreements. Regular sessions of the Belarus-Tajikistan intergovernmental commission on trade and economic cooperation are held. The sessions help implement new bilateral projects and help increase ...

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 19:19:31 +0300
Belarus, Tajikistan, Afghanistan sign eight partnership development documents
Participants of the forum noted that despite last year's pandemic Belarus-Tajikistan trade more than doubled and positive dynamics was secured in cooperation with Afghanistan.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 19:06:06 +0300
Belarusian MAZ opens aftersales service center in Uzbekistan
Since Uzbekistan is a very promising market in terms of sales of trucks, passenger vehicles, and special-purpose vehicles, the expansion of the chain of service centers will increase sales of Belarusian vehicles in the region, the press service said.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 18:50:40 +0300
Russian Railways to offer discounts on transportation of crude oil to Belarus
Russian Railways decided to extend discounts on transportation of crude oil in tank-cars from several stations of South Urals Railway to the stations Barbarov and Novopolotsk of Belarusian Railways through the Russian border stations Zlynka and Rudny...

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 18:39:57 +0300
Georgian Airways keen to resume air service to Belarus
Georgian Airways already operated flights to Belarus. The company performed regular flights from Tbilisi to Minsk in 2007-2011. Now Georgia is keen to see Georgian Airways return to the Belarusian market.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 18:32:01 +0300
Belarusian Bellegprom mulling over flax exports to Tajikistan
Issues related to cooperation between light industry enterprises of the two countries were discussed as part of the Belarus-Tajikistan intergovernmental commission on trade and economic cooperation.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 18:21:25 +0300
First CIS Games to feature 193 medal events in 16 sports
The Games will increase the cultural and sporting potential of the CIS countries and provide an effective platform for the development of multilateral dialogue.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 18:13:19 +0300
Over 240 applications submitted for EU/UNDP local development project in Belarus
Applications for the Call for Entrepreneurial Initiatives of the project “Support to Economic Development at the Local Level in the Republic of Belarus” have closed. All in all, the project received 241 applications from 12 pilot districts of Bel...

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 18:02:30 +0300
Belarus rout Israel in UEFA Futsal Euro 2022 qualifying
The group standings are as the following: Kazakhstan – 9 points, Hungary – 6, Belarus – 6, Israel – 3.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 17:47:24 +0300
Ivashka solves Martinez to pass first hurdle in Marbella
Belarus' world number 115 Ilya Ivashka shook off Spain's world number 100 Pedro Martinez 6-3, 7-6 (7-2) to advance into the second round at ATP Challenger Marbella.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 17:20:53 +0300
Belarusian rescue workers, army engineers in joint exercise near Grodno
The main stage of the exercise took place not far from the agrotown of Gozha on banks of the Neman River. According to the scenario, the water level in the river rose fast due to melting snow, strong winds, and abundant precipitation.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:55:33 +0300
Belarusian State University to open Uzbek language, culture center
The center of the Uzbek language and the culture of Uzbekistan will aim to strengthen educational and cultural ties between the two countries and facilitate the studies of the language, history, and ethnic groups of Uzbekistan. The center is set to o...

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:42:00 +0300
Deer farm in Kalinkovichi District
A farm for keeping and breeding the red deer is run by the Kalinkovichi District branch of the Belarusian Society of Hunters and Fishermen. It occupies around 2,000 hectares and has around 100 deer.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:39:36 +0300
Kondratyev appointed acting coach of Belarus' football team
Georgy Kondratyev made part of Mikhail Markhel's coaching team. Mikhail Markhel left the post of head coach on 5 April. Georgy Kondratyev will be in charge of the Belarusian national team in the next two friendlies: against Azerbaijan on 2 June and a...

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:22:55 +0300
Belarus reports 968 new COVID-19 cases, 845 recoveries in past 24 hours
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 329,258 cases. A total of 319,601 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:05:32 +0300
Ignatik advances into Split Challenger last 16
In the round of Last 32 the Belarusian solved Australia's world number 185 Alex Bolt 6-4, 6-2. Uladzimir Ignatik will next play world number 213 Andrea Collarini of Argentine.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:43:59 +0300
Belarus adopts new construction regulations
Resolution No.90 of 16 November 2020 approves the construction regulations on special-purpose hydraulic structures. They set requirements for the design of such structures as hydroelectric power plants, locks, facilities of ports and shipyards, fish-...

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:33:31 +0300
Belarus may extend its diplomatic reach in Vietnam, India, China
Vladimir Makei said that all the changes would take place in accordance with the available funding and within the existing number of foreign institutions.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:19:52 +0300
Lukashenko to meet with heads of Belarusian diplomatic missions in summer
Vladimir Makei stressed that it is a serious task and serious preparations will be made for it. Every head of a Belarusian diplomatic mission will have to present a report on his or her work and on prospects, the official said.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:07:42 +0300
Viktor Goncharenko named new coach of FC Krasnodar
Viktor Goncharenko, 43, replaced Murad Musayev, who resigned after a home loss to Akhmat Grozny (0-5) in a match of the 24th round of the Russian championship.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:57:19 +0300
Belarus to respond to foreign destructive actions
Speaking about the aggravation of Belarusian-Polish relations, Vladimir Makei stressed: “You know the prehistory. We didn't initiate the aggravation of our interstate relations. Contrariwise, we've always been in favor of developing our relations o...

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:47:40 +0300
Lukashenko wants to deal with foreign NGOs
It is necessary to come to grips with the activities of foreign foundations, NGOs and similar organizations financed from abroad, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the meeting to discuss foreign policy.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:27:48 +0300
Belarus to shut down embassies in several countries, step up diplomatic presence in other ones
Vladimir Makei said: “We will shut down our embassies at least in several countries where we see that their work has not produced the necessary foreign economic effect for a lengthy period of time.”

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:16:08 +0300
Belarusian Cement Company opens representative office in Ukraine
Head of the company's Foreign Economic Activities Office Olga Vrublevskaya believes that the opening of the representative office represents an important step in effective cooperation with Ukrainian consumers of cement and construction materials.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:16:00 +0300
Several international exhibitions running in Minsk
On 6-9 April, the Indoor Football Arena in Minsk is playing host to several international exhibitions on metalworking, mechanical engineering, welding and cutting, corrosion protection, casting and metallurgy, automation and electronics, lightning, w...



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