"All the contracts have been signed, and the oil is delivered in accordance with these contracts. Everything is in the routine mode,” said Roman Golovchenko.

Belarus is discussing with Russia the possibility of redirecting export of timber and engineering goods through Russian seaports, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko told the Belarus 1 TV channel.

According to Aleksandr Lukashenko, it is with deep sorrow that Belarus has learned the tragic news, especially the news about the deaths of children.

The total area of spring crops for harvest 2021 in Belarus is estimated at almost 2.5 million hectares.

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

The Belarusian defeated Russia's world number 37 Daria Kasatkina 6-3, 6-3 in an hour and 20 minutes. Aryna Sabalenka will next face either former world number one Victoria Azarenka of Belarus (World No.15) or world number 33 Jessica Pegula of the Uni...

The continuation of the armed confrontation on the Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan border raises serious concerns,” said Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization Stanislav Zas.

“There is an absolutely inclusive, open dialogue which is aimed at improving the constitutional process and amending the constitution. Everyone can take part in this process,” Vladimir Makei said.

The minister stressed that much has been achieved within the framework of the Union State.

According to him, there is a need to synchronize the efforts and involve Belarusian microelectronics companies in the development programs of the microelectronics industry in Russia. “Our potential has not just been preserved, but has also been dev...

"Although we have always regarded the European Union as our second largest trade and economic partner, as a source of technologies and innovations for Belarus,” Vladimir Makei noted.

“Today, the situation in Belarus is absolutely normal. It has stabilized and normalized and there are no protests that you mention,” the minister said.

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 361,063 cases. A total of 351,816 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

"Therefore, the actions of law enforcement agencies and authorities were absolutely adequate and necessary,” Vladimir Makei said.

"But this moment [visiting a church Easter] always leaves a very good mark in my heart and stays in my memory," the Belarusian leader said.

In the cathedral Aleksandr Lukashenko lit an Easter candle at the icon of the Resurrection and had a talk with the worshipers. Aleksandr Lukashenko donated a recreated Holy Cross of Turov, which was lost after an earthquake that destroyed the cathedr...

Let's build and create. Let's build our homes, cities, our beautiful Belarus so that centuries on our descendants remember us with pride and respect. It is in our power, with prayer for Belarus, with love in our hearts, the head of state said.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko donated a recreated Turov Cross to the Cathedral of Sts. Cyril and Lavrentiy of Turov as he visited the church to mark Easter on 2 May.

The head of state is set to light an Easter candle in the church. Aleksandr Lukashenko will donate the Cathedral a recreated Turov Cross, which was lost after the earthquake that destroyed the cathedral in the 13th century.

The festival celebrates the change of seasons (the end of spring and the beginning of summer). The event marked the start of the 2021 festival season in Belarus.

"This holiday coincides with spring awakening of nature. Together with the sun-warmed soil, the light is illuminating the souls of believers with the news of the wonderful Resurrection of the Christ," the message reads.

“May the extraordinary spirit of this holiday help us in our good deeds, bring peace, accord and happiness to every home,” Aleksandr Lukashenko extended his wishes to Belarusian Orthodox Christians.

Most fountains will be turned on at 11:00 and work till 21:00 on weekdays. On weekends and holidays, fountains will operate from 10:00.

There are several theme parks in Minsk with 55 amusement rides.

Before the holiday they have their Easter food blessed at the churches.

Important components of the Belarusian nuclear power plant's licensing process include an expert evaluation of safety parameters, evaluation of conformance with requirements, an inspection of the readiness of the operating company to do its job.

The heads of government of the EAEU member states have decided to take coordinated measures to prevent the introduction and spread of three crop diseases: tomato brown rugose fruit virus, Pepino mosaic virus, and tomato spotted wilt virus in the EAEU...

The international conference “Responding to external challenges and threats: Parliamentary dimension of the Union State [of Belarus and Russia]” will take place on 21 May.

Time is not ripe yet for the united response of the Eurasian Economic Union to the sanctions imposed by the West against individual members of the union, said Iya Malkina, Aide to the Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission.

The official noted: “We've finished the first stage of the pilot commercial operation stage, the so-called G1. We had to practice operating the unit at all the output settings (50%, 75%, 90%, and 100% of the nominal output).”

More than 500 events will be held within the framework of the nationwide patriotic project Flowers of Great Victory across the country on 1-9 May. The events will be timed to the 76th anniversary of the Victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patri...

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 358,738 cases. A total of 349,013 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

The Belarusian nuclear power plant is designed to handle the following natural and artificial impacts: the fall of a light aircraft weighing as much as 5.6 tonnes and flying 100 meters per second, seismic events, an air shock wave as strong as 30kPa,...

The number of cybercrimes has been growing and the police have been taking appropriate measures to counteract them, Dmitry Rezenkov, head of the Department of Internal Affairs of the Grodno Oblast Executive Committee, said.

The Eurasian Economic Union has enough resources to ensure a steady supply of food products, Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission Mikhail Myasnikovich said.

The Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange is ready to assist companies from Lipetsk Oblast of Russia to enter the Belarusian market by providing direct access to Belarus' major wood processing, industrial, construction and agricultural companies.

Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission Mikhail Myasnikovich noted that other programs in various areas are being developed within the framework of the EAEU.

According to the source, the construction of the Belarusian nuclear power plant is a large-scale investment project. The construction of such a massive installation gave an additional powerful boost to the development of Ostrovets District.

The document is aimed at stimulating outrunning growth of the industrial output of the Eurasian Economic Union member states on the basis of the potential of the common market, improvement of the competitive ability of the EAEU member states, promoti...

Igor Korotchenko stated: “The Russian Federation and sovereign bodies of Belarus should recognize the attempt to assassinate Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko as international terrorism. The matter should be put on the agenda of the UN Securit...

Belarus and Uzbekistan are well-positioned to increase trade, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko said as he met with Uzbekistan Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov.

In his words, those are Aleksandr Feduta, Yuri Zenkovich, Grigory Kostusev, Olga Golubovich, Dmitry Shchigelsky, Aleksandr Perepechko, Pavel Kulazhenko, Vitaly Makarenko, and Igor Makar. He added that Aleksandr Feduta, Yuri Zenkovich, Grigory Kostuse...

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko and Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev had a phone conversation on the morning of 30 April.

“The positions you have been appointed are very important. You will be in charge of three quarters of the country during this difficult situation both inside the country (everything seems calm for the time being, but we cannot let our guard down) a...

The Belarusian economy continued growing in March. The GDP growth rate accelerated by 0.1% in comparison with January-February, with Q1 2021 growth at 0.9%. The economy did better than projected: previously the Economy Ministry expected the GDP volum...

The parties discussed topical issues of Belarusian-Russian cooperation and the interaction within the framework of the integration associations.

Yuri Valevatyi has been appointed First Vice Governor of Grodno Oblast. He was promoted from the position of Chairman of the Mosty District Executive Committee.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko appointed new police chiefs in Minsk Oblast, Brest Oblast, Grodno Oblast on 30 April.

Sergei Gusachenko was appointed to the vacant position of the first deputy chairman of the National State Television and Radio Company. He previously worked as a deputy chairman of the company.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko made new appointments on 30 April, BelTA has learned.

According to Mikhail Myasnikovich, 12 issues were included in the agenda of the two-day meeting. Eight of them were considered by the EAEU heads of government on 29 April.

The bill is aimed at improving the provisions of the current Law on Investments taking into account the practice of its application as well as bringing its provisions into conformity with the legislative agreements of Belarus.

The EAEU needs a common strategy of biological and health security, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko said at a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council.

Belarus is in favor of prompt implementation of a set of measures to remove all barriers and reduce exemptions and restrictions to free movement of goods, services, capital and labor, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko said at a meeting of t...

As of 1 April 2021 Belarus' state debt totaled Br59.3 billion, up Br1.5 billion or 2.7% since the beginning of the year.

The head of state expressed confidence that many achievements of the UN were made possible due to the ability of Antonio Guterres to organize the process of negotiations, to unite all those who are not indifferent to find the best solutions to a numb...

The Belarusian forward scored twice and was recognized the first star of the match. In the opening period, the former Dinamo Minsk player capitalized on his team's power play twice in the opening period.

The Group A standings are as follows: Canada – 6 points (two games played), Belarus – 6 points (3), Sweden – 6 (3), Switzerland – 3 (3), Latvia – 0 (3).

Rrevenues from postal and telecommunications services exceeded Br1 billion, up 4.9% compared to the same period last year.

The athlete from Minsk Oblast threw 66.3 meters in his best attempt. His Olympic berth became 19th for Belarusian athletes. Silver went to Eduard Mikhan from Gomel Oblast – 51.44 meters.

The MTZ press service reminded that MTZ intends to increase the output of vehicles in the Russian city of Yelabuga to 5,000 in the next 3-4 years. MTZ-Tatarstan is the single company in charge of supplying MTZ vehicles to AO Rosagroleasing.

Tatiana Brantsevich mentioned the Economy Ministry's contribution to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in Belarus. She noted: “Belarus is one of the leaders in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. We are ranked 18th out o...

The executive said: “We intend to commission longwall No.2 in July. We started working on it in early March 2021. We will commission longwall No.3 in late August and longwall No.4 in late December. It will allow us to reach the designed capacity to...

Belarus has set up an organizing committee of the 25th Belarusian Energy and Ecology Forum and the exhibition and congress “Energy. Ecology. Energy Saving. Electro” that will take place in Minsk on 12-15 October.

The ceremony took place today at the Healthcare Ministry. Deputy Healthcare Minister Dmitry Cherednichenko presented the document to OOO Rubikon.

The largest foreign trade unions of the petrochemical industry have passed a statement in support of Belarusian workers, BelTA learned from the press service of the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus.

During the meeting Emomali Rahmon noted that it is necessary to build up cooperation in the Collective Security Treaty Organization due to the complicated situation in the international community, more pronounced modern threats and challenges and the...

Kirill Grishchenko of Belarus defeated Oumar Kane of Senegal at the One Championship mixed martial arts tournament in Singapore.

Dmitry Peskov said: “We can imagine the scale of the conspiracy. It involved not simply the liquidation of the president, the taking of his family as hostages but such complicated actions as the shutdown and blocking of the country's entire power g...

The Museum of the Belarusian Folk Art in Raubichi hosted a master class on decoration of Easter eggs in the run-up to Easter.

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 357,233 cases. A total of 347,554 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

"We view Tajikistan as an important partner and are keen to promote products to third markets by joint efforts. In 2020, the trade between our countries almost tripled,” Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko said.

Vice Speaker Valery Mitskevich took part in a video conference with He Wei, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, to exchange views on the cooperation between the two countries.

Joint exercises represent one of the main forms for training forces and assets of the collective security system of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, the official said. Seven exercises are supposed to take place this year.

According to the source, the special operation Nayomnik [Mercenary] became a regular event within the framework of the Collective Security Treaty Organization in 2019 as part of the efforts to combat terrorism.

Aleksandr Subbotin hailed significant achievements of the Belarusian agricultural sector, including ensuring food security. “Now we will focus on increasing sales and entering new markets. This is the priority,” he stressed.

The official said: “The forced accelerated transition of state administration, business, and private life to the digital environment amid the pandemic led to a noticeable increase in crimes in the sphere of information and communication technologie...

A Belarusian delegation headed by State Secretary of the Belarusian Security Council Aleksandr Volfovich took part in a meeting of the CSTO Committee of Secretaries of Security Councils in Dushanbe.

Many iconic buildings in Minsk rest on the foundations made using the concrete produced by the famous Minskzhelezobeton company. Today the building materials produced by the industry's flagship are used to build the Minsk World multifunctional comple...

The unification of Western Belarus with the BSSR is of great historical significance. Belarusians received and used a historic opportunity to live together, to defend their interests, to build their lives as one family, Sergei Syrankov noted.

Belarus will reduce export duties on oil and oil products, which are exported outside the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) in line with the Council of Ministers' resolution No.251 of 27 April 2021.

The auditors praised Belaruskali's efforts to optimize, improve, and automate business processes, control the quality of the products the company makes. They also mentioned professionalism and competence of the staff.

Reclamation, land management, increasing soil fertility are the goals of state importance. This is our job. Therefore, I will ask the minister and the deputy prime minister to deal with these problems, the president said.

The exhibition "Belarus - Taste of Nature" is running at the UzFood international expo in Tashkent. The exhibition is featuring seven Belarusian food industry enterprises.

"One of the reasons for Belarus to declare this year the Year of People's Unity was the attempts to shatter our unity. This is why territorial integrity and national unity that we obtained in the course of tragic and controversial events are getting ...

According to the head of the state, the previous year was a real test for the system of the world economic relations: the borders were closed, the long lasting trade connections were destroyed and the states and economic unions refused to meet their ...

According to Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Vladimir Andreichenko, key moments in history are of particular importance here. For Belarus and the Belarusians, one of such events is certainly the reunificat...

“Neighborliness, hospitality, desire to live in peace - all these qualities of the Belarusian people are embodied in a peaceful multi-vector foreign policy of the state,” said Vladimir Andreichenko.

“There are boundaries that no one is allowed to cross. There will be no revision of history, glorification of Nazis and their accomplices, justification of extremism in Belarus. This is our principled position,” said Vladimir Andreichenko.

“Belarus is an active participant in all processes, and, moreover, it is treated extremely positively at these levels,” said Chairman of the Standing Committee on International Affairs of the House of Representatives Andrei Savinykh.

The parties discussed the current state of affairs in the Belarusian-European relations and the prospects for bilateral cooperation between Belarus and the EU.

In the round of Last 16 the Belarusian solved world number 127 Mackenzie McDonald of the United States 6-7 (7-9), 6-1, 6-2 in two hours and seven minutes.

The diplomat said that the Tajik side intends to broadly present the art of Tajikistan and arrange a series of events on the occasion of the anniversary. 5 September will mark 25 years since Belarus and Tajikistan established diplomatic relations.

Mikhail Mishustin said: “On the whole, our trade and economic cooperation develops successfully. Now after the peak of the pandemic situation we are trying to increase the mutual trade turnover. It dropped earlier but we are glad we registered an i...

Roman Golovchenko said: “We continue working on the package of integration documents. On 23 April we handed over 26 draft Union State programs the Belarusian side had initialed to the Russian side. It is a huge amount of work that the relevant gove...

A working meeting with Siemens representatives took place in the Energy Ministry on 27 April. Progress in implementing the project was discussed, including the schedule of equipment deliveries. Siemens technical specialists are now at the constructio...

Close attention was paid to information security in the course of development of the universal portal for digital services and the nationwide automated information system.

The Belarusian air carrier Belavia will resume Minsk-Budapest-Minsk flights from 2 May. Belavia will operate such flights twice a week, on Wednesdays and Sundays.