The construction of a new school is underway in the Khutor neighborhood of Grodno. The foundation was laid in the spring of 2021 and the school is set to be commissioned by 1 September.

At present, Russia is finishing the procedure to check the quality of the vaccine produced at the Belarusian pharmaceutical company Belmedpreparaty. It is expected that the vaccine will be made available by end of the week.

It is time to overhaul Belarus' education system, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly Vladimir Andreichenko said at the parliamentary hearings to discuss the state and prospects of the national education system.

Western pressure is escalating the situation around Belarus, adding to the rising tensions in the Eastern European region, said Sergei Rachkov, Chairman of the International Affairs and National Security Commission of the upper house of the Belarusia...

“I hope that the year 2021 will be marked with concrete results of cooperation between Belarus and Portugal with a special emphasis on trade ties. Our previous agreement, including the one on the establishment of the joint economic commission, will...

Plans are in place to finish one of the stages of the renovation of the ruins of the Novogrudok Castle, which provides for the construction of a drainage system, by the end of 2021.

More than 1,200 haulers are queuing in Belarus to cross the border with the European Union as of 8.00 on 10 June, BelTA learned from the website of the State Border Committee.

The CIS Economic Council session is scheduled for 18 June. It will be held in the Space pavilion of VDNKh in Moscow, Head of the Press Service of the CIS Executive Committee Svetlana Malinina told BelTA.

School is the best time of our lives. We will always cherish these great memories that cannot be relived or recreated anywhere else.

Belarusian Communications and Informatization Minister Konstantin Shulgan has met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkey to Belarus Mustafa Ozcan to discuss cooperation in communications and information technology.

Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova wrote in her Telegram channel that the calls to introduce sanctions against Belarus' industry giants are an act of extraordinary wickedness.

National interests are at the heart of the policy pursued by the Belarusian authorities, a member of Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada Evgeny Shevchenko told the ONT TV channel.

“The sanctions the Europeans have imposed on us are like a ‘toothless bite'. It feels unpleasant and disgusting, but not painful,” Artyom Sikorsky emphasized.

The tug is designed to tow aircraft with the takeoff weight of up to 150 tonnes. The testing of the prototype is supposed to be finished by the end of 2021. A compliance certificate will be issued.

According to Stanislav Zas, people, who live on the Eurasian continent from the English Channel to Vladivostok, remain concerned about the development of the security situation.

The parliament speaker believes that the countries have good cooperation prospects in absolutely all areas, including economy.

A delegation of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) led by Chairman of the EEC Board Mikhail Myasnikovich will visit Belarus on 21-22 June.

“The Asian market is crucial for the companies affiliated with the Industry Ministry. This market holds a lot of promise, since Asian countries are experiencing solid economic growth. And we see that the products of our enterprises can be in great ...

In the latest edition of the QS World University Rankings that was published on 9 June, Belarusian State University (BSU) ranked 295th, climbing up 22 positions. This is the highest the BSU has even placed in the rankings.

Aleksei Bogdanov added that in January-April this year, the export of Belarusian foodstuffs to Russia increased by 4.9% year-on-year to reach $1.4 billion. In the same period food imports from Russia increased by 8.1% and amounted to $495 million.

The official said: “Russia is traditionally our main trade partner and the main partner as far as manufacturing cooperation is concerned. The existing situation when many European countries have declared they intend to enforce sanctions once again ...

Members of the Grodno Oblast branch of the Belaya Rus public association toured the Palace of Independence in Minsk on 9 June.

Belarusian food exports to the Asian region have increased 13 times in the past five years, Belarusian Deputy Agriculture and Food Minister Aleksei Bogdanov said at the Belarusian-Asian Forum.

A bird's-eye view of the streets of Minsk in the sunlight.

Speaking about the preparations for the tournament in Bratislava, the Canadian specialist said that he would rely on the opinion of the national team leaders.

A meeting of the Chiefs of Staff Committee of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) took place in Russia's Saint Petersburg on 9 June.

The strawberry harvesting season has begun in Luninets District. Due to the protracted and cool spring, the harvesting season began later than usual.

When asked about the threat of sanctions from the European Union, the official said: “We haven't lost any market, thank god, everything is good for us for now. The share of the European market is small. We can easily replace it with supplies to mar...

The official made a few comments in response to a recent statement by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Viktoria Abramchenko, who said Russia was discussing the possibility of buying potatoes in Belarus in order to stabilize prices on the domestic market...

In January-April 2021, Belarus' export to Russia went up by 17.4% year-on-year, Ambassador of Belarus to Russia Vladimir Semashko said as he attended the Belarus-Asia Forum in Moscow on 9 June.

Similar aspirations, including on the international agenda, are the basis for the development of cooperation between Belarus and the countries of the Asian region, Belarusian Ambassador to Russia Vladimir Semashko said as he spoke at the Belarus-Asia...

“Of course, we are examining possible risks and considering product diversification, while our manufacturers are looking for new suppliers of components and materials. Thus, the situation is under control, and I think that we will be able to avoid ...

“The pandemic has divided our timeline into pre and post COVID eras. Not a single economy has been able to avoid losses, almost all countries of the world saw a decline in GDP last year,” Vladimir Semashko said.

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 401,853 cases. A total of 394,272 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

MAPIC Russia is the largest retail property exhibition in Russia and the CIS bringing together all market players. This year it opened at the Crocus Expo and is being held for the 18th time.

“A great location in a nice neighborhood! Beautiful landscaping! A pleasant view from the window!” This is what new tenants say about the new house in the Minsk World multifunctional complex.

Accreditation is an effective tool for assuring competency and trust in a wide variety of areas of economic and social life, Chairman of the Belarusian State Committee for Standardization Valentin Tataritsky said.

Sanctions open up new opportunities for the economy, PhD of Economics Yekaterina Gospodarik, the head of the analytical economics and econometrics department at Belarusian State University, said on the air of the Belarusian radio station Alfa Radio.

In line with the pre-launch tuning program the second unit of the Belarusian nuclear power plant has successfully finished hydraulic testing and circulation flushing of pipes and equipment of the primary circuit and the secondary one of the reactor u...

Belarus has many opportunities to implement economic projects with partners from Asia, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikolai Borisevich said at the Belarus-Asia Forum that is taking place in the Business and Culture Center of the Belarusian Emba...

The Dobrush-based paper mill Geroy Truda has commissioned a new plant to produce coated and uncoated pasteboard.

The new products are in short supply on the construction market and have already found a customer in the Russian city of Pskov.

Belarus' Consul General in Shanghai Andrei Andreyev took part in the Shanghai International Symposium on Innovative Technologies in Epidemic Prevention and Control on 8 June.

More than 1,200 haulers are queuing in Belarus to cross the border with the European Union as of 8.00 on 9 June, BelTA learned from the website of the State Border Committee.

An agreement to supply Russian-made cabling and wiring products, lifting equipment and solid-state relay to Belarus was reached in the course of a visit of a business delegation of Oryol Oblast of Russia to the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange...

Instead of finding the best ways to solve the difficulties the Champions Hockey League decided to succumb to external pressure and to deprive our club of its deserved right to represent the Belarusian hockey on the international arena, the club said ...

The matter was discussed at a working meeting of First Deputy Communications and Informatization Minister of Belarus Pavel Tkach with Vice Minister of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan Asset Turyssov.

The Belarusian athletes scored a total of 1,395 points to secure a champion title. Second were Gulnaz Gubaydullina and Uliana Batashova of Russia (1,383 points). Hungary's Rita Erdos and Sarolta Simon took bronze.

At Minsk-2 Airport the important cargo (about 10,000 vaccine doses) was received by chief doctor of the National Medical Response Center Eduard Valchuk and Charge d'Affaires of the UAE in Belarus Mohammed Alshehhi.

The document approves the decision of the special fund's board according to which more than Br49,000 will be allocated to support 145 representatives of the talented youth.

Joint actions of army units of Belarus, Russia, and Serbia in the course of carrying out counterterrorism missions will be practiced during the exercise. The exercise will feature air drops of personnel and cargoes, the crossing of water obstacles, d...

Representatives of the Transport Ministry of Uzbekistan visited the Belarusian Transport and Communications Ministry on 8 June. The Belarusian experience in the area of road construction and maintenance was discussed during the meeting.

"Maladzechna 2021 is one of the best Belarusian festivals. Every year it discovers new names. I am sure that this year will not be an exception," said Mikhail Finberg.

Results of the open online contest for the best symbol (logo) of the Year of People's Unity have been announced in Belarus. A professional jury that comprised famous artists and designers chose the winner.

The output growth was observed across all three Bellesbumprom industries.

The parties discussed the state and prospects of cooperation between Belarus and Zimbabwe. “The online meeting highlighted issues related to the exchange of visits and the setting up of a joint standing committee on cooperation,” the ministry sai...

The festival will open on 10 June with a historical and cultural heritage program in the Suvorov military-historical museum and the city's community center.

The Belarusian national team began preparations for the upcoming tournament on 8 June. The national roster consists of 13 players.

The heads of the CIS member states (Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan) have adopted an address to the peoples of the CIS and the international community in connection with the 80th anni...

A meeting of the Chiefs of Staff Committee of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) will take place in Russia's Saint Petersburg on 9 June.

The mission has comprised representatives of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, the CIS IPA, the CSTO Parliamentary Assembly, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union State of Belarus and Russia, and the CIS Exe...

Roman Golovchenko said: “21 government programs, which are subject to evaluation, were implemented in the previous five-year term. The total volume of funding was Br357 billion, including over Br111 billion appropriated by the state budget."

Javelin throwers secured two medals. Pavel Mialeshka won the event with 85.06m and secured an Olympic slot.

The National History Museum of Belarus has a rare artifact of faleristics in its collection. It is a home-made partisan medal For Bravery.

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 401,019 cases. A total of 393,237 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

Belarus-China cooperation has been developing in a constructive vein, Chairman of the House of Representatives Vladimir Andreichenko told the media after a video conference with Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress Li ...

Belarusian people should deal with their domestic affairs on their own, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China Li Zhanshu said at a video conference.

Every year the quality excellence award is bestowed upon the country's best organizations in recognition of considerable accomplishments in the area of quality and competitive ability of products and services, in recognition of introduction of innova...

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko held a working meeting with President of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Belarus Viktor Lukashenko on 8 June.

Pavel Feldman is sure: NATO has always sought to prevent stronger ties between the three historically fraternal nations - Russia, Belarus and Ukraine.

Belarus values and is proud of its relations with China, Chairwoman of the Council of the Republic Natalya Kochanova said during a video conference with Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress Li Zhanshu.

Belarus and China are strategic partners who have been building relations on the basis of mutual trust, respect and consideration of each other's interests, Chairman of the House of Representatives Vladimir Andreichenko said during a video conference...

Since 2013, six technical assistance projects and six local initiatives in the field of green economy have been implemented in Novogrudok District.

Deputy Chairman of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Anatoly Isachenko said this at a joint session of the Belarusian and Russian organizing committees for the 8th Belarus-Russia Forum of Regions on 8 June.

The web-based meeting “Belarus-Albania: Bilateral cooperation prospects” will be held on 10 June, BelTA learned from the website of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BelCCI).

In particular, Dmitry Pantus told Aleksandr Lukashenko about promising R&D projects, which lifecycle is nearing completion. “Today we reported a novelty that will be presented during the MILEX expo for the first time – it is a fully Belarusian AP...

In the Men's 63kg Dzmitry Asanau claimed the Olympic quota place after beating Denmark's Nikolai Terteryan 5-0.

Ambassador of Belarus to Switzerland Aleksandr Ganevich and Minister-Counsellor of the Belarusian embassy in Neuchatel Aleksei Zhbanov met with Olivier Kubli, the director of Haute ecole de gestion (HEG Arc).

“During the ceremony, Yevgeny Lazarev had a conversation with H.E. Maktoum bin Butti Al Maktoum to discuss the state and prospects of the Belarus-UAE cooperation,” the Belarusian mission said.

Belarus needs to have its own production of small arms, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he heard a report on the performance and development prospects of the Belarusian military-industrial complexю

Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded the Order of Friendship to People's Artist of Belarus Vladimir Gostyukhin.

“Today we need to discuss a number of pending issues (probably, still in a private manner, although we do not have anything to conceal here). First of all, I want to speak about the role of the military-industrial complex for Belarus,” Aleksandr ...

The Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange has registered the first transaction to sell Belarusian leather products to Italy. At the recent trading session, an Italian company has purchased a trial batch of semi-finished wet blue leather to the amou...

The Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park is one of the most important attractions of Belarus. Relatively undisturbed, the forest is one of the largest woodlands in Europe.

The head of state conveyed words of support to the people of Pakistan, sincere condolences to relatives and friends of the victims and wished speedy recovery to all those injured.

“Unity is at the heart of everything in the state, in the workplace, in the family. It is the strength, spirit and reliable shield of a nation that is ready to band together at the right time. It is a key to successful work and a happy life,” Vla...

The Shchatkovo summer camp is located in a forested area near the Berezina River, one of the most picturesque places of Bobruisk District.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has signed the Law on Amendments to Codes on Criminal Responsibility. The document, which was previously adopted by the House of Representatives and approved by the Council of the Republic, has been published on...

The Uritskoye agricultural company has already harvested about 30% of the planned amount of grass fodder and haylage.

Heads of central government agencies, heads of oblast administrations and oblast councils of deputies took part in the discussion. The conversation touched upon general matters concerning preparations for and the organization of the forum, events on ...

The pandemic's effect on the world labor market was high on the agenda of the session. It is already obvious that the pandemic has put massive pressure on the healthcare system and has resulted in a global economic and social crisis. Over 255 million...

The Belarusian engine was made to a custom order of the manufacturer of municipal vehicles with consequent sales in Russia. MMZ specialists have been working on it since March.

“Speaking about the additional sanctions against Belarus imposed by the European Union, Vladimir Putin emphasized the counterproductive nature of this approach and of any attempts to interfere in the domestic affairs of this sovereign state in gene...

MPs will consider a report of the Union State Council of Ministers on the execution of the Union State budget in 2020 and discuss matters regarding drafting the Union State budget for 2022.

The press secretary said: “There are indeed substantial blank spots in this story, this is why it is necessary to lift the veil. Including in order to prevent some people from claiming efforts of others as their own."

As the third coronavirus wave in Belarus is gradually abating, hospitals of Minsk are returning to normal operations. For example, Minsk city hospital No.1 is returning to normal operations from 7 June.

After the failed coup attempt in Belarus, the West, at the suggestion of the Belarusian opposition, proceeded to Plan B - a slow economic strangulation of the country, Deputy Director of the Institute for Strategic Studies and Forecasts of the People...

Belarus have drawn with Finland, the United States, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Latvia, Norway, and the UK in Group B. Matches will be played at Tampere Arena.