The man who killed the State Security Committee officer was influenced by the self-exiled opposition, Director of the information and analysis institution Roundtable of Democratic Forces Yuri Voskresensky told the ONT TV channel.

The president stressed that justice in the international, interstate cooperation and in the domestic policy is something that Belarus has fought for throughout its history. “The same is true for the contemporary history and the events that have bee...

“The start of your diplomatic service here coincides with important transformations in Belarus. We are not talking about a comprehensive change of priorities. This is primarily a domestic affair. The time is ripe for change needed to maintain momen...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has received credentials of ambassadors from nine countries.The diplomats from Azerbaijan, Armenia, India, Indonesia, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mongolia, Tunisia and South Africa presented their credentials to the B...

Over 1,000 haulers were queuing in Belarus to cross the border with the European Union as of 8.00 on 30 September, BelTA learned from the website of the State Border Committee.

Chairman of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BelCCI) Vladimir Ulakhovich has met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Tunisia to Russia with concurrent accreditation in Belarus Tarek Ben Salem to discuss cooperation be...

The regional breakdown of the sowing progress is as follows: Brest Oblast (71% of the area has been cropped), Vitebsk Oblast (nearly 60%), Grodno Oblast (over 65%), Minsk Oblast (nearly (64%), Mogilev Oblast (66%), and Gomel Oblast (almost 52%).

At the invitation of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the CIS observation mission started monitoring the presidential election in Uzbekistan on 29 September.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Mikalai Barysevich received copies of credentials from Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Malaysia to Belarus concurrently Bala Chandran Tharman, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary ...

Topical aspects of development of Belarus-Armenia relations in politics, trade, economy, and humanitarian affairs were discussed during the meeting. Ways to step up interaction between Minsk and Yerevan and prospects of realization of mutually benefi...

The stand of the Belarusian harvester manufacturer Gomselmash is the central feature of the Belarusian exposition. Gomselmash showcased a number of the latest harvesters (GS2124, GH800, and FS80). According to the embassy, the Belarusian company is b...

Roman Golovchenko said: “Finishing the sowing of winter cereals as fast as possible, finishing autumn tilling work, accumulating and applying mineral and organic fertilizers where necessary represent a number one priority. The next year's harvest d...

The official underlined the peat industry has a lot of promise. Shipments of peat products are expected to increase by 2-3% every year, resulting in a 15-20% increase over the course of five years.

The Made in Belarus exposition of domestic manufacturers debuted at the Rebuild SYRIA Exhibition 2021 that opened in Damascus on 29 September. The exposition features five companies whose products and services can be used in projects to rebuild Syria...

According to the information the Internal Affairs Ministry and the State Security Committee had, a person implicated in preparations for a terrorist attack in Belarus lived in the apartment the special unit raided.

The participants of the event are set to exchange experience in the implementation of the principles and obligations enshrined in the Code of Conduct in the field of European security and arms control, and also in the field of democratic control over...

The forum will present the new films shot recently by Belarusfilm. All the films brought to the festival are designed for the mass audience, will find a response in the hearts of Uzbekistan audience, and will help them better understand Belarus.

“During the simulation game the parties are working out recommendations for the Collective Security Council to normalize the situation in the Central Asian region of collective security taking into account the developments in Afghanistan,” the pr...

Since 18 August, 32 refugees from Afghanistan have been living at the Rusaki outpost near the Belarus-Poland border. Representatives of the Belarusian Women's Union and the Red Cross, as well as MPs visited the refugee camp. The migrants were given w...

The missiles had to hit targets up to 100km away. The missiles deviated from the targets by only several meters. The unit performed the exercise excellently, the source noted.

Brest Oblast and Iran will draft an interregional cooperation roadmap. Such an agreement was reached by Brest Oblast Governor Yuri Shuleiko and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Iran to Belarus Saeed Yari during their meeting in Brest.

Igor Sergeyenko stressed: “I warn those who gloat, those who call themselves reporters, and all those wannabe revolutionaries here and abroad. You will be made answerable. Don't even try to clean up your accounts in social networks.”

Iya Malkina recalled that the EAEU Council of Heads of Authorized Bodies in the Field of Sanitary and Epidemiological Welfare reviewed the COVID-19 situation in the EAEU member states on 27 September. "According to the reports provided by the chief ...

Since 18 August 32 refugees from Afghanistan have been stranded at the Belarusian-Polish border line in the area of the border guard station Rusaki. On 29 September, representatives of the Belarusian Women's Union and the Red Cross gave them warm cl...

More than 2,098,000 Belarusians have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Over 1,597,000 of them have already got two shots.

It turned out the man had broken a leg while in Lithuania. He was delivered to a healthcare institution and examined. The man requested refugee status, however, instead of dealing with his application Lithuanian enforcers dropped the immobilized man ...

Iya Malkina added that common markets of electricity, gas, oil and petroleum products are to be launched by 1 January 2025. The EAEU heads of state have already approved the concepts and programs for the development of common markets.

On 29 September, representatives of the Belarusian Women's Union and the Red Cross gave Afghan refugees warm clothes, blankets, pillows, food, sanitary and hygiene kits.

The official said: “There is an international legal framework. It has legal force at present. We can state that Poland, the Baltic states, and Ukraine in fact ignore the international commitments they have undertaken with regard to virtually all th...

“The scientific conference is a wonderful event. We were very happy to meet with our colleagues. The conference drew together a wide representation of participants. All the interested parties were provided with an opportunity to speak and the discu...

According to the source, the last train carrying Russian troops and military hardware has crossed the Belarusian border into Russia.

A new city has appeared on the map of the Minsk World multifunctional complex! The Kyoto house in the Asia quarter has cordially opened the doors to first tenants!

The Eurasian Economic Commission has put out for public debate a draft action plan that seeks to safeguard supplies of essential medicines and pharmaceutical substances in the Eurasian Economic Union member states.

Minsk Oblast Governor Aleksandr Turchin met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of South Africa to Russia and concurrently to Belarus Mzuvukile Jeff Maqetuka in Minsk on 29 September.

The Belarus-China online business matchmaking session Synergy of Innovations 2021 is taking place online at the Polytechnic Technology Park of Belarusian National Technical University.

Winter crops in Belarus have been sown on 849,600 hectares, which is 58.4% of the target area (1,456,100 hectares).

"The greatest supporter of all the proposed measures is the Republic of Belarus that has come under serious pressure from the United States, the European Union and the United Kingdom," Iya Malkina said.

When asked about the president's response to what happened, the press secretary quoted Aleksandr Lukashenko as saying: “It will not be left unpunished”.

The prosecutor's investigation established that the KGB officers acted within their rights and in accordance with the law.

“It is obvious that one of the objectives of Western special services in Belarus and Russia is to encourage and cultivate the terrorist movement in these countries,” Sergei Mikheyev said.

“The meetings of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council are due in Minsk on 14 October and in Almaty on 10 December. At the suggestion of the Armenian side, the meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council will be held in Yerevan in November, t...

The Economy Ministry hosted a video conference with representatives of the Korea Development Institute (KDI) on the launch of the third stage of project activities under the Knowledge Sharing Program (KSP) 2021-2022 “Digital Transformation of Belar...

In January-August 2021, the commodity exchange trade between Belarus and Russia increased 1.5 times to reach $375 million, which is more than with any other of 68 countries represented on the platform.

According to the vice speaker of the Council of the Republic, it is young people who will determine the future of the country. “It is important for us, the older generation, that today's Belarusian youth stay committed to the basic principles of su...

Belarus' world number 112 needed two hours and 40 minutes to defeat Canada's world number 68 Vasek Pospisil 5-7, 7-6 (10-8), 6-3 to move to the Sofia Open round two.

Over 150 trucks were waiting to cross the Belarus-Poland border at the Bruzgi checkpoint, more than 60 at Berestovitsa.

Belarus' world number 34 Victoria Azarenka scored a 6-2, 6-1 victory over world number 49 Zhang Shuai of China in just 61 minutes to move to the Chicago Fall Tennis Classic second round.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed a decree to pardon 13 people on the eve of People's Unity Day. Most of those, who were pardoned, had committed crimes by means of the Internet.

The ambassador is on a two-day trip to Vitebsk Oblast. In the FEZ Vitebsk administration he was made familiar with peculiarities of operation and the incentives available in Belarusian free economic zones. He evaluated the economic potential and the ...

According to Aleksandr Lukashenko, the Belarusian People's Congress may be vested with the ability to compose the Central Election Commission. Contemplating the possibility, he said: “Why shouldn't the Belarusian People's Congress take care of it?"

According to Grigory Vasilevich, if the need arises, the parliament should be involved in the process of the president's impeachment in addition to the Belarusian People's Congress, which is supposed to get a constitutional status.

“Let me answer the question right away to discourage crazy thoughts: I have never run from anywhere and will not run away!” the Belarusian leader stressed.

There is the opinion that Belarus' results in Tokyo could and should be higher. I agree that many athletes have not fully realized their potential. We expected more from tennis, rowing and canoe, cycling, gymnastics, judo, weightlifting. Relevant ass...

During the discussion, Director of the information and analysis institution Roundtable of Democratic Forces Yuri Voskresensky noted that the commission worked in a very constructive, doctrinal way. "But I think that the commission has somewhat exhau...

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Everyone wonders what authority should be transferred upwards. We are going to discuss it. I have no final solution. I only understand that there should be no diarchy in the country. The head of state must be the head of...

“A number of proposals have been made. They will need careful study,” said Piotr Miklashevich.

The International Training Center on Migration and Combating Trafficking in Human Beings at the Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs hosted a panel discussion "CIS cooperation in strengthening security, combating crime and terrorism" as part o...

Vera Lapko will next play either Kazakhstan's world number 47 Yulia Putintseva or world number 162 Ekaterine Gorgodze of Georgia.

The president concurred with the opinion that the death penalty issue should be dealt with later. “If we have to, we should deal with this issue at a separate referendum. And tell people about it,” said Aleksandr Lukashenko.

“I think the Belarusian People's Congress should be given the power to amend the Constitution. Lawmaking is a serious thing. We will decide on the Constitution at the referendum and may vest the Belarusian People's Congress with the right to make a...

According to the vice premier, the most important thing is to see what had not been done.

In the opener against world number 48 Madison Keys of the United States the Belarusian won the first set 6-4 and was leading 2-0 in the second when the rival withdrew.

"This event is very important. The conditions our enterprises and businesses have to work are becoming more complicated. More new challenges arise, and it is very important to pay more attention to cooperation, search for new partners in order to po...

“This is not the last meeting for us. I will repeat what I have already said. The Belarus President Administration will prepare a presidential executive order. In accordance with this document, a group will be created to finalize and improve the dr...

The strategic goals of the tourism industry are to increase the industry's contribution to the domestic economy from 2.2% in 2016 to 3.1% in 2035, to grow the export of tourism services up to $1 billion (from $265.4 million in 2019), to increase Bela...

There is a proposal to hold a separate referendum on the death penalty in Belarus, Chairman of the Constitutional Court and Chairman of the Constitutional Commission Piotr Miklashevich told the media following the discussion of the changes to the Bel...

Natalya Kochanova noted that the conversation with the president was long and broad, as it addressed extremely important things - amendments to the country's fundamental law. “It deals with the future of our country, so it [the conversation] cannot...

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 534,104. A total of 516,030 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

Islamabad views Minsk as a future strategic partner, Executive Director of the Center for Global and Strategic Studies of Pakistan Khalid Taimur Akram told reporters today during the roundtable "Belarus & Pakistan: Prospects of Mutual Cooperation in ...

According to Dmitry Mezentsev, the governments of Belarus and Russia have recently approved 28 Union State programs that help combine the potential of the two countries for greater competitiveness of the Union State in foreign markets, closer coopera...

"The most important thing is to set ourselves up for the work ahead of the next Olympics in Paris, to make all the necessary decisions. We will continue the practice of financial support for athletes and coaches. It will, of course, directly depend o...

“Some countries were more in favor of deeper cooperation, while others were more cautious about the matter,” said Sergei Lebedev.

CIS economic cooperation is of crucial importance in turbulent times, Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Igor Petrishenko said at the international scientific conference "30 Years of the Commonwealth of Independent States: Results and prospects" in Min...

In particular, there are plans to preserve the presidential form of government, adjust functions and authority of the president, the parliament, and the government. The Belarusian People's Congress will be granted a constitutional status as the supre...

These products will be sold by farmers and big agricultural companies and bought by retail chains. This will be done through reverse auction. The use of the exchange mechanism is expected to reduce the cost of vegetables and fruit for end consumers. ...

According to the source, in January-July 2021 Belarusian companies exported $3.5 billion worth of food and agricultural raw materials, 109.6% as against January-July 2020. Foreign currency earnings increased by $309 million in comparison with January...

Winter crops in Belarus have been sown on 787,400 hectares, which is 54.1% (or 1,456,100 hectares) of the target area.

“When you work on the draft of the Constitution, think about your children. They will live with it, and we are still not going to die. Therefore, think about your children,” the head of state said.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko outlined controversial points in the draft of the new Constitution as he reviewed preliminary results of the Constitutional Commission's work at its extended session on 28 September.

“It is very important to ensure that all the work on the constitutional construction serves as a basis for consolidation of the Belarusian society and lays a solid legal foundation for the country's development in the future. I am sure it will be s...

“I closely followed the process, listened to your speeches in the media. In other words, I was involved in what was happening. We can say that we have come up with a new version of the draft Constitution,” Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenk...

“I want to meet with the commission after they have finished internal discussions. Then I think we will set up a small specific group that will professionally polish the draft Constitution upon our instructions. This is why it is necessary to discu...

The working group on trade facilitation of the commission on trade and economic cooperation of the China-Belarus Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee held its first meeting that was arranged by means of a videoconference call.

More than 180 heavy-duty trucks were waiting to cross the border with Lithuania at the Vidzy checkpoint, 180 at Kotlovka, more than 250 at Kamenny Log, over 180 at Benyakoni and over 230 at Privalka.

The Belarusian Women's Union is ready to send a petition to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the State Border Committee of Belarus in order to facilitate access to asylum seekers for journalists, human rights organizations and activists.

“It is symbolic that Belarus presides in the organization in its anniversary year, because our country was one of the originators and advocates of this integration association,” the message reads.

Winter wheat harvesting continues till late at night at the Putrishki agricultural company near Grodno.

According to the diplomat, he sees potential for the development of relations between Vitebsk Oblast and India in economy and culture. Alok Ranjan intends to continue the work started by his predecessor in addition to exploring new cooperation avenue...

Vladimir Makei said: “The United Nations Organization is designed to play a key role in addressing threats and challenges, which are common for all of us. At the same time we cannot overlook the fact that the UN often becomes a ‘theatrical stage'...

"The conference will mark our professional holiday, the World Tourism Day, and the 20th anniversary of the National Tourism Agency. It will also sum up the results of the national contest of social advertising ‘Discover Belarus'. This contest has ...

The Days of Culture of Kazakhstan in Belarus were held in 2009, 2013, 2018, and the Days of Culture of Belarus in Kazakhstan - in 2014. In recent years, the countries have stepped up cultural contacts.

This year the production of rapeseed is projected at 720,000 tonnes, or 138% against the five-year average, that of sugar beet at 4.8 million tonnes, or 105% against the five-year average.

Vladimir Makei stressed: “In this context one should not shift the blame for launching a hybrid war against the European Union onto Belarus. The leaders of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and some other countries have shamelessly lied about it from this...

Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei called for a new global dialogue on security as he addressed the 76th session of the UN General Assembly in New York on 27 September, BelTA has learned.

According to him, the topic of refugees, indeed, is becoming more and more pressing again due to the irresponsible policy of the collective West itself, and Afghanistan is a case in point.

“The arbitrary use of financial and economic sanctions as a means of political pressure should be rooted out once and for all. And this should also become one of the areas of activity for the UN,” the foreign minister said.

Vladimir Makei said: “Although calls for stronger security, multilaterality, solidarity, and mutual assistance are made in these walls every year, today the world has reached the highest degree of confrontation. Belarus is also involved in this geo...

Human rights issues have become a real weapon against unwanted and disobedient countries, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei said as he addressed the 76th session of the UN General Assembly.

Belarus strongly opposes any attempts to whitewash the Nazis, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei said as he addressed the 76th session of the UN General Assembly in New York on 27 September.