The delivery of humanitarian aid to the refugees continues. A total of 135 tonnes of humanitarian aid has been received so far. The refugees were handed out 109 tonnes of aid, including 85 tonnes of food, Viktor Liskovich noted. The handing out of wa...

The senator said: “Medical aid is provided in full. About 100-120 people apply for consultations and outpatient care every day. About ten people are hospitalized daily on the average. For instance, four people with acute appendicitis were hospitali...

“We have discussed several times that there is a hybrid war. I warned you at the end of 2020 that a hybrid war had been launched against us in almost all directions. We are on the verge of hot confrontation,” the president said.

“The General Staff need to know in which direction these scoundrels will act against us and how we will respond,” said Aleksandr Lukashenko.

Viktor Khrenin said: “Results of the evaluation indicate that the measures Western countries are taking to militarize the region lead to a substantial change of the balance of forces. The offensive potential of the armed forces of the NATO member s...

“They are, probably, concerned that the inflow of migrants has decreased because they are using these people (we already see it) to solve their internal problems and to put pressure on us,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

“I want to emphasize once again: we are not brandishing our weapons. We are fully aware what war is. Many of us went through the hardships of the post-war period [after the Great Patriotic War], when we had nothing to wear and lived in dugouts. Now...

"The Americans do not need partners who can rival them," the Belarusian leader stressed.

“We have gathered together today to discuss issues connected with the national security of our country. Look at the map. All of you understand what is going on around our Belarus,” Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed.

During the meeting at the strategic control center of the Defense Ministry on 29 November, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko condemned the killing of people during the migrant crisis.

“Once again our ‘partners', as Russia call them, our rivals, as I said, enemies are trying to bring Russia to order. That is why they came up with an idea that Russia is going to attack Ukraine. If it is true, present evidence,” Aleksandr Lukas...

Belarus' agricultural industry looks set to outperform the five-year average in 2021, Belarus' Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandr Subbotin said at a joint meeting of the Belarusian Parliament.

"Considerable results have been achieved in recent years. The basic criteria of food security have been guaranteed. The production potential is growing, and the geography of exports is expanding,” Aleksandr Subbotin said.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko is hosting a meeting on military security in the strategic control center of the Defense Ministry on 29 November, BelTA has learned.

“Belarus opposes any escalation of the conflict, responsibly fulfilling its international obligations. We provide refugees with shelter, food and medical care, and help those who want to return home. In return we get another package of sanctions fr...

“NATO is redeploying its hardware to the border with Belarus. We do not need this confrontation. Neither do Germany and Austria. Poles, Lithuanians and Ukrainians do not need it, either,” the MP said.

“Belarus will continue to support Palestinian efforts for peaceful development. I am convinced that in the future we will be able to realize the full potential of our bilateral cooperation in the economic, political and other sectors for the benefi...

28 November marked the 21st day for refugees at the border. They continue to stay at the temporary accommodation facility in the transport and logistics center near the Bruzgi checkpoint.

“We have learned a lot of lessons after 2020. It was an unleashed information war. We made a bit of a mistake then, turning a blind eye to Telegram channels, chats which published appeals, dirt, lies and fake news,” said Aleksandr Volfovich.

According to Head of the Belarus President Administration Igor Sergeyenko, the work on the updated version of the Basic Law of the country was quite intense.

The two heads of state discussed the development of bilateral relations. Ilham Aliyev updated Aleksandr Lukashenko on the results of the recent trilateral meeting of the leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia.

The exhibition showcases 52 lithographs from frescoes made in 1866 by the outstanding German artist and engraver Ludwig Gruner in cooperation with Nicola Consoni.

Sergei Aleinik also informed Xie Xiaoyong about the efforts the Belarusian side is taking to resolve the migration crisis at the Belarusian-Polish border.

According to the Information and Public Relations Office of the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus, participants of the session reviewed the economic situation and progress in implementing the monetary policy in Belarus and Russia in 2021.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed that the state has no other way out but to buy electricity from Belarus. He also accused Ukrainian mass media of waging a media war around this issue.

Polina Golovina has joined the EOC Sustainability Commission, Irina Malevanaya – EOC Medical and Anti-Doping Commission. Kseniya Sankovich will continue her work in the EOC Gender Equality in Sport Commission.

Vladimir Andreichenko will speak on the standards of democratic elections in the CSTO member states and their protection from foreign interference.

The medications will be distributed to inpatient facilities across the regions of Belarus and will be used to treat both coronavirus patients and patients with other diseases, including children.

After the season opener in Doha, Qatar on 13 May, athletes will the chance to show their best in Birmingham or London (England), Eugene (the USA), Rabat (Morocco), Rome (Italy), Oslo (Norway), Paris (France), Stockholm (Sweden), Monaco, Lausanne (Swi...

Events of the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly took place over the course of two days. The work was very intensive because a number of events were organized, during which pressing and important matters for every participating state were discussed.

The assistance was provided in line with the agreements reached during the visit of WHO Regional Director Hans Kluge and the WHO mission to Belarus to assess the situation on the border of Belarus and the EU.

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 648,472. A total of 634,653 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

Belarus beat Turkey in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers opener, 84-70, on 25 November.

Gomel marked the 78th anniversary of liberation from the Nazis. A rally and a ceremony of laying wreaths and flowers were held in the city's main square.

“The communication with Belarus' president offered hope that the situation will be resolved. There are many thoughts in my head now, but my spirits are up,” the refugee said.

The refugee, who also took part in the meeting with the head of state, noted: "We all liked the visit of the president. We appreciated it very much. We will be looking forward to the resolution of our issue."

“Scoundrels [in Poland and the EU] don't want families to reunite. These are peaceful, normal people. Well, they will end up having a bigger problem. If Afghans rush here and to Ukraine (as you know, they will let anyone in for a penny), Europe wil...

This is the assistance to migrants who are currently living in the transport and logistics center on the Belarusian-Polish border, Deputy Healthcare Minister Boris Androsyuk noted.

Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed: “Don't listen to those fakes that claim that it is profitable for us, that we've invited migrants to come here, that we bring them here, that [the Belarusian flag carrier] Belavia transports them. Total nonsense.”

The senator noted that many of those, who are now stranded on the Belarusian-Polish border, have families in the EU. These people seek to reunite their families.

"They call Lukashenko a dictator in Europe, but he came to see us, talked to us and he helps us. Meanwhile Europe, which considers itself democratic, has not given us a single chance," a refugee said.

Belarus' parliamentary delegation headed by Chairwoman of the Council of the Republic Natalya Kochanova took part in the 53rd plenary session of the Inter-Parliamentary Assembly of the Commonwealth of Independent States.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Europe does not need yet another little war and conflicts. It cannot swallow Ukraine as it is. Who needs it? Those, who have started falling. Americans. There is no monopolar world. There is China, Russia, India, and oth...

"As you can see, I am honoring my obligations: more than 1,000 people have already left, 400 are about to leave. They are at the airport today. They should pay and charter the planes as they promised," the Belarusian leader stressed.

In line with the established procedure interior troops of the Belarusian Internal Affairs Ministry will be deployed to guard the second unit of the nuclear power plant.

After my yesterday's statement, they coughed up a paltry $260,000. We counted three days earlier that we spent a total of $12.6 million [in aid to refugees]. They transferred $260,000 to our Red Cross. You see, they are so disgusting," the Belarusian...

Aleksandr Lukashenko also talked with the refugees. The head of state asked them whether there is enough space in the center, whether things are ok in terms basic essentials. "In general, everything is fine," the refugees replied to the president.

The press service of the Belarusian Defense Ministry quoted Leonid Kasinsky as saying: “We continue evaluating in detail the situation evolving around our borders due to the buildup of military activities of Poland and the Baltic states."

"It's very important to us," one of the women said. "If all the presidents in Europe were like you, we would have no problems, we would be welcomed everywhere."

Reporters wondered what Aleksandr Lukashenko thinks about why certain representatives of the West and international organizations are so reluctant to talk to reporters.

“I would like to address the people of Germany: most people here are the ones who want to reunite with their families, find their loved ones who live in Germany. Please take these people in,” said Aleksandr Lukashenko.

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Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “The truth is that we are in no way going to toy with and make politics out of your fates. We know and understand you well. You are intent on getting into Europe. You've been invited to go there and you want to go there."

The president stressed: “I'd like to say that my task and the task of all those working here upon my instructions are to help you, the people in distress.”

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Instead of simply hoping we will work with you to achieve your dream.”

"We will do our best to provide you with food, clothes, drinking water, and a shower opportunity. We will do everything to make your temporary life here a bit easier," the president assured the refugees.

Aleksandr Lukashenko urged the refugees to decide for themselves whether to return home, or suffer from hardship and deprivation in order to get into the EU.

“I know that representatives of many international organizations come to you. Some of them sincerely want to help, while others come to be seen with refugees and to show that they are dealing with some problems here,” the Belarusian leader said.

“The Poles are not happy with the ruling coalition. In order to divert their attention from these issues, they [Polish authorities] unleashed this mayhem at the border,” the president said.

"We will not force you to do anything. If you decide to leave, we will help. If you do not, we will do everything to keep you safe," the head of state emphasized.

According to the head of state, Belarus has concerns over the issue. Ukrainians are building up their security forces at the border to stop migrants.

"According to our estimates, on the territory of Belarus there are about 2,000-3,000 refugees from the Middle Eastern countries, in addition to the two thousands staying in this camp. But these are very approximate figures," Aleksandr Lukashenko sai...

"Some of you, believing Western propaganda, are looking for a better life there. Probably, life is better there than in the place you came from. But the worst thing, as I understand it (I see a lot of kids here), is that you, adults, do not see a fut...

Up to 200 refugees cross into the territories of Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia every day, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he talked to refugees at the transport and logistics center.

According to the head of state, about 1,000 migrants have been evacuated from Belarus to their home country. “I would like you to know that we are not going to detain you, push you onto planes and send you back home if you do not want to do that,�...

The migrants welcomed the head of state with applause. The officials accompanying the president briefed him about the living conditions of refugees, food provision and fire safety measures.

The head of state was briefed on the fire safety measures. Earlier, the president gave appropriate instructions to Emergencies Minister Vadim Sinyavsky and Grodno Oblast Governor Vladimir Karanik.

The head of state had a conversation with refugees who still hope to get to the European Union at the logistics hub near the Bruzgi checkpoint. About a week ago the logistics hub was turned into a temporary accommodation facility for refugees. Before...

Belarus and Armenia have reserves to increase mutual trade, Belarusian Forestry Minister, co-chairman of the Belarusian-Armenian intergovernmental commission on trade and economic cooperation Vitaly Drozhzha said at a meeting of the commission.

Belarus' parliamentary delegation led by Chairwoman of the Council of the Republic Natalya Kochanova is taking part in the 53rd plenary session of the Interparliamentary Assembly of the Commonwealth of Independent States.

The refugees stranded on the Belarus-Poland border remain in the logistics center. They are provided with food, bedding and other essentials. A mobile banya was mounted near the facility. Medical assistance is also available. Humanitarian aid is deli...

A joint meeting of the House of Representatives and the Council of the Republic will take place in the Oval Hall of the Government House on 29 November.

Mogilev Metallurgical Works is one of Belarus' biggest metal manufacturers. It produces steel tubes, chilled iron shot and grit, iron casting, etc. Over 70% of the output is sold abroad.

The eleventh grade student of the Lyceum of Belarusian State University (BSU) Artemy Syrokvash has won a bronze medal at the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA). The competition was held in Bogotá, Colombia.

Poland is using the migrant crisis on the border to draw the attention of Brussels and become the one to get the bulk of financial and political preferences in this situation, political consultant from Ukraine Mikhail Chaplyga said.

Belarus should prepare for the attempts of the West to discredit the referendum on the Constitution, Professor at Lomonosov Moscow State University, political scientist Andrei Manoilo told the ONT TV channel.

“As agreed in Iraq, there will be two flights today and two flights tomorrow taking out 650 people. We will fly back home everyone who is here, even if it is 10,000 people. But we don't know exactly how many more will come. Now a thousand people wa...

The Belarusian head of state emphasized that Russian President Vladimir Putin and he see what is happening and assess these events in the same way. “It [Russia] is their ultimate target. And how to get closer to it if Ukraine and Belarus [are on th...

The statement reads that the Germany-Belarus Friendship Society is alarmed by the current crisis between the European Union and the Republic of Belarus particularly due to difficulties or, to be precise, the impossibility of interaction with the peop...

Belarusian Industry Minister Piotr Parkhomchik noted that the industry managed to hit the government-assigned main financial and business performance targets despite the continued pressure of sanctions and the unpredictable behavior of some foreign b...

The president reaffirmed commitment to expanding cooperation with Bulgaria across a wide range of areas: trade, investment, science and technology to humanitarian contacts and tourism.

Belarus and Serbia discussed the prospects for development of cooperation in science, technology and innovations, BelTA learned from the press service of the State Committee for Science and Technology of Belarus.

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 646,743. A total of 632,470 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

Iraqi Airways Airbus A320 that can seat 180 passengers departed from Baghdad at 17:06 and is due to land at Minsk National Airport at 2:15. The return flight from Minsk is tentatively scheduled for 22:15.

The Defense Ministry said: “Due to more frequent flights of various kinds of aviation near the Belarusian border and for the sake of preventing violations of the state border in air space a decision has been made in favor of reinforcing the air def...

Today is the 18th day of refugees' ordeal on the Belarusian-Polish border. Humanitarian aid, including food, hygiene kits, and warm clothes, is delivered daily to their temporary accommodation facility. Volunteers also help in providing refugees.

Amasra is a small town and port in northwestern Turkey in the province of Bartyn.

Tetsuro Shimaguchi rose to fame after working as a sword choreographer in Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill. Tetsuro Shimaguchi is well known in Japan and beyond as an actor, director, producer and founder of the Kamui theater.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “If some think that I hold on to my chair so hard that my arms have gone blue already, you are mistaken. I properly assess the situation and my capabilities. And it is not about the capabilities."

The prime minister noted that the international community pays more and more attention to environmental issues, global warming and depletion of natural resources. Thus, today the use of resource-saving and environmentally friendly technologies is rel...

The flights by Iraqi Airways are scheduled to arrive in Minsk at 19.15, 19.45 and 20.15. Another arrival is scheduled for 02.15 (26 November).

The refugees stranded on the Belarus-Poland border need help and support. Today, it looks like no one really cares about them. In fact, despite the visits of representatives of international organizations, no decisions have been made yet, Natalya Koc...

Roman Golovchenko noted that Belarus shares the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's approach to counteracting protectionism and trade wars, which slow down world development.

The minister thanked Francesco Rocca for coming to Belarus to assess the current situation at the border.

We need to have an agreement on cooperation and mutual understanding between the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), Roman Golovchenko said during a web-based SCO summit.

For now the draft Constitution expects the Minsk City Council of Deputies and the oblast councils of deputies to elect members of municipal councils of deputies as delegates of the Belarusian People's Congress.

Speaking at the plenary session of the conference were WHO Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge, heads of parliamentary delegations, heads of the relevant the CIS councils, ministries and agencies of the CIS member states, heads of partner interna...

Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei met with President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Francesco Rocca in Minsk on 25 November.

The cost of arranging the flight was mentioned as the stumbling block. “Then Europeans should pay for it. Bastards. They claimed they had appropriated the money, millions and thousands… Not a single kopeck has been received here. By the Red Cross...

“On behalf of the Belarusian people and myself I express sincere condolences over a deadly accident in the Listvyazhnaya mine in Kemerovo Oblast,” the message of condolences reads.