Preparations for starting a controlled chain reaction are nearly over at the second unit of the Belarusian nuclear power plant. The reactor unit will soon reach minimal controlled power levels – 1% of the nominal power. The lifecycle of the reactor...

There are prerequisites for increasing trade between Belarus and Uzbekistan, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko said during a working meeting with Uzbekistan's Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov.

The official said: “The construction of the Belarusian nuclear power plant is a key project for the industry. The commissioning certificate of the first unit of the Belarusian nuclear power plant was signed on 10 June 2021. The unit is now operatin...

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “As for events unfolding in our dear Ukraine… Well, the nation elected such leaders. Ukraine's leaders are the reason for everything going on over there.”

“Prices and pricing pose the biggest challenges and this is not because we cannot keep prices in check. Frankly speaking, we have a dictatorship in this regard: just give an order and prices will freeze tomorrow,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Foreign currency, exchange rates, and the rest are driven by our craziness. Definitely by our craziness. If we rush to buy foreign currency and feel stressed about it, the exchange rate will climb. I am already a bit rom...

The official said: “The first scheduled preventive repair is supposed to take place in Q2 2022. It will begin at the end of April. We are talking about maintenance operations, which nuclear power plants undergo every year in order to keep the equip...

The head of state was briefed on development prospects of the center. He also studied how the center is run, what new technologies it uses in intensive care and what research outcomes it produced.

Belarus' food export to China has grown almost 20 times since 2016, Belarusian Agriculture and Food Minister Igor Brylo said in an interview with BelTA.

The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will pay special attention to the development of common energy markets, Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Igor Petrishenko told the media.

The deputy minister also noted that over the past year, Belarus considerably grew its food supplies to the EAEU countries and China.

The events in Ukraine is the result of the reckless policy of the West, Permanent Representative of Belarus to the OSCE Andrei Dapkiunas said at the special meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council.

According to Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko, to ensure accelerated development it is necessary to activate all possible sources of long-term investment and expand the channels of their flow into the economy.

The head of state was informed that the center has recently developed many new areas, including through an active use of extra-budgetary activities.

“The way we respond to the sanctions is an example of a successful partnership and allied relations, which are tested and strengthened in this difficult environment,” stressed Roman Golovchenko.

Belarus rejects the insinuations about its involvement in the events in Ukraine, Belarus' permanent representative to the OSCE Andrei Dapkiunas said at the reinforced meeting of the organization's Permanent Council.

The head of state is expected to get familiar with the activities of the center and visit the anesthesiology and intensive care departments. He will be briefed on new medical technologies introduced in intensive care and scientific achievements of th...

“By implementing the agreements made last year, which were sealed by the decree of the Supreme State Council, we will reach the new frontiers. The work in these areas is well-organized and its implementation is monitored,” said Roman Golovchenko.

The meeting was held ahead the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council meeting in an expanded format.

The top three are Gomel Oblast where an estimated 27.61% of voters took advantage of the early voting opportunity, Mogilev Oblast (26.34%), and Brest Oblast (25.07%). The turnout in Minsk Oblast stood at 24.23%, in Vitebsk Oblast at 23.83%, in Grodno...

During the meeting with Cameroonian Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Gabriel Mbairobe the Belarusian side arranged a presentation of the export potential of Belarus' agribusiness. Matters concerning the expansion of bilateral cooperation...

Igor Sergeyenko said: “I am sure that the referendum will take place in a calm and constructive situation although there are certain elements, a situation that need to be taken into account.”

The foundation for negotiations was laid after a Skolkovo Foundation delegation visited FEZ Vitebsk in late 2021. Aleksandr Okunev said: “Back then we received as detailed information as possible about every resident company. Virtually all of them ...

Valeryia Davydzenka finished 4:57.3 behind the winner, Anja Weber of Switzerland. Silver went to Latvia's Patricija Eiduka, with Russia's Veronika Stepanova collecting bronze.

"The parties exchanged views on topical issues of cooperation and interaction at international venues," the press service said. "The parties discussed the steps that Belarus and Ecuador can take to boost bilateral trade and develop the legal framewo...

Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko also touched on the issue of supplies of agricultural machinery. “I would like to discuss how we can make it more attractive to Kyrgyzstan farmers,” the prime minister added.

Regular shipments will allow offering competitive rates in comparison with transportation by sea in addition to reducing the time needed to deliver goods (down to 10-14 days to China and 4-7 days to Uzbekistan). Apart from that, the entire necessary ...

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 902,315. A total of 888,963 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

The Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange with the participation of the National Agency for Investment and Privatization held consultations with the Dutch retailer VidaXL regarding the implementation of a large-scale investment project in woodworki...

On 24 February, the National Olympic Committee held an official ceremony to send off the national team of Belarus for the Winter Paralympic Games in Beijing.

In connection with the closure of all Ukrainian checkpoints on the border with Belarus, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus once again calls on Belarusian citizens to get in touch and stay in touch with the Belarusian Embassy in Ukraine and th...

The heads of government of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states are set to review progress to implement the agreement on traceability of goods imported into the EAEU customs territory and the agreement on the use of navigation seals in th...

A number of measures are being taken to reinforce parts of the Belarusian border in order to prevent sabotage and reconnaissance units from infiltrating into the country and stop attempts to smuggle weapons and ammunition.

Chairwoman of the Council of the Republic Natalya Kochanova met with the head of the CIS observation mission, Deputy Chairman of the CIS Executive Committee – CIS Executive Secretary Ilkhom Nematov in Minsk.

The head of state is convinced that this is the only chance today to stop the escalation and avoid a full-scale war. “Perhaps, this is the chance to stop this conflict, to solve all the issues. Maybe they will hear me. We will not be mediators here...

The defense minister remarked they had expected a bad outcome of the deteriorating situation in Ukraine's Donbass region. This is why the commander-in-chief gave instructions to reinforce the coverage of the southern part of the state border. Battali...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko was asked by BelTA on how Russia's demands for security guarantees concern Belarus.

“We've stopped this nationalistic frenzy,” the Belarusian leader stated. “We understood that we had to do it. While Ukraine chose the way of the ultranationalist Stepan Bandera. Such things cannot be allowed. [The WW2 memorial] Khatyn remembers...

Belarusians should go to the polls, otherwise, if they start hesitating and ignore the referendum, this will be a shame for the country, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he answered reporters' questions on 24 February.

When the USA and the West as a whole imposed sanctions, they left no alternative for Belarus, President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a special meeting with the military on 24 February.

Ukraine should embark on talks with Russia, because it will gain more from it than from the escalation of the conflict and, as a result, the loss in the war, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko told the media.

I want to emphasize once again: our people should be sure that we will not make any erroneous steps. We will not. We are not going to get involved into the war," the Belarusian leader said.

Stockholm is one of the best cities in the world to live in, according to the British magazine Monocle.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “It would be a good idea to deploy Iskander missile systems over there and two S-400 missile system squadrons somewhere else. So that we could monitor the situation all the way to Berlin. Because [the air defense missile ...

"Our task now is to protect the state border of Belarus with NATO - Poland and Lithuania. The task has been set. So that you could see everything, so that we would not let through a single tank, a single soldier. We must see everything that is happe...

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Russia's leaders have never raised the matter of participation in some operations, including this Ukrainian one, before me. We have our own tasks, which by the way correlate with the conflict and with the operation Russi...

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “In the current situation we have to take measures without delay to ensure security of our country and our citizens. I'd like to note nothing extraordinary is happening. Absolutely nothing has happened.”

According to the source, Belarusians, who are returning from Ukraine to Belarus, will have to go through the Ukrainian border checkpoint Vystupovichi (Novaya Rudnya on the Belarusian side of the border). In turn, border checkpoints on the Belarusian ...

“All commissions are working in a routine mode. It is the third day of early voting. We can say that the referendum is proceeding according to the plan that we approved at the CEC meeting. Therefore, we have not encountered any problems,” Igor Ka...

Belarus has created all conditions to hold the referendum at a high organizational level, the head of the CIS observation mission from, Deputy Chairman of the CIS Executive Committee – CIS Executive Secretary Ilkhom Nematov told the media.

According to the president, such facts, which are hidden from mass media, indicate that Ukraine wanted this conflict. “They did nothing to prevent it. They constantly hyped up tensions. Even after the recognition of these republics. Stop! Who are y...

“There is no panic, absolutely none! We are holding all events as planned, including sports events, social and political events. Today there is no threat to the country from any side, but we see and know their plans,” the Belarusian leader stress...

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Putin and I have said we have other things to do today. That's the first consideration. Second, it is not a problem. Third, we have to clearly understand what will happen as a result of this step. Nevertheless, it is not...

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “It is necessary to start negotiations in order to prevent this [bloodshed] in Ukraine and stop the escalation but Russia will never begin negotiations with them if the matters that will be discussed are not reconciled in...

There is a need to look for ways to prevent bloodshed and massacre in Ukraine, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at an operational meeting with the militaryю

A city children's polyclinic was opened in the city of Zhodino. The opening ceremony was attended by Minsk Oblast Governor Aleksandr Turchin and Healthcare Minister Dmitry Pinevich.

Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed that the military leadership of Ukraine had held talks with their Belarusian counterparts twice. The last conversation was held after the meeting of the presidents of Belarus and Russia in Moscow. The Ukrainian side was ...

At a special meeting with the military on 24 February Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko unveiled some details of his conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the situation in Ukraine.

The Belarusian army is not taking part in the Russian special operation in the Donbass, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at an operational meeting with the military.

“It is no secret that last night, yesterday evening, the situation along the western and southern border of Belarus changed dramatically. I am grateful to all of you: I know that none of you slept that night, we had to get ready, to think how we sh...

“A total of 194 international observers have been accredited so far,” Igor Karpenko said.

So far, we have registered no serious flaws during the referendum in Belarus, the head of the CIS observation mission, Deputy Chairman of the CIS Executive Committee – CIS Executive Secretary Ilkhom Nematov said as he met with Deputy Chairman of th...

At present, the following road checkpoints are open on the border with Ukraine: Mokrany (Domanovo), Komarin (Slavutich), Novaya Guta (Novye Yarilovichy), Veselovka (Senkovka).

On 23 February in the round of Last 16 the Belarusian dismissed Switzerland's world number 41 Jil Teichmann 6-2, 6-1 in just over an hour.

Chairman of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vladimir Ulakhovich met with Deputy Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Tatarstan Marat Akhmatov during a visit of Tatarstan's business delegation to Minsk.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina (non-resident) Aleksandr Ponomarev has met with Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina Zoran Tegeltija.

Turkish Airlines has canceled flights Istanbul - Minsk and Minsk - Istanbul scheduled for 24 February, BelTA learned from the press service of Minsk National Airport.

A reminder, the presidents of Belarus and Russia had a telephone conversation at about 5 am on 24 February. Vladimir Putin informed Aleksandr Lukashenko about the situation on the border with Ukraine and in the Donbass.

“In view of the closure of part of Russia's airspace to civilian flights, Belavia has to cancel flights departing on 24 February 2022, namely Minsk - Istanbul - Minsk, Minsk - Tel Aviv - Minsk, Minsk - Sochi – Minsk”, the airline said in a stat...

Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko will leave for Kazakhstan to participate in the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council meeting that will take place in Nur-Sultan on 24-25 February.

Early voting for the constitutional referendum will be running through 26 February. Polling stations are open from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 19:00. A voter does not have to provide an excuse to vote early.

“The presidents of Belarus and Russia had a telephone conversation at about 5 am today. Vladimir Putin informed Aleksandr Lukashenko about the situation on the border with Ukraine and in the Donbass,” the press service informed.

“[A talk] with the First One about the key matters. The concrete conversation the president announced as he delivered the address will take place tomorrow! Nine reporters, whose names are too famous to reveal, will address burning questions to the ...

Aleksandr Ilyushchenko said: “We fully endorse and welcome the signing of 28 roadmaps between our countries and look forward to the signing of the Union State program, which will directly affect us. At present we are working within the framework of...

Belarusian Industry Minister Piotr Parkhomchik met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to Belarus Batsukh Bayarsaikhan in the ministry on 23 February. Topical aspects of cooperation were discussed.

In particular, IAOP experts praise A1QA, Qulix Systems, and Science Soft. The best outsourcers also include foreign companies with software development centers located in Belarus and registered in the Hi-Tech Park: Artezio, Ciklum, IBA Group, Intetic...

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 896,319. A total of 882,376 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

Ukraine has imposed additional temporary restrictions in the frontier areas with Belarus and Russia, reads a message of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine published on its official Facebook page.

Belarus placed 15th in the Women's Junior 4x3.3km Relay at the 2022 Nordic Junior World Ski Championships in Norway.

The Bank operates in a routine mode, provides a full range of services for individuals and corporate clients and fulfills its obligations to customers and partners in full volume.

The Olympic champion added that Anton Smolski's medal was a great success for him and for the biathlon team in general. “In such difficult conditions he coped with bitter cold, strong winds and was great at all the shooting ranges," Darya Domrachev...

Aleksandr Lukashenko praised the huge experience of the plant and expressed confidence in its bright future: “There is a great demand for BELARUS-branded products across the globe. Without our tractors, it is impossible to ensure food security of t...

Early voting is proceeding as normal, Chairman of the Central Election Commission Igor Karpenko told journalists. On 23 February he voted at polling station No. 5 in Minsk.

China Merchants CHN-BLR Commerce and Logistics Company (CMCB), which is part of China Merchants Group, is ready to become the logistics operator of the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE) in Asia, head of the Business Development Division ...

Every man should plant a tree, have a son and buy real estate in Minsk World!

On 23 February, a ceremony of laying wreaths and flowers was held at the Eternal Flame in Ceremonials Square in the Brest Hero Fortress memorial complex in honor of the Day of Fatherland Defenders and the Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus.

The Constitution draft has incorporated the topics that concern the society, Deputy Chair of the Constitutional Court, Doctor of Law Natalya Karpovich said at the meeting of BelTA's Expert Community project dedicated to the ongoing referendum.

Roman Golovchenko said: “Today is Fatherland Defenders Day. This holiday is close and understandable for us, it is sacred for every one of us. We've inherited this holiday from the Soviet times and have incorporated it into our state ideology. We d...

The Vitebsk traffic police has prepared a festive campaign in honor of the Day of Fatherland Defenders and the Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus.

The norms and standards valid in the Belarusian transport sector go in sync with the UN agreements and conventions. This made it possible, taking into account global experience, to lay the foundation for improving the efficiency, safety and environme...

“The infrastructure and the respective authorities of Belarus are ready to assist persons who will arrive in Belarus in search of a place of residence, refugee status or additional protection,” said Aleksei Begun.

More than 550 trucks were queuing at the Belarus-Latvia border at the Grigorovshchina checkpoint and over 880 at Urbany.

The show was held at the National Pavilion of Belarus at the international exhibition Expo 2020.

Belarus' world number 2 Aryna Sabalenka beat France's world number 37 Alize Cornet, 6-2, 6-2, to move to the Qatar Open round three.

Aleksandr Lukashenko expressed confidence that the Armed Forces would remain a reliable guarantor of peace, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Belarusian state. He wished everyone strong health, wellbeing and new accomplishments for the ben...

An estimated 6.26% of voters took advantage of the early voting opportunity in Brest Oblast. The turnout in Vitebsk Oblast stood at 6.37%, in Gomel Oblast at 8.75%, in Grodno Oblast at 4.14%, in Minsk Oblast at 6.38%, in Mogilev Oblast at 5.08% and i...

BelTA sends its greetings to all the defenders: those who fought for the Motherland, and those who are protecting the country today, and all men, regardless of ranks and age.

The sides summed up results of cooperation between Minsk Oblast and Kazakhstan in 2021. Promising joint projects were discussed and key avenues for advancing cooperation in the next few years were determined.

In his words, Belarus-Palestine relations are not limited only to the final stage of the history of independent Belarus. The warm relations are rooted in the times of the Soviet Union, which always supported Palestinians in their fair fight for their...