Belarus' world number 10 Aryna Sabalenka charged past world number 22 Maria Sakkari of Greece, 6-3, 6-2, to reach the final of the Abu Dhabi WTA Women's Tennis Open.

There is a lot that we can accomplish when we stand united, said Metropolitan Veniamin of Minsk and Zaslavl, Patriarchal Exarch of All Belarus.

The meeting focused on the performance of the manufacturing sector and its prospects for 2021 and the upcoming five-year period as a whole. The head of state emphasized the need to have not only forecasts, but also clear plans for product manufacturi...

Belarus' gold reserves rose by 1 tonne in 2020 to total 43.2 tonnes on 1 January 2021, BelTA learned from the website of the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (NBRB).

The document provides for improvement of the existing mechanism of marking goods with control (identification) labels in Belarus, and also the development of a new mechanism to mark goods with identification means.

Initially, the amount of directed lending was Br740 million. Then it was increased several times by the government.

Athletes will compete in the individual, sprint and pursuit races, and also in the single and 4x6 mixed relays.

Applicants for international training will be selected on the basis of competition. Among the criteria are the student's academic performance, a well-founded motivation letter, and a research plan.

HC Dinamo Minsk lost to HC Metallurg Magnitogorsk 4-2 in the KHL regular-season match on 11 January.

According to the source, container transportation by rail has been rising for the last few years. To compare, in 2015 these shipments totaled 254,000 TEUs while in 2020 the volume quadrupled.

The key purpose of the new software product is to improve the effectiveness of utilization of forest resources through better administration. The system will also automate planning, record keeping, and analysis of all the main business processes and ...

The company OOO Imperiya Green makes premium-quality fuel pellets and industrial-grade pellets. The products are sold on the home market and abroad. The production of fuel granules (pellets) is considered an effective way to recycle waste wood and ba...

The year 2020 was abnormally warm – the warmest in the history of meteorological observation in Belarus since 1881. The average annual temperature was +9.1°C, 2.4°C above the norm.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the People's Republic of China Yuri Senko has presented copies of his credentials to Director-General of the Protocol Department of China's Foreign Ministry Hong Lei.

The Belarusian People's Congress is a landmark and momentous event, Aleksei Dzermant, a political analyst and a researcher at the Institute of Philosophy of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, said.

According to the CIS observation mission, the elections to the Mazhilis of Kazakhstan's parliament were multi-party, transparent, fair, and competitive and met the universally accepted principles of democratic elections.

The Belarusian crew covered 709km in 3:27.34, 7.54 behind the winner, Anton Shibalov of Russia's KAMAZ-Master. Shibalov's teammates Andrei Karginov (2.19 back) and Dmitry Sotnikov (2.28 back) placed second and third respectively.

A Chinese company has purchased the first batch of rapeseed oil at the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE). The pilot batch amounted to 200 tonnes.

In 2020, individuals bought the equivalent of $10,223.9 million in cash and cashless forms and sold $8,254.2 million worth of foreign currency. The net purchase of foreign currency by individuals totaled $1.97 billion.

Viktor Sheiman updated the president on the performance of the enterprises subordinate to the Property Management Directorate in 2020. Sales revenue amounted to Br2.6 billion (up more than 140%).

Aleksei Dzermant added: “I think the year 2021, which has been declared the Year of People's Unity, will be different one way or another as far as mood is concerned. I am convinced that the consolidation of the society will begin and we will feel l...

Minsk citizens are among the most active sending more than half of the proposals. Minsk Oblast sent the least number of proposals among the regions.

Shane Prince won two of three games with his team last week (over SKA and Dinamo Riga). The Minsk forward scored 6 (4+2) points, netting two doubles and two game-winners.

The annual agriculture expo Belagro summarizes international experience in agro-industrial engineering and serves to find innovative solutions in the field of environmentally friendly materials and waste-free technologies.

The early presidential election and the referendum to choose governance system (presidential or parliamentary) in the Republic of Kyrgyzstan were held in the country on 10 January. A total of 17 candidates ran for presidency.

The official said: “There are ten automatic measuring stations around the Belarusian nuclear power plant. We receive data from them every ten minutes. The data includes gamma radiation levels and information about radionuclide content in the air. T...

I expect the Belarusian People's Congress to propose solutions to improve the living standards in the country, Deputy Chairman of the Standing Commission on International Affairs of the House of Representatives of Belarus Oleg Gaidukevich said.

The developments taking place in the United States of America have demonstrated the weakness and elusiveness of Western democracy, Nikolai Shchekin told BelTA.

The nationwide COVID-19 tally has reached 213,993 cases. A total of 196,284 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

The event serves to present the investment, economic, tourist, and scientific potential of Brest Oblast, to establish ties and strengthen relations between foreign and Belarusian organizations, companies, and enterprises.

The Belarusian crew covered 737km in 4:56.21, 10.28 behind the winner, Dmitry Sotnikov of Russia's KAMAZ-Master Team (4:45.52). Sotnikov's teammates Airat Mardeev (3.23 back) and Anton Shibalov (8.22 back) placed second and third respectively.

The New Year address of Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko to the Belarusian nation set the record as the most-watched television broadcast in Belarus. More than 6.5 million of Belarusians watched the president's address on New Year's Eve.

The head of government came to the head enterprise of the local agribusiness holding company in order to evaluate how the presidential decree on the development of Vitebsk Oblast's agribusiness complex is being implemented in practice and evaluate th...

World number 10 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reached the semifinal of the Abu Dhabi WTA Women's Tennis Open on 11 January.

I would like to assure you as the IIHF president and as a friend of Belarus that there will no no issues on any front in Belarus: neither coronavirus, nor in terms of political security or physical security of people who live here and people who will...

Belarusian Ambassador to Ecuador and concurrently to Colombia Nikolai Ovsyanko and Carlos Andres Perez Ramirez, Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce of Cali, held a web-based meeting.

Aryna Sabalenka secured a 7-6(5), 6-2 win over Slovenia's Polona Hercog (World No.49) in the first round of the Abu Dhabi WTA Women's Tennis Open. Later, she beat Australia's world number 68 Ajla Tomljanovic 7-5, 6-4.

On behalf of the Belarusian people and himself Aleksandr Lukashenko expressed sincere condolences to the families and friends of the victims and to the entire Indonesian nation.

The Great Stone industrial park expects to attract about 17 new residents in 2021, Head of the Administration of the China-Belarus Industrial Park Great Stone Aleksandr Yaroshenko said.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko gave an interview to Russian journalist Nailya Asker-Zade. The interview was held in unusual format: Aleksandr Lukashenko answered questions while driving a car, on an ice rink, in the Palace of Independence, ov...

The nationwide COVID-19 tally has reached 212,201 cases. A total of 194,984 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

The organizing committee of the Belarusian People's Congress has already received 17,000 proposals, Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration Andrei Kuntsevich said.

Winter forest landscapes

Beautiful winter landscapes and friendly animals willing to pose for a picture in the Pripyatsky National Park.

The long-awaited snow blanketed Minsk and created fabulous landscapes in parks and gardens

Thick snow covered the streets of Minsk.

Podnikolie Park in Mogilev hosted a Christmas fest “Magical Moment” on 7 January. The fest culminated in a tasting event featuring 115kg of sausage.

The nationwide COVID-19 tally has reached 206,796 cases. A total of 188,789 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

On 7 January the Vitebsk Golden Ring Dvina cultural and historical center performed the folk Christmas Kolyady rite.

The Belarusian crew finished 14 seconds behind the winner, Dmitry Sotnikov of Russia's KAMAZ-Master Team (2:58.48). Sotnikov's teammate Andrei Karginov came in second, 10 seconds back.

He wished the coming year to be better than the previous one. “It will be better if we do our best to make it better. The most important thing is to take care of each other, our loved ones,” said Aleksandr Lukashenko.

Only together can we preserve the land where we live and where future generations will live, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he visited the church in Minsk on Christmas Day.

The new church stands next to the Masyukovshshina Death Camp memorial complex built in honor of over 80,000 prisoners of war and Soviet civilians tortured in the German concentration camp during the Great Patriotic War.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko will visit the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Minsk on 7 January

On 7 January Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas, one of the most important Christian holidays celebrating the Birth of Jesus Christ.

According to agricultural meteorologists, conditions for winter crops remain satisfactory, no dangerous phenomena have been registered. Air temperatures are expected to drop closer to mid-January 2021, however, the cold spell presents no danger for w...

The source also noted that as from 11 January the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange will resume sales of government bonds nominated in U.S. dollars. Issue No.271 will have a coupon rate of 4.5% per annum, with the redemption date set at 10 Febru...

During the meeting Sergei Aleinik and Claude Altermatt discussed the state and prospects of further advancement of Belarusian-Swiss cooperation.

Belarus and Finland have discussed ways to advance cooperation between regions, including between the Belarusian city of Nesvizh and the Finnish city of Savonlinna.

The tournament was part of Step to the Future, a joint project of the Belarusian Basketball Federation and FIBA Europe.

Stefania-Vitalia Vinnichek, a first-year student of the Faculty of Law of Belarusian State University (BSU), has been elected Belarus' Youth Ambassador of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The 56th edition of the Star Expedition campaign around the places of military glory and labor excellence in Belarus will take place on 27-29 January.

Bellegprom Chairperson Tatiana Lugina presented the students with sport clothing.

Representatives of the Belarus President's ice hockey team and the children of the orphanage took part in a New Year's performance and various contests. The guests exchanged souvenirs with the children and presented gifts: an ice hockey jersey with t...

Speaking about when biometric identification documents become available, the official added that the relevant regulatory act will be passed soon in order to begin the introduction of biometric identification in Belarus.

The company assembles, sells, and provides maintenance services for BELARUS tractors in Serbia. Ded Moroz arrived in tractor style to wish a Merry Christmas to the company's employees and their kids.

Consul General of Belarus to Istanbul Aleksei Shved has met with Chairperson of the Turkish-Belarusian Council at the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey (DEIK), head of the Soycan Group of Companies Yilmaz Soycan.

The Brest Hero Fortress memorial complex has launched an exhibition of Yevgeny Khaldei's wartime photographs " dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

According to the Belarusian weather service Belhydromet, precipitation (sleet, rain) is also expected in Belarus on 7 January.

The nationwide COVID-19 tally has reached 204,958 cases. A total of 186,394 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

“Visa-free entry to Belarus for the 2021 IIHF World Championship participants and fans has been enforced by presidential decree No.10 of 10 January 2020. Therefore, there was no need to include the 2021 IIHF World Championship in the calendar of in...

Sts Boris and Gleb Chruch (Kolozha Church) brought Christmas to life with a live nativity scene on Christmas Eve.

Archbishop Stefan of Gomel and Zhlobin handed over equipment for cardiology wards and rehabilitation wards to the healthcare facilities.

Two power play goals from Shane Prince helped HC Dinamo Minsk secure an overtime victory over HC SKA in the KHL regular-season match on 5 January.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko sent greetings to the family that welcomed Belarus' first 2021 baby. Gifts and flowers were given from the head of state to the parents

After the games with Norway Belarus will head for Egypt to take part in the World Men's Handball Championship slated for 14-31 January.

We should adapt to the current global development trends and preserve the country, political scientis tVadim Borovik said in an interview with the SB. Belarus Segodnya newspaper.

According to the country's main monetary guidelines for 2020, the volume of international reserve assets was expected to make up at least $7.3 billion on 1 January 2021.

The aim of the national plan is to incorporate the gender factor into the state policy as an inalienable condition of the equal development of human capital of women and men.

Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that this wonderful holiday fills the history of human existence on Earth with a deeper meaning. Every year it reminds us about the importance of spiritual renewal, selfless love for people around us, the ultimate value of...

Belarusian Deputy Healthcare Minister, Chief Sanitary Inspector Aleksandr Tarasenko said that the Russian consumer rights and human wellbeing oversight agency Rospotrebnadzor had sent about 30,000 test kits to Belarus. These test systems will be used...

A customer in Biscay Province, Spain will receive a batch of rolled metal products, which are intended for automobile engineering industry. This year's first export batch of BMZ products was made in section rolling mill No.2. This division also shipp...

In particular, electricity import from Belarus' direction began at 01:00 on 3 January. It lasted for 24 hours and amounted to 3,450Mwh. Import from Belarus' direction on 4 January lasted for 24 hours and amounted to 3,960Mwh. No electricity was impor...

According to the Citizenship and Migration Department of the Internal Affairs Ministry, the amendments are designed to improve the law taking into account the practice of its application, improve the demographic potential, and ensure domestic securit...

The company has been established by Belarusian investors and specializes in making cement and concrete. The company will use its own resources and borrowed money to buy new equipment in order to expand the product choice and make new products intende...

The Belarusian Women's Union will submit 67 proposals to the Belarusian People's Congress, Yelena Bogdan, the head of the Belarusian Women's Union, the first deputy healthcare minister, told the media.

The United States European Command donated a blood gas analyzer to the 432nd Order of the Red Star Main Military Medical Center of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus as part of the coronavirus response efforts.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Romania Andrei Grinkevich visited Romania's Calarasi County and Giurgiu County and met with representatives of the biggest local companies.

Every delegate of the Belarusian People's Congress has a great responsibility to future generations, First Secretary of the BRSM Central Committe Dmitry Voronyuk told the media.

The Holy Spirit Cathedral in Minsk is gearing up to ring in Christmas.

“The export of Belarusian goods to Uzbekistan amounted to $187.1 million, up 10.8% compared to January-November 2019. The import from Uzbekistan decreased by almost 15% to $37.9 million. Belarus posted trade surplus of $149.2 million for the perio...

The nationwide COVID-19 tally has reached 203,104 cases. A total of 184,574 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

The winner clocked 3:35.14 to complete the special part of 403km. Dmitry Sotnikov of KAMAZ-Master was second, 18 seconds back. KAMAZ-Master's Anton Shibalov rounded out the top three, 1.16 behind the winner.

The women's 5km and men's 10km individual events took place on 5 January.

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