In monetary terms, this is the largest batch of lumber sold through BUCE. The products will be delivered to customers in China. Another distinctive feature of this trading session was a high level of competition between buyers, which allowed Belarusi...

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has responded to speculations alleging that he has some kind of a personal palace. The head of state promised that if someone finds anything of this kind, he will certainly invite the media there and show it to ...

"Domestic producers should dominate the Belarusian market. How we do it is a matter for the government," the president said.

In February 2021, the country's gold and foreign currency reserves went down by $88.9 million (or 1.2%) following the January fall of $265 million (3.5%).

HC Dinamo Minsk battled hard, but HC SKA got its second win, 6-4, in the KHL's first playoff series on 4 March.

“In theater productions and feature films you have portrayed persons with strong characters, sincerity and expressiveness,” the felicitation message reads. “I hope that your work will continue to make people happy and inspire, will give them go...

Igor Yevseyev has been relieved of his post as the aide to the Belarusian president – inspector for Minsk Oblast in line with Article 84 of the Constitution.

OAO Motovelo should become an advanced, exemplary enterprise by the end of the five-year term, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during the visit to the enterprise on 5 March.

“We need production, high-tech production here,” the Belarusian leader stressed. In his words, the focus on export is necessary.

“You have preserved and multiplied the best traditions of the Belarusian passenger aviation, and today Belavia is a true band of Belarus. Belavia aircraft are well-known in dozens of airports all over the world, the geography of flights is expandin...

The head of state will be briefed on the development prospects for the national manufacturing of motorcycles and bicycles and proposals for the further use of the Motovelo Plant premises.

The participants of the meeting discussed promising avenues of cooperation in trade and economy, and ways to make the most of business contacts of the two states.

Belarus' world number 14 Victoria Azarenka reached the Qatar Total Open semifinal with a straight-set victory, 6-2, 6-4, over world number 5 Elina Svitolina of Ukraine.

Iryna Kryuko, Dzinara Alimbekava, Hanna Sola and Elena Kruchinkina took silver (zero penalties + 9 spare rounds) finishing 1.2 seconds behind the winner.

“Among today's politicians you stand out thanks to such distinguishing features as persistence in defense of national interests, fidelity to principles, shrewdness and patriotism,” the message of greetings reads.

The sides discussed the creation of a universal transit system in the Eurasian Economic Union and approaches to putting together the relevant agreement. The sides exchanged opinions about the work of information resources that the tracking of transit...

As much as 4 million m2 of housing was supposed to be built in 2020 but 4.156 million m2 was actually commissioned. There were plans to build 984,000m2 of housing using state support in 2020 but 1.306 million m2 was commissioned

“The BSU moved 100 positions up in the QS Physics & Astronomy ranking and placed in the 451-500 group among almost 30,000 universities.

We have outlined the growth targets, primarily in what concerns furniture production. We expect to ramp it up at least three times to €8 million this year, Aleksandr Ilnitsky said.

The ambassador said that Belarusians are traditionally frequent guests at the Bulgarian resorts and there was a period when Belarusians were leading in the number of foreign guests to Bulgaria.

Four-year student of the Faculty of Journalism of Belarusian State University (BSU) Maksim Tyutenkov took a 2nd degree diploma at the International Essay Competition.

It was also decided that the championships in the Swedish capital will have the status of a qualifier for the 2022 Olympics in Beijing, China.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed the appropriate decree on 4 March, BelTA learned from the press service of the head of state.

A statement made by ENSREG Chairperson Marta Ziakova pointed out the progress Belarus had made in acting upon ENSREG recommendations on priority issues of the national action plan. The ENSREG head spoke in positive terms about cooperation with the Be...

In 2022 Ivatsevichdrev will celebrate its 100th anniversary. Valery Vakulchik stressed that the company is approaching the anniversary with good results and wished the team success in the implementation of production plans.

The Belarusian State Committee for Standardization and the Uzstandard agency of Uzbekistan signed a program of cooperation for 2021-2023.

The preliminary peer review report on the implementation of the Belarusian stress test national action plan takes a look at the measures Belarus has adopted with regard to seven high-priority issues as well as recommendations from the ENSREG stress t...

The Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is organizing a session of the Belarus-Uzbekistan business council and bilateral business talks with potential partners. Ways to expand trade and economic cooperation will be considered. MMZ intends to ...

On the basis of the available information and a visit to the nuclear power plant site the preliminary peer review report on the implementation of the Belarusian stress test national action plan concludes that progress has been made in addressing all ...

The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) deems it necessary to establish a human rights commission. An expert group to discuss the creation of such a commission convened in Minsk on 4 March.

One of these enterprises is Smolevichi Broiler. Products meant for the Russian market should be manufactured not earlier than 4 March and have an electronic veterinary certificate.

Belarus and Uzbekistan are working to abolish the permit system for all types of road transport, the press service of the Belarusian Transport and Communications Ministry told BelTA.

The modernization project will help accomplish several important tasks such as the reduction of the prime cost of glass products, increase in the output and the quality of final products.

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 291,621 cases. A total of 282,039 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

The ambassador met with Punjab Province Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar and conveyed him an invitation to visit Minsk Oblast and Mogilev Oblast – the partners of Punjab.

Belarusian Energy Minister Viktor Karankevich met with Russian Energy Minister Nikolai Shulginov in Moscow on 4 March, BelTA learned from the press service of the Energy Ministry.

The 150-apartment house will be located in the Moskovsky District,” the deputy chairman of the committee said. The construction of rental housing in Minsk is in full swing.

The agreement defines the main areas of cooperation for the next five years. The parties will cooperate in the implementation of programs to develop national and working measurement standards, organize and conduct comparisons.

- Belarus police have crime under full control, Belarus' Minister of internal Affairs Ivan Kubrakov told reporters.

The Chinese company Wenzhou Ruijun Steel Co. Ltd became the 5,000th foreign company accredited at the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange.

The Belarusian police are ready to face any challenges and threats, Belarusian Minister of Internal Affairs Ivan Kubrakov told journalists as he spoke about the police's preparedness for possible protests in the spring.

On 4 December, four countries will be removed from this list: Azerbaijan, Iceland, Kyrgyzstan and Morocco.

HC Dinamo Minsk finished the KHL regular season 7th, HC SKA – 2nd.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has presented state awards to distinguished workers, mothers having many children, as well as general's shoulder straps to high-ranking officers. The ceremony took place at the Palace of Independence on 4 March.

Belarus' world number 8 Aryna Sabalenka lost to Spain's world number 16 Garbine Muguruza 2-6, 6-7 (5-7), 3-6 in the Qatar Total Open second round.

"Activists of the protest movement who stopped in time will be the core force of this party,” Yuri Voskresensky said.

The head of state emphasized that the events of last year exposed an important role of law enforcement agencies in maintaining stability in the society and ensuring safety of people.

According to Aleksandr Shatko, Belaya Rus was designed and worked as a political force and could become a party ten years ago. However, a survey revealed that most of its members did not like this idea, as they did not want to get involved in politic...

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of Kenya Pavel Vzyatkin has presented his credentials to Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta.

Chief of the CSTO Joint Staff Anatoly Sidorov noted that the format of such meetings allows discussing matters of current interest and defining avenues of future work for the sake of developing interstate information interaction within the framework ...

Mikhail Myasnikovich and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev discussed matters concerning the strategic development of the Eurasian Economic Union and priorities of Kazakhstan's EAEU presidency in 2021.

According to the source, active development of startups continues: more than half of the new companies were registered in 2020-2021. At present the Hi-Tech Park is home to 1,021 companies.

Anatoly Isachenko, Deputy Chairman of the Council of the Republic and National Coordinator for the Sustainable Development Goals has held talks with senior officials of the Ministry of Innovation and Technology of Hungary and the Office of the Nation...

Increasing the use of peat and peat products is an important part of the work. Peat accounts for about 15% of the total usage of locally available fuels. About 2 million tonnes of peat is mined in Belarus every year. Peat is used to make 1.2 million ...

The national Chinese language competition among university students will take place at Belarusian State University (BSU) on 4-5 March.

In the 2020-2021 academic year, about 2,000 citizens of Uzbekistan studied at educational institutions of Belarus. Belarus earned $1.7 million from providing educational services to Uzbekistan in 2020, an increase of almost 14% over 2019.

The relations between the EAEU and Moldova are purely economic, which is why the political changes in this country following the election of new President Maia Sandu have not affected them.

The program of actions to enhance the partnership between the CIS ministries of foreign affairs was adopted in October 2019. It provides for specific actions to advance and strengthen cooperation between the CIS member states.

For the EAEU and Uzbekistan, such a project can improve the competitiveness of enterprises and efficiency of trade, create new jobs. "The commission will definitely work through this proposal with Uzbekistan ," Iya Malkia noted.

“Women account for over 55% of workforce in Belarus. They pursue careers in virtually all areas and sectors. The social and economic status of women is increasing from year to year,” Valery Kovalkov said.

The program is designed to preserve the memory of those killed defending the Fatherland and the victims of wars.

A service for the officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs killed in the line of duty was held in the crypt of the All Saints Memorial Church in Minsk on 3 March

The Eurasian Economic Commission has already drafted the roadmap. The document provides for harmonizing the legislation of the Eurasian Economic Union member states, introducing digital transport documents, developing mixed and container transportati...

Workers of manufacturing enterprises, the State Control Committee received letters commendation. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has signed a corresponding executive order.

A regular session of the Eurasian Economic Commission's Council will take place on 5 March. Over 20 items are on the agenda, including the creation of a Eurasian registry of pharmacologically active substances, the coordinated organization of customs...

The issues on the agenda of the meeting include the development of cooperation between the two countries in standardization, compliance assessment, metrology and accreditation.

Partizansky Avenue is a major avenue in the southeastern part of Minsk. It runs through Leninsky District and Zavodskoy District of the city.

There is an alternative for those who want to live outside the city without leaving it - the premium-class multifunctional complex Park Chelyuskintsev.

Production of COVID-19 vaccine will be the key cooperation project in the Eurasian Economic Union, Aide to the Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission Iya Malkina told a press briefing .

The Egyptian company Sama Al-Jazeera for Import and Export has bought a test batch of Belarusian sawn timber. It is the first time an Egyptian company has completed a deal via BUCE.

Despite the ongoing vaccination campaign in the EAEU member states, the epidemiological situation remains tense. At present, not more than 6% of the EAEU population have COVID-19 immunity.

The EEC representative noted that the draft recommendations are based on public health guidelines of the EAEU states. The document can be applied both for travelers crossing the customs border of the Eurasian Economic Union and for those who travel w...

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 290,447 cases. A total of 280,766 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

In early 2021 the GDP declined in all countries of the Eurasian Economic Union except Belarus, Iya Malkina, Aide to the Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), told the media on 3 March.

Belarus will be represented by more than 70 heads and representatives of organizations and companies, including the flagships of mechanical engineering, biggest food manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, logistics and insurance companies, research...

The Belarusian air carrier Belavia has extended suspension of air travel to Ashgabat till 5 April 2021, BelTA learned from the website of the airline.

According to Vladimir Andreichenko, most issues can be solved when acting in close cooperation with ministries and departments, local authorities.

Aleksei Dzermant stressed that numerous fake news were refuted during the meeting - the real agenda is far from what often appears in the information space. It is more realistic, practical and, most importantly, more useful for both the states.

Freight turnover equaled 6.35 billion tariff tonne-kilometers, up 1.6%.

A literary and musical soiree "Friendship forged over centuries" dedicated to the Bulgaria national holiday - the 143rd anniversary of the liberation of the country – was held in the House of Friendship in Minsk on 2 March.

The ITU forum "Smart Sustainable Cities: Organizational and Technical Aspects of Development" will be held at Beltelecom's international switching center on 16-18 March.

Representatives of Primorsky Krai of Russia and Mogilev Oblast of Belarus held an online meeting to discuss product supplies from the Belarusian region.

HC Dinamo Minsk lost 2-4 to HC SKA St Petersburg in the first match-up of the Gagarin Cup playoff on 2 March.

The president wished the competitors strong health, good luck and big victories. “Work hard, take an example from the best, and let you conquer all the heights in sports and in life,” said Aleksandr Lukashenko.

In the round of Last 32 the Belarusian defeated Canada's world number 143 Eugenie Bouchard 7-6 (9-7), 6-2. The match lasted for an hour and 45 minutes.

Aleksandr Lukashenko wished strong health and every success in political career to Rumen Radev and peaceful skies, concord and stability to the people of Bulgaria.

At present there are about 70 all-season and seasonal research stations in Antarctica where about 1,000 people live in winter. The population rises up to 5,000 people in summer. The stations' impact on Antarctica's environment cannot be disregarded c...

Roman Golovchenko said: “The country's leadership pays close attention to the housing and utilities industry and the civil engineering industry because they are quite important for social and economic development and determine the nation's attitude...

An official rally dedicated to the 104th anniversary of the Belarusian police was held near the memorial to the police officers who died in the line of duty.

According to the source, participants of the session discussed a number of recommendations and model laws, which the CSTO member states are encouraged to consider in order to improve their legislations. The discussion was vigorous. Remarks were made ...

As many as 81,000 inbound organized mass tourists visited Belarus in 2020, BelTA learned from the National Statistics Committee. Most of inbound tourists were from Russia (64.5%).

“The main driving force behind the export of Belarusian construction services is our holding company Belstroycenter. The company is now simultaneously building about five social infrastructure facilities in the Leningrad and Kaluga regions,” said...

Plans are in place to reforest 5,000 hectares in Brest Oblast in 2021, Director General of the Brest State Industrial Forestry Association Aleksei Prokopov said during the meeting of the agency on 2 March.

Flights will be performed twice a week. Flights from Minsk will be available on Tuesdays and Fridays, those from Batumi – on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The number of flights will be increased to seven a week by the end of the summer season.

Belarus has come under unprecedented external pressure, Belarus' Prosecutor General Andrei Shved said as he met with the staff of the Belarusian confectionery Kommunarka.

"All our representatives work very closely and actively in all standing commissions of the CSTO PA on various issues, including political issues and international cooperation,” Sergei Rachkov said.

In the year of the 30th anniversary of the Commonwealth of Independent States, the CIS Economic Development Business Center will hold an international economic forum, with the support of the CIS Executive Committee, in Moscow on 11-12 March.

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