The Olympic Games Tennis Event will take place in the Ariake Tennis Park from 24 July to 1 August.

Summer landscapes of Minsk Oblast are breathtakingly beautiful.

Financial assistance will be provided to Heroes of the Soviet Union; disabled soldiers and participants of the Great Patriotic War; persons taking part in mine lifting operations in 1943-1945; persons awarded with the orders and medals of the USSR fo...

Belarus' tennis players Olga Govortsova and Aliaksandra Sasnovich reached the Gdynia Open doubles quarterfinal after seeing off German-Slovak tandem Tamara Korpatsch and Tereza Mihalikova 6-3, 5-7, 10-8 in almost two hours.

Belarusian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Aleinik met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkey to Belarus Mustafa Ozcan on 21 July.

An appropriate legislative draft has been submitted for consideration of the head of state. The government proposes to set up a special department for radioactive waste management and a specialized organization that will act as a national operator a...

“We are to discuss very important draft documents designed to improve public administration and regulation of economic relations. Before they are signed or rejected (it will become clear after the discussion), I would like to consult with you. Ther...

“I have not considered this matter yet. But either I or Belarus' representatives at a very high level, of course, will be present at the General Assembly and will have an opportunity to speak up across all issues of interest,” Aleksandr Lukashenk...

During the summit of the two leaders, an agreement was reached on the price of hydrocarbons for the next year, as well as on the supply of Belarusian products to the Russian market.

Aleksandr Lukashenko acknowledged attempts to illegally penetrate the European Union through the territory of Belarus. However, this is happening for three main reasons and the head of state listed them.

"The European Union, Western Europe, first of all, are colonial states. The relationship of the United States of America with European countries is that of a metropole with subordinate colonies. This is it,” Aleksandr Lukashenko is convinced.

Residents of Vitebsk Oblast could admire the starry sky.

A meeting of delegations in charge of negotiating the signing of the free trade agreement of the Eurasian Economic Union and its member states with Iran took place in Tehran. The new agreement will replace the temporary one that has been in effect si...

Asked who may stand behind the provocations that target Belarus, who may be interested in them and initiates them, Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “We are absolutely sure that the USA, its security agencies, and what not are the primary force behind the...

Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked that if the United Arab Emirates and the UAE leaders wanted to act as mediators in this dialogue, he would not turn down the proposal. He said: “If Europeans accept your proposal for the dialogue and for the mediation,...

Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed that statements claiming the Belarusian side had made the Ryanair aircraft change its course were a serious piece of fake news. “We didn't force anyone to land in Minsk and we didn't change the flight routes,” he sai...

Aleksandr Shpakovsky said: “I have to say that Lithuania has provoked this migration crisis on its own because up till now Belarus has been in essence taking care of the migration security of the European Union. Belarus and the European Union had t...

According to the source, results of the intrastate reconciliation will be discussed by the Eurasian Economic Commission in H2 2021. The amendments are designed to change online trade administration.

The strategy for further development of Eurasian integration until 2025 provides for improving energy saving and energy efficiency, solving environmental issues, and ensuring sustainable development as priorities.

The Eurasian Economic Commission is working on new measures and tools to finance cooperation in the Eurasian Economic Union, Aide to the Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Iya Malkina told a press briefing.

As part of the fire drill the personnel practiced fighting a fire and allowing firefighters and rescue workers to enter a restricted-access zone. The personnel were trained how to identify an emergency. Their readiness for an evacuation and for helpi...

The Eurasian Economic Union is planning to launch the common organic farming market by 2025, Iya Malkina, Aide to the Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), told a briefing for the press.

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 436,595 cases. A total of 430,287 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

In particular, the sides are considering a project to create a joint center for nuclear research and scientific studies on the basis of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus.

The parties to the memorandum will advance cooperation in the field of intellectual property: exchange information and patent documentation, train specialists, and establish ties between their technology and innovation support centers.

As part of the project, Belarusian Olympic champions and medalists are invited to pick up sports schools that will get free (sponsorship) assistance from the Presidential Sports Club to improve its facilities and resources and to run and take part in...

This is Nazism, only the Nazis acted this way, Nikolai Shchekin, Candidate of Philosophy, Head of the Sociology of Public Administration Department at the Sociology Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, told the Alfa Radio.

Hurry up to buy an apartment AT SUMMER PRICES, which will be valid until the end of August! In the autumn, the price per square meter will rise!

Proposals have been submitted to amend the Belarusian Constitution to define marriage as a union between a man and a woman, Chairman of the Constitutional Commission, Chairman of the Constitutional Court Piotr Miklashevich told the media.

The Belarusian-Russian strategic army exercise Zapad 2021 will focus on using force groupings to ensure the military security of the Union State of Belarus and Russia. The Zapad 2021 exercise will take place in army training areas in Belarus and Russ...

There is a proposal to increase the length of the parliamentary term from four to five years, Chairman of the Constitutional Commission, Chairman of the Constitutional Court Piotr Miklashevich said on 21 July.

All the chapters of the Constitution and possible changes were discussed at sessions of the Constitutional Commission. “Amendments to 59 articles of the Constitution are suggested in addition to adding 16 new articles and excluding two articles,”...

Belarus is planning to set up a new human rights protection mechanism – the post of a commissioner for human rights, Chairman of the Constitutional Commission and the Constitutional Court Piotr Miklashevich said.

In January-May 2021 the intra-EAEU trade increased by 33% year-on-year, foreign trade - by 19%, Iya Malkina, Aide to the Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), told a briefing for the press in Moscow.

"In line with the proposal, a presidential candidate must be 40 years of age or older, a resident for at least 20 years prior to elections and not have foreign citizenship,” Piotr Miklashevich said.

The agenda also includes promotion of integration projects as part of the EAEU aligning with China's Belt and Road initiative.

“Our interaction with Lithuania regarding these issues is far from constructive,” official representative of the Belarusian State Border Committee Anton Bychkovsky told BelTA.

Director General of the Chinese company, Zhan Yanjun, stated his intention to invest in the Belarusian timber processing industry and develop his business in Belarus during his visit to the BUCE head office.

Belarus' vice champion SKA Minsk will play against Iceland's Hafnarfjordur in the EHF European Cup second qualification round. The first matches is due to take place in Iceland on 16 and 17 October. The return ones will be played in Minsk on 23 and 2...

The head of state expressed confidence that in spite of all the difficulties of the present time it is important to preserve and steadily develop what has been achieved.

Belarus' world number 126 Olga Govortsova lost to world number 162 Tamara Korpatsch of Germany, 6-1, 5-7, 5-7, in the Gdynia Open round of Last 32.

Passengers will travel to Kutaisi on Embraer 175 aircraft with a capacity of 76 passengers, 12 seats in Business Class and 64 in Economy Class.

“Belarus strongly condemns terrorism and extremism in all forms and manifestations. We call on the international community to take effective steps to confront these dangerous challenges of our time,” stressed the head of state.

The meeting and negotiations between the heads of these agencies took place during the international aviation and space salon MAKS 2021. Events and projects of the Belarus-Russia military technology cooperation program for the period till 2025 were o...

The list of prohibited exports includes wheat flour, spelt wheat flour, coarse-grind buckwheat, dried buckwheat grain, and ready-made meals made of buckwheat regardless of the product's country of origin.

According to the source, the Belarusian team has been training since early June. The best personnel from various army units had been selected for the team. The team's coach Lieutenant Colonel Artyom Pavlov noted that the format of this year's contest...

The Belarusian will take on Ukraine's world number 141 Kateryna Kozlova for a spot in the quarterfinal.

“To compare, we provided $1,124,400 worth of services to non-residents in the same period of 2020,” the company said.

A temporary exhibition "The Line Between Life and Death. In Memory of the Minsk Ghetto and Jewish Shtetls of Belarus", timed to the 80th anniversary of the Minsk ghetto, opened in the Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War.

The West is becoming irresponsible and unpredictable, in particular with regard to Belarus and stability in the region, and this is becoming a new normal today, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei told the media.

“Policies of other countries might also undergo dramatic changes. This is why we will not make any abrupt decisions. Decisions will be well-coordinated,” Roman Golovchenko said.

The ambassador said: “As a diplomat I believe that there are always opportunities for starting a constructive dialogue and restoring relations in full. We aim for it and are trying to get the message across to the UK government in order to preserve...

The meeting to discuss the current foreign policy priorities that was hosted by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and attended by Belarusian ambassadors was a meaningful and frank conversation, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko said...

We are convinced that mutual trade will increase, there are absolutely no obstacles or constraining factors to that, Ambassador Yuri Senko said.

“Accusing Belarus of organizing migrant smuggling into Lithuania is a vivid example of political slander and unfounded allegations . These statements testify to the phenomenal incompetence and apparent political impotence of their authors. Once aga...

“Let me be straightforward: we will not play nice with traitors. Those who have gone astray and cannot find their way back should keep it in mind. All those who failed to live up to the high standards of a diplomat were deprived of their ranks. Thi...

The head of state slammed the treatment of the migrants detained at the border and compared the detention conditions to those in concentration camps.

The political relations between Belarus and the European Union have not reached rock bottom yet, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Netherlands Andrei Yeudachenka told journalists.

“Then finally if someone in Riga, if some scoundrel touches the Belarusian flag and starts tearing it up, removing it, then the ambassador should come out and publicly smash the scoundrel's face in while possibly risking his life. But we kept silen...

“If direct trade bans are imposed, the situation may significantly worsen. Then we will have to leave the European market. I do not think that European business is interested in that,” said Andrei Yeudachenka.

"Despite the political turbulence, Ukraine remains an important strategic market for us. We are among the six largest markets for Ukrainian products," the ambassador said.

The official said: “We've always spoken and acted the way we should if we are to serve interests of the Ukrainian people, Ukrainian consumers. In January-May 2021 we sold $25 million worth of electricity to Ukraine. The figure has never been that h...

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 435,620 cases. A total of 429,257 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

“If we need an ambassador and an assistant, well, keep them there, rent them a two-room apartment and let them work. If things get off the ground [cooperation], we will send more people there. We need to be pragmatic in this matter,” the Belarusi...

The main purpose of the visit is to collect additional information and discuss the interim findings on the regional risks of money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/TF). On 20-22 July, EAG experts are set to meet with representatives of the Bel...

The open game “What? Where? When?” made its debut in Belarus this weekend. The new-format show was held in Dana Mall in Minsk.

Today foreign trade is not only about selling goods. It is also about fighting for the country's interests, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko said at a meeting to discuss Belarus' current foreign policy priorities.

"Either you are with the people, the country, the president who you represent there and who appoints you, or the country does not need such people. Sorry for putting it frankly,” the head of state said.

The Athletes Village for the Tokyo Olympics is designed to accommodate 18,000 athletes and representatives of national teams.

Aleksandr Lukashenko reminded that Belarus spends its own money to suppress criminal activities at the border, including illegal migration, smuggling of drugs and weapons. The European Union covered some of the costs in the past.

We need to tell the whole world the terrible truth about the horrors of the war, about the genocide of the Belarusian people, about the Polish occupation in the interwar period and other unpleasant facts that we were not willing to propagate out of c...

The resolution specifies requirements for control systems, which are important for the safety of nuclear power plants, and requirements for emergency power supply systems of nuclear power plants.

"The current situation in the world can be described with one succinct word – ‘war',” the Belarusian head of state pointed out during the meeting to discuss Belarus' current foreign policy priorities.

Aleksandr Lukashenko noted: “As I've instructed the government, we should overcome the sanctions without any problems. We sell half of what we make. It doesn't earn us hundreds of billions of U.S. dollars. It is understandable where our markets are...

The meeting discussed an 8-point agenda. In particular, the participants of the meeting reviewed the results of the implementation of the decisions of the previous meeting of the Council, efforts to combat money laundering, financing of terrorism and...

The head of state noted that Belarus has enough international lawyers, and enterprises together with the embassies should “fight for every tractor, truck or harvester, for every tonne of fertilizers”.

Belarus needs skilled diplomats who are not afraid to defend the honor of their country, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss Belarus' current foreign policy priorities.

The president asked whether the money spent on the diplomatic service system was commensurate with the actual results of their activities, mainly in protecting national interests.

“The election campaign of last year and the post-election policy of intimidation using sanctions revealed that our foreign policy strategy needs a serious update. We should have a clear understanding of what is happening around us, what our place i...

These vaccination sites are primarily meant for the metro workers, however the pop-up stop at the Kovalskaya Slovoba station offers coronavirus shots to anyone.

Rapeseed oil is just as good as olive oil, but boasts higher amounts of polyunsaturated fats. Unfortunately, not many people know about it. Therefore, it is important to popularize rapeseed oil among consumers.

Mass harvesting of grain and leguminous crops has kicked off in Belarus, BelTA learned from the press service of the Agriculture and Food Ministry.

Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that Lyudmila Chursina is known and appreciated in Belarus as a remarkable actress who left a deep trace in the history of contemporary theater and cinema.

The dialogue between the youth of Belarus and Ukraine is essential for promoting friendship between the two nations, Chairman of the Youth Parliament at Belarus' National Assembly Yegor Makarevich said as he met with members of the Ukrainian politica...

Since the beginning of the year various aerial units have performed 233 flights over Belarus and detected 41 fires. Aerial monitoring allows detecting fires in ecosystems early, thus accelerating their extinguishment and minimizing the consequences.

Signs of border trespassing from the side of Lithuania were detected by personnel of the border guard station Geraneny of the Lida border service unit in the morning on 18 July. A search operation resulted in the detention of 14 Iraqi citizens with p...

Patrick Poppel pointed out that Western mass media describe Aleksandr Lukashenko as Europe's last dictator, but it might be a good idea to take an objective look at the current situation in Belarus and his actions.

Organizations of all forms of ownership built about 23,900 apartments in the first half of 2021, with 2,040,600m2 of housing commissioned, BelTA learned from the National Statistics Committee.

The artifacts were found near the village of Rechki, Vileika District, Minsk Oblast, during an archaeological dig as part of a summer internship of students of the History Faculty of BSU.

In case of a victory against Dinamo Batumi (Georgia) in the second round, FC BATE Borisov will face either Petrocub-Hincesti (Moldova) or Sivasspor (Turkey).

Located in the International Exhibition Center of the Japanese capital, the facility opened its doors on 13 July.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “If they – Lithuanians, Poles, Germans or French – want to hide the truth, they can blame Belarus for being involved in this migration. If they truly want to fight illegal migration, they should start with themselves....

According to him, the country's economy has been growing steadily since the beginning of this year. “In H1 2021, the gross domestic product in Belarus expanded by about 3.5%. This is more than we planned last year,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

The usage of rights to intellectual property assets can generate substantial revenues for an organization and for the country as a whole. H1 2021 demonstrated steady growth of the export of intellectual property usage services in comparison with H1 2...

Aryna Sabalenka did not play last week and currently goes with 6,962 points.

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 435,020 cases. A total of 428,682 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

Have you been long dreaming of your own apartment in a new house but have never dared to buy? Stop procrastinating! The right moment has arrived!

Matvei Volkov won silver in the Pole Vault with his best attempt of 5.44m. The event was won by Anthony Ammirati of France (5.64m). Bronze went to Ukraine's Oleksandr Onufriyev (5.44m).