Belarus is grateful to Azerbaijan for support in inter-parliamentary organizations, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Vladimir Andreichenko said as he met with outgoing Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipote...

Relations between Belarus and Azerbaijan rely on a solid foundation, outgoing Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Azerbaijan to Belarus Latif Gandilov told reporters.

The parties discussed in detail all the areas of bilateral cooperation, including the construction of dairy complexes in Kazakhstan, the production and supply of building materials, and also the setting up of a trading house of Belarusian building ma...

“In January-May 2021, the country's GDP showed a strong growth of 3.3%. We expected such a result. The industrial sector provided the major contribution to these figures, accounting for almost 80% of the overall growth,” said Belarus' Economy Min...

Karyna Kazlouskaya lost to Alejandra Valencia of Mexico 0-6 at the Women's Individual 1/32 Eliminations. The Mexican athlete moved further and defeated Belarus' Karyna Dziominskaya 5-3 in the round of Last 16.

The Belarusian lost to Germany's Karl-Richard Frey in the opener.

In Final B (7th-12th places) Belarus' men's coxless pair Siarhei Valadzko and Dzmitry Furman finished 2nd to secure the 8th place overall (6:25.88). Niki van Sprang and Guillaume Krommenhoek of the Netherlands finished in 6:22.85.

Economic effect from the operation of the Customs Lab exceeded Br280,000 in H1 2021 taking into account recalculated customs payments. The lab is busy working to prevent attempts to transport low-quality products, counterfeit products or precious goo...

Upon arrival the Belarusian soldiers had to pass through customs control and rigorous sanitary control. All participants of the games are now going through quarantine in a Chinese army training center in the city of Korla. Once quarantine is over, th...

The Development Bank of Belarus financed more than 700 projects of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in H1 2021, BelTA learned from the bank.

61-year-old Georgy Kondratyev was the acting coach of the national football team. He replaced head coach Mikhail Markhel, who resigned after Belarus' 0-8 defeat to Belgium in the 2022 World Cup qualifications.

The event will be broadcast live. Several hundred people are to be invited to take part in the event.

The Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics (BSUIR) moved 307 positions up and is among the top 10% of the world's best universities, ranking 3279th in the latest edition of the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities.

There are over 137,000 construction workers in Belarus. “This number of workers is sufficient for our country. But considering instructions to increase the export of goods and services, we need more [workers],” Igor Kostyukov said.

As part of the hot trials specialists will check the ability of the unit's primary equipment to perform at levels specified by design documents, including the unit's compliance with safe operation norms.

Belarusian Emergencies Minister Vadim Sinyavsky met with a delegation of the Nigerian Ministry of Interior at the Education Center of Life Safety of the Belarusian Emergencies Ministry on 28 July.

Representatives of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and the CIS Executive Committee took part in the session of the expert group which was held via video conference on 28 July.

State Secretary of the Belarusian Security Council Aleksandr Volfovich met with outgoing Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Belarus Latif Gandilov.

The Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve has developed unique bear viewing tours.

Belarusian swimmers Anastasiya Shkurdai and Alina Zmushka have missed out on the Tokyo 2020 semifinals in the 100m Freestyle and 200m Breaststroke respectively.

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 442,831 cases. A total of 436,903 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

The valley at the headstream region of the Yangtze River in China offers a variety of reliefs and picturesque landscapes.

Sergei Shoigu said: “We are going to stage the Belarusian-Russian strategic army exercise Zapad 2021 in September in order to practice actions meant to ensure military security on western borders. All the Shanghai Cooperation Organization countries...

Belarusian First Deputy Architecture and Construction Minister Igor Kostyukov spoke about promising Belarusian construction projects in Kazakhstan and other countries at a press conference to discuss development prospects of the national civil engine...

From 28 July to 15 August, every client will receive a 1% off. It will add to the promo that is currently in force!

The construction of rental housing is gaining momentum, with 74,000 m2 commissioned in H1 2021. Individual housing construction is also in high demand, with 908,000 m2 built so far.

According to the source, considerable efforts are being poured into increasing the export potential, into enabling export of construction materials, engineering and construction services. Tight cooperation has been established with certain regions of...

Belarus' Alena Furman and Ina Nikulina failed to reach the Women's Lightweight Doubles Sculls final at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

On behalf of Belarusian people and himself, the head of state expressed condolences to families and friends of the victims, and also wished a speedy recovery to those injured and the restoration of the affected states.

“You are a guiding star for all servicemen, for all citizens of our country, a symbol of determination to defend the country, a symbol of patriotism,” Viktor Gulevich said congratulating the hero.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent a letter of birthday greetings to People's Artist of the RSFSR Natalia Belokhvostikova.

Wreaths were laid at the Eternal Flame in the Ceremonial Square of the Brest Fortress to mark the 77th anniversary of the liberation of Brest from the occupying German forces.

The parties exchanged views on challenges and threats to military security and measures to neutralize them. Viktor Khrenin voiced Belarus' position on this topic. Since 2015, Belarus has had an observer status in the organization.

Belarusian Dzmitry Furman and Siarhei Valadzko did not make it to the Men's Pair medal race at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Today, on the feast day of St. Vladimir the Equal-to-the-Apostles, a baptismal Divine Liturgy was celebrated on the Neman River near St. Elisha of Lavrishevo Monastery.

She defeated the famous German archer Lisa Unruh 6-4 in the 1/32 eliminations and eased past Azusa Yamauchi of Japan 6-0 in the 1/16 eliminations.

The head of stat thanked the veteran for everything he has done to protect, preserve and develop the Fatherland, for the unparalleled feat in the name of freedom and independence of Belarus.

The United States routed Iran 120-66 in Group A at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Basketball Tournament. Damian Lillard led the team with 21 points.

Belarusian cyclist Alena Amialiusik posted the 16th result in the Women's Individual Time Trial at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Belarusian Darya Barysevich has withdrawn from the Games of the XXXII Olympiad in Tokyo where she was going to compete in the 1,500m.

Belarus' world number 66 Ilya Ivashka has lost in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Tennis Event third round. The Belarusian was defeated by Japan's world number 69 Kei Nishikori who will proceed to the quarterfinals.

Over 1,500 haulers were queuing in Belarus to cross the border with the European Union as of 08.00 on 28 July, BelTA learned from the website of the State Border Committee.

Colonel Aleksandr Mosolov was appointed First Deputy Chief of Support Services of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus - Chief of Support.

Armenia is interested in purchasing a bigger assortment of agricultural machinery made in Belarus. This matter was discussed at a meeting of top executives of the Bobruiskagromash Holding Company with a delegation from Armenia.

The current state and prospects of advancing Belarus-Pakistan cooperation were discussed, including the liberalization of visa regulations. Approaches to developing the legal base of Belarus-Pakistan relations were compared.

The roadmap contains over 40 events and projects, including those relating to nuclear energy, genetic research, nuclear medicine, the development of unmanned aerial vehicles, and other areas.

Representatives of the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE) met with a business delegation of Russia's Republic of Bashkortostan to discuss prospects for using BUCE to invigorate the trade and economic cooperation between Belarus and Bashko...

The international construction expo Budpragres 2021 will be running for four days, from 14 to 17 September. Visitors will be invited to learn about new tendencies and solutions in the construction sector.

Heads of the defense ministries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states will participate in the conference. Belarus has been an observer in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization since 2015.

White storks are nesting in Vitebsk Oblast, Belarus.

The synergy of Belarusian and Russian scientific expertise facilitates the forward movement of the two countries, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko said as he met with a delegation of the Russian national research center Kurchatov Institute...

Belarus' world number 66 Ilya Ivashka has reached the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Tennis Event third round defeating Kazakhstan's world number 127 Mikhail Kukushkin 6-7 (4-7), 6-3, 6-3.

Dmitry Mezentsev had participated in a meeting of Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko with top officials of the Russian national research center Kurchatov Institute earlier that day.

Women's Team Epee Event was held at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on 27 July.

Mikhail Kovalchuk said: “It is our joint proposal with the president of the Academy of Sciences to set up a joint research infrastructure of the Union State of Belarus and Russia. Thus, Belarusian scientists will get access to the entire infrastruc...

The Belarusian Internal Affairs Ministry is ready to advance interaction with law enforcement agencies of Nigeria in various areas, including the counteraction of international terrorism and extremism, high-tech crimes, illegal trade in drugs, weapon...

A large field of sunflowers is located in the territory of the Grodno Poultry Factory.

The developer will no longer sell new houses at the summer prices! From 1 September, the prices are rising!

The sides discussed the current state and prospects of advancement of bilateral relations during the meeting. Close attention was paid to reviewing progress in fulfilling the agreements reached by the two heads of state during the Belarus president's...

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 441,881 cases. A total of 435,842 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

The sides had mentioned solid ties and contacts between Russia and Belarus. The ambassador said: “Those are contacts between individual enterprises and between regions. In my opinion, the most effective work is built on the same horizontal when par...

The deer farm of the Kalinkovichi district affiliate of the Belarusian Society of Hunters and Fishermen welcomed about 30 calves this season.

In the year of the 30th anniversary of the CIS the Republic of Belarus took over the presidency in the Commonwealth of Independent States. The participants of the meeting summed up the provisional results of work in H1 2021.

The chairman of the Executive Committee also mentioned the constructive role of Belarus in the CIS. “Belarus has always supported and continues to support all the integration efforts of the CIS Executive Committee and the CIS countries."

The Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE) hosted representatives of BR-Consult, a subsidiary of the Development Bank of the Republic of Belarus (DBRB) specializing in export-oriented investment projects.

Belarus is the only one of the post-Soviet republics that has preserved high-level scientific expertise, Director of the Kurchatov Institute National Research Center Mikhail Kovalchuk said during a meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashen...

“This meeting, as they often say, can become a historic one as it will give an additional impetus to the development of nuclear technologies in Belarus,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

The chairman of the Executive Committee added: “We hope that on 14 and 15 October no restrictive measures will prevent us from holding these meetings in person. At least, the current chairman, the Republic of Belarus, hopes so, and we share those h...

“We will traditionally set up a mission to observe the elections in Russia. We have already received an invitation from Russia. I have already sent letters to all CIS countries with a request to send observers to the CIS mission,” said Sergei Leb...

Belarus and Russia are looking for ways to strengthen cooperation in microelectronics. The matter was discussed at a meeting between Deputy Industry Minister of Belarus Andrei Buinevich and Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of Russia Vasily Shpak...

As of 27 July, 621,300 hectares of grain and leguminous crops (excluding corn, buckwheat, millet) were harvested, or almost 29% of the target.

Belarus' Uladzislau Smiahlikau secured a victory in his men's heavy opening bout against Ato Leau Plodzicki from Samoa 4-1 at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

“I am truly pleased to welcome you. We agreed to meet on a regular basis to discuss the most pressing issues on the agenda, to compare notes in our work. Today it is very important for us to know what the Youth Council and our young colleagues are ...

The more experienced opponent outclassed the Belarusian athlete in the course of the fight and won by unanimous decision of the judges. Thus, Aliaksandr Radzionau became the second Belarusian boxer to leave the Olympic tournament. Earlier, Vitali Ban...

The People's Republic of China is the main foreign partner for Mogilev Meat-Packing Plant. At the same time the company has not lost its market share in the Russian Federation. The company exports about 80% of the output to China and Russia.

The commanding officer of the 188th Guards Engineer Brigade, Colonel Aleksandr Tsagoiko said that preparations for the Games have been in progress since early May. The number of conscripted personnel in Belarusian teams will be higher this year, he s...

The CIS is drafting statements of the CIS heads of state on cooperation in ensuring biological security and a joint statement of the CIS foreign ministers on reinforcing the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention.

The participants of the meeting discussed draft decisions of the CIS Heads of State Council and a protocol on amendments to the CIS Convention on Human Rights and Basic Freedoms of 26 May 1995.

Belarus' middleweight boxer Vitali Bandarenka lost to Troy Isley of the United States 0-5 in the opener of the 2020 Olympic Games Boxing Event.

Vitali Bandarenka of Belarus lost the first bout to Troy Isley of the United States in the middleweight preliminaries at the Tokyo Olympic Games

An operation to extinguish a peat fire in Petrikov District, Gomel Oblast continues. At present the area under fire equals 85 hectares. About 80 firefighters and forestry workers as well as 23 vehicles have been deployed to fight the fire.

Belarus' world number 3 Aryna Sabalenka lost to Croatia's world number 47 Donna Vekic 4-6, 6-3, 6-7 (3-7) in the second round of women's Olympics singles in Tokyo.

Dzmitry Asanau will next face Brazil's Wanderson de Oliveira on 31 July. Earlier, Belarus' Aliaksandr Radionau also secured a win.

Beach Volleyball tournament at the Olympic Games Tokyo is held at Shiokaze Park on 24 July - 7 August.

“The EU and the USA made it clear that Lithuania's migrant problem is none of their business. Meanwhile, more than a hundred illegal migrants continue to be detained at the border every day. In the places where several thousands of them are detaine...

Russia will increase the number of Moscow-Minsk flights and will authorize flights from Sochi and Krasnodar to Minsk from 1 August.

Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed that he is counting on Andrei Shved personally: “I believe that with you in charge of the prosecuting authority, it will take a worthy place in the system of government bodies of our country.”

Belarus' world number 79 Egor Gerasimov lost 4-6, 6-7 (4-7) to Italy's world number 31 Fabio Fognini in the 2020 Olympic Games Tennis Event men's singles round two.

The Belarusian team of Karyna Kazlouskaya, Hanna Marusava and Karyna Dziominskaya lost 1-5 to German in the bronze-medal match and placed fourth.

Summer is the sweetest time for those who want to buy an apartment in the Minsk World multifunctional complex. Right now the developer offers apartments in new houses AT OLD PRICES!

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 441,356 cases. A total of 435,374 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

"It is understandable when it happens to young people who are glued to their phones. However, it is odd to see elder people getting on the hook and giving swindlers their savings. One cannot get something for nothing,” the head of state said.

Adam Peaty of the UK won gold in 57.37 seconds. He also won gold in the same discipline at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

“We have questioned more than 4,000 witnesses, established the identities of over 400 participants of punitive operations, who now live in 13 countries, and discovered more than 100 new mass graves of civilians,” Belarusian Prosecutor General And...

The official said: “As of today over 4,200 criminal cases relating to these antisocial manifestations have been opened. As many as 803 criminal cases against 1,116 people have been sent to courts already, 704 criminal cases against 955 individuals ...

The minister informed the president about the results of the seminar of heads of diplomatic missions and consular institutions of Belarus which took place in Minsk last week. Aleksandr Lukashenko and Vladimir Makei also discussed cooperation with maj...

The Prosecutor General's Office is now evaluating the possible material damage caused to Belarus by actions of Germans and their accomplices during the Great Patriotic War.

Margaret MacNeil of Canada won the event in 55.59 seconds. Zhang Yufei from China was second (55.64). Bronze went to Australia's Emma McKeon (55.72).

UNESCO accepted "Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China" as a cultural property on its World Heritage List at the 44th session of the World Heritage Committee.