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08.05 / 10:45
MET Cooper Belarus, Hungary to expand cooperation in education
Belarus and Hungary plan to expand cooperation in education. The issue was discussed at the meeting of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Hungary Vladimir Ulakhovich with Deputy State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Miklos Lengyel, BelTA learned from the Belarusian diplomatic mission. “The parties discussed Belarusian-Hungarian cooperation in education, including scholarship programs for students in Belarus and Hungary. They outlined steps for further intensification o
08.05 / 10:45
FIVE Over 17,000 people interviewed as part of criminal case into genocide of Belarusian people
As part of the investigation of the criminal case into the genocide of the Belarusian people during the Great Patriotic War, the Prosecutor's General Office interviewed more than 17,000 people, Belarusian Prosecutor General Andrei Shved said on the air of the ONT TV channel on 7 May, BelTA has learned. «We interviewed all living witnesses, and this is almost 17,000 people — prisoners of concentration camps, those who were taken to Germany and other countries for slave labor. All interviews have been videotaped. We will inspect all places of mass destruction.
08.05 / 10:45
In Pictures: Belarus honors its war veterans
In the run-up to the Great Victory Day, Belarusian veterans of the Great Patriotic War receive flowers, gifts and sincere congratulations on the upcoming 9 May. Minsk The Order of Honor is awarded to Valentina Baranova, a member of the district vet
01.05 / 05:43
Беларусь Yellow В Беларуси снова подорожали сигареты
МНС.Табачная фабрика «Неман» подняла цены на сигареты Kent Crystal Blue на 15 копеек.«Табак-инвест» увеличил цены на сигареты «Корона», «Корона голубая», «Корона Super Slims», «Корона Super Slims» «Корона Gold» «Корона Menthol Super Slims», «Корона Slims Green», «Форт», «Форт 7» на 5 копеек, «Корона, 21 сигарета» – на 3 копейки, «Корона, 24 сигареты» – на 2 копейки.Сигареты Richmond Compact Special Blue, Richmond Compact Special Purple, Monte Carlo Compact Blue, Monte Carlo Evo Summer Impulse, Monte Carlo Evo Blue, Monte Carlo Evo Silver, Monte Carlo Red, Winston Classic, Winston Blue, Winston Super Slims Blue, Kent Crystal Blue подорожали на 15 копеек.
24.04 / 10:33
MET Enterprise Waters FIVE Plans to double power grid reconstruction efforts in Belarus by 2025
The volume of power grid reconstruction work in Belarus is supposed to be doubled by 2025. Belarusian Energy Minister Viktor Karankevich mentioned it as he met with OAO Belenergoremnaladka employees, BelTA has learned. Viktor Karankevich said: “This year it is necessary to increase the volume of power grid reconstruction by 1.4 times in comparison with 2022. The volume of power grid modernization will have to double by 2025.” It will allow satisfying the nation's growing demand for electricity used for heating and hot water supply.
24.04 / 10:33
ups Citizens Nearly 30,000 online shops registered in Belarus
Nearly 30,000 online shops have been registered in Belarus. Belarusian Deputy Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade Minister Nina Yemelyanova mentioned it during the TIBO Internet Award ceremony, BelTA has learned.
24.04 / 10:33
Continental Cooper Belarus views countries of Latin America and the Caribbean as promising partners
Belarus' interest in cooperation with Latin America is not changing depending on political trends, Belarusian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Evgeny Shestakov told the media on the sidelines of the second Belarusian-Latin American forum in Moscow on 20 April, BelTA has learned. «I would not say that our interests are changing radically: Belarus has always considered the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean as promising partners in terms of political cooperation and as of recently in terms of economic cooperation as we are responding to the recent challenges and focusing on export promotion to distant countries ,» Evgeny Shestakov noted. He stated that for Belarus
24.04 / 10:33
Provident Upcoming innovations in Belarusian government's policy on Chernobyl problems sketched out
First Deputy Head of the Nuclear and Radiation Safety Department of the Belarusian Emergencies Ministry (Gosatomnadzor) Leonid Dedul talked about planned innovations in the government policy on Chernobyl affairs in BelTA's press center. Leonid Dedul said: “We look at the resolution of Chernobyl problems as a cohesive whole, including by means of improving the legislation. We may consider working out an individual law, which will combine the existing laws on the legal regime in the territories subjected to radioactive pollution as a result of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant catastrophe and on social protection of affected citizens.” Possible changes will be thoroughly analyzed. A roundtable session involving representatives of Gosatomnadzor and the parliament took place the other day.
17.04 / 10:54
Lukashenko: Belarus will remain peaceful
We will preserve peace in the country, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he visited the Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior in Shklov on Easter on 16 April, BelTA has learned. «I wish you peace and health. We will find everything else. If we don't find it, as I often say, we'll buy it. You can't buy health. You see what is happening around you and it costs us tremendous efforts to preserve peace in our land. If all of us do our jobs, we will preserve peace. We will do the impossible. In this situation, we will preserve peace on this land, at a time when things around us are changing at an astounding pace,» the head of state said.
17.04 / 10:54
ups Cooper Ambassador: Belarus still has many friends in Europe
No matter what, Belarus still has many friends in Europe, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Hungary Vladimir Ulakhovich said in an interview to the Belarus 1 TV channel, BelTA has learned. Belarus and Hungary have energy as a new topic for cooperation. “The countries have signed a memorandum and reached an agreement to set up a group of experts.
17.04 / 10:54
Extreme Minister: Poland's aggressive policy against Belarus manifests in statements, decisions
The aggressive policy of the Polish leadership against Belarus manifests both in their statements and in the decisions taken, Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin told media at a military training area. «When in Washington, the Polish PM made an extremely dangerous statement that will seriously affect the structure of international relations. He said that Old Europe failed and that there is a new Europe and that Poland is the leader of this new Europe. Hearing thi
17.04 / 10:54
target Defense minister: Belarus was a target for NATO even without nuclear weapons
Even without nuclear weapons Belarus was a target for NATO, BelTA learned from Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin in a military training area. Viktor Khrenin commented on speculations in mass media claiming that Belarus will paint a target on its back for NATO once tactical nuclear weapons are deployed in the country. “Don't have any illusions that we will become a target now. We've been a target for NATO s
17.04 / 10:54
FIVE Vice premier speaks about Belarus' agricultural plans for 2023
Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Leonid Zayats spoke about the country's agricultural plans for 2023 in an interview to the Belarus 1 TV Channel, BelTA has learned. According to Leonid Zayats, the area under sugar beet has been increased this year. “The capacity of our sugar refineries is five million tonnes. Last year we produced 4.2 million tonnes of sugar beet.
17.04 / 10:54
Enterprise FIVE Extreme Economist on sanctions: Belarus and Russia did better than expected
The economies of Belarus and Russia coped with the sanctions better than expected, well-known Russian economist Alexander Auzan told the media after a meeting with Belarusian experts in Minsk on 14 April, BelTA has learned. “In spite of bad expectations the year 2022 turned out to be better than we expected in March when this tragic story in Ukraine began. Economists predicted a significant downturn under the pressure of sanctions, but the economies did well. This was also thanks to the work of central banks and governments.
13.04 / 13:50
Беларусь "Belaya Rus" members plant 8000 trees
Forest Week continues across the Belarusian regions. Representatives of civil society are actively involved in the campaign.
11.04 / 10:44
BelTA's photo exhibition on migrant crisis opens in Brest
BelTA's photo exhibition «The Border Between Life and Death» has opened at Brest-Tsentralny railway station, BelTA has learned. The exposition features more than a hundred pictures which reflect the pain and tragedy of the migrant crisis that broke out two years ago on the Belarusian-Polish border.
11.04 / 10:41
Provident Lukashenko: Belarus needs full security guarantees from Russia
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko held a meeting with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu in Minsk on 10 April. The Russian defense minister arrived in the Belarusian capital following the recent agreements between the two heads of state, BelTA has learned. “When parting with Vladimir Vladimirovich [Putin] after our latest negotiations we agreed that you and your experts will come to Belarus and we will sit down with you to discuss the security issues of Belarus. You know that I raised this issue at the Supreme State Council meeting.
11.04 / 10:41
Manufacturing Cooper Belarusian Bellakt plans to produce infant formula in Zimbabwe
Prospects for cooperation in baby nutrition were discussed in a meeting between Grodno Oblast senior officials and a delegation of Zimbabwe headed by First Lady of Zimbabwe Auxillia Mnangagwa, BelTA has learned. «We discussed various options for cooperation between Grodno Oblast and Zimbabwe. Mrs Auxillia Mnangagwa pays a lot of attention to the health of women and the organization of children's health. This means good nutrition and access to medical care.
11.04 / 10:41
Lukashenko comments on West, import substitution
Import substitution and joint efforts for the sake of import substitution are important. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement at a session of the Supreme State Council of the Union State of Belarus and Russia in the Kremlin on 6 April, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko reminded that Belarus and Russia work on import substitution, including in the sphere of microelectronics.
11.04 / 10:33
MET Cooper Enterprise Extreme Lukashenko meets with First Lady of Zimbabwe
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko met with First Lady of Zimbabwe Auxillia Mnangagwa in Minsk on 11 April, BelTA has learned. “Dear Mrs Auxillia Mnangagwa, as we agreed with the president, you are in Belarus today on a very important visit. I am fulfilling the request of my friend President Emmerson so that the technologies that are in demand in Zimbabwe are in your country. We are ready to help you implement several projects at the request of your country and your president to build high-tech enterprises.
11.04 / 10:33
ups Belarus' foreign trade at $14.8bn in January-February 2023
In January-February 2023 Belarus' foreign trade totaled $14.8 billion which corresponds to the same period a year prior, BelTA learned from the website of the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (NBRB). The dynamics of foreign trade testifies to the adaptation of the Belarusian economy to the new conditions and the successful reorientation of export/import flows. Positive trends were observed in foreign trade in goods: their exports went up by 5.4% in February 2023 over January 2023 and by 6.3% over February 2022 and amounted to $3.2 billion.
11.04 / 10:30
FIVE Lukashenko comments on deployment of nuclear weapons, makes radical proposal
While talking to reporters, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made a few comments about the deployment of nuclear weapons, BelTA has learned. During a trip to China France President Emmanuel Macron noted that no country can deploy nuclear weapons in the territory of another country. Aleksandr Lukashenko was asked to comment on that. The Belarusian leader responded by saying: “I agree with him.
11.04 / 10:30
ups Parke Unconventional approaches suggested for Belarusian High-Tech Park
The draft legal acts on the development of the HTP suggesting unconventional approaches have been submitted for consideration of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko. These documents were discussed at a meeting with the head of state, BelTA has learned. «I have received the draft legal acts on the development of the HTP. The approaches they suggest are unconventional.
06.04 / 06:45
A unique case of Jewish resistance and an unprecedented escape. The history of the Novogrudok Jews - in the new project of the regional prosecutor's office and the "GP" "Crime Scene"
Hitler's policy of "final solution of the Jewish question" brought fear, pain and death to the Novogrudok land. During the Great Patriotic War in 1941-1943, fascist non-humans and their accomplices destroyed more than six thousand Novogrudok Jews. But in this macabre story, there was a unique case of Jewish resistance and an unprecedented flight about which books have been written and films have been made.
03.04 / 11:05
Lukashenko: Ideological bombs were planted in all former Soviet nations
Ideological bombs were planted in all former Soviet republics, and now we see them detonate, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he delivered his annual Address to the Belarusian people and the National Assembly on 31 March, BelTA has learned. “Recall how all major conflicts of recent decades began. With the unwavering determination of the West to subjugate the whole world. And not even the West, but one country. With the t
03.04 / 11:05
target ups Lukashenko explains West's attempts to drag Belarus into war
Attempts are being made to drag Belarus into war. Western neighbors are particularly persistent at it. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement in his Address to the nation and the parliament on 31 March, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “War is somewhere far away: in Afghanistan, Syria, Libya. But war is already here: there is a bitter conflict over our fence and you can see what is going on inside. The things I warned you about in 2020 are happening: they tried everything back then and have approached the only option: the military one in order to break us. This is what's happening. There will always be a pretext. They are trying to drag Belarus into war. These facts cannot be concealed.”
03.04 / 10:45
Cooper Belarus' FM on official visit to Kenya
Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Aleinik is on an official visit to Kenya, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The agenda
03.04 / 10:43
Digital Belarus' refinancing rate down to 10.5%
The National Bank of Belarus cut down the refinancing rate to 10.5% per annum on 3 April 2023, BelTA learned from the National Bank. The refinancing rate was reduced from 11% to 10.5% per annum. The interest rate on overnight loans decreased from 12% to 11.5%, with the interest rate on overnight deposits down from 10% to 9.5% per annum. The corresponding decision was adopted by the Board of the National Bank on 24 March.
03.04 / 10:43
Citizens Lukashenko about nuclear weapons: I want to safeguard the state and ensure peace for the people
The deployment of nuclear weapons in Belarus is not about intimidation and blackmail. It is an opportunity to ensure security of the state and ensure peace for the Belarusian people. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement in his Address to the nation and the parliament on 31 March, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “In emerging conditions and the military and political situation around our country I've reactivated negotiations with the Russian president on the return of nuclear weapons to Belarus.
03.04 / 10:43
target Manufacturing ups Enterprise Provident Lukashenko sets import substitution targets
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko set import substitution targets as he delivered his annual Address to the Belarusian people and the National Assembly on 31 March, BelTA has learned. “Import substitution and efforts to increase the share of innovative production are the most important tasks. We should not depend on the whims of the Western political elites, which limit the freedom of a civilized business,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said. The head of state emphasized that it was a matter of national security.
03.04 / 10:43
ups Belarus ready to host strategic nuclear weapons if necessary
Not only tactical but also strategic nuclear weapons will be deployed in Belarus if necessary. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement in his Address to the nation and the parliament on 31 March, BelTA has learned. The head of state stressed that Belarus and Russia will exercise the necessary efforts and will use means at their disposal to ensure their sovereignty and independence. Thus, the Belarusian army has acquired a powerful missile system Iskander, which is unmatched in the world and can carry nuclear warheads.
03.04 / 10:43
visa Cooper Provident Citizens Belarus speaks about nuclear weapons deployment at UN Security Council meeting
Nuclear weapons deployment in Belarus is a forced and purely retaliatory step in response to the unfriendly actions of the Western bloc, Belarus' Ambassador to the United Nations Valentin Rybakov said at the UN Security Council meeting on the threats to international peace and security on 31 March, BelTA has learned. Belarus is a consistent advocate of the process of nuclear disarmament non-proliferation. The contribution of Belarus in nuclear disarmament is clear and indisp
27.03 / 10:39
Lukashenko names key tasks for new appointees
On 27 March Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko gave the go-ahead to the appointment of new senior officials at the regional, municipal and district administrations, BelTA has learned. “You know all the tasks. I have spoken about this more than once,” the president said addressing the appointees.
27.03 / 10:39
ups New air defense missile regiment set up in Belarus
A new air defense missile regiment has been established in Belarus, the press service of the Belarusian Defense Ministry told BelTA. In the course of setting up the new army unit close attention was paid to creating modern military infrastructure and educational and material basis, to organizing comfortable accommodation for the personnel, to social security of the military personnel and their families, the source said.
27.03 / 10:39
Telegram ups Lukashenko: 2024 political campaign will go well if Belarusians keep their cool
The 2024 political campaign will go well if Belarusians remain level-headed, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko told reporter on 22 March, BelTA informs. The head of state was asked about the political campaign that is scheduled for next year and about the public sentiments about it. “If we stay grounded, everything will be fine,” Aleksandr Lukashenko replied. According to the president, the beginning of next year will not be easy because of the election campaigns.
27.03 / 10:39
Manufacturing Belarus introduces temporary ban on export of certain goods
The Council of Ministers' Resolution No. 192 as of 21 March 2023 has introduced a temporary ban on the export of certain types of industrial goods. The document was officially published on the National Legal Internet Portal, BelTA informs. The ban applies to gypsum, anhydrite, dental cements and other filling materials, bone cements, disinfectants, paints and varnishes based on synthetic polymers, modeling pastes, diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a substrate, filter elements (including hemodialysis membranes) for the healthcare industry, glass ampoules, glassware for laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical purposes.
27.03 / 10:39
airlines MET Cooper Aviat Belarus and Venezuela will develop cooperation in civil aviation,
Belarus and Venezuela will develop cooperation in civil aviation, Venezuelan Vice President for Planning Ricardo Menendez said as he met with Director of the Aviation Department of the Belarusian Transport and Communications Ministry Artem Sikorsky, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian department. The main topic of the talks was the interaction between the countries in the field of civil aviation. The parties have outlined comprehensive measures to promote cooperation between the two countries in various areas of civil aviation.
27.03 / 10:39
ups MET Cooper Citizens Universities of Belarus, China outline new cooperation areas
The Belarusian State University (BSU) and China's leading universities have identified new vectors and forms of cooperation, BelTA learned from the university's press service. A delegation of the Belarusian university headed by Rector Andrei Korol is on a visit to China. The visit is aimed to strengthen, intensify and expand the partnership. Today China is one of the strategic partners for BSU. The Belarusian univ
20.03 / 14:22
Manufacturing Cooper Provident Iran's ambassador: Bilateral agreements will help grow Belarus-Iran trade several times
The agreements between the heads of state will help considerably boost trade between Belarus and Iran, new Iranian Ambassador to Belarus Alireza Sanei said on the air of the ONT TV channel, BelTA informs. “The start of my diplomatic mission coincided with two important and gratifying events — the visit of the president of Belarus to Iran and the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations. This is a good sign. I hope that I will make a contribution to bilateral partnerships.
20.03 / 14:22
MET Cooper Parke Extreme Lukashenko: Cooperation with Russia's Kalmykia is gaining ground
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has met with Head of the Republic of Kalmykia of Russia Batu Khasikov, BelTA has learned. Welcoming the guest, the Belarusian head of state noted that it was great pleasure for him to see the head of the Russian region at the Palace of Independence: “We appreciate that you come to Belarus and learn more about our country. It is very important for us.” Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized that despite the distance, Belarus and Kalmykia have common history and values. “Our ancestors jointly defended the legacy of the October Revolution, won a Great Victory in the fight against fascism, rebuilt the country from scratch showing extraordinarily hard work and dedication.
20.03 / 14:17
Belarus' GDP at Br30.3bn in January-February 2023
Belarus' gross domestic product went down by 3.6% in January-February 2023, the National Statistics Committee told BelTA. Belarus' gross domestic product went down by 3.6% in January-February 2023, the National Statistics Committee told BelTA. The first estimate of the country's GDP in January-February 2023 has been completed.
20.03 / 14:16
Manufacturing MET Cooper Provident Belarus, India discuss cooperation in manufacturing
Belarus and India have discussed cooperation in the manufacturing sector, BelTA learned from the National Center for Marketing of Belarus. During the visit of the Belarusian business delegation to India, representatives of the Belarusian manufacturing industry met with representatives of the industrial sector of the Inventivepreneur Chamber of Commerce and Industries of India (ICCI), a partner structure of the National Center for Marketing. They explored opportunities to implement joint projects in manufacturing, as well as cooperation in industrial production.
20.03 / 14:16
Mitkovskaya: Belarusian heart surgeons are on par with world's best
Director of the National Research Center Cardiology Natalya Mitkovskaya told the STV TV channel about the achievements of Belarusian doctors, BelTA informs. “Belarusian cardiac surgeons broke into the global transplantation scene. At the moment we are among the top 10 countries of the world in this field, and we are ahead of other former Soviet nations. And this, of course, wins us a lot of respect among professionals from other countries,” said Natalya Mitkovskaya.
16.03 / 06:30
общество самит школы сад и огород Дом и интерьер По волнам моей памяти… Скоки. Беларусь.
Усадьба в стиле барокко имеет богатую историю. Она меняла владельцев, была школой и ставкой Верховного главнокомандующего. А теперь возродилась в виде музея.
13.03 / 15:02
MET Cooper Provident Belarus seeks to deepen bilateral ties with Sudan
Belarus seeks to deepen bilateral ties with Sudan, Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Leonid Zayats said as he met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Sudan to the Republic of Belarus Mohammed Omer Musa Ali, BelTA has learned. Sudan and Belarus have warm relations, the deputy prime minister noted. «Belarus is ready to continue cooperation with Sudan in all promising areas of activity: industry, agriculture, energy, medicine, education,» Leonid Zayats said.
13.03 / 15:02
target ups Cooper FIVE Citizens Belarusian police division GUBOPiK busy ferreting out extremist sleeper cells
After the terrorist attack at the Machulishchi airfield in compliance with the head of state's instruction the Belarusian Internal Affairs Ministry has stepped up efforts targeting citizens, who are involved in activities of extremist formations and terrorist organizations, representatives of the Internal Affairs Ministry told BelTA. In particular, efforts of personnel of the Central Office for Fight Against Organized Crime and Corruption (GUBOPiK) of the Belarusian Internal Affairs Ministry are aimed at detecting sleeper cells of extremists and their accomplices, including those, who finance criminal activities against Belarus. As a rule, persons related to mercenaries and participan
13.03 / 15:02
man ups Provident Lukashenko signs decree to recall reservist officers to active military service
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed decree No.66 on drafting reservist officers for military service on 10 March, the press service of the Belarusian leader told BelTA. The decree provides for drafting up to 230 men under 27 for service in the army in 2023. Up to 20 people, who have completed the relevant reservist officer training in military department
13.03 / 14:32
ups MET Cooper Belarus, Hungary seek closer cooperation in tourism
Belarusian Sport and Tourism Minister Sergei Kovalchuk has met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Hungary to Belarus Zsolt Csutora, BelTA learned from the website of the ministry. The parties have exchanged views on enhancing mutually beneficial cooperation, including the resumption of work of the working group on tourism set up as part of the Belarusian-Hungarian intergovernmental commission.
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