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06.11 / 14:00

авиакомпания Самолет авиакомпании Precision Air потерпел крушение в Танзании и упал в озеро Виктория

Deutsche Welle.Пилот по имени Бурухани Рубага имел 20 лет летного стажа.

18.12 / 12:10

Booking visa Deputy minister: Belarus' tourism industry bounced back after pandemic

Deputy Sports and Tourism Minister Oleg Andreichik told reporters about the state of affairs in Belarus' tourism industry prior to the ceremony to award winners of the Discover Belarus nationwide competition at the Yanka Kupala National Academic Theater, BelTA has learned. “The Discover Belarus competition is a kind of bottom line that allows us to take stock of the industry's performance. Today we see that our efforts to promote domestic tourism are bearing fruit.

30.10 / 11:38

Lukashenko applauds Poles for voting PiS out

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko praised the people of Poland who showed their will at the parliamentary elections held on 15 October. “Poles did really well. I didn't expect this outcome. They just refused to play this game with PiS [the ruling Law and Justice Party that lost the majority in parliament].

16.10 / 10:14

Citizens Belarus hosts nearly 353,000 visa-waiver travelers since year-start

Since the start of the year 2023, Belarus has welcomed 352,966 residents of the neighboring EU states, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee of Belarus. This included 214,553 citizens of Lithuania, 80,732 citizens and 24,820 non-citizens of Latvia, and 32,861 Polish citizens.

29.08 / 10:21

Citizens Belarus welcomes over 309,000 visa-waiver travelers since 1 January 2023

Belarus has hosted over 309,000 visa-waiver travelers since 1 January 2023, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee of Belarus. Some 694,614 people from the neighboring EU countries have visited Belarus since the launch of the visa-waiver program, including 438,969 citizens of Lithuania, 48,404 non-citizens and 158,4545 citizens of Latvia, and 48,696 Polish citizens.

19.06 / 10:16

MET Cooper Belarus stands for cooperation with western neighbors against illegal migration

Belarus is in favor of cooperation with its western neighbors in combating illegal migration, Belarusian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yuri Ambrazevich said as he met with Deputy Director General for Management and Reform of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Amy Pope in Geneva, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The parties discussed a wide range of cooperation issues and separately dwelt on the fight against human trafficking. An agreement was reached on further interaction on anti-trafficking issues. “There

20.02 / 14:45

Cooper Lukashenko: Belarus is eyeing Northern Sea Route

Belarus has begun to supply its goods through Russian ports and will expand this format of cooperation, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he spoke to foreign and Belarusian journalists in Minsk on 16 February, BelTA has learned. The head of state stressed that Belarus aims to develop economic cooperation with the Far East. «We will process fish in Belarus, as well as all the other riches that are there,» he said.

16.01 / 15:08

Citizens Belarus hosts over 13,500 visa-waiver travelers since 1 January 2023

Over 13,500 foreigners have visited Belarus as part of the visa-waiver travel program since 1 January 2023, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee of Belarus. Since 1 January, Belarus has weclomed 9,966 citizens of Lithuania, 1,822 citizens and 462 citizens of Latvia, and 1,329 Polish citizens.

03.01 / 13:19

Citizens Belarus admits over 74,000 Ukrainian citizens since February

74,432 Ukrainian nationals have arrived in Belarus since February, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee of Belarus. “15,890 people arrived in Belarus directly from the territory of Ukraine.

02.01 / 14:13

общество курс министерство Микроорганизмы захватили круизный лайнер. 800 человек уже неделю не могут сойти на берег в Австралии

@VikingCruises for their negligence. They have now cancelled 3 of our 8 ports, including all of prime South New Zealand & Hobart.

11.12 / 09:16

ФОТО. Елки, рынки и миллионы огней: смотрите, как европейские столицы подготовились к Рождеству

A post shared by Explore Warsaw ? (@explore.warsaw)The Christmas tree at Castle Square is decorated ??✨....#christmas2022 #christmasparty #lovepoland #Warsaw #festivegettogether #countdowntoChristmas2022 #christmastime #christmastree #christmasmusic #christmascake #lovechristmas #christmasinpoland #christmasgifts pic.twitter.com/EgKfshrU4NA post shared by City of Prague (@cityofprague)A post shared by Amsterdam ?? Travel | Hotels | Food | Tips (@amsterdam.explores)Christmas tree in Berlin, at Checkpoint Charlie. pic.twitter.com/bcPngPUVfjHere you can find some of the most beautiful #Christmas events for the whole family this year ☃️??⏬#Berlin #visitberlin https://t.co/efX0y07H2cA post shared by Paris Secret (@parissecret)Christmas lights in Paris ✨?❄️ pic.twitter.com/JDQwYPOEnYA post shared by CSODÁLATOS MAGYARORSZÁG (@csodalatosmagyarorszag.hu)Budapest Christmas Market ❤️?❤️?❤️ pic.twitter.com/eNlbVaDZWBWe are here.

10.12 / 16:00

театр история Национальный театр хочет избавиться от табличек на русском

сообщает rus.lsm.lv.Всего планируют снять четыре памятные доски: три со стороны Городского канала и одну — со стороны трамвайных путей."Эти доски больше не соответствуют современной реальной ситуации, потому на них написано на двух языках. И там упоминается государство, которого больше не существует.

14.11 / 14:29

Citizens Over 9,000 Europeans visit Belarus visa-free over past week

Over 9,000 citizens of the European Union visited Belarus as part of the visa-waiver travel program over the past week, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee of Belarus. «Over the past week, Belarus hosted 9,198 visa-waiver arrivals: 1,805 citizens of Latvia, 6,516 citizens of Lithuania and 877 citizens of Poland.

31.10 / 14:31

Citizens Belarus admits over 61,000 Ukrainian citizens since February

More than 61,000 Ukrainian nationals have arrived in Belarus since February, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee of Belarus. Since 24 February to 28 October, Belarus admitted 61,659 citizens of Ukraine.

25.10 / 19:05

Citizens Almost 295,000 Europeans visit Belarus visa-free

Almost 295,000 Europeans have visited Belarus as part of the visa-waiver travel program, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee of Belarus. According to the State Border Committee, since the launch of the visa-waiver program for neighboring EU countries, Belarus has welcomed 294,714 foreign nationals: 189,927 Lithuanian citizens, 71,014 citizens and 21,842 non-citizens of Latvia and 11,931 Polish citizens. Over the past week, Belarus hosted 5,559 visa-waiver arrivals: 3,624 citizens of Lithuania, 1,230 citizens and 373 non-citizens of Latvia, 332 citizens of Poland, the committee informed.

18.10 / 13:28

More than 176 thousand citizens of Lithuania, Latvia and Poland have visited Grodno region since the beginning of the visa-free period. The most popular "green corridor" among Lithuanians.

visited Grodno region since the beginning of the visa-free period. The "green corridor" is the most popular among Lithuanians. It should be reminded that neighbours from the Baltic states have been allowed visa-free entry to Belarus since April 15, and since July 1, Poles have had such an opportunity.

19.09 / 13:22

target Waters Lukashenko: Poland, Lithuania, Latvia naïvely expect to earn their future in new realities

Polish, Lithuanian and Latvian politicians naively expect to earn their future in the new realities, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the patriotic forum «This is OUR History!» to mark the Day of People's Unity in Minsk on 17 September, BelTA has learned. «The collapse of Ukraine has already begun. Polish, Lithuanian and Latvian politicians, apparently, naively expect earn their future in the new geopolitical realities.

19.09 / 13:22

visa Citizens Over 244,000 foreigners use visa waiver to visit Belarus

Over 244,000 foreigners have visited Belarus as part of the visa-free travel program, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee of Belarus. According to the committee, as many as 156,563 Lithuania citizens, 61,448 citizens and 18,768 non-citizens of Latvia have come to Belarus since 15 April using the visa waiver.

16.08 / 13:22

visa Citizens Belarus welcomes over 186,000 visa-waiver travelers since 15 April

Over 186,000 foreign nationals have visited Belarus without visas, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee of Belarus. “As of 00:00 on 15 August, 186,625 citizens of Latvia, Lithuania and Poland took advantage of Belarus' visa waiver program. Since 15 April when Belarus reopened border for visa waiver arrivals, 120,515 citizens of Lithuania, 14,602 non-citizens and 47,616 citizens of Latvia have visited Belarus,” the State Border Committee informed.

19.06 / 08:58

военные ISW: российские военные добились незначительных успехов на окраинах Северодонецка

#Russian forces made marginal gains on the outskirts of #Severodonetsk but have largely stalled along other axes.

06.06 / 13:31

target Block Belarus calls on UN to combat and prevent disinformation

Permanent Representative of Belarus to the UN Office and other international organizations in Geneva, Switzerland Larisa Belskaya took part in an online seminar «Towards a common approach to countering disinformation online» on 2 June, BelTA learned from the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The event was organized by the EU and a number of countries, including Lithuania, Ukraine, Poland, Latvia and Japan, on the sidelines of the World Summit on the Information Society Forum 2022 in Geneva. According to the Belarusian permanent representative, many countries face the problem of disinformation, including Belarus, which has become a target of disinformation organized by state and non-state structures from abroad.

06.06 / 13:25

Lukashenko on EU sanctions: They are shooting themselves in the foot

By imposing sanctions the EU countries are shooting themselves in the foot, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at an opening ceremony of city children's polyclinic No. 9 in Minsk, BelTA has learned «No one cares about economy. They do not think about it.

28.05 / 18:01

Citizens 29,000 Ukrainians enter Belarus since 24 February

29,000 Ukrainian nationals have arrived in Belarus since 24 February, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee. «From 6.00 on 24 February to 6.00 on 27 May, 29,008 citizens of Ukraine entered Belarus. 15,797 came to Belarus from Ukraine, 11,492 — from Poland, 1,477 — from Lithuania, 242 – from Latvia,» the State Border Committee said.

27.05 / 13:33

Lukashenko: Belarus is to face unprecedented economic, political, military pressure

Belarus will face unprecedented economic, political and even military pressure, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting in the Defense Ministry of Belarus to discuss military security issues on 26 May, BelTA has learned. The head of state emphasized the need to discuss topical issues on adjusting the areas of further development of the Armed Forces under the present-day conditions. “The current events in the neighboring countries testify to the high dynamics of changes in the threats to the military security of Belarus, with the views on the use of military force and methods of armed struggle being transformed,” the Belarusian leader said. The president pointed out that the United States and its satellites continued the course on aggravation of relations with the whole world. In his words, there is a heated confrontation with Russia, increasing military presence near Belarus, as an ally of Russia, including large-scale exercises near its borders.

26.05 / 12:20

СМИ общество политика Глава МИД Британии: "На российскую агрессию нужно отвечать только силой"

in Stockholm.I warned about premature calls for a ceasefire and peace. We cannot give anything to the aggressor that it didn’t have before — or the aggression will sooner or later return.

16.05 / 13:43

Citizens Over 300 Ukrainians enter Belarus past weekend

More than 300 Ukrainian nationals arrived in Belarus past weekend, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee. “From 6.00 on 14 May to 6.00 on 16 May, 324 citizens of Ukraine came to Belarus: 3 from Ukraine, 259 — from Poland, 57 – from Lithuania, 5 – from Latvia,” the State Border Committee said.

11.04 / 14:06

Provident Citizens More than 1,600 Ukrainians enter Belarus over past weekend

More than 1,600 citizens of Ukraine entered Belarus over the past weekend, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee. “From 6.00 on 8 April to 6.00 on 11 April some 1,643 citizens of Ukraine arrived in Belarus.

06.04 / 15:35

ups Provident Citizens 1,043 Ukrainians enter Belarus in past 24 hours

A total of 1,043 citizens of Ukraine entered Belarus in the past 24 hours, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee. “From 6.00 on 5 April to 6.00 on 6 April some 783 citizens of Ukraine arrived in Belarus through the Belarusian-Ukrainian border. Another 237 people came to Belarus transiting through Poland.

28.03 / 13:17

visa Provident Citizens 2,734 Ukrainians enter Belarus since 25 March

Since Friday, 25 March, 2,734 citizens of Ukraine entered Belarus. 646 of them came to Belarus through the EU, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee. From 6.00 on 25 March to 6.00 on 28 March, 2,088 citizens of Ukraine arrived in Belarus across the Ukrainian-Belarusian border.

24.01 / 14:18

Cooper Lukashenko hits back at threats of U.S. Department of State

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko hit back at the threats and patronizing tone of the U.S. Department of State representatives against Belarus as he approved the decision on the state border protection for 2022 on 24 January, BelTA has learned. «Just a day ago I was told about the threats from the U.S. Department of State.

17.01 / 13:54

общество роды изнасилование Великобритания: бывший латвийский мэр Висбеча обвиняется в изнасиловании

газета Wisbech Standard, после того, как Консервативной партии стали известны детали обвинения, Бальшевичс был отстранен от членства в этой партии. Для принятия этого решения оперативно было созвано заседание регионального отделения тори.Балшевичс родился в Латвии и перебрался в Великобританию в 2003 году.

29.11 / 16:18

происшествия общество В Астраханской области сотрудник исправительной колонии сбил насмерть пешехода

В Астраханской области возбуждено уголовное дело в отношении младшего инспектора исправительной колонии, подозреваемого в нарушении правил дорожного движения и эксплуатации транспортных средств, повлекшее смерть человека. По версии следствия, 20 ноября 2021 года сотрудник исправительной колонии, находясь за рулем автомобиля «ЛАДА», двигаясь со стороны улицы Латвийской Ленинского района Астрахани, сбил на нерегулируемом пешеходном переходе 19-летнего местного жителя.

09.11 / 13:21

тюрьма Саакашвили вывезли из руставской тюрьмы на вертолете

Бывшего президента Грузии Михаила Саакашвили вывезли из тюрьмы на вертолете в неизвестном направлении, сообщила мать Саакашвили Гиули Аласания 8 ноября.

15.10 / 18:45

Belarus Border Crisis Intensifies As Germany Reports Huge Jump In Migrants, Poland Plans 'Barrier'

The arrivals in Germany mark an expansion of similar problems this year as swelling numbers of migrants from increased flights to Belarus have crossed porous borders into EU member states Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland.

15.10 / 18:36

visa man Poland criticised over stranded migrants after seventh death at border

Identity documents suggest latest person to die was 24-year-old Syrian who arrived in Belarus last month Polish police have found another body near the border with Belarus amid fresh allegations that Warsaw is breaking international law in its treatment of migrants stranded in harrowing conditions on the EU’s eastern frontier. The man’s body was spotted in a field by a helicopter crew, police said, bringing to seven the number of people rep

08.10 / 12:29

ООН общество Главный редактор "Новой газеты" получил Нобелевскую премию мира

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize to Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace.#NobelPrize #NobelPeacePrize pic.twitter.com/KHeGG9YOTTНа Нобелевскую премию мира претендовало 234 человека и 95 организаций. Букмекеры примерно поровну оценивали шансы Греты Тунберг, Алексея Навального и Светланы Тихановской.

30.09 / 21:25

visa FIVE EU seeks to tighten Belarus visa rules amid growing migrant crisis

The European Commission has said it wants to suspend easy access to visas for Belarusian officials in an attempt to deter it from pushing migrants from the Middle East and Africa across its border with the bloc. Neighbouring Poland, Lithuania and Latvia have declared states of emergency after a sharp increase in arrivals at their borders with Belarus, accusing the country’s dictator, Alexander Lukashenko, of an act of “hybrid warfare” in seeking to orchestrate a EU migrant crisis.

27.09 / 16:16

санкции политика Беларусь Пятый пакет санкций против режима Лукашенко может быть готов к концу октября

Рикард Йозвяк.Он добавил, что при разработке пакета будет учитываться ситуация на границе.the work on the fifth package of sanctions on #Belarus has started but it takes time as always. will reflect the migratory pressure on the borders of #Lithuania, #Latvia and #Poland.

21.09 / 16:58

самит Parke ФОТО: Пожарные в Калифорнии пытаются спасти самое большое дерево в мире

https://t.co/3MPcrBh83U pic.twitter.com/KFeGgViW6QThe Biggest Tree in the World, the General Sherman, raked and wrapped in preparation for the incoming #KNPComplex fire. Sequoia National Park pic.twitter.com/EpVkaYvimE

28.06 / 17:32

пожар взрывы В метро Лондона прогремел сильный взрыв: начался пожар

#ElephantandCastle Railway Station where the railway arches, six cars and a telephone box are alight. There are significant road closures in place, please avoid the area https://t.co/O1e3wT3jDB https://t.co/v9yNG9k5il

24.06 / 08:43

ФОТО: стену посольства Латвии в Минске протаранил эвакуатор

#Belarus at the moment. We expect authorities in #Minsk to investigate this incident, ensure safety and security of the Embassy in full accordance with the international law pic.twitter.com/7VJGjfVyPv

23.06 / 20:52

расследование Беларусь Грузовик развалил ограждение посольства Латвии в Беларуси

Эдгарс Ринкевичс и потребовал расследования происшествия.Premises of the Latvian Embassy in #Belarus at the moment.

31.05 / 13:08

Ryanair ADR Lithuania Expelling Two Belarusian Diplomats Amid Uproar Over Plane Arrests

Lithuania says it is expelling two Belarusian diplomats accused of conducting activities «incompatible with their diplomatic status» amid international outrage over Belarus’s forced landing of a Vilnius-bound passenger flight in Minsk and the detention of a dissident journalist. The two members of staff at the Belarusian Embassy in Vilnius were given seven days to leave the country, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement on May 28. Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said the decision was also “an expression of solidarity” with Latvia, which saw its entire embassy staff expelled from Belarus.

28.05 / 01:48

ice World Ice Hockey Federation Criticizes Latvia Over Belarus Flag Swap

Hockey’s global governing body has criticized Latvian officials for removing the Belarusian flag from a display at the sport’s world championships in Riga and replacing it with a flag used by the opposition. The switch on May 24 during the 16-nation tournament, which Minsk was originally scheduled to co-host, saw the official Belarusian flag swapped out for the red-and-white flag that has been adopted by opponents of the country’s authoritarian leader, Alyaksandr Lukashenka.

09.05 / 15:04

Waters ВИДЕО: ВМС США обнаружили в Аравийском море партию новейшего российского и китайского оружия

@USSMonterey (CG 61) from a stateless dhow in international waters of the North Arabian Sea on May 6-7.Cache of weapons included advanced Russian-made anti-tank guided missiles & Chinese Type 56 assault rifles. pic.twitter.com/07Fv92vbrV

19.04 / 12:48

Over 1,100 Belarusians Applied For Refugee Status In EU Countries In 2020

Such data are published on the website of the EU statistical office. According to the Eurostat statistics for 2020, there were 1,165 first-time Belarusian applicants for international protection in the EU countries. 385 people

19.04 / 12:37

Belarusian tobacco contraband big problem for neighbors

Lithuanians and Poles have sounded the alarm for months over smuggled Belarusian cigarettes brought by land, water, and even air into the European Union across Belarus' western border. In 2020, the volume of illegal shipments increased markedly. Since the beginning of 2021, there has been a real boom in cigarette smuggling. According to Euroradio estimates, during the first months of 2021, Polish, Lithuanian, Latvian, and Ukrainian customs officers arrested 5 million packs of Belarusian cigarettes disguised as others shipments. Here's how it works. Lithuania: 1.7 million packs of smuggled cigarettes since the beginning of the year «Even

14.04 / 23:21

AirBaltic resumed flights to Minsk National Airport

March 28, the Latvian national airline AirBaltic made its first flight from Riga to Minsk National Airport after a one-year pause caused by COVID-19, according to the website of Minsk airport. The Latvian airline stopped flying to Minsk because of COVID-19 on March 16, 2020. Flights on the route Riga-Minsk-Riga are now scheduled for Thursdays and Sundays, arriving in Minsk at 14:20 and departing at 15:10. Over time, the ai

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