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27.12 / 11:19
MET
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Ambassadors of Belarus, Mexico discuss political contacts, economic ties
Belarusian Ambassador to Russia Dmitry Krutoi has met with recently appointed Ambassador of Mexico to the Russian Federation with concurrent accreditation to Belarus Eduardo Villegas Megias, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian diplomatic mission. “The Belarusian ambassador congratulated the Mexican counterpart on his appointment and stated Belarus' intention to strengthen relations with his country in all areas,” the press service said. The parties discussed the ways to intensify political contacts and praised the constructive development of the dialogue through the relevant friendship groups in the parliaments of Belarus and Mexico.
27.12 / 11:19
Booking
Belarusian strongman Sergei Zaslavsky sets new national record
Famous Belarusian strongman Sergei Zaslavsky has set another national record, BelTA has learned. As he planned, the athlete finished the year 2022 in Minsk with a new achievement in the 85kg weight category, lifting 120 kg. The record was registered by judges of the international category, and now Sergei Zaslavsky has officially become the strongest athlete of Belarus in this weight class.
27.12 / 11:19
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Kochanova: Belarusian industry is capable of making unique component parts
Chairwoman of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Natalya Kochanova hosted a meeting to discuss the localization of production of components for motor and bicycle vehicles of Motovelo Plant on 27 December, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian upper house of parliament. Various options for localizing the production of component parts in Belarus were considered using motorcycle and bicycle models as an example. Attending the meeting were members of the government, Minsk authorities, and heads of Belarusian industrial enterprises.
27.12 / 11:19
PM: Belarus' export to Russia might reach a record $22-23bn by year-end
By the end of the year, Belarus' export to Russia might reach a record $22-23 billion, Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko told the Belarus 1 TV channel, BelTA informs. “In January-October, the export to the Russian Federation amounted to $18 billion, which is much more than in all previous years when it was the average of $12-13 billion. I hope that by the end of the year the figure will be about $22-23 billion. This is a huge amount.
27.12 / 11:19
Lukashenko makes predictions for 2023
The coming 2023 will be the happiest and most successful year, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko told reporters as he arrived at the CIS informal meeting, BelTA has learned. When asked what 2023 will be like, the president said: «The happiest, the most successful. Don't worry, everything will be fine.» The president was also asked how he was doing before the summit. «I am OK,» Aleksandr Lukashenko replied.
27.12 / 11:19
MET
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Belarusian-Russian ties, integration processes in Union State discussed
Belarusian Ambassador to Russia Dmitry Krutoi met with Chairman of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, head of the CPRF faction in the State Duma Gennady Zyuganov, BelTA learned from the press service of the diplomatic mission. “The parties exchanged opinions on the prospects of Russian-Belarusian relations and integration processes within the Union State, discussed current issues of internal political and foreign policy agenda of the two countries. Special attention was paid to the role of the parliaments in the legislative support of the implementation of 28 Union State programs.
21.12 / 13:46
Беларусь
MET
Lights were turned on the Christmas tree and meeting was held with the fabulous residents of the estate. The season at the estate of Santa Claus was reopened in Grodno
The festive ceremony of the opening of the Ded Moroz Manor took place on 15th December in Grodno. Children from 8 family-type orphanages in Grodno became the first guests of the fairy estate.
19.12 / 13:35
Waters
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Belarus to build 2m m2 of all-electric homes within five years
There are plans to build about two million square meters of all-electric houses in Belarus over the five-year period, Energy Minister Viktor Karankevich told journalists at the BelTA press center on 19 December. One of the key tasks of the energy sector is to meet the growing demand for electricity of the real sector of the economy and of households. Much attention is paid to the electrification of the housing stock. This work is being carried out in three main directions.
19.12 / 13:37
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Lukashenko: Our sovereignty is inviolable, but Belarus will never be Russia's enemy
The sovereignty and independence of Belarus are inviolable. At the same time, Belarus will never turn against Russia, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to review Belarus-Russia cooperation in Minsk, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that after some time has passed since the attempted rebellion in Belarus, it has become obvious that the chosen course for closer cooperation with Russia was right and the measures taken, including the approval of a package of the Union State integration documents, were relevant and well-timed. The head of state noted that none of the Union State programs violates the sovereignty and independence of Belarus and Russia.
19.12 / 13:35
Progressive
Materials on genocide of Belarusians during Great Patriotic War almost court-ready
Andrei Shved. An archive photo
19.12 / 13:32
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Lukashenko: Before sanctions Russians had no idea what Belarus was capable of
Before the sanctions were imposed against Belarus and Russia, the Russians had no idea what the Belarusians were capable of and how high-tech the country was, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to review Belarus-Russia cooperation in Minsk, BelTA has learned. Speaking about the Union State programs, the president stressed that they must be implemented. No program infringes on the sovereignty and independence of Belarus, Aleksandr Lukashenko said. “We must remain strongly committed to our bilateral agreements,” the Belarusian leader said addressing Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko and First Deputy Prime Minister Nikolai Snopkov.
19.12 / 13:32
12.12 / 11:38
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Lukashenko condemns Merkel's recent statements on Minsk agreements
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel was petty and vile in her recent statements about the peace talks in Minsk and the Minsk agreements concluded a few years ago to resolve the situation in Ukraine, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in Bishkek answering journalists' questions, BelTA has learned. In a nutshell, Merkel said that at that time she considered the Minsk agreements as an opportunity to give Kiev time to build up its power and military resources. “I told Vladimir Vladimirovich [Putin] what I thought about it. If things were really like that, it is disgusting.
12.12 / 11:38
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Hi-Tech Park's share in Belarus' export of services close to 30% in January-September
The share of the Hi-Tech Park in Belarus' export of services totaled 29.2% in January-September 2022, the Hi-Tech Park press service told BelTA. After delivering a report to Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko in November 2022 Director of the Hi-Tech Park Vsevolod Yanchevsky remarked that the Hi-Tech Park's export exceeded $2 billion in January-September 2022 and was expected to rise even higher by the end of the year. The Hi-Tech Park press service added that companies residing in the park paid Br595.1 million in taxes in January-September 2022.
12.12 / 11:36
COST
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Lukashenko comments on Russian gas price for Belarus
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko commented on the price of the Russian gas and whether it is comfortable for Belarus as he spoke to the media on the sidelines of the EAEU summit in Bishkek what, BelTA has learned. “The question is not about the prices in our countries. The question is about equal opportunities that economic entities should have since we have opted for deep cooperation with Russia (because of the global crisis, wars, pandemic and so on),” said the head of state. He cited an example of greenhouse farming, where energy accounts for a large share of production costs: “If the gas price for you is $60 or $80, and $120 for us at the border, what equal conditions can we talk about here? I will not be able to sell my goods on your market.
12.12 / 11:36
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Eurasian Development Bank to invest $1.5bn in Belarusian economy till 2026
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) is set to invest $1.5 billion in the Belarusian economy through 2026, EDB Chairman of the Board Nikolai Podguzov said in an interview to Belarus 1 TV channel, BelTA has learned. “The EDB's five-year plan is to invest about $1.5 billion in Belarus,” said Nikolai Podguzov. The total amount of the EDB investment in the shareholder countries in 2022 was about $2.5 billion, Nikolai Podguzov said. According to him, the pace of implementation and the number of projects will depend on the interaction with potential borrowers.
12.12 / 11:36
12.12 / 11:36
Lukashenko announces new appointments
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko made new appointments on 12 December, BelTA has learned. The head of state appointed: Denis Kapsky – Deputy Chairman of the Higher Attestation Commission of the Republic of Belarus.
12.12 / 11:31
Lukashenko names condition for establishing peace in Ukraine
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko named the condition for establishing peace in Ukraine as he talked to the media on the sidelines of the EAEU summit in Bishkek, BelTA has learned. The head of state is sure that if the Ukrainian president demands that Russia withdraw its troops from the territories of Kherson, Zaporozhye, Lugansk and Donetsk, this means negotiations will not happen. «This is a precondition that is unacceptable for Russia.
06.12 / 10:53
Covid-19
Over 6.5m Belarusians fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Photo: BELTA More than 6.54 million people in Belarus have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, BelTA learned from the Belarusian Healthcare Ministry. Over 6.638 million people have got the first shot of a COVID-19 vaccine.
06.12 / 10:53
Covid-19
Lukashenko: Belarus coped with COVID-19 pandemic better than anyone
Photo: BELTAThe Belarusian healthcare system performed well amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Healthcare Minister Dmitry Pinevich to receive his report on 5 December, BelTA has learned. “Thank you for your work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
05.12 / 13:33
05.12 / 13:33
05.12 / 13:33
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Lukashenko discusses hospital treatment in districts, announces surprise inspections
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko raised the question of the quality of healthcare services and approaches to treating people in district hospitals and announced surprise inspections as he heard out a report by Healthcare Minister Dmitry Pinevich, BelTA has learned. “I want to warn you that in the near future I will put together a mobile group of independent experts who will check the healthcare system and pay surprise visits to randomly chosen hospitals. And I have invited you, your deputies. Natalya Ivanovna [Natalya Kochanova] has been in charge of healthcare matters since those times, as well as the deputy prime minister… You will have only yourselves to blame.
05.12 / 13:33
Belarusian straw weaving added to UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage
The Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO approved the inclusion of the Belarusian nomination file «Straw weaving of Belarus: Art, craft and skills” into the Representative List of intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity at its 17th session in Morocco on 1 December, BelTA learned from the Culture Ministry of Belarus. The meeting was attended by Maria Netsvetayeva, deputy head of the Historical and Cultural Heritage Department at the Culture Ministry of Belarus. The nomination file was prepared in 2020-2021 with the financial and organizational support of the Culture Ministry of the Republic of Belarus. Belarusian straw art is unique; it is one of the most nationally distinctive forms reflecting the spiritual values and artistic traditions of Belarusians.
05.12 / 13:17
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New details of phone conversation between Lukashenko, Putin revealed
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko talked to President of Russia Vladimir Putin over the phone in the morning on 2 December, BelTA has learned. The heads of state compared notes in anticipation of the forthcoming Eurasian Economic Union summit that will take place in Kyrgyzstan. Aleksandr Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin also discussed the international situation and the situation around Belarus and Russia.
30.11 / 13:14
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Jailed Belarus opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova ‘in intensive care’
Maria Kolesnikova at a rally in Minsk, Belarus, 30 August 2020. Photograph: AP
27.11 / 13:08
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Lukashenko explains what freedom and independence mean
At the meeting to discuss the development of the agricultural industry of Gomel Oblast on 25 November Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko explained what freedom and independence mean for the Belarusian people, BelTA has learned. “Believe me, we are living in a crunch time: either we retain our state, or we need to consider other options, but count me out in the latter case. We have been nurturing our state for 30 years because we wanted our children to live freely, independently. If someone understands this freedom and independence (this does not apply to you, but to our people in general) as an opportunity to do whatever they want or not to do anything at all – this is not going to happen in any country.
27.11 / 13:08
Remark
Lukashenko: Americans want to strike down Europe, stomp over Russia to get closer to China
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko talked to Russian reporters on the sidelines of the latest Collective Security Treaty Organization summit in Yerevan. Speaking about the need to start peace talks in order to resolve the situation in Ukraine, Aleksandr Lukashenko explained who prevents Volodymyr Zelenskyy from starting a dialogue with Russia, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko is convinced it is necessary to start negotiations in order to resolve the conflict in Ukraine. He had made the relevant statements during the CSTO summit and before that.
27.11 / 13:08
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Lukashenko: Decision to focus on food production in Belarus proves right
The decision to focus on food production in Belarus has proved right, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss the development of the agricultural industry of Gomel Oblast, BelTA has learned. «We constantly talk about the importance of food security and the agricultural sector. Maybe someone has already had enough of it.
27.11 / 12:57
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Andreichenko: Minsk is ready to cooperate with all African countries
Vladimir Andreichenko
27.11 / 12:45
Cooper
Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei passes away
Vladimir Makei. Photo: BELTA
22.11 / 05:14
Covid-19
Belarus attends AIPA General Assembly in Cambodia
On 21 November Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Valery Mitskevich took part in the opening ceremony of the 43rd General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, which is underway on 20-25 November, BelTA learned from the press service of the House of Representatives.
21.11 / 14:51
Covid-19
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Belarus attends AIPA General Assembly in Cambodia
On 21 November Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Valery Mitskevich took part in the opening ceremony of the 43rd General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, which is underway on 20-25 November, BelTA learned from the press service of the House of Representatives. The National Assembly of Belarus has been participating in the AIPA General Assembly meetings on a regular basis since 2011 as an observer.
21.11 / 14:51
Manufacturing
BelGee set to make 35,000 cars in 2023
The BelGee car manufacturer plans to produce at least 35,000 cars in 2023, Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Piotr Parkhomchik said in an interview to Belarus 1 TV channel, BelTA has learned. “The company had certain difficulties this year. However, all issues have been resolved.
21.11 / 14:51
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Lukashenko reveals major topic in talks with Putin
The talks between the presidents of Belarus and Russia are mainly focused on import substitution projects, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with head of the Udmurt Republic Aleksandr Brechalov in Minsk on 21 November, BelTA has learned. According to him, the two countries are capable of doing a lot if they unite efforts. “We can do a lot. Maybe we are doing it not so fast (although time requires us to increase the speed). I will refer to the talks with the Russian president. The main thing we discuss is that we can do everything, but we need a little time for it. Even today the main thing is not money. Today Russia has a lot of currency. Imports have decreased. Yet, we do not have much time and need to act,” said the head of state.
21.11 / 14:51
Manufacturing
MET
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Belarus, Association of Chinese Companies discuss cooperation
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to China Yuri Senko met with Deputy Chairperson of the Association of Chinese Companies in Belarus, Chairperson of the China Peaceful Consolidation Association Zhao Qingqiu, BelTA learned from the Belarusian embassy in Beijing. The parties discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral cooperation in manufacturing, trade, tourism, and other sectors and agreed to maintain interaction between the embassy and the association on the issues of mutual interest for Belarus and China.
21.11 / 14:51
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Lukashenko wants local producers to replace McDonald's in Belarus
McDonald's, which is leaving Belarus, should be replaced by Belarusian enterprises and manufacturers, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a ceremony to honor best agricultural workers in Minsk on 18 November, BelTA has learned. «I always urge you to eat locally-produced food and ignore imported stuff.
21.11 / 14:51
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Lukashenko: Belarus will remain a close friend and reliable partner for Kazakhstan
Belarus will remain a close friend and reliable partner for Kazakhstan, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in his message of greetings to congratulate Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on his victory at the presidential election, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. Earlier, on 21 November, the two leaders had a telephone conversation during which the Belarusian president personally congratulated his counterpart on his victory in the election.
21.11 / 14:51
Minister: Fence construction in Belovezhskaya Pushcha is a politicized project
Construction of a fence in Belovezhskaya Pushcha is a politicized project, Belarusian Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Andrei Khudyk said in an interview to the ONT TV channel, BelTA has learned. “This is a politicized project, utter nonsense.
21.11 / 14:51
Waters
Lukashenko offers his vision of village of the future
At a ceremony to honor best agricultural workers in Minsk on 18 November Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko detailed his vision of the village of the future, and said where such a project had already been implemented in the country, BelTA has learned. “Efficient production is the basis of our village of the future. We are doing everything possible to improve the quality of life in rural areas,” the Belarusian leader said. According to him, a lot has already been done in this direction.
21.11 / 14:51
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Lukashenko speaks about results to aim for in agriculture
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko spokes about the targets to aim for in harvest as he honored best agricultural workers in a ceremony in Minsk on 18 November, BelTA has learned. The president noted that this year Belarus had a record high harvest of more than 10.5 million tonnes of grain. «This is almost one and a half million more than last year,» he said. First of all, Aleksandr Lukashenko congratulated the leaders: Minsk Oblast, Grodno Oblast, Brest Oblast.
15.11 / 04:46
Covid-19
Belarus-China cooperation to fight COVID-19 viewed as exemplary
Cooperation between Belarus and China in the fight against the coronavirus can be named exemplary, Belarusian Healthcare Minister Dmitry Pinevich said ahead of a ceremony to sign documents on the transfer of humanitarian cargo — two million doses of vaccine against COVID-19 — from China to Belarus on 14 November, BelTA has learned. “The character of both individuals and entire countries is especially well demonstrated in a critical situation.
14.11 / 13:26
Covid-19
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Belarus-China cooperation to fight COVID-19 viewed as exemplary
Cooperation between Belarus and China in the fight against the coronavirus can be named exemplary, Belarusian Healthcare Minister Dmitry Pinevich said ahead of a ceremony to sign documents on the transfer of humanitarian cargo — two million doses of vaccine against COVID-19 — from China to Belarus on 14 November, BelTA has learned. “The character of both individuals and entire countries is especially well demonstrated in a critical situation. The cooperation between Belarus and China in the fight against coronavirus can rightfully be called exemplary,” said Dmitry Pinevich.
14.11 / 13:33
MET
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Extreme
Israel invited to join memorial project in Bronnaya Gora forest in Belarus
Brest Oblast Governor Yuri Shuleiko invited the Jewish community to join the project to create a memorial complex at the site of mass executions during the Great Patriotic War in the Bronnaya Gora forest in Bereza District as he met with chargé d'affaires of Israel Tzevy Mirkin, BelTA has learned. «Several architectural projects of the future memorial are ready. We want it to be a worthy monument. More than 50,000 people were buried there.
