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31 January 2023
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has arrived in Zimbabwe on a state visit, BelTA has learned.
The head of state's aircraft landed in the airport of Harare. The Belarusian leader was greeted by Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa at the airport.
The Belarusian delegation has already started its work in Harare. The first half of the day saw the Belarusian-Zimbabwean business forum, where a number of bilateral documents were signed. Business meetings and negotiations will...
30 January 2023
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated Aryna Sabalenka on winning a Grand Slam title, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.
The president was watching, rooting, feeling emotional, using obscene language sometimes, but he predicted the victory in the second and third sets. And, of course, he immediately sent congratulations, the Pul Pervogo Telegram channel writes.
Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka defeated Kazakhstan's world number 25 Elena Rybakina...
27 January 2023
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to President of India Droupadi Murmu and all Indian people as the country celebrates Republic Day, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.
“India has made considerable progress in social and economic development and has become one of the most advanced countries in the world,” the message of congratulations reads. “It is very important for Belarus to expand friendly relations with New Delhi....
26 January 2023
Over the past 10 years the number of parents with many children in Belarus has doubled. Today there are 121,000 families in the country raising three or more children. Of course, this is not by chance. The government constantly invests in families. While last year more than Br2.5 billion was allocated to support them, this year the figure will be Br3.2 billion. But there are also concrete benefits and guarantees in addition to payments. About 7% of the GDP is spent annually to make...
25 January 2023
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko mentioned the poor quality of roads in Minsk and made instructions to promptly address the issue as he spoke at the meeting on 24 January to review the social and political situation and the crime rate in the country, BelTA has learned.
According to the president, he has recently received complaints about the quality of roads. “People complain about the roads, especially in Minsk,” said Aleksandr Lukashenko.
The state of roads is...
24 January 2023
The current state and prospects of cooperation between Belarus and Kyrgyzstan were discussed during a telephone conversation between Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov on 23 January, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian president.
The leaders of the countries exchanged congratulations on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Belarus and Kyrgyzstan.
Aleksandr Lukashenko and...
23 January 2023
Belarus has developed enough scientific and technical solutions not only for defense and security, but also for peaceful purposes, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he visited the science and technology exhibition Intellectual Belarus in Minsk on 20 January, BelTA has learned.
“We once agreed with the head of the Academy that we should show what we can do,” the head of state recalled. Hundreds of developments are showcased at the exhibition, but this is far from all....
20 January 2023
Attempts to stifle Belarus and Russia have failed, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov on 19 January, BelTA has learned.
“One more year is over. We are well informed about the results of this year for Russia. We have approximately the same results. It is very good that we have reached a balance in our trade and economic relations with the Russian Federation. We even have a slight trade surplus. This suggests...
19 January 2023
It is time to put an end to perturbations and reorganizations in the education system, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he made personnel decisions in the country's education system on 17 January, BelTA has learned.
“We embarked on a comprehensive restructuring, first of all, of the education system. I have already given my take on this matter more than once. The conclusion was unequivocal. It is time to end all these perturbations and reorganizations,” Aleksandr...
18 January 2023
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has approved the appointment of new rectors in three universities of the country, BelTA has learned.
Aleksandr Bakhanovich, who until now worked as the rector of the Brest State Technical University, will be promoted. The president approved his appointment to the post of the first deputy education minister. The post of rector of this university will be taken by Sergei Kasperovich, who previously worked as the head of the main department of...
31 January 2023
According to estimates, the Intellectual Belarus exhibition drew some 80,000-100,000 visitors, First Deputy Chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus Sergei Chizhik told the media at BelTA's press center.
Ahead of the Day of Belarusian Science, a large-scale exhibition Intellectual Belarus was organized in Minsk on the instruction of the head of state. The expo featured the latest developments and achievements of the National Academy of Sciences of...
30 January 2023
Ivan Krasikov, the grandson of Daria Krasikova, a native of Liozno District who saved two Jewish kids during the Great Patriotic War, was presented with his grandmother's medal and diploma of the Righteous Among the Nations on International Holocaust Remembrance Day on 27 January, BelTA has learned.
The woman passed away in 1986, almost reaching her 80th birthday, but the story of her feat and bravery still lives in the hearts of her fifty great-great-grandchildren. In February 1942...
27 January 2023
The Council of the Republic will consider the bill to amend the Electoral Code on 30 January, CEC Chairman Igor Karpenko told reporters on the sidelines of the roundtable "Electoral Process: Experience and Prospects for Development" at the Academy of Public Administration under the aegis of the President of Belarus attended by a delegation of the Election Commission of Leningrad Oblast of the Russian Federation, BelTA has learned.
Igor Karpenko recalled that on the members of the House...
26 January 2023
The training of the Belarusian cosmonaut for a flight to the International Space Station (ISS) will begin in February, BelTA learned from Chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus Vladimir Gusakov.
Vladimir Gusakov said: “A very prestigious, bright project in the area of manned cosmonautics is being implemented now. We've arranged a major contest and about 2,000 applicants turned up. We selected six women candidates for the cosmic flight. They need good...
25 January 2023
More than 30,000 people visited the Intellectual Belarus exhibition within three days, Chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus Vladimir Gusakov told a press conference on 24 January, BelTA has learned.
“More than 30,000 people visited the exhibition during the first three days of its work. During the weekend, the expo was visited by entire families from Minsk, as well as from other regions. The exhibition has been extended for a week due to the fact...
24 January 2023
The science and technology exhibition Intellectual Belarus impresses with its diversity, Head of the Belarus President Administration Igor Sergeyenko told the media during his visit to the exhibition on 22 January, BelTA has learned.
“The exhibition of scientific and technical achievements of our country is impressive. It features developments of academic science together with manufacturing and universities in various sectors, such as machine engineering, robotics, agriculture,...
23 January 2023
Minsk Oblast's contribution to the most important areas of the Belarusian economy exceeds 20% of the national volume, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko said at a meeting in Molodechno to mark the 85th anniversary of the establishment of Minsk Oblast on 20 January, BelTA has learned.
“Minsk Oblast is a central and undisputed leader in many key areas. Agriculture, industry, mining are the most important areas of the country's economy, the region's contribution to which exceeds...
20 January 2023
The tenth edition of the Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia will be held in Ufa, Russia on 26-28 June, Chairman of the Council of the Republic Natalya Kochanova told the media, BelTA has learned.
"This year, 2023, the tenth edition of the Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia will be held in Ufa on 26-28 June. We have agreed the dates with the Russian side. We have decided that the forum will run ten panel discussions," Natalya Kochanova said.
Natalya Kochanova presided over a...
19 January 2023
Belarusian State University intends to launch the second nano satellite this year, BelTA learned from Belarusian Education Minister Andrei Ivanets at a press conference on 17 January.
Andrei Ivanets said: “We intend to present a new nano satellite at the expo Intellectual Belarus, which will take place in Minsk on 20-22 January. We expect the satellite to be launched this year. It will be the second nano satellite developed by Belarusian State University. Its components and...
18 January 2023
The science and technology exhibition Intellectual Belarus will be held in Minsk on 20-22 January. Sergei Chizhik, First Deputy Chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, said at a press conference on 17 January, BelTA has learned.
“Belarus can be rightfully called an intellectual country due to its scientific potential and achievements in various sectors of the economy. Is it possible to develop mechanical engineering, electronics, petrochemistry in...