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29 Aug 2019
Days of Chinese Culture to kick off in Belarus on 31 August Days of Chinese Culture to kick off in Belarus on 31 August
The solemn opening ceremony of the Days of Chinese Culture will be held in the Bolshoi Theater of Belarus on 2 September...
29 Aug 2019
Lukashenko asks Bolton to pass his gifts to Donald, Melania Trump Lukashenko asks Bolton to pass his gifts to Donald, Melania Trump
The Belarusian head of state chose a dagger for Donald Trump. He recalled that he supported Donald Trump during the U.S. presidential election. “I ‘interfered’ in the U.S. election and supported Trump,” Aleksandr Lukashenko joked...
29 Aug 2019
Athletes from nine countries to compete at Belarus Aerial Skiing Water-Ramp Championships Athletes from nine countries to compete at Belarus Aerial Skiing Water-Ramp Championships
According to the federation, the competitions will feature the Belarusian national and junior teams comprising Olympic champions Alla Tsuper and Hanna Huskova, world champion Aliaksandra Ramanouskaya and world bronze medalist Maxim Gustik...
29 Aug 2019
Representatives of over 50 countries to attend counter-terrorism conference in Minsk Representatives of over 50 countries to attend counter-terrorism conference in Minsk
The conference will serve to discuss multilateral efforts to counteract terrorism and reach decisions at the global, regional, and national levels to fight terrorists and terrorist groups in view of increased availability and complexity of technologies...
29 Aug 2019
Ekaterina Karsten calls time on career Ekaterina Karsten calls time on career
The outstanding athlete said that the Belarusian Rowing Federation is helping her to choose the appropriate job, but not as a coach. Ekaterina Karsten, who lives in Germany together with her family, plans to move to Belarus...
28 Aug 2019
Belarus’ visa-free entry rules for athletics fans explained Belarus’ visa-free entry rules for athletics fans explained
Visa-free entry and exit as well as temporary stay in the country will be valid from 1 to 20 September regardless of the transport sport fans choose...
28 Aug 2019
Yulia Apanasovich reaches EUBC Women's European Boxing Championships 2019 semifinal Yulia Apanasovich reaches EUBC Women's European Boxing Championships 2019 semifinal
The Belarusian took a solid victory over Poland’s Natalia Rok, 5-0, to make it to the semifinal. Earlier, Belarus’ Victoryya Kebikava made the same success in the 81kg event...
28 Aug 2019
BelTA's photos on show at Armenian international photo festival BelTA's photos on show at Armenian international photo festival
According to BelTA Director General Irina Akulovich, the exhibition can tell a lot about Belarus. "It is symbolic that the agency’s photos are showcased at the Marshal Baghramyan metro station. Belarusian people know this name very well"...
28 Aug 2019
Belarusian Athletics Federation, UNICEF sign memorandum of understanding Belarusian Athletics Federation, UNICEF sign memorandum of understanding
UNICEF Representative in Belarus Rashed Mustafa Sarwar said that the signing of the memorandum would simplify cooperation between the organizations. “It is important that UNICEF is an official partner of the Belarusian Athletics Federation today,” he stressed...
28 Aug 2019
Belarus, Turkey to hold forum of higher education institutions Belarus, Turkey to hold forum of higher education institutions
According to him, the two countries are interested in establishing new contacts in technology, innovation and higher learning. There are plans to scale up cooperation in joint research and academic exchanges...
28 Aug 2019
Belarus to partake in Beijing International Art Biennale Belarus to partake in Beijing International Art Biennale
The national exposition will open on 30 August and will feature 25 artworks. The paintings and sculptures to go on display were inspired by folk art and made in keeping with the best academic art traditions of Belarus and the latest trends of contemporary arts...
28 Aug 2019
Team Belarus wins four medals at WorldSkills International Team Belarus wins four medals at WorldSkills International
The Belarusian team claimed four medals at WorldSkills International in the competences Hairdressing, Web Technologies, Information Network Cabling and Fashion Technology...
27 Aug 2019
Ambassador to represent Belarus at WW2 outbreak anniversary in Warsaw Ambassador to represent Belarus at WW2 outbreak anniversary in Warsaw
"Invitations to take part in the anniversary observances were sent to leaders of NATO, EU and Eastern Partnership countries. We appreciate the invitation of the Polish president to the Belarusian head of state"...
27 Aug 2019
Belarusian Written Language Day to draw writers from over 10 countries in Slonim Belarusian Written Language Day to draw writers from over 10 countries in Slonim
"We have invited representatives of more than ten countries to participate in the roundtable. They include Azerbaijan, Georgia, Italy, Kazakhstan, China, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Uzbekistan, and Ukraine"...
26 Aug 2019
Brest welcomes visa-free tourists from almost 60 countries in 2019 Brest welcomes visa-free tourists from almost 60 countries in 2019
Poland accounted for 75% of Brest’s foreign visitors. The Belarusian city also welcomed citizens of Lithuania, Germany, Latvia, and the Czech Republic...
26 Aug 2019
Polesie-inspired paintings by German artist Hermann Buss to go on display in Minsk Polesie-inspired paintings by German artist Hermann Buss to go on display in Minsk
"The artworks that will go on display were created after the artist visited the exclusion zone in Belarus. The exhibition is a wide-reaching survey of the Chernobyl disaster and its aftermath 30 years later"...
26 Aug 2019
Belarus-Israel tech forum due in Minsk in autumn Belarus-Israel tech forum due in Minsk in autumn
The first Belarus-Israel technology and innovation forum focusing on information and communication technology, biotechnology and nanotechnology, and innovative materials will be held in Minsk in autumn...
26 Aug 2019
Lukashenko congratulates Belarusian team on great results at ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships Lukashenko congratulates Belarusian team on great results at ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships
"I congratulate you on great performance at the 2019 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Szeged where you won 14 medals, including 6 gold medals. You have demonstrated once again that the Belarusian team is one of the world’s leaders in the sport"...
24 Aug 2019
Georgia House opens in Minsk Georgia House opens in Minsk
Georgia House comprises a museum of wine, an enoteca, a showcase of unique items reflecting the 8000-year history of the Georgian winemaking, exhibition, conference, and presentation halls, as wells as a wine shop, a store of Georgian organic products, a wine cellar, and a bakery...
23 Aug 2019
Darya Domracheva awarded 2014/15 Small Crystal Globe in Pursuit Darya Domracheva awarded 2014/15 Small Crystal Globe in Pursuit
Darya Domracheva emphasized how important the fair play in sport is. “I am very happy to hold this Small Crystal Globe won several years ago. This event shows everyone who has anything to do with biathlon that sport must stay clean”...
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