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12 Aug 2019
Belarus’ programmer claims sixth title at Google Code Jam Belarus’ programmer claims sixth title at Google Code Jam
Gomel-born post-graduate student of the Saint Petersburg National Research University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics Gennady Korotkevich has won the Code Jam World Finals, Google's global coding competition, in San Francisco...
12 Aug 2019
Gold for Belarus at 2019 World Rowing Junior Championships Gold for Belarus at 2019 World Rowing Junior Championships
In the Junior Men's Single Sculls the Belarusian took a confident win in the qualifying and semifinal heats. In the final Ivan Brynza clocked 7:15.980 to secure gold...
12 Aug 2019
Belarus 2nd at European Athletics Team Championships in Norway Belarus 2nd at European Athletics Team Championships in Norway
Belarus was victorious in the men’s 110m Hurdles (Vitali Parakhonka, 13.73 seconds), 1,500m (Daryia Barysevich, 4:50.60), shot put (Aliona Dubitskaya, 18.78m), javelin throw (Tatsiana Khaladovich, 61.17m), long jump (Nastassia Mironchyk-Ivanova, 6.76m)...
9 Aug 2019
Vitebsk District to host third stage of Helicopter World Cup 2019 on 10-11 August Vitebsk District to host third stage of Helicopter World Cup 2019 on 10-11 August
As part of the parallel slalom event the helicopters will have to carry a bucket of water through 11 gates along a designated route while taking care not to spill it...
9 Aug 2019
Belarusian MAZ unveils third-generation bus ahead of company’s 75th anniversary Belarusian MAZ unveils third-generation bus ahead of company’s 75th anniversary
The new vehicle boasts a new design and unique engineering solutions. Cutting-edge components and aggregates were used to make the bus. The bus has a spacious passenger compartment with broad seats and air conditioning as well as power sockets to charge smartphones...
9 Aug 2019
Elections 2019 website goes online in Belarus Elections 2019 website goes online in Belarus
The website will report the latest news about the election campaign. The first video message from head of the Central Election Commission Lidia Yermoshina has already been posted there...
9 Aug 2019
Famous food critic from UAE impressed by Belarusian cuisine Famous food critic from UAE impressed by Belarusian cuisine
"The things that I tried were really amazing: draniki, machanka, sausages. Before the trip I learned that potatoes are a staple food in Belarus, therefore everywhere I went I tried potato dishes. National cuisine can become one of the biggest tourist draws of your country"...
9 Aug 2019
Belarusian opera singer wins prize at competition in Bucharest Belarusian opera singer wins prize at competition in Bucharest
Viacheslav Kozlovski (baritone), a soloist of the Mariinsky Academy of Young Opera Singers in Saint Petersburg, was recognized by the jury as the best performer of Russian repertory at the competition...
9 Aug 2019
Aleksandr Medved tournament kicks off in Minsk Aleksandr Medved tournament kicks off in Minsk
Qualifications started at 10.30. The opening ceremony is scheduled for 17.00. Taking part in the tournament will be 203 athletes from 14 countries...
8 Aug 2019
Wargaming Fest: Tanker Day expected to gather over 200,000 participants from 28 countries Wargaming Fest: Tanker Day expected to gather over 200,000 participants from 28 countries
This year’s festival is expected to gather over 200,000 participants. A considerable number of them will come from Russia. In 2018 Wargaming Fest: Tanker Day brought together representatives of ten countries...
8 Aug 2019
Estonian wind orchestra to perform in Minsk on 10 August Estonian wind orchestra to perform in Minsk on 10 August
“Saxon is a concert band from the Estonian city of Parnu. The orchestra is over 50 years old and unites 35 people of various ages and professions,” the organizers said...
8 Aug 2019
Aleksandr Medved tournament to gather wrestlers from 14 countries Aleksandr Medved tournament to gather wrestlers from 14 countries
“This year the tournament will be held for the 49th time. It is expected to gather 203 athletes from 14 countries. Belarus will be represented by more than 50 athletes,” the head of the Belarusian Wrestling Federation said...
8 Aug 2019
Minsk to host IFMA Muay Thai European Championships on 4-11 November Minsk to host IFMA Muay Thai European Championships on 4-11 November
Taking part in the competitions will be athletes from more than 35 countries...
8 Aug 2019
Ivye Tomato Festival due in Belarus on 17 August Ivye Tomato Festival due in Belarus on 17 August
The festival will start with a theatrical procession along the central streets of the town. The first jar of fresh tomatoes will be pickled on the embankment. A huge tomato sandwich will be cooked, measured and offered to visitors for tasting...
7 Aug 2019
Minsk to celebrate Estonia Culture Day on 10 August Minsk to celebrate Estonia Culture Day on 10 August
The Estonian association “Swallow” and the Estonian Embassy in Belarus have put up a program of the celebration which will span five venues. The concert program kicks off at 12.30 on the main stage at the Upper Town concert hall...
7 Aug 2019
Central Russia art to go on display in Minsk Central Russia art to go on display in Minsk
"The exhibition will feature more than 40 works of artists from 25 cities of Central Russia," the organizers noted. "The works depict landscapes, churches, monasteries, landmarks, and scenes from modern life"...
7 Aug 2019
Minsk to host Tbilisoba festival in August Minsk to host Tbilisoba festival in August
"This year the festival will highlight the friendship between the peoples of Georgia and Belarus through food, music, dance and entertainment. The Georgian band Mgzavrebi that plays ethno, jazz and rock, will be a headliner at the festival"...
7 Aug 2019
Belarus to host international beekeepers’ congress in 2020 Belarus to host international beekeepers’ congress in 2020
Vladislav Zavalnyuk, a priest at Saints Simon and Helena's Church (the Red Church) in Minsk brought forward a proposal to arrange the International Congress of the Federation of Beekeeping Organizations in Minsk in September 2020...
7 Aug 2019
Hunting in Belarus grows more popular among Georgians Hunting in Belarus grows more popular among Georgians
“The number of Georgian tourists coming to Belarus is on the rise. Hunting grounds are becoming popular. Many Georgians come back again after properly appreciating how good the things here are”...
7 Aug 2019
Georgia House to open in Minsk Georgia House to open in Minsk
"It will be Georgia’s corner in Belarus where one will be able to find not only natural Georgian products, but also information about them, the country. The House will host different events and meetings. It will be a kind of a cultural and educational center"...
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