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27 Feb 2019
Belarus’ National Library to host presentation of Lavrishevo Gospel facsimile edition on 1 March Belarus’ National Library to host presentation of Lavrishevo Gospel facsimile edition on 1 March
"This unique handwritten specimen of the early period of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania became available to researchers and lovers of the Belarusian medieval history thanks to the facsimile reproduction project"...
27 Feb 2019
Positive effects of visa-free travel program in Belarus noted Positive effects of visa-free travel program in Belarus noted
This year’s number is expected to grow larger since Minsk will host the 2nd European Games in June and a Europe vs United States athletics match in September...
27 Feb 2019
Partisan Chronicles: Special-mission fighters. Boyevoi special unit Partisan Chronicles: Special-mission fighters. Boyevoi special unit
“Partisan Chronicles: Special-mission fighters. Boyevoi special unit” is a new page of the joint project of BelTA and the Belarusian State Museum of the Great Patriotic War History...
27 Feb 2019
BelTA launches Your Question to the President initiative BelTA launches Your Question to the President initiative
“A big conversation with the president” will take place at the administrative building on 14 Pobeditelei Avenue in Minsk. Taking part in the event will be over 200 people...
26 Feb 2019
UNDP project on green urban development to be implemented in four more cities in Belarus UNDP project on green urban development to be implemented in four more cities in Belarus
“Literally within one month we will announce a contest for four cities that will receive expertise assistance in developing a plan of green urban development. We will help them draw up a development strategy and a plan of action to reduce CO2 emissions”...
26 Feb 2019
Russian 17th century icons to be on view in Minsk Russian 17th century icons to be on view in Minsk
"This is one of the most controversial periods in icon painting which witnessed the shift from old Russian traditions to the realistic art, the growing interest to the human personality and the world around, and the influence of the European painting culture"...
25 Feb 2019
Euronews TV channel presents image-building video about Minsk, Belarus Euronews TV channel presents image-building video about Minsk, Belarus
The video is already being demonstrated by the TV channel. It tells viewers about Minsk and its suburbs as well as places of interest in the area...
25 Feb 2019
Over 100 Salvador Dali’s works to go on display in Minsk Over 100 Salvador Dali’s works to go on display in Minsk
"All the items are part of the Dali Universe collection which is said to be one of the largest private collections of Salvador Dali’s sculptural and decorative art"...
25 Feb 2019
Foreigners can claim Tax Free cash refund at 27 Belarusbank offices at road checkpoints Foreigners can claim Tax Free cash refund at 27 Belarusbank offices at road checkpoints
A possibility to claim the VAT refund in cash right at the border has been available since the start of the year: in January Kamenny Log became the first checkpoint to offer such a service to foreigners leaving the territory of the Eurasian Economic Union by car...
25 Feb 2019
Two medals for Belarus at 2019 Hungarian Grand Prix Two medals for Belarus at 2019 Hungarian Grand Prix
Silver went to Georgy Chugoshvili who beat wrestlers from the Czech Republic, Hunagry and Finland in the 130kg qualifying, and the wrestler from Ukraine in the semifinal...
22 Feb 2019
Lukashenko opines on president’s qualities Lukashenko opines on president’s qualities
"The president must be an experienced professional, a well-educated and thinking person. This is the main thing. When he is to decide on a proposal, his ‘computer’ should process the information and submit a decision instantly, if possible, or in a short span of time"...
22 Feb 2019
Lukashenko reveals his military rank Lukashenko reveals his military rank
Alexander Lukashenko explained that once a decision was taken to confer general’s ranks, as well as the rank of colonel, only by a presidential decree. “I cannot promote myself to the rank of a colonel”...
21 Feb 2019
Russia win Single Mixed Relay gold at Raubichi Russia win Single Mixed Relay gold at Raubichi
The Belarus team of Elena Kruchinkina and Vladimir Chepelin came in 10th...
21 Feb 2019
Belarus taking part in Vilnius Book Fair Belarus taking part in Vilnius Book Fair
On the first day of the expo Belarus presented the collection of Nikolai Malyavko’s historical essays “Motherland, How Not to Become a Mankurt”...
21 Feb 2019
Belarusian robots to serve coffee in Minsk National Airport, Kiev Belarusian robots to serve coffee in Minsk National Airport, Kiev
The barista robot is supposed to make coffee like this: a servo arm will grind coffee beans and pack it into a coffee pod using optimal pressure...
21 Feb 2019
Belarusian, Russian unions of journalists sign agreement on cooperation Belarusian, Russian unions of journalists sign agreement on cooperation
“This is an important day for the unions of journalists of Belarus and Russia. It is a large comprehensive agreement that opens up new prospects for cooperation. We have a lot of interesting projects ahead. We will also be supporting each other in the international arena”...
21 Feb 2019
Global Event Congress 2019 kicks off in Minsk
The event is held in the Belarusian capital for the first time and is expected to attract organizers of festivals, exhibitions, corporate and countryside events, their contractors, travel agencies and the National Tourism Agency...
20 Feb 2019
Bulgarian Krasimir Anev victorious in Men 20km Individual in Raubichi Bulgarian Krasimir Anev victorious in Men 20km Individual in Raubichi
Belarusian Roman Eletnov was 15th (+3:16.3; 1 +1 +1 +2), Sergei Bocharnikov 16th (+3:17.5; 0 +0 +4 +1)...
20 Feb 2019
Choirs from eight countries to take part in Kolozhsky Blagovest festival Choirs from eight countries to take part in Kolozhsky Blagovest festival
The program of the festival traditionally includes film screenings, thematic exhibitions, poetry and bard songs evenings. An excursion program has been prepared for the guests...
20 Feb 2019
International Native Tongue Day celebrated in Belarusian Embassy in Russia International Native Tongue Day celebrated in Belarusian Embassy in Russia
“For almost 20 years, the Mother Language Day has been celebrated in different countries of the world, and Belarus is no exception: many events dedicated to the native language are held in different places of Belarus which hold a large number of historical and cultural values and are the keepers of spiritual heritage”...
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