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27 Apr 2018
Pinsk named Belarus’ Capital of Culture 2019
In terms of the ancient layout, monuments of architecture, urban planning, history, Pinsk is one of the unique cities of the country: 186 such objects are included in the State List of Historical and Cultural Heritage of Belarus...
27 Apr 2018
Belarus off to good start in Women’s U19 Volleyball European Championship qualifying
The Belarusian women’s volleyball team beat Romania 3:2 (17:25, 25:20, 19:25, 25:15, 15:10) in a qualifier for the 2018 CEV U19 Volleyball European Championship...
26 Apr 2018
Belarus to host Vietnam Culture Days in June
Vietnam and Belarus have been intensively developing bilateral relations in the recent years, Le Anh said. He emphasized the importance of Vietnam President Tran Dại Quang’s visit to Minsk in June 2017...
26 Apr 2018
European Judo Championships 2018: Belarus’ Dmitry Shershan wins bronze
Dmitry Shershan of Belarus won bronze with victory over Orkhan Safarov of Azerbaijan in the -66kg category at the 2018 European Judo Championships in Tel Aviv...
26 Apr 2018
Viktoriya Chaika wins 2018 ISSF World Cup gold in Changwon
In the women's 10m Air Pistol event the Belarusian score 241.7 points. In the 25m Pistol event Viktoriya Chaika finished 14th...
26 Apr 2018
Belarus to join International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Belarus was invited to join FIGO thanks to its maternal and infant healthcare achievements. At the meeting Valery Malashko reaffirmed the country’s intention to join the federation...
26 Apr 2018
Memory Train marathon to start in Vitebsk on 27 April
The Memory Train marathon dedicated to the 73rd anniversary of the Great Victory and the 100th anniversary of Soviet Union Komsomol youth movement will start in Vitebsk on 27 April...
25 Apr 2018
Belarusian books on display at Eurasian Book Fair 2018 in Kazakhstan
It is the third time the international book fair has been organized. The number of exhibitors is on the rise. This year’s event has attracted over 155 publishing houses and book companies from 18 countries...
25 Apr 2018
Council of Europe to participate in local self-government conference in Minsk
The forum’s organization was discussed as Chairman of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Mikhail Myasnikovich met with Director of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe Jean-Philippe Bozouls on 25 April...
25 Apr 2018
Belarus invited to take part in World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan
The games will be held in Kyrgyzstan in September 2018...
25 Apr 2018
Belarus 3rd in Fed Cup Nations Ranking
The victory in the Fed Cup World Group playoff tie over Slovakia took Belarus up to the third spot in the Fed Cup Nations Ranking...
25 Apr 2018
Over 100 Belarusians honored for professional excellence
The awards were given to 112 people working in agriculture, forestry, science, tax service and mass media...
25 Apr 2018
Belarus’ Eurovision 2018 delegation to leave for Lisbon on 28 April
Like all the participants, ALEKSEEV who will perform the song "Forever" will have several individual rehearsals in Lisbon, the first one scheduled for 29 April...
25 Apr 2018
Mass Media in Belarus expo to feature 50 exhibitors
Mass Media in Belarus will showcase a rich program of events, including joint projects of mass media. The most interesting ones include a roundtable meeting dedicated to the Year of Native Land in Belarus...
25 Apr 2018
World Selects Invitational kicks off in Minsk
"The participation in the project is of great importance for the junior ice hockey in Belarus. Coaches get the chance to learn about the latest training methods, while young athletes gain important experience in participating in international competitions"...
25 Apr 2018
Primers in 587 languages to go on display in Minsk
The expo will be dedicated to a remarkable date, the 400th anniversary of the first Primer published in Belarus, the source stated...
24 Apr 2018
About 25.7m trees planted in Belarus during Forest Week
Seedlings, mostly pines and birches, were planted on the total area of more than 6,700 hectares...
24 Apr 2018
Belarus president calls for annual increase in social spending
"Only through this will we be able to boost the birth rate, support families with many children, elderly people, all those who really need the government’s attention"...
24 Apr 2018
Joint meeting of two houses of Belarusian Parliament opens
A joint meeting of the House of Representatives and the Council of the Republic for the annual State of the Nation Address of the Belarusian president to the Belarusian people and the National Assembly opened in the Oval Hall of the Government House...
24 Apr 2018
Vitebsk to host international Paralympics festival
During the festival the Vitebsk Oblast authorities are set to meet with the champions, prize-winners and participants of the XII Paralympic Games in PyeongChang. Athletes will share their impressions of the recent competitions...
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