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17 Feb 2016
Lukashenko: Only nationwide defense can guarantee effective protection of the state Lukashenko: Only nationwide defense can guarantee effective protection of the state
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said during the government conference on territorial defense...
17 Feb 2016
Buzovsky against thoughtless copying of foreign education patterns Buzovsky against thoughtless copying of foreign education patterns
"There is a need for an integrated approach to education for bringing up not just an educated person, but an individual, a citizen"...
16 Feb 2016
Lukashenko: EU’s decision absolutely satisfies us Lukashenko: EU’s decision absolutely satisfies us
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko commented on the recent decision of the European Union to abolish the majority of sanctions in relation to the Belarusian side at the session held to discuss measures meant to improve the effectiveness of the social and economic complex...
16 Feb 2016
Lozovik: Some OSCE/ODIHR recommendations will be implemented in shortest possible time Lozovik: Some OSCE/ODIHR recommendations will be implemented in shortest possible time
"We took note that the ODIHR/OSCE proposals are primarily aimed at enhancing the openness and transparency of the electoral process, and we will do our best to ensure that they are implemented as soon as possible"...
16 Feb 2016
Belarus, Russia to adopt new Union State’s Military Doctrine Belarus, Russia to adopt new Union State’s Military Doctrine
Zygmund Valevach, member of the National Security Commission of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus said...
15 Feb 2016
Musiyenko: Abolition of sanctions will help Belarus develop economic cooperation with EU Musiyenko: Abolition of sanctions will help Belarus develop economic cooperation with EU
“The abolition of the majority of sanctions against our country is the undoubtedly right decision of the EU. The European Union tries its best to face its face. The current development of the situation and Belarus’ behavior helped the EU both keep its face and annul the majority of restrictions"...
15 Feb 2016
Professionalism of Belarusian musicians praised Professionalism of Belarusian musicians praised
Shortly before the press conference, renowned conductor Vladimir Spivakov had a rehearsal with the orchestra of the National Academic Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theater of Belarus that will take part in the opening of the festival...
15 Feb 2016
Buzovsky: 100 Ideas for Belarus contest is about cooperation between youth and state Buzovsky: 100 Ideas for Belarus contest is about cooperation between youth and state
“Every year the contest brings together more and more ambitious young people and even those who did not even think of devising innovations to help people to fulfill their dreams and be useful for the state"...
15 Feb 2016
Shakutin: Azarenka has real chances for Rio gold Shakutin: Azarenka has real chances for Rio gold
“Today every player has an individual plan to prepare for important competitions of the year. This year we have the Rio Olympics. We hope Victoria Azarenka will surprise us all. She has real chances for it”...
15 Feb 2016
Makei: Minsk Agreements helped partners take a different look at Belarus Makei: Minsk Agreements helped partners take a different look at Belarus
"The fact that the Minsk Agreements played their role in improving the situation in Ukraine is acknowledged by everyone. It is of critical importance that we could organize this platform for holding negotiations on Ukraine. I think it helped our partners take a different look at Belarus”...
15 Feb 2016
Poroshenko: Ukraine talks made Minsk a venue for important international events Poroshenko: Ukraine talks made Minsk a venue for important international events
“I would like to congratulate Minsk on becoming a venue for important international events as a result of the agreements with President Alexander Lukashenko”...
14 Feb 2016
Makei: Belarus and Germany are interested in the highest level of relations Makei: Belarus and Germany are interested in the highest level of relations
“We have good prospects for cooperation with Germany. It seems to us that Germany understands what role Belarus plays in the current situation. Germany tries to build the corresponding policy in relation to Belarus. We welcome it”...
13 Feb 2016
Kondrusiewicz: Relations between Catholics and Orthodox in Belarus will be even more dynamic Kondrusiewicz: Relations between Catholics and Orthodox in Belarus will be even more dynamic
Metropolitan of Minsk and Mogilev of the Roman Catholic Church in Belarus, Archbishop Tadeusz Kondrusiewicz told...
13 Feb 2016
Belarus named an example of relations described in joint declaration of Pope and Patriarch Belarus named an example of relations described in joint declaration of Pope and Patriarch
"So far there is no speaking about overcoming the theological differences and fundamental disagreements. The Declaration is about those issues where the Orthodox and Catholics can speak with one voice"...
12 Feb 2016
Belarus’ military doctrine ‘has always been defensive’ Belarus’ military doctrine ‘has always been defensive’
“Nothing will change in the life of our country, in the operation of the army and other organizations. We have just specified and re-determined threats to the national security and the essence of what is going on around us"...
12 Feb 2016
Young Belarusian scientists told to focus on topical research areas Young Belarusian scientists told to focus on topical research areas
“The experience of recent years indicates that we are capable of handling even the most complicated tasks. We have a smoothly operating system to train scientific personnel and we continue improving it,” emphasized the President...
12 Feb 2016
Belarus calls for consolidated efforts to support Minsk peace process Belarus calls for consolidated efforts to support Minsk peace process
"For its part, Belarus is ready to continue to do everything possible to restore peace and calm in its sister nation Ukraine, strengthen stability and security in the OSCE area as a whole,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said...
12 Feb 2016
Belarus stresses importance of programs to support traditional families Belarus stresses importance of programs to support traditional families
“The participants emphasized the importance of the development and promotion of programs aimed at supporting traditional families, and stressed the need for practical steps to draw public attention to the implementation of policies to promote family welfare not only at the national level, but also within the UN framework”...
11 Feb 2016
Brusnikov: Exhibition in Belarusian History Museum hailed as fine example of international cooperation Brusnikov: Exhibition in Belarusian History Museum hailed as fine example of international cooperation
"I am glad that in the year 2016, which has been declared the Year of Culture in Belarus, another joint step made by JTI and the National History Museum became this project, to which implementation we are pleased to contribute as an international company”...
11 Feb 2016
Chernik: More rarities on display in Belarusian museums Chernik: More rarities on display in Belarusian museums
"Prepared by Belarusians and Lithuanians, the international exhibition Radziwills. The Great Epoch of the Dukes is a case in point. All the exhibits are original ones. Visitors will be able to see the relics that were part of life of representatives of the great dynasty"...
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