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3 Sep 2019
Minsk hosting international conference on counter-terrorism Minsk hosting international conference on counter-terrorism
The forum aims to discuss multilateral efforts and develop solutions at the global, regional and national levels to combat terrorists and terrorist groups amid a wider access to and a growing complexity of applied technologies...
2 Sep 2019
Days of Chinese Culture solemnly open at Bolshoi Theater of Belarus Days of Chinese Culture solemnly open at Bolshoi Theater of Belarus
China and Belarus have age-old historic and cultural traditions. "Inter-state relations are based on friendship between the nations, while spiritual affinity is the very foundation of this friendship"...
2 Sep 2019
Belarus wins three medals at ISTAF Berlin 2019 Belarus wins three medals at ISTAF Berlin 2019
The competitions were held at Olympiastadion. Maksim Nedasekau of Belarus placed second (2.28m) in the high jump. His teammate Dzmitry Nabokau demonstrated the same result to collect bronze. Gold went to Mateusz Przybylko of Germany (2.30m)...
1 Sep 2019
Belarusian Written Language Day in Slonim Belarusian Written Language Day in Slonim
The festival spanned more than 10 venues offering a plethora of activities and entertainments. There were events dedicated to literature, media and theater, activities for young people, a craft fair and pavilions offering national cuisine...
31 Aug 2019
Belarus Events Calendar: September 2019 Belarus Events Calendar: September 2019
Holidays, festivals, exhibitions...
30 Aug 2019
Belarus to attend UN Youth Climate Summit Belarus to attend UN Youth Climate Summit
The organizing committee received 7,000 applications and invited 100 representatives from various countries to attend the forum. The summit will be used by youth leaders to showcase their projects on climate change...
30 Aug 2019
Patricia Crosby from Canada becomes Grodno’s 80,000th visa-free visitor in 2019 Patricia Crosby from Canada becomes Grodno’s 80,000th visa-free visitor in 2019
Patricia has been to Grodno before. Her boyfriend lives there. She met Vladimir in Tanzania where both worked. Today Patricia works in London and tries to visit her boyfriend more often...
30 Aug 2019
Chinese language and culture center opens at Vitebsk State University Chinese language and culture center opens at Vitebsk State University
"The opening of the center was timed to the Year of Belarus' Education in China. Cooperation in education between the two countries develops steadily. Every year Belarus welcomes more and more Chinese students"...
29 Aug 2019
Belarus president harvests watermelons after official events Belarus president harvests watermelons after official events
The head of state and the team worked to gather in watermelons on 29 August. The presidential field has been used to grow melons and gourds for several years...
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...
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