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5 Feb 2019
German author Heike Sabel presents her third book about Belarus German author Heike Sabel presents her third book about Belarus
The German writer is in Belarus to take part in the 26th Minsk International Book Fair. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Germany to Belarus Peter Dettmar noted that Heike Sabel and he have a history of friendship and he highly values her literary and charity work...
5 Feb 2019
Falcon PSA Squash Cup Open 2019 in Minsk on 14-17 February Falcon PSA Squash Cup Open 2019 in Minsk on 14-17 February
"We expect to see players from the PSA World’s Top 100, including Mohd Syafiq Kamal from Malaysia and Kristian Frost from Denmark. Competing in the event will be athletes from 17 countries"...
5 Feb 2019
Belarus reveals running order for Eurovision 2019 national selection final Belarus reveals running order for Eurovision 2019 national selection final
The final show will be held not later than 8 March and will be broadcast live by Belarus 1 and Belarus 24 TV channels...
4 Feb 2019
Belarusian State University, University of Kent sign cooperation agreement Belarusian State University, University of Kent sign cooperation agreement
In particular, the document provides for enabling education and postgraduate education opportunities for Belarusian students in the British university...
4 Feb 2019
Minsk to host exhibition of Belarusian book illustrations Minsk to host exhibition of Belarusian book illustrations
The display that will occupy two halls of the National Art Gallery will feature about 90 book illustrations. A number of Belarusian artists will showcase their best works...
4 Feb 2019
Belarusian State University considering contacts with British IT companies Belarusian State University considering contacts with British IT companies
A delegation of the Belarusian State University took part in the forum “Building resilience in a wider Eurasia: Challenges and opportunities” in London as part of the COMPASS project...
4 Feb 2019
Minsk International Book Fair to present new names and editions Minsk International Book Fair to present new names and editions
The 26th Minsk International Book Fair will be held under the slogan "More Than Books" at 14 Pobeditelei Avenue in Minsk from 6 to 10 February...
4 Feb 2019
Sabalenka advances to WTA World No.9 Sabalenka advances to WTA World No.9
A week ago, Belarus’ best tennis player made it to the top 10 of the global ranking. After she reached St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy semifinal, she moved up one spot...
1 Feb 2019
Minsk among top weekend getaways for travelers from neighboring countries Minsk among top weekend getaways for travelers from neighboring countries
Minsk and Tbilisi top the ranking of the most popular weekend destinations for Russia travelers in neighbor countries composed by the Russian hotel reservation service Tvil.ru...
31 Jan 2019
velcom Smartfilm Grand Prix goes to Belarus velcom Smartfilm Grand Prix goes to Belarus
The Grand Prix of the 8th edition of the international mobile film festival velcom Smartfilm went to the movie Periphery by Belarusian director Varvara Shchuka...
31 Jan 2019
Belarus Events Calendar: February 2019 Belarus Events Calendar: February 2019
Holidays, festivals, exhibitions...
31 Jan 2019
Belarus win 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup qualification opener Belarus win 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup qualification opener
In the first match Belarus blanked Kosovo 5-0 in the Uruchie sports center in Minsk...
30 Jan 2019
Days of Belarusian Culture kick off in UAE Days of Belarusian Culture kick off in UAE
"Despite the geographical distance, the people of Belarus and the UAE share respect for cultures and traditions, hospitality, love for their native land. 2019 has been declared the Year of Tolerance in the United Arab Emirates and the Year of Native Land in Belarus"...
30 Jan 2019
Azarenka back to Belarus’ national team for Fed Cup Azarenka back to Belarus’ national team for Fed Cup
Victoria Azarenka is making her return to the Belarusian national team to play in the World Cup first-round tie in Braunschweig, Germany on 9-10 February...
30 Jan 2019
Belarus-themed photo exhibition opens in Haifa Belarus-themed photo exhibition opens in Haifa
The exhibition features 200 works by more than 100 authors, both citizens of Belarus and Belarus natives living in Israel, Russia, the United States, the UK, Germany and the Czech Republic...
30 Jan 2019
Belarus wins eight medals at LA Lights 2019 Belarus wins eight medals at LA Lights 2019
Anastasia Salos (20,400 points), Katsiaryna Halkina (20,250) and Alina Harnasko (19,500) were the best in the Hoop event. Alina Harnasko scored 18,800 points to place third in the Ball event...
30 Jan 2019
Partisan Chronicles: Commander Fyodor Yudanov Partisan Chronicles: Commander Fyodor Yudanov
“Partisan Chronicles: Commander Fyodor Yudanov” is a new page of the joint project of BelTA and the Belarusian State Museum of the Great Patriotic War History...
30 Jan 2019
Minsk hosting Futsal World Cup qualification Minsk hosting Futsal World Cup qualification
Belarus will take on Kosovo in the opening Group B match on 30 January and Andorra on 31 January. They will wrap up their first qualification stage with a match with Norway on 2 February...
29 Jan 2019
Book Heritage of Francysk Skaryna donated to Romanian museum Book Heritage of Francysk Skaryna donated to Romanian museum
This year the National Museum of Maps and Old Books will host an exhibition which will display this edition...
28 Jan 2019
Belarus win Development Cup 2019 Belarus win Development Cup 2019
In the final of the 15th edition of the tournament Mikhail Markhel’s men edged Israel 1-0. The winner was scored by Makar Litskevich in the 60th minute of the game...
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