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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”...
20 Feb 2019
Partisan Chronicles: Deryabin’s Squad Partisan Chronicles: Deryabin’s Squad
“Partisan Chronicles: Deryabin’s Squad” is a new page of the joint project of BelTA and the Belarusian State Museum of the Great Patriotic War History. It is dedicated to the partisans of the Iskra unit of the Razgrom Brigade (Minsk Oblast) and its commander Vladimir Deryabin...
19 Feb 2019
Minsk seeks to host Junior World Weightlifting Championship in 2021 Minsk seeks to host Junior World Weightlifting Championship in 2021
The participants of the meeting discussed the organization and conduct of the international weightlifting tournament in tribute to two-time Olympic champion Alexander Kurlovich in Grodno in October...
19 Feb 2019
Belarus, Lithuania, Poland to bid to co-host 2026 EHF European Men’s Handball Championship Belarus, Lithuania, Poland to bid to co-host 2026 EHF European Men’s Handball Championship
The initiator to co-host the 2026 European Men’s Handball Championship is Poland hosted the 2016 EHF European Men's Handball Championship...
18 Feb 2019
Nadezha Skardino wins Legends Race women’s mass start Nadezha Skardino wins Legends Race women’s mass start
Second came in Anna Bogaliy from Russia...
18 Feb 2019
Ukrainian Andriy Deryzemlya wins Mass Start at Legends Race in Raubichi Ukrainian Andriy Deryzemlya wins Mass Start at Legends Race in Raubichi
Ukrainian Andriy Deryzemlya showed great speed on his skis to win the Mass Start in Raubichi ahead of Ole Einar Bjeorndalen who came in second...
18 Feb 2019
Young athletes meet with biathlon legends in Raubichi Young athletes meet with biathlon legends in Raubichi
Classes with the world-renowned athletes have opened the sports program of the Legends Race Festival. There is also a cultural-entertainment program underway in Raubichi...
18 Feb 2019
Belarus’ Iryna Kryuko 8th in IBU Women’s World Cup Total Score Belarus’ Iryna Kryuko 8th in IBU Women’s World Cup Total Score
In the Women’s Nation Cup Score the Belarusian team is 11th with the total of 3,987 points...
18 Feb 2019
Alina Talay wins 60m Hurdles in Belgium Alina Talay wins 60m Hurdles in Belgium
The Belarusian clocked 7.96 seconds to claim gold...
18 Feb 2019
Belarus’ Anastasia Salos wins bronze at 2019 Moscow Grand Prix Belarus’ Anastasia Salos wins bronze at 2019 Moscow Grand Prix
The Belarusian received a total of 17,950 points with the Ribbon to place third...
16 Feb 2019
Brest Millennium festival to draw 3,000 participants Brest Millennium festival to draw 3,000 participants
"Representatives from Belarus, Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Spain, Portugal and Venezuela have already confirmed their participation. We expect applications from other countries. Some 3,000 people are expected to attend the festival"...
15 Feb 2019
Putin, Lukashenko play hockey in Sochi Putin, Lukashenko play hockey in Sochi
Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko played hockey together before. In January 2014 in Sochi they played as part of the “red” team against the team featuring outstanding hockey players and civil servants wearing white jerseys...
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