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4 May 2020
CIS state news agencies launch joint project to mark Great Victory anniversary CIS state news agencies launch joint project to mark Great Victory anniversary
The project is about the fight against fascism from its first day to the last day, the post-war reconstruction, veterans – heroes of the front and the rear...
4 May 2020
BelTA prepares series of posters ahead of Victory Day BelTA prepares series of posters ahead of Victory Day
The posters are based on BelTA’s archives, unique footage of military photojournalists who chronicled the war from the first day to the last, victorious day...
4 May 2020
Coronavirus recoveries in Belarus at 3,259 Coronavirus recoveries in Belarus at 3,259
A total of 17,489 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the country...
4 May 2020
MFA releases book of memory about Belarusian diplomats - war veterans MFA releases book of memory about Belarusian diplomats - war veterans
"The war did not spare anyone: children, old people, men, women, doctors, teachers, workers, diplomats... It entered every household and left its indelible mark"...
4 May 2020
Belarus’ coronavirus recoveries at 3,196 Belarus’ coronavirus recoveries at 3,196
A total of 16,705 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the country...
30 Apr 2020
Belarusian trade unions federation to forgo outdoor rallies on Labor Day Belarusian trade unions federation to forgo outdoor rallies on Labor Day
But in today’s situation it is necessary to show solidarity in a different manner: by working together to fight the spread of the pandemic instead of arranging loud festivities and concerts packed with people...
30 Apr 2020
Belarus’ Khatyn Memorial welcomes 250,000 visitors from 84 countries in 2019 Belarus’ Khatyn Memorial welcomes 250,000 visitors from 84 countries in 2019
"It is a monument to all Belarusian villages which, like Khatyn, were burnt during the Great Patriotic War, and to all Belarus’ civilians regardless of their nationality and religion"...
30 Apr 2020
2,386 coronavirus recoveries reported in Belarus 2,386 coronavirus recoveries reported in Belarus
As many as 14,027 people in Belarus have tested positive for COVID-19...
30 Apr 2020
Belarus Events Calendar: MAY 2020 Belarus Events Calendar: MAY 2020
Holidays, festivals, exhibitions...
30 Apr 2020
UNICEF in Belarus aims to raise $1.5m for medical equipment UNICEF in Belarus aims to raise $1.5m for medical equipment
"All this money will be spent solely on the procurement and delivery of the cargo. Our organization makes no profit from this. We guarantee public accountability for all spent funds"...
29 Apr 2020
Victory Day parade in Minsk on 9 May to feature 36 aircraft, helicopters Victory Day parade in Minsk on 9 May to feature 36 aircraft, helicopters
Modern multirole jet fighters Su-30SM of the Belarusian Air Force will participate in the Victory Day parade for the first time this year...
29 Apr 2020
Belarus to receive potential effective drug for COVID-19 treatment Belarus to receive potential effective drug for COVID-19 treatment
The drug was approved for treating malaria, rheumatoid arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus. It is currently undergoing clinical trials involving COVID-19 patients...
29 Apr 2020
2,072 coronavirus recoveries reported in Belarus 2,072 coronavirus recoveries reported in Belarus
As many as 13,181 people in Belarus have tested positive for COVID-19...
29 Apr 2020
Belarusian State Philharmonic among three best philharmonics in CIS Belarusian State Philharmonic among three best philharmonics in CIS
The ranking is based on the analysis of popularity as well as streams of concerts on offer on websites and social network accounts of philharmonics...
29 Apr 2020
Belarus’ coronavirus recoveries at 1,993 Belarus’ coronavirus recoveries at 1,993
A total of 12,208 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the country...
26 Apr 2020
1,695 COVID-19 recoveries reported in Belarus 1,695 COVID-19 recoveries reported in Belarus
As many as 10,463 people in Belarus have tested positive for COVID-19...
24 Apr 2020
Belarus to get about 100,000 COVID-19 antibody express test kits soon Belarus to get about 100,000 COVID-19 antibody express test kits soon
Yelena Bogdan noted that the larger number of tests will lead to the larger number of registered COVID-19 cases...
24 Apr 2020
1,120 coronavirus recoveries reported in Belarus 1,120 coronavirus recoveries reported in Belarus
As many as 8,773 people in Belarus have tested positive for COVID-19...
24 Apr 2020
Chernobyl commemorative event held in Minsk Chernobyl commemorative event held in Minsk
Every year clean-up workers, employees of the Emergencies Ministry, and cadets of the University of Civil Protection at the Emergencies Ministry gather in Minsk for a commemorative rally at the Vasily Ignatenko memorial plaque...
24 Apr 2020
Belarusian Red Cross launching fundraiser for COVID-19 response Belarusian Red Cross launching fundraiser for COVID-19 response
All funds will be used to purchase necessary medical equipment, personal protective equipment for doctors, medical workers and volunteers...
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