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11 Feb 2020
Number of visa-free tourists in Brest Oblast up by 70% in January Number of visa-free tourists in Brest Oblast up by 70% in January
In January the region was mostly visited by individual travelers. Only a third of tourists came as part of tour groups...
10 Feb 2020
Belarus reach 2020 Fed Cup finals Belarus reach 2020 Fed Cup finals
The doubles rubber turned to be a decider, in which Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka and Aliaksandra Sasnovich fought through Kiki Bertens and Demi Schuurs 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (10-8)...
10 Feb 2020
Belarus registers novel cancer drug Belarus registers novel cancer drug
The idea, its implementation, production technology, substantiation of safety and efficiency of the medicine were done by scientists of the Research Institute for Physical and Chemical Problems of Belarusian State University...
10 Feb 2020
Maryna Slutskaya wins silver at Paris Grand Slam 2020 Maryna Slutskaya wins silver at Paris Grand Slam 2020
The Belarusian came through four bouts victorious to lose to France’s Romane Dicko in the final...
7 Feb 2020
Khrushch voted 2021 IIHF World Championship mascot in Belarus Khrushch voted 2021 IIHF World Championship mascot in Belarus
The Latvian audience picked up Hedgehog...
7 Feb 2020
Minsk in top three CIS cities with most interesting program for Fatherland Defenders Day Minsk in top three CIS cities with most interesting program for Fatherland Defenders Day
The ranking takes into account the popularity and unique character of Fatherland Defenders Day events...
7 Feb 2020
BelTA’s new book launched at Minsk International Book Fair BelTA’s new book launched at Minsk International Book Fair
The book was published with support of the Information Ministry. It features 400 photos depicting the most important events of the Belarusian calendar, as well as presidential initiatives that have turned into traditions...
6 Feb 2020
Tsmoki Minsk advance to FIBA Europe Cup playoffs Tsmoki Minsk advance to FIBA Europe Cup playoffs
Two best teams from each of four groups advance to the quarterfinal...
5 Feb 2020
BelTA presents book about partisans at Minsk book fair BelTA presents book about partisans at Minsk book fair
The book tells about 91 partisans and underground movement members who were awarded the title of the Hero of the Soviet Union for heroism and courage. They came from different republics of the USSR, but accomplished their feats in the territory of Belarus...
5 Feb 2020
2020 Minsk Book Fair to offer live streams 2020 Minsk Book Fair to offer live streams
The first stream will be available during the official opening ceremony of the forum at 12.00 on 5 February...
4 Feb 2020
Belarus, China exchange information on measures to tackle coronavirus Belarus, China exchange information on measures to tackle coronavirus
Andrei Dapkiunas and Cui Qiming discussed assistance to Belarusian and Chinese nationals who plan to return to their places of residence, work or studies...
3 Feb 2020
BRSM, European Youth Card Association sign cooperation agreement BRSM, European Youth Card Association sign cooperation agreement
“The BRSM Youth Union has developed relations with the European Youth Card Association for many years. We are happy that we have finally signed the cooperation agreement”...
3 Feb 2020
Over 500 events scheduled for Minsk International Book Fair Over 500 events scheduled for Minsk International Book Fair
More than 300 of them will be held at the main venue at 14 Pobediteley Avenue. Other events will also take place in various venues across the city: book stores, the National History Museum, the National Library of Belarus, and other libraries, including university libraries...
3 Feb 2020
Belarus’ medics carrying out simulations to ramp up preparedness for coronavirus Belarus’ medics carrying out simulations to ramp up preparedness for coronavirus
"Our task is to protect medical staff and general population from the infection. Simulations and practice runs are needed to make sure Belarus is prepared to deal with a virus"...
31 Jan 2020
Belarus Events Calendar: FEBRUARY 2020 Belarus Events Calendar: FEBRUARY 2020
Holidays, festivals, exhibitions...
31 Jan 2020
Belarus’ Berestovitsa, Bruzgi checkpoints to upgrade information networks Belarus’ Berestovitsa, Bruzgi checkpoints to upgrade information networks
“We have already chosen the contractor to carry out the construction and installation works that will begin as soon as we receive the remaining shipment”...
29 Jan 2020
Belarus to send medics to China to study coronavirus Belarus to send medics to China to study coronavirus
"As of today, the virus has not been studied inside and out. Our specialists have a wealth of experience in combating communicable diseases and we would like to share our expertise and knowledge in order to determine the most efficient preventive measures and protocols to treat complications"...
29 Jan 2020
French company to film documentary about Belarus’ wildlife French company to film documentary about Belarus’ wildlife
The documentary will feature Belarus’ nature reserves and their inhabitants: wolves, lynxes, and bears. The film will aim to show how people and predators can coexist...
29 Jan 2020
Webometrics ranks BNTU as Belarus’ fastest-rising university Webometrics ranks BNTU as Belarus’ fastest-rising university
“The Top 5 of Belarusian universities has remained unchanged, but Belarusian National Technical University (BNTU) has displayed the biggest quality growth, with its rankings improving by 179 points”...
29 Jan 2020
Belarus to perform in Eurovision 2020 first semifinal Belarus to perform in Eurovision 2020 first semifinal
The first semifinal on 12 May will feature North Macedonia, Lithuania, Sweden, Slovenia, Australia, Ireland, Russia, Norway, Cyprus, Croatia, Azerbaijan, Malta, Israel, Ukraine, Romania, and Belgium...
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