Opinions & Interviews

Lukashenko: Coronavirus situation in Belarus does not require draconian measures
"People must learn self-responsibility and also to take care of those around them. If you have a cough and a running nose, stay at home, do not spread the infection. This is the essence"...

Plans to draft agreement on EAEU common gas market by 2022
According to him, a similar regulatory framework will be developed for the common markets of oil and petroleum products...

Minister: Belarusian athletes preparing for Tokyo Olympic Games in routine mode
According to him, 404 Belarusian athletes are currently abroad for training camps. Gradually they will be returning home. Upon arrival, all athletes will go through the activities recommended by the Healthcare Ministry...

Lukashenko explains why Belarus is not on lockdown over coronavirus
"If parents are scared, let them keep their children at home. We are not against it"...

Lukashenko: Panic can do more harm than coronavirus
"Despite some criticism, I call this coronavirus nothing else but a psychosis and I will stick to this. We have survived many such psychoses, and we know what this can lead to"...

Andreichenko: Belarus would like to see calmer, consistently positive situation in oil, gas matters
Vladimir Andreichenko noted that in times of difficulties, the problems become more pronounced...

Kochanova: Belarus does everything to shield people against coronavirus
The situation in the country is under permanent control...

Hope coronavirus will not affect Slavianski Bazaar schedule
"The organizers are preparing the festival. None of our partners have any questions or doubts about this. We hope that the event will be held on time, without any delays and cancellations"...

Opinion: Oil market players are in a ‘safety net’ battle
"It seems to me that the key to all problems is somewhere round here. In the near future we will see a smart global deal"...

Over 150 people screened for coronavirus at Minsk National Airport daily
Control measures have been enhanced at the airport. Passengers undergo double thermal imaging control: at first people are screened on board a plane, after that the procedure is repeated in the airport building...

Opinion: Focus on quarantine complicates fight against coronavirus
"The WHO always tries to minimize the economic and social consequences, declaring it one of significant values. The fact that many countries are now focused on quarantine complicates the situation, according to doctors. There are issues with coordination and concentration of resources"...

Call to build flexible economy in Belarus
"The national economy has not reached the necessary level of stability yet to resist any influence from outside, be it political moods, external or any other shocks"...

Minister: Belarus sticks to WHO guidelines, keeps coronavirus under control
"Over the past 24 hours, no new cases were reported; more coronavirus patients will be discharged from hospital soon, as they have already tested negative"...

Hope for flexibility in Russia’s entry restrictions for Belarusians
"It is impossible to fully sever all ties: aircraft are flying, the number of flights may be reduced. Citizens coming back to their own country will surely be allowed to do so"...

Lukashenko responds to Russia’s decision to close border with Belarus
Russia said it is closing the border over coronavirus. However, the Belarusian president noted that it is impossible to fight such a disease this way...

Lukashenko comments on situation with coronavirus
"Belarusians are doing it right. Except for one thing: Please, do not run around pharmacies buying masks, uniforms or some medicines"...

Belarus well-prepared for spring sowing campaign
At the same time the beginning of the year was unordinary for agricultural enterprises from the point of view of effective farming...

Foreigners advised to take lab tests before coming to Belarus for mass events
At the same time, the Healthcare Ministry recommends to postpone mass events that will draw a great number of foreigners to a later date when the situation gets back to normal...

UIMP head: Minsk will be a good host of UIPM Pentathlon World Championships in 2021
According to the UIPM president, the Minsk championships will be held in a new format, which will be introduced into the 2024 Olympics in Paris...

Lukashenko emphasizes role of police in fighting against coronavirus
"But you can give advice to people, especially elderly people, help them with shopping, if necessary, so that they could stay at home"...