http://belarus.by/en Official Website of the Republic of Belarus BELARUS.BY en-en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss RSS Generator 0.2 by Martin Ewald Online News 15 Tue, 27 Dec 2005 12:16:49 +0200 http://belarus.by/favicon.gif http://belarus.by/en 100 45 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:16:58 +0300 The forum will bring together young workers, students of higher education institutions, leaders and creators, volunteers and specialists... http://www.belarus.by/en/press-center/news/lukashenko-to-participate-in-youth-belarus-future-forum-on-peoples-unity-day_i_0000219833.html News Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:46:00 +0300 http://www.belarus.by/en/press-center/news/lukashenko-to-participate-in-youth-belarus-future-forum-on-peoples-unity-day_i_0000219833.html Belarus remains steadfast in its peaceful approach, serving as a reliable platform for dialogue and offering safe humanitarian channels, corridors, and venues to facilitate exchanges between Russia and Ukraine... http://www.belarus.by/en/government/events/belarus-hosts-civilian-exchange-between-russia-ukraine_i_0000219818.html Events Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:10:00 +0300 http://www.belarus.by/en/government/events/belarus-hosts-civilian-exchange-between-russia-ukraine_i_0000219818.html A number of matters related to improving the development of the sphere of digital signs (tokens) were discussed at the session... http://www.belarus.by/en/business/business-news/scope-of-belarus-hi-tech-park-to-expand-onto-3d-printing_i_0000219803.html Business news Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:59:00 +0300 http://www.belarus.by/en/business/business-news/scope-of-belarus-hi-tech-park-to-expand-onto-3d-printing_i_0000219803.html According to BUCE, in January-August 2026, residents of the Russian Federation sold $120.5 million worth of products via exchange auctions, which is 20% more than in the same period of 2025... http://www.belarus.by/en/business/business-news/to-expand-business-presence-on-exchange-market-buce-to-cooperate-with-russian-export-center_i_0000219785.html Business news Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:41:00 +0300 http://www.belarus.by/en/business/business-news/to-expand-business-presence-on-exchange-market-buce-to-cooperate-with-russian-export-center_i_0000219785.html The parties praised the strong momentum of Belarusian-Omani contacts at various levels... http://www.belarus.by/en/government/events/belarus-oman-discuss-projects-in-industry-food-security_i_0000219786.html Events Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:02:00 +0300 http://www.belarus.by/en/government/events/belarus-oman-discuss-projects-in-industry-food-security_i_0000219786.html The prosecutor general pointed out that Belarus is ready to share its experience. “Our experience is sought after, and I can say without false modesty that we have made quite good progress in fighting corruption. Our colleagues are deeply interested in learning from our practical work and our efforts to improve legislation in other fields,” he noted... http://www.belarus.by/en/government/events/belarus-to-chair-interstate-council-for-combating-corruption_i_0000219807.html Events Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:04:00 +0300 http://www.belarus.by/en/government/events/belarus-to-chair-interstate-council-for-combating-corruption_i_0000219807.html During talks with Brazilian Executive Secretary of the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services, Rodrigo Zerbone Loureiro, the most promising areas of cooperation in trade, economy, science, and technology were reviewed... http://www.belarus.by/en/business/business-news/belarus-brazil-aim-to-boost-trade-cooperation_i_0000219802.html Business news Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:42:00 +0300 http://www.belarus.by/en/business/business-news/belarus-brazil-aim-to-boost-trade-cooperation_i_0000219802.html According to Aleksei Volkov, over the years, the forum has evolved into a trusted platform across the post-Soviet space, offering an opportunity to exchange views, share best practices, and engage in professional communication... http://www.belarus.by/en/government/events/forensic-experts-from-belarus-china-russia-uzbekistan-meet-in-minsk_i_0000219806.html Events Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:19:00 +0300 http://www.belarus.by/en/government/events/forensic-experts-from-belarus-china-russia-uzbekistan-meet-in-minsk_i_0000219806.html According to estimates, in January-August 2026, the GDP amounted to Br209.1 billion in current prices, up by 1.9% in comparable prices year-on-year. The GDP deflator index was 113% compared to January-July 2025... http://www.belarus.by/en/business/business-news/belarus-gdp-up-by-19-in-january-august_i_0000219804.html Business news Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:15:00 +0300 http://www.belarus.by/en/business/business-news/belarus-gdp-up-by-19-in-january-august_i_0000219804.html On 18 September, from 13:00 to 20:00, surprises await those who wish to share the celebration with VIDEOBEL.BY at the museum: at 13:00, a creative meeting will begin with VIDEOBEL project hosts Tatiana Rudakovskaya and Viktoriya Senkevich; at 15:00 and 18:00, a tour of the museum with an art historian; and at 16:30, a master class on creating a wish map (collage). Come along – it will be interesting!.. http://www.belarus.by/en/press-center/press-release/videobel-turns-two-meet-the-hosts-and-join-the-celebration_i_0000219800.html Press releases Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0300 http://www.belarus.by/en/press-center/press-release/videobel-turns-two-meet-the-hosts-and-join-the-celebration_i_0000219800.html “Reaching complete national unity is a goal that every single country and nation relentlessly pursues,” the Chinese ambassador said... http://www.belarus.by/en/press-center/speeches-and-interviews/chinese-ambassador-highlights-unity-as-foundation-of-belarus-success_i_0000219796.html Opinions & Interviews Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:07:00 +0300 http://www.belarus.by/en/press-center/speeches-and-interviews/chinese-ambassador-highlights-unity-as-foundation-of-belarus-success_i_0000219796.html The Algerian side expressed interest in a detailed study of the product range to identify the most promising vehicle segment and to further explore options for establishing local assembly operations... http://www.belarus.by/en/business/business-news/belarusian-maz-algerian-companies-expand-industrial-cooperation_i_0000219801.html Business news Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:28:00 +0300 http://www.belarus.by/en/business/business-news/belarusian-maz-algerian-companies-expand-industrial-cooperation_i_0000219801.html Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized that love for the native land, reverence for one’s roots, and a sense of pride in the nation and its centuries-long achievements form the foundation of peace and harmony in Belarus. “The purpose and meaning of everyone’s life is to preserve our shared home to ensure a happy future for our children and grandchildren,” the president noted... http://www.belarus.by/en/press-center/news/lukashenko-sends-peoples-unity-day-greetings-to-belarusians_i_0000219790.html News Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0300 http://www.belarus.by/en/press-center/news/lukashenko-sends-peoples-unity-day-greetings-to-belarusians_i_0000219790.html The idea to establish Day of People’s Unity was first proposed at the highest level in February 2021 during the 6th Belarusian People’s Congress, which was held under the slogan Unity. Development. Independence. By 7 June 2021, the new holiday was officially added to the calendar following a decree by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko... http://www.belarus.by/en/press-center/press-release/belarus-marks-day-of-peoples-unity_i_0000219797.html Press releases Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0300 http://www.belarus.by/en/press-center/press-release/belarus-marks-day-of-peoples-unity_i_0000219797.html Belarus is a party to all international conventions concluded under the auspices of the International Atomic Energy Agency and regularly takes part in the review procedures the conventions stipulate... http://www.belarus.by/en/government/events/belarus-interested-in-iaeas-expertise-open-dialogue-in-future_i_0000219775.html Events Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:41:00 +0300 http://www.belarus.by/en/government/events/belarus-interested-in-iaeas-expertise-open-dialogue-in-future_i_0000219775.html “Belarus proceeds from a principled position: nuclear facilities must not be subjected to military attacks,” the Belarusian diplomat continued. “Any actions that could jeopardize the safety of nuclear facilities, personnel, and the public are unacceptable”... http://www.belarus.by/en/press-center/speeches-and-interviews/belarusian-diplomat-impossible-to-develop-peaceful-uses-of-nuclear-energy-without-nuclear-safety_i_0000219770.html Opinions & Interviews Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:12:00 +0300 http://www.belarus.by/en/press-center/speeches-and-interviews/belarusian-diplomat-impossible-to-develop-peaceful-uses-of-nuclear-energy-without-nuclear-safety_i_0000219770.html The diplomat drew attention to the fact that Belarus stands for making the benefits of peaceful atom accessible to all states capable of ensuring its safe and responsible use... http://www.belarus.by/en/government/events/belarus-reaffirms-readiness-for-constructive-cooperation-with-iaea_i_0000219765.html Events Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:38:00 +0300 http://www.belarus.by/en/government/events/belarus-reaffirms-readiness-for-constructive-cooperation-with-iaea_i_0000219765.html "Participation of the Belarusian delegation in the TNF is a continuation of systematic work to develop cooperation with one of Belarus’ key Russian partner regions. Tyumen Oblast plays a significant role in bilateral trade and economic interaction. In January-June 2026 mutual trade reached $1.84 billion"... http://www.belarus.by/en/business/business-news/belarus-russias-tyumen-oblast-to-expand-cooperation-in-power-engineering_i_0000219766.html Business news Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:05:00 +0300 http://www.belarus.by/en/business/business-news/belarus-russias-tyumen-oblast-to-expand-cooperation-in-power-engineering_i_0000219766.html Kvass was a symbol of the Soviet era. A truck with the yellow tank traditionally drew long lines of people. Nowadays you rarely see something like that on the streets but people trying to relax in urban parks are still offered this beverage... http://www.belarus.by/en/business/business-news/keeps-for-five-days-recipe-for-genuine-soviet-kvass-lukashenko-appreciated-in-vileika_i_0000219741.html Business news Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:46:00 +0300 http://www.belarus.by/en/business/business-news/keeps-for-five-days-recipe-for-genuine-soviet-kvass-lukashenko-appreciated-in-vileika_i_0000219741.html The sides also discussed a calendar of cultural events for 2026-2027 in Belarus and Oman, looking at options for holding exhibitions and performances by creative groups on a reciprocal basis... http://www.belarus.by/en/government/events/belarus-oman-discuss-joint-university-projects_i_0000219740.html Events Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:31:00 +0300 http://www.belarus.by/en/government/events/belarus-oman-discuss-joint-university-projects_i_0000219740.html “It is important to note that 78.2% of respondents who approached local authorities were satisfied with the final outcome – meaning how their issue was resolved. This is a very high figure and a key indicator of local government efficiency,” an analyst at the Belarusian Institute for Strategic Research (BISR) Svetlana Aleinikova explained... http://www.belarus.by/en/government/events/nearly-80-of-belarusians-happy-with-local-government-services-survey-shows_i_0000219751.html Events Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:09:00 +0300 http://www.belarus.by/en/government/events/nearly-80-of-belarusians-happy-with-local-government-services-survey-shows_i_0000219751.html "What is the greatness of this day [People’s Unity Day]? In the fact that the people were reunited and have the opportunity to value their history, develop their language, develop their culture and their economy"... http://www.belarus.by/en/press-center/speeches-and-interviews/sergeyenko-17-september-lives-on-in-peoples-memory-and-in-street-names_i_0000219724.html Opinions & Interviews Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0300 http://www.belarus.by/en/press-center/speeches-and-interviews/sergeyenko-17-september-lives-on-in-peoples-memory-and-in-street-names_i_0000219724.html When asked, “Do you feel safe living in Belarus?”, 91.1% of respondents answered “yes,” 3.3% said “no,” and the rest were undecided. Meanwhile, 95.1% of those surveyed feel safe on the streets of their cities and towns, with only 2.6% responding “no”... http://www.belarus.by/en/government/events/survey-reveals-how-belarusians-rate-national-security_i_0000219748.html Events Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:47:00 +0300 http://www.belarus.by/en/government/events/survey-reveals-how-belarusians-rate-national-security_i_0000219748.html Respondents were also asked how they assess the president’s activities in a number of areas of the country’s development. On the issue of ensuring security within the country, 90% of those surveyed said they assess the head of state’s activities as successful, 1.1% as unsuccessful, and 8.9% found it difficult to answer... http://www.belarus.by/en/government/events/vast-majority-of-belarusians-trust-president_i_0000219746.html Events Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0300 http://www.belarus.by/en/government/events/vast-majority-of-belarusians-trust-president_i_0000219746.html Participants in the survey also defined the country’s formula for political success, which comprises a peaceful life, support for the president’s course, a demand for development, and efficiency. “A unififed consensus has emerged, where peace serves as the foundation and the economy is the main criterion for political success,” Vitaly Punchenko said... http://www.belarus.by/en/government/events/survey-reveals-what-drives-belarus-political-success_i_0000219747.html Events Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:21:00 +0300 http://www.belarus.by/en/government/events/survey-reveals-what-drives-belarus-political-success_i_0000219747.html “Wherever you go, in every province where there is a tractor, it is most likely BELARUS. If you look at the machinery on my farm, most of it is Belarusian-made.” The president of the African republic admitted that he works on his own farm on weekends, and his machinery fleet includes two BELARUS tractors... http://www.belarus.by/en/press-center/speeches-and-interviews/zimbabwes-president-belarusian-farm-machinery-dominates-the-market_i_0000219736.html Opinions & Interviews Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0300 http://www.belarus.by/en/press-center/speeches-and-interviews/zimbabwes-president-belarusian-farm-machinery-dominates-the-market_i_0000219736.html The U.S. special envoy noted that the current talks in Minsk had been highly productive... http://www.belarus.by/en/press-center/speeches-and-interviews/coale-belarus-usa-will-continue-resolving-remaining-issues_i_0000219738.html Opinions & Interviews Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:48:00 +0300 http://www.belarus.by/en/press-center/speeches-and-interviews/coale-belarus-usa-will-continue-resolving-remaining-issues_i_0000219738.html U.S. Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale told the media following the talks in Minsk on 16 September.. http://www.belarus.by/en/business/business-news/coale-usa-will-lift-sanctions-on-lakokraska-bellesbumprom_i_0000219739.html Business news Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:43:00 +0300 http://www.belarus.by/en/business/business-news/coale-usa-will-lift-sanctions-on-lakokraska-bellesbumprom_i_0000219739.html U.S. Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale told the media... http://www.belarus.by/en/government/events/belarus-usa-reach-interim-agreement_i_0000219749.html Events Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:38:00 +0300 http://www.belarus.by/en/government/events/belarus-usa-reach-interim-agreement_i_0000219749.html According to him, the parties also discussed international issues, bilateral agenda and other matters of mutual interest... http://www.belarus.by/en/press-center/speeches-and-interviews/coale-belarus-usa-have-made-great-progress-in-talks_i_0000219737.html Opinions & Interviews Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:36:00 +0300 http://www.belarus.by/en/press-center/speeches-and-interviews/coale-belarus-usa-have-made-great-progress-in-talks_i_0000219737.html