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30.10 / 11:38
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Lukashenko suggests developing country plans for cooperation with former USSR republics
I think we need to develop country plans for cooperation with the former republics of the USSR, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Kyrgyzstan Ambassador to Belarus Ermek Ibraimov in Minsk on 30 October BelTA has learned. «I often think about the interaction of Belarus with the post-Soviet republics. Take Kyrgyzstan for example.
26.10 / 19:30
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Беларусь
Tesla планирует выпустить спортивную версию Model 3
The refreshed model3 will come in 2 flavors: Base and Sport.The Sport version will have different front seats with bolstered side support and hdrst.The refreshed 3 will have different rear bench seat, e.g.
23.10 / 10:02
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Cooper
Andreichenko: Friendship between Belarus, Cuba relies on historical ties
Strong friendship between Belarus and Cuba relies on the historical ties and rich experience of interstate and inter-parliamentary cooperation, Speaker of the House of Representatives Vladimir Andreichenko said as he met with President of the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba Juan Esteban Lazo Hernandez, BelTA reports. «Our meeting is another evidence of the friendship and mutual trust between both countries and peoples.
23.10 / 10:02
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Manufacturing of new car brand launched in Belarus
The production of a new car brand has been launched in Belarus. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement during the government conference held on 20 October to discuss the improvement of the system of planning and overseeing the implementation of strategic projects, BelTA has learned. During the solemn ceremony to open the BelGee car factory in November 2017 Aleksandr Lukashenko mentioned that his dream of seeing a Belarusian car made in the country had come true.
23.10 / 10:02
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Lukashenko reveals drivers of Belarus' further development
Strategic projects are the pillars of Belarus' further development, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the government conference held on 20 October to discuss the improvement of the system of planning and overseeing the implementation of strategic projects, BelTA has learned. According to the head of state, strategic projects can be implemented across various industries. For example, mechanical engineering and agriculture will benefit from projects to scale up technological processes.
23.10 / 10:02
Belarus' upper house of parliament comments on escalation of Middle East conflict
The Presidium of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus has issued a statement in connection with the recent flare-up in the Middle East, BelTA learned from the press service of the upper house of parliament. “The Presidium of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus expresses deep concern about the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East and the threats it poses to international peace and security,” the statement reads.
23.10 / 10:02
Belarus to reduce natural gas consumption after fully commissioning nuclear power plant
There are plans to reduce the consumption of natural gas by about 4.5 billion m3 every year once the Belarusian nuclear power plant is fully operational, BelTA learned from Aleksandr Zakharevich, Deputy Head of the Energy Effectiveness, Ecology, and Science Office of the Belarusian Energy Ministry. Aleksandr Zakharevich said: “The Energy Ministry has done a colossal amount of work in the field of renewable energy.
23.10 / 10:02
Extreme
Lukashenko: It would be extremely advantageous for Belarus to have two nuclear power plants
A cooling tower of the nuclear power plant. An archive photo
23.10 / 10:02
Cooper
Eurasian Economic Union, Iran to sign free trade agreement in 2023
A free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Iran is scheduled to be signed in 2023. These plans were announced during a meeting of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) on 20 October, BelTA learned from the press service of the government.
23.10 / 10:02
Over 788,000 tonnes of potatoes harvested in Belarus
Belarusian agricultural workers have harvested more than 788,000 tonnes of potatoes, BelTA learned from the Belarusian Agriculture and Food Ministry. According to the ministry, the country's farms are competing the harvest of potatoes.
23.10 / 10:02
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Belarus' refinancing rate projected at 9-9.5% per annum in 2024
The refinancing rate in Belarus is projected at 9-9.5% per annum in 2024. Such projections were set out in Belarus' Monetary Policy Guidelines for 2024 that were approved by Resolution No. 363 of the Board of the National Bank as of 19 October 2023 to implement the provisions of the updated Banking Code, BelTA learned from the Information and Public Relations Department of the National Bank.
21.10 / 10:44
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Под Авдеевкой украинский спецназ уничтожил одним ударом сразу два вражеских БТР
видео, на котором уничтожают одним ударом сразу два вражеских бронетранспортера.Some of the videos rolling in from yesterday's failed Russian offensive on Avdiivka are just wild.Don't ever say Ukraine wastes even a single shell of ammo. Here, a 2 for 1 special.
16.10 / 10:26
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Lukashenko in favor of expanding CIS zone of influence
It is necessary to expand the CIS zone of influence and to maintain unity while being members in larger organizations, Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the CIS summit in Bishkek on 13 October, BelTA reports. Speaking about expanding the CIS zone of influence, Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Representatives of various international organizations participate in many meetings of the Commonwealth bodies, and today's adoption of documents on the observer and partner status in the CIS will pave the way for legal regulation of such relations.” “Belarus has always supported the alignment of activities of international integration associations that have similar goals and objectives.
16.10 / 10:26
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Lukashenko at CIS summit: We cannot lose the Russian language, it is our greatest treasure
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has expressed support for establishing an international organization for promoting the Russian language. Discussion about the relevant agreement is part of the agenda of the summit of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, BelTA has learned. In his speech Aleksandr Lukashenko described the initiative of Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for establishing an international organization for promoting the Russian language as timely and in demand.
16.10 / 10:26
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Belarusian BelTA launches Polish-language page
The Belarusian news agency BelTA is launching the Polish-language page. The agency runs six pages of its website. The largest are in the state languages: Russian and Belarusian.
16.10 / 10:26
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CIS foreign ministers issue statement on Palestinian-Israeli conflict
The foreign ministers of the CIS member states have issued a statement on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, BelTA reports. “The foreign ministers of the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan express concern over the unprecedented escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, which has resulted in numerous casualties among civilians on both sides,” the statement reads.
16.10 / 10:26
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Belarus to open consulates general in three Russian cities soon
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Russia Dmitry Krutoi has told the Belarus 1 TV channel where in Russia Belarus is going to open its consulates general in the near future, BelTA reports. “We see that one embassy branch covers an average of 7-10 Russian regions. This is a lot.
16.10 / 10:14
MET
PM: Two units of Belarusian nuclear power plant have generated over 20b kWh of electricity
Two units of the Belarusian nuclear power plant (BelNPP) have generated more than 20 billion kWh of electricity, Belarus' Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko said as he met with Rosatom Director General Aleksei Likhachev, BelTA reports.
16.10 / 10:14
Citizens
Belarus hosts nearly 353,000 visa-waiver travelers since year-start
Since the start of the year 2023, Belarus has welcomed 352,966 residents of the neighboring EU states, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee of Belarus. This included 214,553 citizens of Lithuania, 80,732 citizens and 24,820 non-citizens of Latvia, and 32,861 Polish citizens.
09.10 / 09:53
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Belarus on track towards stable long-term economic growth
Belarus is on track towards sustainable long-term economic growth, Chairman of the Board of the Development Bank Aleksandr Yegorov said in an interview with Belarus 1 TV channel, BelTA has learned. As BelTA reported earlier, on 2 October Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 307 that approved the most important forecast parameters of the country's development for 2024. Gross domestic product is projected to grow by 3.8% due to large-scale investment and production programs, sale of Belarusian products on foreign markets and expansion of domestic demand.
09.10 / 09:53
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Lukashenko: Belarusians will always be good neighbors to Poles
Belarusians do not want Poles to consider them enemies, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko told the media during his working trip to Brest Oblast on 6 October, BelTA has learned. “We do not want Poles to view us as strangers, enemies. We have never aimed at aggravating relations with Poles, never mind fighting them. We do not need this.
09.10 / 09:53
Belarus uses 20 Russian ports for cargo transshipment
Belarus uses 20 Russian ports for cargo transshipment, Belarusian Transport and Communications Minister Aleksei Lyakhnovich said in an interview with ONT TV channel, BelTA has learned. “Today we are working through 20 ports of the Russian Federation.
09.10 / 09:53
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Belarus to repair over 4,000km of roads in 2024
Plans are in place to repair more than 4,000 kilometers of roads in Belarus in 2024, Belarusian Transport and Communications Minister Aleksei Lyakhnovich said in an interview to ONT TV Channel, BelTA has learned. “We had a very difficult time coming out of winter, which has left the roads pitted with potholes. The primary task was to eliminate these holes, to make current repairs on the most difficult sections, without impacting planned maintenance. We are dealing with this.
09.10 / 09:53
Citizens
Belarus expresses concern over escalation in Israel
Belarus has expressed deep concern over the sharp aggravation of the situation in Israel, entailing human casualties, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “We consider any manifestation of aggression unacceptable, and casualties among civilians inadmissible,” the ministry stressed.
27.09 / 17:25
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Журналисты побывали на ночной операции ВСУ на Бахмутском направлении
#Ukraine first hand. Massive shelling and assaults for hours. Ukrainians pushing forward. Two keys assets for the Ukrainians: Drones and Western artillery. With @VascoCNN @danjhodge and Kostya Gak. #CNN pic.twitter.com/sjvswZscIh
25.09 / 15:32
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Lukashenko comments on leaks about ‘president's new residence'
During the government conference held on 21 September to discuss ways to improve the education system Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made a few comments in response to mass media leaks about “the president's new residence”, BelTA has learned. At the end of the conference Aleksandr Lukashenko reminded that an election campaign will take place in Belarus soon. Belarusian teachers and professors make a large contribution to the organization of elections. This is why the head of state warned that the opposition may try to bring pressure to bear.
25.09 / 10:29
MET
Belarusian foreign minister, UN secretary general discuss global, regional security
Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
25.09 / 10:29
Lukashenko warns new local government heads against being permissive
When approving the appointment of new local government officials, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko advised them to be more demanding with their subordinates, BelTA has learned. The head of state recalled that a number of tasks were set at the national seminar-meeting on the development of livestock industry a few days ago. Moreover, many of the future district government chiefs were present at this event.
25.09 / 10:29
Active phase of bilateral army exercise launched in Belarus
Viktor Gulevich. Photo courtesy of the Defense Ministry
25.09 / 10:29
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Belarus' buckwheat harvest reaches 45,000t
A total of 44,900 tonnes of buckwheat has been threshed in Belarus, BelTA learned from the Belarusian Agriculture and Food Ministry. As of 25 September, some 7,633,500 tonnes of grain was cropped in Belarus. This included 6,594,500 tonnes of grain and leguminous crops and 1,039,400 tonnes of rapeseed. Harvesting of corn for grain is underway in all the oblasts of the country, with 28,400 hectares of land already cleared.
25.09 / 10:29
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Lukashenko wants most talented, promising school leavers to stay in Belarus
The most talented and promising prospective university students should be in demand in their home country. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement during the government conference held on 21 September to discuss ways to improve the education system, BelTA has learned. Approaches to final exams in secondary schools and to admission to higher education institutions were high on the agenda.
15.09 / 06:39
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Штрихи к национальной премьере «На другом берегу»: достойный фильм о ценности единства
До начала вечернего сеанса исторической драмы «На другом берегу» перед зрителями выступил учитель истории СШ № 61 Николай Буракин. Специалист объяснил пришедшим на просмотр гомельчанам особенности исторического контекста, в котором разворачиваются события киноленты. После погружения в перипетии драмы зрители рассказали, чем запомнился фильм.
04.09 / 11:15
04.09 / 11:15
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Lukashenko: Demands on withdrawal of PMC Wagner from Belarus are groundless, stupid
The demands of the leadership of Poland and the Baltic states on the withdrawal of PMC Wagner from Belarus are unreasonable and stupid, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting of the Security Council, BelTA has learned. The president noted that the leadership of Poland and the Baltic countries is whipping up hysteria over the deployment of PMC Wagner members on the territory of Belarus. “They went as far as to demand their immediate withdrawal from Belarus. At the same time, they themselves are increasing military budgets, amassing large military formations at our border,” he noted.
04.09 / 11:15
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Troops practice logistic support during CSTO exercise Echelon 2023 in Belarus
Photos courtesy of the Belarusian Defense Ministry's news agency Vayar
04.09 / 10:18
Belarusian nuclear power plant hosts nuclear safety exercise
A nuclear safety exercise took place at premises of the Belarusian nuclear power plant, the press service of the Belarusian Emergencies Ministry told BelTA. Within the framework of a tactical special exercise meant to ensure nuclear and radiation safety of the population in Ostrovets District a team charged with containing a reactor equipment emergency demonstrated its practical work. A radiation detection team also practiced some actions and demonstrated capabilities of a mobile radiological lab.
04.09 / 10:18
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Rosatom fleshes out plans for cooperation with Belarus
Director of Rosatom's country office in Belarus Stanislav Levitsky talked about plans for cooperation with the Belarusian side at a science festival in Minsk on 2 September, BelTA has learned. Stanislav Levitsky said: “We implemented the Belarusian nuclear power plant project but our cooperation does not stop at that. We intend to advance partnership with Belarus in a number of areas. A complex program on bilateral cooperation in the area of nuclear non-energy projects has been worked out.
04.09 / 10:18
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Belarus wants Poland to investigate violation of state border by Polish army helicopter
After a helicopter of the Polish army violated Belarus' state border on 1 September, Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of Poland in Belarus Wojciech Filimonovich was summoned to the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, BelTA has learned. Belarus demanded explanations from Poland and a thorough investigation of the incident.
03.09 / 09:42
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Участники знаменитого фестиваля Burning Man из-за дождей повали в ловушку
сообщается на странице организаторов фестиваля.Они призвали посетителей фестиваля, которые находятся на его территории, беречь запасы еды и воды.«Въезд и выезд приостановлен до дальнейшего уведомления. Вождение запрещено, за исключением машин скорой помощи. Если вы находитесь в BRC, сохраняйте еду, воду и топливо и укрывайтесь в теплом и безопасном месте», – говорится в публикации.The Gate and airport in and out of Black Rock City remain closed.
29.08 / 11:04
Foreign observers invited to CSTO exercise in Belarus
Representatives from China, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Mongolia have been invited to observe the CSTO exercise in Belarus, Chief of the CSTO Joint Staff Anatoly Sidorov told a briefing on 28 August, BelTA has learned. «Representatives of non-CSTO member states have been invited to observe the CSTO exercise in Belarus.
29.08 / 11:04
Planting of winter rapeseed for grain on home stretch in Belarus
Planting of winter rapeseed for grain is drawing to a close in Belarus, BelTA learned from the Agriculture and Food Ministry. As of 28 August, 95% of the area under grain and leguminous crops and about 90% of the area under rapeseed was cleared in Belarus. A total of 6,925,000 tonnes of grain, including rapeseed, was cropped.
29.08 / 11:04
Belarus to host CSTO exercise on counteracting biological threats
The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) will hold Belarus-initiated exercise on countering biological threats in Belarus in early September, Chief of the CSTO Joint Staff Anatoly Sidorov told a briefing on 28 August, BelTA has learned. The Barrier 2023 special exercise involving the CSTO radiation, chemical and biological protection and medical support unit will take place at the Brestsky military training area.
29.08 / 11:04
FM: Belarus' application to join BRICS is given priority consideration
Sergei Aleinik. An archive photo
29.08 / 11:04
Manufacturing
Agriculture minister: European companies are ready to work with Belarus
European manufacturers are ready to work with Belarus, Agriculture and Food Minister Sergei Bartosh told the ONT TV channel, BelTA informs. According to him, Belarus has not reduced food exports despite the sanctions. “It's true, we had to change track and refocus on other markets — Asian, African countries.
29.08 / 10:21
Citizens
Belarus welcomes over 309,000 visa-waiver travelers since 1 January 2023
Belarus has hosted over 309,000 visa-waiver travelers since 1 January 2023, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee of Belarus. Some 694,614 people from the neighboring EU countries have visited Belarus since the launch of the visa-waiver program, including 438,969 citizens of Lithuania, 48,404 non-citizens and 158,4545 citizens of Latvia, and 48,696 Polish citizens.
29.08 / 10:21
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PM: Social spending will grow by 12% in 2024
Social spending will increase by 12% in 2024, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko said at a meeting of the Council of Ministers on 29 August, BelTA has learned. The draft social and economic development forecasts, monetary policy targets and the 2024 budget are on the agenda of the Council of Ministers' meeting on 29 August.
26.08 / 15:00
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PMC Wagner personnel to stay in Belarus after Prigozhin's aircraft crash
As many personnel of the private military company Wagner as necessary will stay in Belarus, BelTA learned from Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko. Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “PMC Wagner lived, PMC Wagner lives, and PMC Wagner will live in Belarus despite anyone's wishes to the contrary. Prigozhin and I came up with a system of how PMC Wagner will be accommodated in Belarus. And these satellite images claiming that we are dismantling something… Why are we removing extra tents? We don't need that many.
26.08 / 15:00
MET
Belarus' FM, Brazilian president exchange views on food security
Photo courtesy of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
26.08 / 15:00
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Lukashenko tells West not to worry about upcoming CSTO military exercise in Belarus
The West should not worry about the Collective Security Treaty Organization military exercise, which is due to begin in Belarus on 1 September, BelTA learned from Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko. Asked whether the West should treat this military exercise as some special signal, Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Not really. Frankly speaking, I didn't even learn details of this exercise.
26.08 / 15:00
MET
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Provident
Iran president confirms readiness to visit Belarus
Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
26.08 / 15:00
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Lukashenko: We need to brace up to preserve the country
It is necessary to mobilize ourselves to preserve the country. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement after a conference held on 25 August to discuss the operation of Belarusian State University, BelTA has learned. “No matter who runs this university, it is necessary to shield it from unnecessary external influence. The university must develop as it should.
26.08 / 15:00
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Belarus, Kyrgyzstan to advance cooperation in transportation by rail
Photo courtesy of Belarusian Railways
26.08 / 15:00
21.08 / 10:29
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Deputy minister: Belarus' economy keeps growing
The Belarusian economy maintains growth momentum and is expanding month by month, Deputy Economy Minister Andrei Kartun told journalists commenting on the country's economic performance in January-July 2023, BelTA has learned. “The economy has come close to the so-called target trajectory. We expect the target of a 3% GDP growth to be reached in 9 months.
21.08 / 10:29
MET
Provident
Belarus, Russia sign agreement on international transportation by road
Photo courtesy of the Transport and Communications Ministry
21.08 / 10:29
Manufacturing
Vice premier: Belarusian car industry is on the rise
The Belarusian automobile industry will be developing at an accelerated pace, getting additional projects and capacities, Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Piotr Parkhomchik said in an interview to ONT TV channel, BelTA has learned. “Last year we produced about 30,000 vehicles, and the market still lacked these products,” he said. “The president has set a task to produce 60,000 cars this year, and it will be fulfilled. Some 40,000 cars have been produced and sold.
21.08 / 10:29
Lukashenko: Belarus should be involved in peace talks on Ukraine
Belarus should definitely be involved in the peace talks on Ukraine, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with Ukrainian journalist Diana Panchenko, BelTA has learned. In June 2023 Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksiy Danilov said that the talks were in the pipeline and pointed to Belarus' possible participation in the negotiation process. “Is it some sort of a veiled invitation to you to join the talks if they take place?” the journalist asked the head of state.
21.08 / 10:29
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Lukashenko comments on next presidential election in Belarus
Diana Panchenko and Aleksandr Lukashenko