The Belarusian Consulate opened its office in Vladivostok, the Russian Federation. The ceremony was attended by Primorsky Krai Governor Oleg Kozhemyako and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Russia Vladimir Semashko, TASS informs. “We made the decision to bring the embassy office here from Khabarovsk because of the shifted focus on the development of the Far Eastern Federal District. We are a country with an open economy and should be able to promote 70% of...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to his compatriots as the country marks Day for Older Persons, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. “This holiday once again reminds us of the cultural code of the Belarusians, in which great respect for elders is a major priority in society, while wisdom and rich life experience are always the basis for making fateful decisions,” the head of state said. “This year has been declared Year of...

Belarus has improved its positions in the Global Innovation Index 2021, BelTA learned from the Hi-Tech Park website. According to the source, Belarus’ overall rank has improved by two points. The country is now ranked 62nd in the Global Innovation Index 2021. The index is compiled by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) every year. WIPO is part of the UN system. Belarus’ position has improved in several categories over the year. Belarus went from the 46th...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko is taking part in the session of the Collective Security Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), BelTA has learned. The summit is taking place at the official residence of the president of Tajikistan - the Palace of Nations. This complex is used for hosting heads of state and international delegations. The palace took eight years to build and was commissioned in 2008. It is included in the list of the most important...

Organizations of the Belarusian construction industry seek to maximize cooperation with their partners, Belarusian Architecture and Construction Minister Ruslan Parkhamovich said at a meeting of the ministry's collegium which reviewed the performance of the country's construction industry in H1 2021 and outlined the industry development goals, BelTA learned from the press service of the Construction and Architecture Ministry . The minister noted that the housing construction targets were...

More than 300 applications from journalists, media representatives and individuals have been submitted for the Big Conversation with the President, BelTA learned from the Telegram-channel Pul Pervogo. The number of questions submitted is even more, it added. “Accreditation closes on Thursday, which means those who want to take part need to hurry up,” the resource said. As BelTA reported earlier, the Big Conversation with the President will take place on 9 August....

Belarus and Russia are looking for ways to strengthen cooperation in microelectronics. The matter was discussed at a meeting between Deputy Industry Minister of Belarus Andrei Buinevich and Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of Russia Vasily Shpak, BelTA learned from the website of the Industry Ministry. “The meeting was another step towards strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the microelectronics industry. The parties discussed the development of cooperation in...

MINSK, 23 July (BelTA) – Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent greetings to members of the delegation of the Republic of Belarus to the Games of the XXXII Olympiad in Tokyo, Japan, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. “The Olympic Games is a unique tournament in terms of representation, unprecedented level of competition and coverage. To become an Olympian is a life goal of many athletes. Winning an Olympic medal is an outstanding achievement,...

 Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended National Day greetings to Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg, BelTA has learned. The head of state emphasized that Belarus remains open for mutually beneficial cooperation and constructive dialogue. “I hope that the efforts of our countries in the fight against the spread of the coronavirus infection will contribute to a more dynamic recovery of national economies and international cooperation,” Aleksandr Lukashenko...

Vehicles, which enter Belarus via the Novaya Guta border checkpoint (the Ukrainian border checkpoint Novi Yarylovychi on the other side of the border), will be subjected to mandatory disinfection. The experiment will take place from 1 July through 1 October 2021, representatives of the State Border Committee of Belarus told BelTA. Buses, cars, and trucks with Belarusian registration and foreign registration will be subjected to disinfection. The company OOO BelGlobalGarant will...