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22
.04.25
09:18
Partners
‘Lost’ Ottoman masterpiece set for bumper London auction sale
This spring, the art world turns
its gaze on London, where one of the most significant rediscoveries in
recent Orientalist art will go under the hammer at one of London's
important auction house Sotheby’s.
09:00
Politics
Ambassador: Pakistan-Belarus strong friendship has translated into cooperation
Strong and vibrant friendship between Pakistan and Belarus has translated into multifaceted cooperation, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Republic of Belarus Muhemmed Aejaz said as he spoke at an event dedicated to the National Day of Pakistan on 21 April, BelTA has learned.
21
.04.25
20:00
Society
Belarus launches campaign to clean up water bodies
The aim of the campaign is to tidy up and improve the areas near public water bodies and raise awareness about the need to protect nature. Plastic, household waste and other materials not only spoil the beauty of landscapes, but also damage ecosystems. Toxic substances get into the water, threatening flora and fauna, and decomposing garbage poisons the soil for decades.
19:28
Society
Opinion: USA may not mind resumption of Nord Stream operation, but on one condition
“The main competitor of the United States, including economically, is Europe. But it must be said that the previous administration also did a lot to hamstring Europe. Trump is happy: he himself kept demanding that Nord Stream operation be discontinued,” said Karine Gevorgyan.
18:39
Society
Belarus to attend anti-fascist congress in Moscow Oblast
The event is timed to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War and will be held at the Patriot Congress and Exhibition Center in Moscow Oblast on 30 April 2025.
18:33
Economy
Entrepreneurship support infrastructure seen as important for business growth in Belarus
At the beginning of the year there were over 100 entrepreneurship support centers and incubators in Belarus. More than a third of them operate in small and medium-sized towns and rural communities. In 2024, the infrastructure subjects provided more than 81,000 services and held about 2,700 thematic events.
18:06
Society
Belarus hosts over 58,000 visa-waiver visitors from Europe since 2025 year-start
A total of 1,090,040 European residents have visited Belarus since 15 April 2022. They included 343,190 visitors from Latvia, 612,279 people from Lithuania, and 110,697 visitors from Poland.
17:58
Society
Belarus’ defense minister off to Qatar on official visit
During his official visit, the minister will hold bilateral meetings with the country's military and political leadership and tour Qatar’s military facilities.
17:46
Society
Belarus seeks to attract more Chinese tourists
The Consulate General of Belarus in Hong Kong hosted a working meeting between Consul General Tatiana Kharlap and Director of the National Tourism Agency Dmitry Morozov. The meeting discussed the prospects for cooperation.
17:24
Society
Some 9,300 apartments commissioned in Belarus in Q1 2025
Belarus built some 304,900 square meters of housing for people on the housing list, which accounted for 32.8% of the total housing commissioned.
17:13
President
Lukashenko sends condolences over death of Pope Francis
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent condolences to the Camerlengo of the Roman Catholic Church, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, over the death of Pope Francis, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.
16:49
Economy
Brest Oblast, China's Liaoning Province to cooperate in pharmacology, shipbuilding, plant growing
Brest Oblast and China's Liaoning Province are interested in building cooperation in pharmacology, shipbuilding, machine tool engineering, plant growing and other areas, Brest Oblast Deputy Governor Mikhail Batsenko told journalists following the trip of the Brest Oblast delegation to China, BelTA has learned.
16:29
Politics
Pope from the 'Edge of the World’. How will we remember Pope Francis?
Pope Francis passed away at 89 on 21 April. In recent months, the Pontiff had been seriously ill. In February, he was hospitalized and diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia. That last Pope Francis made a public appearance was on Easter Sunday to bless the thousands of people in St. Peter's Square.
15:26
Society
Apostolic Nunciature in Minsk to open book of condolence for Pope Francis
“The book of condolence will be opened on Tuesday, 22 April, Wednesday, 23 April, and Thursday, 24 April, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Apostolic Nunciature in Minsk, at 46 D Independence Avenue,” the Vatican's diplomatic mission in Belarus said.
