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19:25
Society
Polish border fence threatens nature of Belovezhskaya Pushcha
In July 2022, Poland completed construction of a 186-kilometer fence along the border with Belarus. Polish authorities justified the project as necessary to combat illegal migration.
19:13
Sport
Belarus national football team to open new season with match against Cyprus
The team will play their first friendly under new head coach Viktar Hancharenka in Cyprus on 26 March.
18:47
Economy
Belarusian scientists roll out new winter wheat variety
Scientists from the Scientific and Practical Center for Agriculture at the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (NASB) have rolled out a new winter wheat variety named Aylin.
18:26
Politics
Belarus, Egypt discuss activity priorities within BRICS
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus Yevgeny Sobolevsky met with Egypt’s Assistant Foreign Minister for Multilateral Economic Affairs Sherif Kamel on 14 January.
18:12
Society
Rail operators of Belarus, Tajikistan forge partnership with new memorandum
The parties discussed matters of bilateral relations, agreeing to develop freight transportation between Belarus and Tajikistan and to implement joint projects in digitalization.
17:56
Society
Commemorative rally held at Ola memorial in Svetlogorsk District
Despite the frosty weather, Belarusians of all ages gathered at the site where, on 14 January 1944, retreating occupiers burned and shot 1,758 peaceful residents of the small village of Ola. This tragic episode of the Great Patriotic War is among the most brutal examples of the genocide of the Belarusian people.
17:20
Economy
Kochanova announces theme of 13th Belarus-Russia regional forum
The theme of the 13th Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia to be held in Minsk and Minsk Oblast on 25-26 June will be “Economic interaction of regions – Foundation for sustainable development of Belarus and Russia.”
16:53
Society
Flydubai extends suspension of Dubai-Minsk flights until 31 January
Tour operators and travel agencies have received another notification from the carrier. The National Union of Tourism Organizations noted that Belarusian travel companies and tourists are experiencing losses.
16:28
Society
‘Pattern on the global carpet is shifting’. Expert on why geopolitics can be compared to tapestry
The expert, speaking about the global situation and crises that have already erupted this year, noted that all political processes are interconnected.
15:56
Society
Great Patriotic War museum in Minsk hosts oath ceremony of young recruits
A solemn swearing-in ceremony for new recruits of the Emergency Response Service was held at the Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War.
15:33
Sport
Shymanovich misses out on Australian Open main draw
In the second-round match on 14 January, the Belarusian lost to Spanish player Marina Bassols (No.236) with a score of 5-7, 1-6.
15:24
Society
Belarus, Myanmar aim to step up military cooperation
Chief of the International Military Cooperation Department, Aide for International Military Cooperation to the Belarusian Defense Minister Valery Revenko held a meeting with his Myanmar counterpart Colonel Htein Lin in Myanmar on 14 January.
15:07
Society
Grated potato dishes: Belarus seeks UNESCO heritage status for culinary tradition
Belarus is currently busy developing a national nomination file titled “Grated Potato Dishes: Traditions of Cooking and Consumption in Belarus” for inclusion in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List, Irina Dashchinskaya said at a press conference.
14:40
Society
Russia’s State Duma ratifies agreement with Belarus to protect citizens from unjust international prosecution
On 14 January, the State Duma of Russia ratified an agreement with Belarus on measures for the mutual protection of citizens from unfounded prosecution by foreign states and international judicial bodies.
14:14
Society
Spreading cheer at care home in Minsk. Belarusian MFA takes part in charity event
Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxim Ryzhenkov, accompanied by his spouse, visited the Minsk city social care home Harmony for a joint charity event organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the diplomatic corps accredited in Belarus.
