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Monday, 20 May 2019
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Lukashenko holds session to discuss parliamentary elections
“Today we need to discuss a number of issues concerning the forthcoming parliamentary elections and the preparedness of local authorities for the elections,” the head of state said.
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Belarus president draws attention to problems with food export to Russia
MILEX 2019 defense expo kicks off in Minsk
Test athletics competitions ahead of 2nd European Games
Infographics
Picture of Average Belarusian Family
A total of 60,714 marriages were registered in Belarus in 2018.
Flame of Peace Torch Relay
The Flame of the 2nd European Games will be lit at the Museum of Ara Pacis in Rome on 3 May. The symbol of the relay, an olive tree, will be presented during the event.
Mass Media in Belarus Expo
The 23rd international exhibition Mass Media in Belarus will take place in Minsk on 2-4 May.
Belarus-China: Trade and economic cooperation
In 2018 Belarus-China trade rose by 17.1%, with Belarus' export up by 33.4%. In 2018 Belarus' export of agricultural products and food to China rose by 4.4 times in comparison with 2017.
Opinions
Oleg KravchenkoIt is necessary to drop counter-productive ‘east or west' dilemma
Opinions
Dmitry KrutoiSuccess of the China-Belarus industrial park Great Stone now depends on its resident companies
Opinions
Natalya KochanovaWe live and work in a peaceful country thanks to Great Victory
President
Lukashenko: Parliament should accommodate different political views
The parliament must become a discussion platform for dialogue between MPs holding different political views yet sharing the main principles: the independence of the country, sustainable development, and growth of well-being of Belarusians, Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
More About President
Lukashenko demands to increase cement export
16 May, 15:55
Lukashenko dissatisfied with economic performance of MAZ
16 May, 14:09
Belarus president makes new appointments
16 May, 12:59
Lukashenko makes new appointments in NASB
16 May, 12:21
Politics
Belarusians promised orderly, well-organized parliamentary elections
The forthcoming parliamentary elections is just another election campaign in Belarus and will be smooth, calm and well organized as always, Head of the Belarus President Administration Natalya Kochanova said.
Belarus urges to step up regional cooperation to strengthen global anti-terrorist coalition
A Belarusian delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Dapkiunas took part in the conference “International and regional cooperation in countering terrorism and its' financing through illicit drug trafficking and organized crime”.
Andreichenko to take part in CSTO PA Council meeting in Bishkek
Chairman of the House of Representatives of Belarus Vladimir Andreichenko will take part in the session of the Council of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Collective Security Treaty Organization that will take place in Bishkek on 20 May.
More About Politics
Belarus urges to step up regional cooperation to strengthen global anti-terrorist coalition
17 May, 18:08
Belarus, Pakistan seek closer cooperation at all levels
17 May, 16:26
CSTO foreign ministers to meet in Bishkek on 22 May
17 May, 13:46
Decision on CSTO chief appointment to be made on 22 May
16 May, 15:24
Swiss representation in Belarus to become full embassy
16 May, 09:01
FM: Participation in EaP should benefit Belarusians
14 May, 16:20
Economy
Belarus to insist on compensations for direct, indirect loses caused by tainted Russian oil
The official said: “The direct losses are simple to understand – broken equipment. Competent groups are working on it. The Russian side has assured us that Belarus will get compensations for documented expenses. Naturally, we've raised the issue of indirect losses, too.”
More About Economy
Contribution of Belarusian, Russian central banks to unified forex regulations pointed out
17 May, 19:56
Belarus' GDP up by 1.4% in January-April
17 May, 17:46
Belarus to insist on compensations for direct, indirect loses caused by tainted Russian oil
17 May, 16:45
Belarusian oil refinery Naftan strapped for quality oil
17 May, 16:00
Belarus' Minsk Oblast trade with China up 17% in 2018
17 May, 15:51
Society
Only living Brest Fortress defender Piotr Kotelnikov turns 90
In 1941 Piotr Kotelnikov was 12 years old. “The fortress was on fire. We helped put out the fire in the casemates, barracks, warehouses, made forays for water which was in bad shortage, searched for ammunition, helped the wounded, women and children,” the veteran recalled.
Belarus, Poland discuss cooperation prospects in humanitarian sector
The prospects were discussed at a meeting between Director of the Humanitarian Affairs Department at the Belarus President Property Management Directorate Valery Skakun and Director of the Department of Development Cooperation at the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs Michal Cygan on 17 May.
Belarus to amend rules of handling international child abduction cases
The Code of Civil Procedure provides for the priority of international agreements in judicial proceedings related to child abduction. The most substantial amendments will be introduced to the Code of Civil Procedure.
More About Society
Vitebsk school to be named after Marshal Ivan Bagramyan
17 May, 17:32
China unveils first 5G "smart museum"
17 May, 17:14
Youth encouraged to run for Belarus' parliament in 2019
17 May, 16:38
Belarusian military inspectors visit Estonia
17 May, 12:41
Belarus to perform 19th in Eurovision Grand Final
17 May, 11:50
10 dead after factory wall collapse in Shanghai
17 May, 11:30
Europe names second ten Eurovision 2019 finalists
17 May, 10:46
Small plane crashes near Dubai's busy airport, killing 4
17 May, 10:34
Belarus to take part in Poland's logging championships
17 May, 09:56
Sport
Belarusian athlete inducted into International Gymnastics Hall of Fame
Belarusian gymnast Ivan Ivankov, a two-time world all-around champion and a two-time European all-around champion, has been inducted into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame. The annual ceremony to honor new inductees will be held in Oklahoma City on 18 May.
More About Sport
Edeshko to repeat his legendary Munich 1972 full-court shot at Flame of Peace ceremony in Grodno
17 May, 14:16
Azarenka moves into Italian Open quarterfinal
16 May, 18:46
Azarenka advances to Italian Open last 16
15 May, 09:16
Belarus to field 227 athletes for European Games
14 May, 18:46
Azarenka eases past Zhang Shuai in Rome
14 May, 17:15
Aleksandr Andriyevsky named HC Dinamo Minsk head coach
14 May, 14:07
Minsk to host athletics test competitions on 14 May
13 May, 16:01
Dedicated facility to respond to off-nominal situations during 2nd European Games Minsk 2019
13 May, 15:09
Estonia's Norman Vahtra wins Grand Prix Minsk 2019
13 May, 11:52
