https://eng.belta.by/ en-en Last BelTA news Copyright 2015, BELTA. 2020. rss news Tue, 18 Aug 2015 09:22:10 +0300 Tue, 08 Sep 2020 12:39:36 +0300 15 The first deliveries of furniture and plywood to the United States, despite the geographical distance, proved worthy and increased several times in the first seven months of the current year. https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/bellesbumprom-seeks-long-term-supply-contracts-with-usa-133257-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/bellesbumprom-seeks-long-term-supply-contracts-with-usa-133257-2020/ Economy Tue, 08 Sep 2020 12:38:19 +0300 According to the press service, at the request of the Dutch side Vladimir Makei updated his Dutch counterpart on the post-election situation in the country and its possible development, as well as on Belarus' stance on mediation initiatives of various regional organizations and states. https://eng.belta.by/politics/view/foreign-ministers-of-belarus-netherlands-discuss-situation-in-belarus-133256-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/politics/view/foreign-ministers-of-belarus-netherlands-discuss-situation-in-belarus-133256-2020/ Politics Tue, 08 Sep 2020 11:54:04 +0300 The Slavic Brotherhood exercise is held annually in the participating countries. The last year's drills were hosted by Serbia. This year's event will take place in Belarus on 10-15 September. https://eng.belta.by/society/view/slavic-brotherhood-2020-exercise-to-be-held-at-brestsky-training-range-in-belarus-133255-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/society/view/slavic-brotherhood-2020-exercise-to-be-held-at-brestsky-training-range-in-belarus-133255-2020/ Society Tue, 08 Sep 2020 11:45:48 +0300 Vladimir Andreichenko addressed the participants of the event with a speech on Parliamentary Diplomacy for a Cohesive and Responsive ASEAN Community. https://eng.belta.by/politics/view/andreichenko-belarus-implements-an-independent-foreign-policy-for-peace-and-development-133254-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/politics/view/andreichenko-belarus-implements-an-independent-foreign-policy-for-peace-and-development-133254-2020/ Politics Tue, 08 Sep 2020 11:25:13 +0300 The event is taking place in the Palace of Independence in Minsk and is attended by Editor-in-Chief of RT Margarita Simonyan, correspondent of the First Channel Anton Vernitsky, TV presenter at Russia-1 TV channel Yevgeny Rozhkov, and Editor-in-Chief of the Govorit Moskva radio station Roman Babayan. https://eng.belta.by/president/view/lukashenko-giving-interview-to-russias-leading-media-outlets-133253-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/president/view/lukashenko-giving-interview-to-russias-leading-media-outlets-133253-2020/ President Tue, 08 Sep 2020 10:48:54 +0300 “Anton Rodnenkov and Ivan Kravtsov were detained in the territory of Ukraine by the other party within the framework of cooperation,” the State Border Committee informed. https://eng.belta.by/society/view/belarus-state-border-committee-rodnenkov-kravtsov-detained-in-ukraine-133252-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/society/view/belarus-state-border-committee-rodnenkov-kravtsov-detained-in-ukraine-133252-2020/ Society Tue, 08 Sep 2020 10:36:02 +0300 Victoria Azarenka (world number 27) has outlasted Karolina Muchova (world number 26) of the Czech Republic 5-7, 6-1, 6-4 to reach the US Open quarterfinal. https://eng.belta.by/sport/view/azarenka-into-us-open-quarterfinal-133251-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/sport/view/azarenka-into-us-open-quarterfinal-133251-2020/ Sport Tue, 08 Sep 2020 10:25:57 +0300 “The opposition in Belarus is trying to reproduce the Orange Revolution. However, Belarus is a far cry from Ukraine. People are much wealthier; the income gap is much smaller. This is a protest of wealthy people. Belarusians have much to lose,” Mikhail Minakov said. https://eng.belta.by/society/view/ukrainian-expert-opposition-in-belarus-is-trying-to-reproduce-orange-revolution-133250-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/society/view/ukrainian-expert-opposition-in-belarus-is-trying-to-reproduce-orange-revolution-133250-2020/ Society Tue, 08 Sep 2020 09:58:06 +0300 The Belarusian Industrial and Investment Forum is held annually under the patronage of the Government of Belarus. https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/belarusian-industrial-and-investment-forum-due-in-minsk-on-29-september-2-october-133249-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/belarusian-industrial-and-investment-forum-due-in-minsk-on-29-september-2-october-133249-2020/ Economy Tue, 08 Sep 2020 09:04:02 +0300 Rodnenkov and Kravtsov left the territory of Belarus, while Kolesnikova was detained. https://eng.belta.by/society/view/coordination-council-members-rodnenkov-kravtsov-kolesnikova-leave-belarus-133248-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/society/view/coordination-council-members-rodnenkov-kravtsov-kolesnikova-leave-belarus-133248-2020/ Society Tue, 08 Sep 2020 09:01:39 +0300 The gold deposit Sukhoi Log is one of the world's largest untapped field deposits of gold. Its resources are estimated at 63 million ounces of gold (962 million tonnes of ore with gold content at 2.1g per tonne). https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/belaz-to-ship-six-45-tonne-haul-trucks-to-siberia-133247-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/belaz-to-ship-six-45-tonne-haul-trucks-to-siberia-133247-2020/ Economy Mon, 07 Sep 2020 19:58:03 +0300 Startup operations are supposed to take place at the hydrogen production plant in late September. Construction and installation operations at a sulfur production plant are nearing completion as well. This plant is supposed to be commissioned together with an integrated hydrocracking unit. https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/mozyr-oil-refinery-about-to-finish-building-hydrogen-plant-as-part-of-heavy-oil-complex-133246-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/mozyr-oil-refinery-about-to-finish-building-hydrogen-plant-as-part-of-heavy-oil-complex-133246-2020/ Economy Mon, 07 Sep 2020 19:21:18 +0300 “The premier got inoculated against COVID-19 on Thursday. He feels great. He was at work on Friday, Saturday and today; everything is good,” Aleksandra Isayeva said. https://eng.belta.by/society/view/spokesperson-belarus-pm-receives-covid-19-vaccine-feels-well-133245-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/society/view/spokesperson-belarus-pm-receives-covid-19-vaccine-feels-well-133245-2020/ Society Mon, 07 Sep 2020 19:05:50 +0300 “Now passengers whose final destination is Minsk must fill in a health questionnaire. This has to do with the COVID-19 pandemic,” the ministry informed. https://eng.belta.by/society/view/travelers-flying-to-belarus-must-fill-in-health-questionnaire-133244-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/society/view/travelers-flying-to-belarus-must-fill-in-health-questionnaire-133244-2020/ Society Mon, 07 Sep 2020 18:46:44 +0300 In January-August 2020, individuals bought the equivalent of $6.873 billion in cash and cashless forms and sold $5.377 billion worth of foreign currency. The net purchase of foreign currency by individuals came at $1.496 billion. https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/foreign-currency-purchases-exceed-sales-in-belarus-in-january-august-2020-133243-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/foreign-currency-purchases-exceed-sales-in-belarus-in-january-august-2020-133243-2020/ Economy Mon, 07 Sep 2020 18:24:12 +0300 Plans are also in place to purchase personal dash cameras with high video resolution, information storage equipment, digital mobile radios and smart chargers for them. Around €180,000 will be assigned for these purposes. https://eng.belta.by/society/view/belarusian-border-checkpoints-berestovitsa-to-get-automatic-number-plate-recognition-system-133242-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/society/view/belarusian-border-checkpoints-berestovitsa-to-get-automatic-number-plate-recognition-system-133242-2020/ Society Mon, 07 Sep 2020 18:06:45 +0300 The visa-free travel period for participants of the championship was shifted from 20 April-31 May to 3 May-13 June, for foreign tourists – from 1-31 May to 14 May-13 June. https://eng.belta.by/sport/view/belarus-amends-visa-free-travel-period-for-2021-iihf-world-championship-delegations-fans-133241-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/sport/view/belarus-amends-visa-free-travel-period-for-2021-iihf-world-championship-delegations-fans-133241-2020/ Sport Mon, 07 Sep 2020 17:42:11 +0300 “Commenting on the statement by Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak on the re-direction of oil flows, I can confirm that such plans are indeed in place. Meetings will be held soon to discuss this matter. Details will be announced after the meetings are held,” the spokesperson said. https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/belarus-belneftekhim-confirms-plans-for-oil-flows-switch-from-lithuania-to-russia-133239-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/belarus-belneftekhim-confirms-plans-for-oil-flows-switch-from-lithuania-to-russia-133239-2020/ Economy Mon, 07 Sep 2020 17:01:48 +0300 The region is implementing a unique project to convert a railway bridge into an automobile bridge. The renovated bridge will enable to reduce traffic in other streets and to conduct a step-by-step restoration of the Rumlevsky Bridge and the bridge in Popovicha Street, avoiding a transport standstill. https://eng.belta.by/society/view/first-stage-of-grodno-ring-road-to-be-commissioned-in-summer-of-2021-133238-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/society/view/first-stage-of-grodno-ring-road-to-be-commissioned-in-summer-of-2021-133238-2020/ Society Mon, 07 Sep 2020 16:36:55 +0300 Elvira Herman won the Women's 100m Hurdles in 12.87 seconds. Nadine Visser of the Netherlands finished second, 12.97. Bronze went to Pia Skrzyszowska from Poland, 13.19 seconds. https://eng.belta.by/sport/view/two-medals-for-belarus-at-2020-kamila-skolimowska-memorial-133237-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/sport/view/two-medals-for-belarus-at-2020-kamila-skolimowska-memorial-133237-2020/ Sport Mon, 07 Sep 2020 16:05:01 +0300 An inter-agency working group has been put together in Belarus to draft proposals on expanding the scope of authority of the government and local authorities. https://eng.belta.by/politics/view/plans-to-give-more-powers-to-government-local-authorities-in-belarus-133236-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/politics/view/plans-to-give-more-powers-to-government-local-authorities-in-belarus-133236-2020/ Politics Mon, 07 Sep 2020 15:49:30 +0300 There is a huge variety of drugs available on the pharmaceutical market today. However, researchers are looking into ways to reuse the existing licensed drugs for new medical indications, instead of developing new medicines. https://eng.belta.by/society/view/belarus-develops-unique-drug-repurposing-tool-133235-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/society/view/belarus-develops-unique-drug-repurposing-tool-133235-2020/ Society Mon, 07 Sep 2020 15:26:31 +0300 Reservists will be drafted and a combat shakedown of the units will be arranged as part of the combat readiness test. The campaign will end with a command and staff exercise involving military command and control bodies, army units, and technical support organizations. https://eng.belta.by/society/view/belarusian-army-continues-combat-readiness-test-133234-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/society/view/belarusian-army-continues-combat-readiness-test-133234-2020/ Society Mon, 07 Sep 2020 15:08:15 +0300 As many as 73,031 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the country so far. Belarus has performed 1,591,247 tests. https://eng.belta.by/society/view/belarus-covid-19-update-71883-patients-recover-133233-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/society/view/belarus-covid-19-update-71883-patients-recover-133233-2020/ Society Mon, 07 Sep 2020 14:49:36 +0300 In the round of last 32 the former world number one took a solid win over Poland's Iga Swiatek, ranked world No.53, 6-4, 6-2 in one hour and 37 minutes. https://eng.belta.by/sport/view/azarenka-reaches-us-open-last-16-133232-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/sport/view/azarenka-reaches-us-open-last-16-133232-2020/ Sport Mon, 07 Sep 2020 14:46:02 +0300 The inclusion in the Eurasian register of industrial producers among other ten Belarusian companies will help the holding company take part in government's and municipal procurement orders in Russia. https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/amkodor-included-in-eurasian-register-of-industrial-producers-133231-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/amkodor-included-in-eurasian-register-of-industrial-producers-133231-2020/ Economy Mon, 07 Sep 2020 14:30:34 +0300 In 2020 Belarus moved up the SDGs index from the 23rd to the 18th place in the ranking that features 166 countries. https://eng.belta.by/society/view/deputy-speaker-wants-bigger-involvement-of-regions-in-reaching-sdgs-in-belarus-133230-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/society/view/deputy-speaker-wants-bigger-involvement-of-regions-in-reaching-sdgs-in-belarus-133230-2020/ Society Mon, 07 Sep 2020 14:18:49 +0300 Each family should be able to live in their own comfortable apartment, with all the necessary infrastructure nearby: kindergartens, schools, shops, clinics. https://eng.belta.by/society/view/minsk-world-offers-great-terms-for-families-with-kids-and-champions-and-promos-for-all-133229-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/society/view/minsk-world-offers-great-terms-for-families-with-kids-and-champions-and-promos-for-all-133229-2020/ Society Mon, 07 Sep 2020 14:00:00 +0300 The photo exhibition Traditions of Sovereign Belarus was organized by BelTA ahead of the Belarusian Written Language Day. It displayed 48 photos and collages based on BelTA's namesake book that had been presented at the 27th edition of the Minsk International Book Fair in February 2020. https://eng.belta.by/society/view/russian-journalist-belarus-should-be-proud-of-its-rich-history-133228-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/society/view/russian-journalist-belarus-should-be-proud-of-its-rich-history-133228-2020/ Society Mon, 07 Sep 2020 13:49:26 +0300 Once the hydraulic tests are successfully completed, other operations will begin – the warmup of the primary circuit of the reactor up to nominal parameters, the assessment of its nominal characteristics and the consequent increase in the reactor's output to the minimal controlled level. https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/first-unit-of-belarusian-nuclear-power-plant-begins-hydraulic-tests-133227-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/first-unit-of-belarusian-nuclear-power-plant-begins-hydraulic-tests-133227-2020/ Economy Mon, 07 Sep 2020 13:34:00 +0300 The name of the event stands for Technology and Machinery Expo. Its key motto – Every Link Counts! – emphasizes the connection between the national industry of every country and the global economic ecosystem. https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/temex-international-industrial-online-expo-to-run-from-14-october-2020-to-14-january-2021-133226-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/temex-international-industrial-online-expo-to-run-from-14-october-2020-to-14-january-2021-133226-2020/ Economy Mon, 07 Sep 2020 13:07:48 +0300 All in all, 7.931 million tonnes of grain was threshed across the country with the average yield at 37 centners per hectare. https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/belarus-grain-harvest-is-965-complete-133225-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/belarus-grain-harvest-is-965-complete-133225-2020/ Economy Mon, 07 Sep 2020 12:54:15 +0300 The official said: “We believe that the sanctions agenda is absolutely unlawful from the point of view of international trade. We see that it involves not only political considerations. It is an anticompetitive practice designed to remove a competitor from the international market." https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/eurasian-economic-commission-slams-sanctions-agenda-as-unlawful-anticompetitive-133224-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/eurasian-economic-commission-slams-sanctions-agenda-as-unlawful-anticompetitive-133224-2020/ Economy Mon, 07 Sep 2020 12:43:24 +0300 "People should read what a revolution can lead to and how the society should develop in the evolutionary way, through constitutional amendments and economic reforms,” Yuri Karayev said. https://eng.belta.by/society/view/karayev-attempt-to-change-government-through-protests-will-result-in-major-setback-for-belarus-133221-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/society/view/karayev-attempt-to-change-government-through-protests-will-result-in-major-setback-for-belarus-133221-2020/ Society Mon, 07 Sep 2020 12:21:16 +0300 The Belarusian reached 6.94m in her best attempt. She graced the podium together with Ukraine's Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk (6.82m) and Slovenia's Neja Filipic (6.52m). https://eng.belta.by/sport/view/mironchyk-ivanova-sets-seasons-best-in-austria-133220-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/sport/view/mironchyk-ivanova-sets-seasons-best-in-austria-133220-2020/ Sport Mon, 07 Sep 2020 12:11:56 +0300 The head of state asked Ivan Noskevich to update him, first of all, on the crime clearance, with the focus on investigating the criminal cases that hit the headlines and are on the president's radar now. https://eng.belta.by/president/view/lukashenko-meets-with-investigative-committee-chairman-133219-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/president/view/lukashenko-meets-with-investigative-committee-chairman-133219-2020/ President Mon, 07 Sep 2020 11:28:45 +0300 According to CSTO Secretary General Stanislav Zas, the relations between the CSTO and Serbia demonstrate their increasing role in strengthening European security. https://eng.belta.by/politics/view/secretary-general-csto-serbia-cooperation-can-transform-into-a-new-partnership-133218-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/politics/view/secretary-general-csto-serbia-cooperation-can-transform-into-a-new-partnership-133218-2020/ Politics Mon, 07 Sep 2020 11:22:05 +0300 Buses will depart from the Belarusian capital at 11.00 and from Vilnius at 17.30. The bus service will run through Oshmyany. https://eng.belta.by/society/view/minsktrans-to-resume-daily-bus-service-to-vilnius-133217-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/society/view/minsktrans-to-resume-daily-bus-service-to-vilnius-133217-2020/ Society Mon, 07 Sep 2020 10:48:13 +0300 In August 2020, the country's gold and foreign currency reserves went down by $1,399.6 million (or 15.8%), after being $61.8 million (0.7%) up in July. https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/belarus-gold-forex-reserves-at-almost-75bn-on-1-september-133216-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/belarus-gold-forex-reserves-at-almost-75bn-on-1-september-133216-2020/ Economy Mon, 07 Sep 2020 10:24:50 +0300 Attending the meeting were representatives of Azerbaijan (as an observer), Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and the CIS Executive Committee. https://eng.belta.by/politics/view/cis-states-discuss-cooperation-in-un-general-assembly-133214-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/politics/view/cis-states-discuss-cooperation-in-un-general-assembly-133214-2020/ Politics Mon, 07 Sep 2020 10:00:27 +0300 The average yield was 37.1 centners per hectare (in 2019, the yield as of the same date was 31.1 centners per hectare). https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/almost-8m-tonnes-of-grain-harvested-in-belarus-133213-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/almost-8m-tonnes-of-grain-harvested-in-belarus-133213-2020/ Economy Mon, 07 Sep 2020 09:25:03 +0300 As many as 72,859 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the country so far. Belarus has performed 1,585,776 tests. https://eng.belta.by/society/view/belarus-reports-71864-coronavirus-recoveries-133212-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/society/view/belarus-reports-71864-coronavirus-recoveries-133212-2020/ Society Mon, 07 Sep 2020 09:13:02 +0300 “I have always said and I want to remind you once again that our main task, problem and concern is the economy. With the sound economy, we will have everything we need. If there is no economy, then no need to rely on ideology, security and peace in the country,” the Belarusian leader emphasized. https://eng.belta.by/president/view/lukashenko-much-has-been-done-for-belarus-economic-stability-133211-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/president/view/lukashenko-much-has-been-done-for-belarus-economic-stability-133211-2020/ President Mon, 07 Sep 2020 09:04:36 +0300 The simplest course consists of barriers and tunnels, more difficult ones feature an a-frame, a seesaw, and a dog walk. The course is 100-220 meters long. https://eng.belta.by/fotoreportage/view/dog-agility-competition-in-ratomka-133223-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/fotoreportage/view/dog-agility-competition-in-ratomka-133223-2020/ In Pictures Sun, 06 Sep 2020 16:10:00 +0300 On 5 September, the Stalin's Line historical and cultural complex hosted a presentation of BA-11 and a reenactment of the battle of 25 June 1941. https://eng.belta.by/fotoreportage/view/battle-reenactment-at-stalins-line-133222-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/fotoreportage/view/battle-reenactment-at-stalins-line-133222-2020/ In Pictures Sat, 05 Sep 2020 17:00:00 +0300 Minsk played host to the final leg of the 28th Belarusian Men's Basketball Championships. https://eng.belta.by/sport/view/in-pictures-belarusian-basketball-championships-133215-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/sport/view/in-pictures-belarusian-basketball-championships-133215-2020/ Sport Fri, 04 Sep 2020 23:53:00 +0300 The Belarusian and Russian healthcare ministries also intend to step up cooperation in pharmaceutics, including cooperation in various integration bodies such as the Union State of Belarus and Russia and the Eurasian Economic Union. https://eng.belta.by/society/view/multiple-belarusian-healthcare-institutions-to-study-russian-covid-19-vaccine-after-trials-133210-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/society/view/multiple-belarusian-healthcare-institutions-to-study-russian-covid-19-vaccine-after-trials-133210-2020/ Society Fri, 04 Sep 2020 19:58:12 +0300 Belarusian Deputy Transport and Communications Minister Sergei Dubina, Deputy Chairman of the State Customs Committee Aleksandr Bogdevich, BAMAP Chairman Nikolai Borovoi as well as 20 heads and representatives of trucking companies from various parts of the country participated in the meeting. https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/work-in-progress-to-reduce-queues-at-belarusian-lithuanian-border-133209-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/work-in-progress-to-reduce-queues-at-belarusian-lithuanian-border-133209-2020/ Economy Fri, 04 Sep 2020 19:19:55 +0300 Preparations to commission the fabrication line are in progress. According to the enterprise's Director General Yuri Luka, the necessary equipment has been delivered and the fabrication line will be enhanced with it by mid-September. https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/plans-to-start-making-base-paper-in-belarusian-shklov-by-late-september-133208-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/plans-to-start-making-base-paper-in-belarusian-shklov-by-late-september-133208-2020/ Economy Fri, 04 Sep 2020 18:58:02 +0300 Yauhen Veramchuk, Gleb Vishnev, and Artsiom Zaitsau clocked 1:02.003 to claim third place in team sprint. The Russian team of Alexander Sharapov, Denis Dmitriev, and Nikita Shurshin won the event in 58.558. Another Russian team of Mihail Smagin, Mikhail Dmitriev and Andrei Kuzmenko finished second in 59:654. https://eng.belta.by/sport/view/belarus-takes-bronze-at-track-cycling-uci-grand-prix-of-moscow-2020-133207-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/sport/view/belarus-takes-bronze-at-track-cycling-uci-grand-prix-of-moscow-2020-133207-2020/ Sport Fri, 04 Sep 2020 18:32:14 +0300 The Belarusian defense minister presented his report “On international and regional security, consolidation of efforts to prevent the threat of war and armed conflict, further strengthening of military cooperation in modern conditions”. https://eng.belta.by/society/view/belarus-thanks-russia-china-for-support-during-current-challenging-times-133206-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/society/view/belarus-thanks-russia-china-for-support-during-current-challenging-times-133206-2020/ Society Fri, 04 Sep 2020 18:08:45 +0300 Heightened tensions, terrorism, growing potential for conflict in various parts of the world, increased military activity, including near the borders of the CSTO zone require a deep comprehensive analysis, informed assessment, and joint efforts in response, CSTO Secretary General Stanislav Zas said. https://eng.belta.by/society/view/csto-secretary-general-calls-to-join-efforts-to-respond-to-current-challenges-133205-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/society/view/csto-secretary-general-calls-to-join-efforts-to-respond-to-current-challenges-133205-2020/ Society Fri, 04 Sep 2020 17:46:05 +0300 A constructive dialogue is necessary for the sake of restoring trust, preventing an arms race, and ensuring strategic stability, preventing dangerous military activities, and consolidating efforts aimed at maintaining international peace and security. https://eng.belta.by/politics/view/cis-csto-sco-defense-ministers-speak-up-in-favor-of-preventing-arms-race-133203-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/politics/view/cis-csto-sco-defense-ministers-speak-up-in-favor-of-preventing-arms-race-133203-2020/ Politics Fri, 04 Sep 2020 17:22:35 +0300 The Belarusian reached 6.66m in her best attempt. Second was Taliyah Brooks of the United States (6.57m). Bronze went to Colombia's Caterine Ibarguen (6.56m). https://eng.belta.by/sport/view/nastassia-mironchyk-ivanova-wins-2020-meeting-de-marseille-gold-133201-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/sport/view/nastassia-mironchyk-ivanova-wins-2020-meeting-de-marseille-gold-133201-2020/ Sport Fri, 04 Sep 2020 16:53:37 +0300 Chief of the CSTO Joint Staff, Colonel-General Anatoly Sidorov stated that a plan on the joint training of command bodies, troops, and assets of the CSTO collective security system in 2021 had been authorized. https://eng.belta.by/politics/view/defense-ministers-sign-documents-on-collective-security-treaty-organizations-military-component-133200-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/politics/view/defense-ministers-sign-documents-on-collective-security-treaty-organizations-military-component-133200-2020/ Politics Fri, 04 Sep 2020 16:29:28 +0300 According to Vitaly Skibunov, vinyl wallpaper is currently one of the most popular and profitable product. https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/gomeloboi-mulling-over-supplies-to-turkey-israel-133199-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/gomeloboi-mulling-over-supplies-to-turkey-israel-133199-2020/ Economy Fri, 04 Sep 2020 16:13:35 +0300 In 2019, the Belarusian Culture Ministry adopted a project on protection of immovable tangible historical and cultural heritage in the neighborhood of Osmolovka. https://eng.belta.by/fotoreportage/view/osmolovka-neighborhood-in-minsk-133204-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/fotoreportage/view/osmolovka-neighborhood-in-minsk-133204-2020/ In Pictures Fri, 04 Sep 2020 16:05:10 +0300 Yekaterinburg Mayor Aleksandr Vysokinsky took part in the acceptance ceremony. The mayor praised the buses and noted how comfortable the driver seat with a panoramic windshield and a soft chair was. https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/belarusian-maz-ships-number-of-buses-to-russian-yekaterinburg-133198-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/belarusian-maz-ships-number-of-buses-to-russian-yekaterinburg-133198-2020/ Economy Fri, 04 Sep 2020 15:45:12 +0300 The airline has also extended suspension of air travel to Riga till 20 September, to Larnaca till 14 September, to Ashgabat and all destinations in Georgia till 30 September. https://eng.belta.by/society/view/belavia-cancels-air-travel-to-russia-till-30-september-133197-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/society/view/belavia-cancels-air-travel-to-russia-till-30-september-133197-2020/ Society Fri, 04 Sep 2020 15:21:57 +0300 On Saturday, 5 September, the famous strongman will make an effort to set a new record. https://eng.belta.by/sport/view/belarusian-strongman-gearing-up-to-set-new-world-record-133196-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/sport/view/belarusian-strongman-gearing-up-to-set-new-world-record-133196-2020/ Sport Fri, 04 Sep 2020 15:06:22 +0300 People's deputies of all levels are entrusted with serious and responsible tasks, Chairwoman of the Council of the Republic Natalya Kochanova said as she met with heads of district councils of deputies of Minsk Oblast. https://eng.belta.by/society/view/top-belarusian-senator-meets-with-representatives-of-councils-of-deputies-133195-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/society/view/top-belarusian-senator-meets-with-representatives-of-councils-of-deputies-133195-2020/ Society Fri, 04 Sep 2020 14:44:21 +0300 Belarus' Aliaksandra Sasnovich and Viktoria Kuzmova of Slovakia lost 1-6, 4-6 to the U.S. duo of Jessica Pegula and Shelby Rogers in the US Open doubles opener. https://eng.belta.by/sport/view/sasnovich-kuzmova-out-of-us-open-doubles-133194-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/sport/view/sasnovich-kuzmova-out-of-us-open-doubles-133194-2020/ Sport Fri, 04 Sep 2020 14:34:19 +0300 A new strategy for the development of digital banking in Belarus will be adopted by the end of 2020, Head of the Central Office for the Payment System and Digital Technologies of the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (NBRB) Tatiana Ruskevich told the Respublika newspaper. https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/belarus-to-adopt-new-strategy-for-e-banking-development-by-year-end-133193-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/belarus-to-adopt-new-strategy-for-e-banking-development-by-year-end-133193-2020/ Economy Fri, 04 Sep 2020 14:13:19 +0300 The beginning of September saw several great promos and offers in the Minsk World complex that will make the purchase of an apartment here even more attractive and affordable! https://eng.belta.by/society/view/up-to-20-off-for-doctors-teachers-it-workers-in-minsk-world-exchange-rate-better-than-in-banks-133192-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/society/view/up-to-20-off-for-doctors-teachers-it-workers-in-minsk-world-exchange-rate-better-than-in-banks-133192-2020/ Society Fri, 04 Sep 2020 14:00:00 +0300 According to the political analyst, when force is used against the authorities, the state must respond. “If the state does not protect itself, it will be ruined,” he added. https://eng.belta.by/society/view/opinion-many-european-countries-are-showing-a-policy-of-double-standards-133191-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/society/view/opinion-many-european-countries-are-showing-a-policy-of-double-standards-133191-2020/ Society Fri, 04 Sep 2020 13:57:05 +0300 "In March the air travel with the EU and the USA was suspended, which led to the deficit of cash in U.S. dollars in European banks: there was no physical opportunity to bring dollars from across the Atlantic Ocean. At the same time, euros were in excess,” Denis Goreglyad said. https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/technical-issues-blamed-for-lack-of-foreign-currency-in-exchange-offices-in-belarus-133190-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/technical-issues-blamed-for-lack-of-foreign-currency-in-exchange-offices-in-belarus-133190-2020/ Economy Fri, 04 Sep 2020 13:35:03 +0300 The situation in the currency market was rather changeable in August. https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/national-bank-expects-currency-market-in-belarus-to-stabilize-soon-133189-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/national-bank-expects-currency-market-in-belarus-to-stabilize-soon-133189-2020/ Economy Fri, 04 Sep 2020 13:25:17 +0300 The roundtable is expected to bring together more than 40 participants, including representatives of the Belarusian Information Ministry, writers, publishers, researchers, professors, candidates of science, marketers, publicists, journalists, and local history experts. https://eng.belta.by/society/view/international-roundtable-timed-to-belarusian-written-language-day-to-be-held-online-133188-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/society/view/international-roundtable-timed-to-belarusian-written-language-day-to-be-held-online-133188-2020/ Society Fri, 04 Sep 2020 13:18:16 +0300 Natural persons cannot trade in foreign currency directly between each other. Such actions are punishable by a fine of 50-150 base amounts (one base amount equals Br27 at present) and the seizure of the assets involved in the administrative offence. https://eng.belta.by/society/view/police-reminds-about-prohibition-against-direct-trade-in-foreign-currency-between-citizens-133187-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/society/view/police-reminds-about-prohibition-against-direct-trade-in-foreign-currency-between-citizens-133187-2020/ Society Fri, 04 Sep 2020 13:08:07 +0300 As many as 72,485 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the country so far. Belarus has performed 1,564,458 tests. https://eng.belta.by/society/view/belarus-reports-71510-coronavirus-recoveries-133185-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/society/view/belarus-reports-71510-coronavirus-recoveries-133185-2020/ Society Fri, 04 Sep 2020 12:49:33 +0300 According to Roman Golovchenko, Anatoly Sivak has quite a track record as a civil servant. He worked as the transport and communications minister for six years. He worked in the transport industry for over 23 years starting that part of his career as a foreman and ending it as the head of Belarusian Railways. https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/prime-minister-introduces-new-deputy-133186-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/prime-minister-introduces-new-deputy-133186-2020/ Economy Fri, 04 Sep 2020 12:49:09 +0300 The match between the Belarusian and Finnish teams was to be played at Minsk Arena on 3 September. However, the Helsinki team did not travel to the Belarusian capital. HC Jokerit was awarded a technical defeat. https://eng.belta.by/sport/view/baskov-hc-jokerit-was-threatened-133184-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/sport/view/baskov-hc-jokerit-was-threatened-133184-2020/ Sport Fri, 04 Sep 2020 12:30:41 +0300 Belarusian agricultural workers have harvested 7.882 million tonnes of grain. https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/nearly-79m-tonnes-of-grain-harvested-in-belarus-133183-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/nearly-79m-tonnes-of-grain-harvested-in-belarus-133183-2020/ Economy Fri, 04 Sep 2020 11:56:45 +0300 Representatives of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) member states have held routine consultations to discuss the agenda of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly by video conference. https://eng.belta.by/society/view/csto-discusses-agenda-of-un-general-assembly-session-133182-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/society/view/csto-discusses-agenda-of-un-general-assembly-session-133182-2020/ Society Fri, 04 Sep 2020 11:22:56 +0300 The European Union will not impose sanctions on Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko, TASS reports citing Die Welt. https://eng.belta.by/politics/view/eu-decides-not-to-impose-sanctions-on-lukashenko-133180-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/politics/view/eu-decides-not-to-impose-sanctions-on-lukashenko-133180-2020/ Politics Fri, 04 Sep 2020 10:18:00 +0300 Many things the opposition is calling for are sabotage, political analyst, CEO of the World Economy magazine (Berlin, Germany) Alexander Sosnowski told the Belarus 1 TV channel. https://eng.belta.by/politics/view/opinion-opposition-calls-for-sabotage-133179-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/politics/view/opinion-opposition-calls-for-sabotage-133179-2020/ Politics Fri, 04 Sep 2020 09:41:39 +0300 https://eng.belta.by/opinions/view/fez-should-become-investment-locomotives-6074/ https://eng.belta.by/opinions/view/fez-should-become-investment-locomotives-6074/ Opinions Fri, 04 Sep 2020 09:27:54 +0300 "Those who promise you democracy today will come here to rob you directed by foreigners, because what they really want is to grab the assets you created with your unique work,” Gennady Zyuganov said. https://eng.belta.by/politics/view/opinion-those-who-promise-democracy-in-belarus-just-want-to-grab-its-assets-133178-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/politics/view/opinion-those-who-promise-democracy-in-belarus-just-want-to-grab-its-assets-133178-2020/ Politics Fri, 04 Sep 2020 09:22:44 +0300 Belarus' world number 27 Victoria Azarenka has slammed her compatriot Aryna Sabalenka 6-1, 6-3 to progress to the US Open third round in New York. https://eng.belta.by/sport/view/azarenka-beats-sabalenka-in-us-open-second-round-133177-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/sport/view/azarenka-beats-sabalenka-in-us-open-second-round-133177-2020/ Sport Fri, 04 Sep 2020 09:00:34 +0300 Kamennaya Gorka is Minsk's new neighborhood located in the north-western part of Frunzensky District. https://eng.belta.by/fotoreportage/view/kamennaya-gorka-neighborhood-in-minsk-133181-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/fotoreportage/view/kamennaya-gorka-neighborhood-in-minsk-133181-2020/ In Pictures Fri, 04 Sep 2020 00:24:00 +0300 Oleg Pankratov and Ruslan Davydov discussed the formation of a list of measures required to address differences of opinion and disputable situations between agencies. Approaches to preparing strategic guidelines on the development of Eurasian economic integration in the period till 2025 were also discussed. https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/plans-to-address-discord-on-eurasian-economic-union-agreement-on-navigation-seals-soon-133176-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/plans-to-address-discord-on-eurasian-economic-union-agreement-on-navigation-seals-soon-133176-2020/ Economy Thu, 03 Sep 2020 19:57:17 +0300 As of late August 2020 the Algerian company had already received 12 haul trucks with the carrying capacity of 60 tonnes and nine frontal loaders. The vehicles are supposed to increase cement production in the open pits Saoura and Zahana. https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/belaz-to-ship-12-haul-trucks-to-algeria-in-september-133175-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/belaz-to-ship-12-haul-trucks-to-algeria-in-september-133175-2020/ Economy Thu, 03 Sep 2020 19:16:03 +0300 Originally, the event was to take place on 9-12 September 2020. The main strategic goals of the forum is to showcase the achievements and potential of this Belarusian industry. https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/furniture-forum-in-minsk-moved-to-2021-133174-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/furniture-forum-in-minsk-moved-to-2021-133174-2020/ Economy Thu, 03 Sep 2020 18:33:45 +0300 A Belarusian delegation led by Architecture and Construction Minister Ruslan Parkhamovich visited Medyn District. The city of Medyn hosted an official ceremony to lay a commemorative capsule to celebrate the start of the construction of a new school for 1,000 students. https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/belarus-building-third-school-fourth-kindergarten-in-russias-kaluga-oblast-133173-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/belarus-building-third-school-fourth-kindergarten-in-russias-kaluga-oblast-133173-2020/ Economy Thu, 03 Sep 2020 18:23:10 +0300 “We are calling on Warsaw to stick to the universally recognized norms of international law and to drop its attempts to undermine the sovereignty of the neighboring state using the tools that are unacceptable in international relations,” Maria Zakharova said. https://eng.belta.by/politics/view/russian-foreign-ministry-condemns-attempt-to-discuss-belarus-at-un-security-council-133172-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/politics/view/russian-foreign-ministry-condemns-attempt-to-discuss-belarus-at-un-security-council-133172-2020/ Politics Thu, 03 Sep 2020 18:07:00 +0300 Belarusian free economic zones (FEZ) registered over 60 new resident companies in H1 2020, Belarus Deputy Economy Minister Anzhelika Nikitina told journalists as she took part in the conference to discuss important issues of FEZ operation in Belarus in the FEZ Gomel Raton on 3 September. https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/belarusian-fez-register-over-60-new-resident-companies-in-h1-2020-133171-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/belarusian-fez-register-over-60-new-resident-companies-in-h1-2020-133171-2020/ Economy Thu, 03 Sep 2020 17:55:10 +0300 Belarus and Russia are preparing for the Forum of Regions that usually draws lots of participants, Ambassador of Belarus to Russia Vladimir Semashko told BelTA. https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/seventh-belarus-russia-forum-of-regions-expected-to-repeat-last-years-success-133169-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/seventh-belarus-russia-forum-of-regions-expected-to-repeat-last-years-success-133169-2020/ Economy Thu, 03 Sep 2020 17:25:38 +0300 “Certainly, it is very important for us to have stable long-term relations in deliveries of oil and natural gas. All these matters were discussed today. Even in a constructive manner. The heads of government gave instructions to begin negotiations soon taking into account the agreements that had been reached,” Aleksandr Novak noted. https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/importance-of-long-term-stable-belarus-russia-relations-in-trade-in-oil-natural-gas-emphasized-133168-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/importance-of-long-term-stable-belarus-russia-relations-in-trade-in-oil-natural-gas-emphasized-133168-2020/ Economy Thu, 03 Sep 2020 17:06:25 +0300 The official said: “The key goal and the key value of the Eurasian Economic Union is our common economic space, the common market. I can say that Belarus actively uses its membership in the Eurasian Economic Union, uses this common market." https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/importance-of-eurasian-economic-union-market-for-belarus-emphasized-133167-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/importance-of-eurasian-economic-union-market-for-belarus-emphasized-133167-2020/ Economy Thu, 03 Sep 2020 16:39:41 +0300 Belarusian free economic zones should become the main drivers of investment, Deputy Economy Minister Anzhelika Nikitina said at the conference “Operation of free economic zones in Belarus” that opened in the FEZ Gomel-Raton. https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/opinion-fez-should-become-investment-locomotives-133166-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/opinion-fez-should-become-investment-locomotives-133166-2020/ Economy Thu, 03 Sep 2020 16:38:23 +0300 The Global Innovation Index reports are developed and published by the INSEAD (France), Cornell University (USA) and the World Intellectual Property Organization. The research covers 93.5% of the world population and 97.4% of world GDP. https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/infrastructure-development-helps-belarus-improve-positions-in-global-innovation-index-133165-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/infrastructure-development-helps-belarus-improve-positions-in-global-innovation-index-133165-2020/ Economy Thu, 03 Sep 2020 16:13:48 +0300 Belarus is an active participant in the global Belt and Road project. The Belarus-China technopark in the city of Changchun will get an important role in the project. https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/technopark-in-chinas-changchun-expected-to-strengthen-belarus-china-relations-133164-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/technopark-in-chinas-changchun-expected-to-strengthen-belarus-china-relations-133164-2020/ Economy Thu, 03 Sep 2020 15:58:15 +0300 “We are completing negotiations on a protocol of clinical trials in the territory of Belarus and on the number of volunteers who will be involved. We are ready to provide Russia's study protocols, absolutely all the materials,” the Russian minister said. https://eng.belta.by/society/view/belarus-to-hold-additional-tests-of-russian-coronavirus-vaccine-before-using-it-133163-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/society/view/belarus-to-hold-additional-tests-of-russian-coronavirus-vaccine-before-using-it-133163-2020/ Society Thu, 03 Sep 2020 15:41:49 +0300 Russia values the friendly brotherly relations with Belarus as the two nations are united by the centuries-old history and strong spiritual and moral ties, Russia Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin stressed. https://eng.belta.by/society/view/russia-pm-condemns-external-interference-in-belarus-domestic-affairs-133162-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/society/view/russia-pm-condemns-external-interference-in-belarus-domestic-affairs-133162-2020/ Society Thu, 03 Sep 2020 15:16:22 +0300 The Belarusian prime minister stated that Russia is also the largest investor in the Belarusian economy. “In H1 2020 alone, Russian investment in Belarus amounted to almost $2 billion,” he cited the data. https://eng.belta.by/politics/view/mishustins-visit-to-belarus-viewed-as-evidence-of-true-brotherly-relations-133161-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/politics/view/mishustins-visit-to-belarus-viewed-as-evidence-of-true-brotherly-relations-133161-2020/ Politics Thu, 03 Sep 2020 15:10:03 +0300 Mikhail Mishustin said: “I would like to welcome the decisions that were made today on our mutual issues relating to the payment for energy resources. You and we have reached all the agreements.” https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/belarus-russia-in-agreement-on-payment-for-energy-resources-133160-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/belarus-russia-in-agreement-on-payment-for-energy-resources-133160-2020/ Economy Thu, 03 Sep 2020 15:04:20 +0300 Information about the poisoning of Alexei Navalny is falsification, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the meeting with Russian Premier Mikhail Mishustin. https://eng.belta.by/president/view/lukashenko-dismisses-reports-about-navalnys-poisoning-as-fake-133159-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/president/view/lukashenko-dismisses-reports-about-navalnys-poisoning-as-fake-133159-2020/ President Thu, 03 Sep 2020 15:00:21 +0300 “We've deployed virtually half of the Belarusian army. We've actually taken control of the western borders with Lithuania and Poland. And as I often say, we've virtually surrounded Grodno in order to stand up against these threats. Maybe this demonstration has produced results,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said. https://eng.belta.by/president/view/lukashenko-points-out-natos-unfriendly-steps-133158-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/president/view/lukashenko-points-out-natos-unfriendly-steps-133158-2020/ President Thu, 03 Sep 2020 14:44:24 +0300 The prime minister said: “We have progress in many matters, including the future of the Union State, which will be founded on an absolutely independent position of our countries, but with corresponding measures of economic nature that we've agreed on.” https://eng.belta.by/politics/view/belarus-russia-unions-future-to-rely-on-independence-of-two-countries-133157-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/politics/view/belarus-russia-unions-future-to-rely-on-independence-of-two-countries-133157-2020/ Politics Thu, 03 Sep 2020 14:26:00 +0300 The faceoff between the Belarusian and Finnish teams was due to take place at Minsk Arena at 18.00 on 3 September. https://eng.belta.by/sport/view/khl-dinamo-minsk-v-jokerit-match-canceled-133156-2020/ https://eng.belta.by/sport/view/khl-dinamo-minsk-v-jokerit-match-canceled-133156-2020/ Sport Thu, 03 Sep 2020 14:18:44 +0300