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A screenshot from the Russian TV comedy show
A screenshot from the Russian TV comedy show
09/02/2020 - 22:53
Politics

Russia attacks Belarus after Pompeo-Lukashenka meet via comedy show

Russia's NTV channel could not leave the warming in Belarus-U.S. relations unnoticed.
BELTA
BELTA
09/02/2020 - 21:13
Economy

Belarus will buy Russian oil at global prices - First Vice Premier Krutoi

First Vice-Premier Dzmitry Krutoi says Belarus always wanted to buy Russian crude at prices not higher than the global rates.
A peaceful protest against integration with Russia in December 2019 / Euroradio
A peaceful protest against integration with Russia in December 2019 / Euroradio
05/02/2020 - 14:19
Politics

Support for union with Russia plunges in Belarus - BAW poll

BAW's December 2019 poll shows a significant drop in the number of Belarusians supporting a union with Russia.
Chinese tourists in Belarus / toursoyuz.by
Chinese tourists in Belarus / toursoyuz.by
05/02/2020 - 09:00
Society

Chinese coronavirus a blow for Belarus' tourism industry

Belarus freezes tourism deals with China over coronavirus, could resume normal business in May if the outbreak is localized now.
фота vetliva.by
фота vetliva.by
04/02/2020 - 20:01
Society

Belarus becomes popular destination for Western tourists

Scandinavians, Poles, Brits? What kind of tourists does Belarus expect in 2020?
Belarusian Information Minister Aliaksandr Kaliukevich / CTV
Belarusian Information Minister Aliaksandr Kaliukevich / CTV
04/02/2020 - 12:02
Culture

13-14% of books published in Belarusian in 2019 - Information Minister

Nearly 10 000 books and brochures were published in Belarus in 2019.
Aliaksandr Lukashenka and Vladimir Putin / TASS​
Aliaksandr Lukashenka and Vladimir Putin / TASS​
04/02/2020 - 11:25
Politics

Lukashenka to meet Putin on 7 February

President Lukashenka says "the moment of truth has come" as his meeting with President Putin is "highly likely."
Belarusian Foreign Minister Uladzimir Makei / Euroradio
Belarusian Foreign Minister Uladzimir Makei / Euroradio
04/02/2020 - 10:49
Politics

FM Makei: Belarus ready to send ambassador to US soon

Belarus has two candidates to serve as the ambassador in Washington but the names are yet to be confirmed.
Russian Ministry of Culture in Moscow / TASS
Russian Ministry of Culture in Moscow / TASS
03/02/2020 - 11:45
Society

Russia's culture ministry earmarks $65k for events in Belarus

Russia plans to organize several events in Belarus to mark 75 years since victory in World War II.
Mike Pompeo and Uladzimir Makei​ / Reuters
Mike Pompeo and Uladzimir Makei​ / Reuters
01/02/2020 - 21:14
Economy

Pompeo in Minsk: U.S. can supply Belarus with 100% of oil and gas

“The United States wants to help Belarus build its own sovereign country,” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in Minsk.
In the Belarusian parliament / Euroradio
In the Belarusian parliament / Euroradio
01/02/2020 - 19:56
Politics

Belarusian parliament to step up contacts with US Congress

Belarus' National Assembly sets up a working group to boost contacts and interaction with the US Congress.
Reuters
Reuters
30/01/2020 - 16:17
Economy

Belarus raises tariff on Russian oil transit without Moscow's consent

The tariff on the transit of Russian crude oil and oil products via Belarus will be raised by more than 6%.
Hundreds of Belarusians moved to work in Russia / Reuters
Hundreds of Belarusians moved to work in Russia / Reuters
29/01/2020 - 16:36
Politics

Moscow mulls over easier Russian citizenship procedures for Belarusians

Russian authorities plan to abolish the Russian language exam for Belarusians and Ukrainians seeking Russian citizenship.
Belarusian-Norwegian political consultations in Oslo on 28 January 2020 / mfa.gov.by
Belarusian-Norwegian political consultations in Oslo on 28 January 2020 / mfa.gov.by
29/01/2020 - 15:23
Politics

Belarus, Norway agree to facilitate visa regime

Belarus and Norway are set to negotiate the same treaties on visa facilitation and readmission as the ones with the EU.
A memory photo in court / spring96.org
A memory photo in court / spring96.org
28/01/2020 - 10:45
Politics

Belarusian pro-independence protesters fined cumulatively almost $60K

Courts in Minsk and Homiel on 27 January sentenced several demonstrators to fines worth a total of $2700.
Reuters
Reuters
27/01/2020 - 12:20
Economy

Norwegian crude oil arrives in Belarus

Belarus receives the first batch of Norwegian oil imported via Lithuania and transported by rail to a refinery in Navapolack.
Gienek Loska / @Agencja Gazeta
Gienek Loska / @Agencja Gazeta
23/01/2020 - 17:11
Culture

Polish rock star Gienek Loska between life and death in Belarus

The Polish X Factor winner Gienek Loska suffered a stroke when he came to visit his mother in Belarus. He remains bed-driven.
Belnaftachim CEO Andrei Rybakou / BELTA​
Belnaftachim CEO Andrei Rybakou / BELTA​
21/01/2020 - 14:51
Economy

Belarus lifts ban on export of petroleum products

Belarus has lifted the short-term suspension on the export of petroleum products, Belnaftachim CEO Andrei Rybakou says.
delfi.lt
delfi.lt
21/01/2020 - 11:52
Politics

Lithuanian foreign minister to visit Minsk

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius is expected in Minsk in early February to offer logistics for oil and gas supplies.
Reuters
Reuters
20/01/2020 - 21:01
Economy

Belarus purchases crude from Norway's Johan Sverdrup field

Belarus oil company BNK will import crude from Norway’s Johan Sverdrup field amid a supply row with Russia.