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Krichevcementnoshifer / krichev.gov.by

23/05/2019 - 10:42

Economy

Belarus wasted $900 mln on unprofitable cement plants

Belarus took almost $600 million of Chinese loans to upgrade the cement industry in 2015-2019 alone.

Maryna Matsulevich in court, 2018 / Euroradio

23/05/2019 - 10:36

Society

Maryna Matsulevich of “Mothers 328” detained in Minsk

The woman has managed to report that she is suspected of insulting an official.

Tram #6

23/05/2019 - 09:35

Society

Ground transport in Minsk can now be paid for by card and phone

In test mode, payment by credit card and telephone started on May 23 on tram route No. 6.

www.facebook.com/ales.cumakou

22/05/2019 - 18:15

Culture

Finnish singer Tarja Turunen performs in Minsk

In the video Ales Chumakou from the "Stary Olsa" band is playing the harp.

pexels.com

22/05/2019 - 09:55

Society

Hotel guards in Minsk allowed to search guests during European Games

Private drones will be forbidden near stadiums and fan zones. Websites urging for mass riots can be blocked within 24 hours.

Aryna Sabalenka / Reuters

21/05/2019 - 23:51

Sports

Aryna Sabalenka drops out of WTA top 10

Victoria Azarenka has risen from 51st to 44th place in the world ranking.

"Immortal Regiment” in Minsk. May 9, 2019 / Raman Pratasevich, Euroradio

21/05/2019 - 08:54

Politics

Belarus' Supreme Court refuses to register 'Immortal Regiment'

Belarus' Supreme Court upholds Minsk City Court's ruling to refuse registration to the Immortal Regiment.

Georgia President Salome Zurabishvili on her first official visit to Poland in May 2019. Photo: www.facebook.com/zourabichvilisalome

20/05/2019 - 20:46

Politics

Secure Black Sea a priority for Georgia, NATO's help is key

Georgian President plays down objections to a US base as Poland pledges support to Georgia's NATO and EU membership aspirations.

vox.com

20/05/2019 - 14:49

Culture

Hit man John Wick comes from Belarus

The news appeared on the eve of the "John Wick 3: Parabellum" release.

svaboda.org

20/05/2019 - 09:09

Accidents

Roma detained after policeman death released in Mahilyou

About 20 people were released after the police investigators said the officer had committed a suicide.

Euroradio

19/05/2019 - 13:28

Society

Bike carnival in Minsk gathers over 20K cyclists - in pictures

Almost 22 thousand cycling fans rode through central Minsk during the Viva Rovar international carnival on 18 May.

Maria Kalesnikava, Euroradio

17/05/2019 - 09:25

Society

Rainbow flag hoisted on British Embassy in Minsk (photo)

Last year, the rainbow flag on the British Embassy building drew emotional comments from Belarus Interior Minister Ihar Shunevich.

The vehicle with the moving wall is meant to disrupt street riots / Raman Pratasevich, Euroradio

16/05/2019 - 08:23

Society

MILEX 2019: Belarus unveils vehicle with riot control wall

Belarusian manufacturers exhibit the Rubezh moving wall operated by a riot police vehicle.

Eastern Partnership member states leaders in Brussels in May 2019 / mfa.gov.by

15/05/2019 - 11:45

Politics

FM Makei: Belarus suffers from confrontation between EU and Russia

Belarus Foreign Minister Uladzimir Makei says he does not like it when Belarus is called 'a buffer zone.'

president.gov.by

15/05/2019 - 09:46

Society

Lukashenka orders to build exhibition centre near Kurapaty

A new National Expo Center is scheduled to open by 2021.

svaboda.org

14/05/2019 - 10:56

Society

Ministry of Defense installs monument on Private Korzhych’s grave in Pinsk

“The monument is good. I like it,” the soldier’s mother said.

Reuters

14/05/2019 - 10:29

Economy

Belarus to seek $435 million in damages over Druzhba oil pipeline contamination

The total losses for Russia caused by the oil contamination in the West-bound pipeline may exceed $3 billion.

Belarus Ice Hockey Federation

13/05/2019 - 20:59

Sports

Ice hockey: Belarus back in elite division despite defeat

Lithuania's surprise win over Korea helped Belarus to advance to the top divisiojn despite two defeats.

Alyaksandr Lukashenka/ Reuters

13/05/2019 - 20:17

Politics

Lukashenka wants 'fair election'

President Lukashenka says 'now is not the time to take some weird steps and be criticized later' asking for a fair election.

Alexei Venediktov / ria.ru

13/05/2019 - 18:49

Politics

New Russian ambassador to Belarus 'will seduce, not threaten'

Ekho Moskvy editor-in-chief reckons that Dmitry Mezentsev will use different methods to pursue the same task in Minsk.