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15.11 / 12:55

Waters Belarus' Red Cross sends another batch of aid to refugees stranded on border with Poland

On 12 November the Belarusian Red Cross Society sent several vehicles with humanitarian aid to people stranded on the Belarusian-Polish border without food, water and shelter, BelTA learned from the Belarusian Red Cross Society. The humanitarian aid was collected thanks to the efforts of the public, companies, various public associations. “At the moment, six vehicles carrying humanitarian aid from the Belarusian Red Cross Society are on their way to the border.

15.11 / 12:55

Cooper Lukashenko sketches out Belarus-Russia tight cooperation in security, defense

Belarus-Russia cooperation in defense and security is particularly tight and involves no issues at all. Aleksandr Lukashenko made the relevant statement in an interview with Igor Korotchenko, a military expert and Editor-in-Chief of the Russian magazine Natsionalnaya Oborona [national defense] on 9 November, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “We have absolutely no issues in defense and security.

15.11 / 12:35

Provident Makei, Borrell discuss situation on Belarus-Poland border over phone

Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei and Vice President of the European Commission, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell held a telephone conversation, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “Belarus confirmed its readiness for an equal and mutually respectful dialogue with the European Union. The futility of sanctions and counterproductivity of such approaches to the development of relations between Belarus and the EU was emphasized,” the statement reads.

15.11 / 12:34

ups Provident Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs once again denies Belavia transports refugees

The Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs once again dismisses accusations that claim the Belarusian flag carrier OAO Belavia transports refugees, BelTA learned from the ministry's Press Secretary Anatoly Glaz. The official said: “We've repeatedly stated absolutely clearly at various levels: the national air carrier OAO Belavia has never transported, does not transport, and will not transport refugees or illegal migrants. It is easy to verify.

15.11 / 12:27

Provident Belarus ready to fly refugees home, but they do not want to

Belarus is ready to fly refugees back to their homeland, but they do not want to return, Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting with the working group to finalize the draft Constitution, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed that Belarus has been doing its best to prevent refugees from gathering on the state border. Moreover, the president said, Belarus is ready to fly the refugees, who have changed their mind to make it to the European Union, back to their homeland.

15.11 / 12:23

ups MET Citizens Lukashenko promises tough response to EU's new sanctions

The European Union's new sanctions against Belarus will be met with tough response, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the meeting with the working group on finalizing the new Constitution draft on 15 November, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that Belarus was accused of creating a migrant crisis and therefore the European Union is threatening to adopt another package of sanctions against the country. “Facilitating a migration flow through Belarus is more trouble than it is worth.

09.11 / 20:56

культура в странах Балтии Жаркие напевы Азербайджана на холодном прибрежном ветру Литвы

Азербайджанское общество Клайпедского региона «Азерис», как уже, красиво, музыкально, широко и впечатляюще провело в Клайпеде Дни азербайджанской культуры, продемонстрировав любовь к своему народу, уважение к стране проживания. Поздравить «Азерис» с большим праздником пришли представители и других общин города-порта – белорусской, еврейской, татарской, немецкой, украинской, латышской. Были и партнёры по мероприятию — Центр национальных культур города в лице Татьяны Волковой и Илоны Кабошите.

08.11 / 17:01

Block Cooper Provident 35 OSCE Countries Demand Answers From Belarus On 'Serious' Rights Violations

Dozens of member states of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) have invoked the so-called Vienna Mechanism to request answers from Belarus on “serious human rights violations and abuses” taking place in the country following a disputed presidential election in August 2020. In a letter dated November 4 and sent to the Belarusian permanent representative to the OSCE in Vienna, the United States, Canada, all EU member states except Poland, and seven other European countries said the situation in Belarus has “deteriorated” over the past year.

08.11 / 17:01

Provident Putin, Lukashenka Agree To 28 Union State 'Programs'

The Russian and Belarusian leaders have signed off on a series of road maps aimed at deepening the integration of the two neighbors as part of a decades-old plan to create a “Union State,” state media reported on November 4, as Minsk faces growing international pressure following last year's disputed presidential election. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian strongman Alyaksandr Lukashenka signed an agreement providing for a total of 28 integration “programs” at an online meeting of the Supreme State Council of the Union State. The document focuses mainly on economic and regulatory issues, including common policies on ta

08.11 / 17:01

Block Cooper Provident Belarus Blocks Pro-Kremlin Russian News Agency Regnum

The authorities in Belarus have blocked access to the website of the pro-Kremlin Russian news agency Regnum. The October 30 move was the first time Minsk has blocked access to a Russia-based media site, although it earlier blocked the Belarus-based version of the Russian tabloid Komsomolskaya Pravda. The government of longtime leader Alyaksandr Lukashenka did not issue a statement explaining the decision to block Regnum. The website, however, has published numerous articles criticizin

08.11 / 13:18

Covid-19 SARS-CoV-2 Belarus to get another batch of Chinese COVID-19 vaccine

Another batch of the Chinese vaccine against COVID-19 is ready for dispatch to Belarus, BelTA learned from the press service of the Healthcare Ministry. «The documents for the purchase of 1 million doses of the vaccine have already received all approvals.

08.11 / 13:18

Lukashenko: Criticism, competition should be within law

While visiting Orsha City Hospital No. 1 on 6 November Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said that he did not mind criticism and competition, but this should not run afoul of the law, BelTA has learned. During his visit to the hospital, Aleksandr Lukashenko recalled the events of last year.

08.11 / 13:18

ups BelNPP's first unit generates 4.6bn kWh of electricity

Since it was connected to the power grid in November 2020, the first unit of the Belarusian nuclear power plant has generated 4.6 billion kWh of electricity, Belarusian Energy Minister Viktor Karankevich said on the air of the Belarus 1 TV channel, BelTA has learned. «All in all, the unit has generated 4.6 billion kWh of electricity. This made it possible to replace about 1.3 billion cubic meters of natural gas.

02.11 / 13:50

metro Covid-19 Enterprise Over 23,3% Belarusians fully vaccinated against COVID-19

More than 2.882 million people in Belarus have got the first shot of a COVID-19 vaccine, of them over 2.214 million have been fully vaccinated, BelTA learned from the press service of the Healthcare Ministry. The press service recalled that the map of vaccination sites is available on the official website of the Healthcare Ministry. Vaccinati

02.11 / 13:28

технологии Belarusian MP opines on sanctions, their effect

Western sanctions have a negative impact, but Belarus has been largely able to reduce it, Chairman of the Standing Commission on International Affairs of the House of Representatives Andrei Savinykh told the Glavny Tur YouTube channel on 30 October, BelTA has learned. «Naturally, sanctions have a negative impact. There's no denying it. Another is

02.11 / 13:18

технологии Opinion: True democracy is in Belarus, not in the West

There is in fact no democracy in the West, the real democracy is in Belarus, Chairman of the Standing Commission on International Affairs of the House of Representatives Andrei Savinykh told the Glavny Tur YouTube channel, BelTA has learned. “Belarus is not even close to dictatorship. This is out of the question. A welfare

29.10 / 17:05

target 'Stay Strong': Noted Belarusian Lawyer Who Defended Political Prisoners Deprived Of License

Natallya Matskevich, a Belarusian lawyer known for having defended prominent political prisoners in the country, says she has been deprived of her license, becoming the latest attorney in Belarus to be targeted amid an intensifying crackdown on civil society and the political opposition following last year’s disputed presidential election. Matskevich tweeted late on October 25 that the Minsk Collegiate of Attorneys had excluded her from its “proud ranks.” «I felt sorry for them...Thanks to all good people for their support! My clients, stay strong. I will miss you,» Matskevich wrote.

29.10 / 16:57

visa ups U.S. Says Belarus Forces Closure Of Embassy Aid Office

The U.S. Embassy in Minsk said on October 29 that Belarusian authorities were “forcing the closure” of its humanitarian and outreach programs that have benefited thousands of people in the authoritarian country. Strongman leader Alyaksandr Lukashenka’s government has cracked down on civil society groups and the pro-democracy opposition since protests erupted against his disputed reelection last August, leading to several rounds of Western sanctions. The U.S. Embassy said in a statement that aut

28.10 / 12:45

FIVE Ukraine to resume import of Belarusian electricity on 1 November

Ukraine will resume import of Belarusian electricity on 1 November, TASS reports citing the NPC Ukrenergo website that posted the results of the auction of 27 October. The Ukrainian state-owned company Energoatom bought 885 out of 900 MW of capacity of interstate power transmission grid to import electricity from Belarus in November. The Ukrainian company Energy Community acquired another 15 MW.

28.10 / 12:45

MET Extreme Lukashenko pledges strong response to West's border militarization

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko commented on the ongoing militarization along the western borders of Belarus as he met with Russian Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov in Minsk on 28 October, BelTA has learned. «Here's the latest news. Russia has probably paid attention to it too.

28.10 / 12:34

ups Enterprise Belarus' timber export doubles since 2006

Belarus' timber export has doubled since 2006, Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Nazarov said during a joint meeting of the House of Representatives and the Council of the Republic in Minsk on 28 October, BelTA has learned. «Modernization of the woodworking and pulp and paper enterprises affiliated with the Bellesbumprom concern had a positive impact on the efficiency of the forestry industry. Industrial wood processing increased by more than 1.5 times since 2006 and reached 18.5 million cubic meters in 2020. Timber exp

25.10 / 11:56

ups Lukashenko discussing creation of personal data protection authority

The establishment of a personal data protection authority is being discussed at a government meeting hosted by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko on 22 October, BelTA has learned The head of state recalled that in May 2021 a law was adopted to protect people's rights while processing their personal data. “The government and the Operations and Analysis Center believe that a separate authority should be set up to supervise the observance of this law,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

25.10 / 11:56

target airlines EU Ministers Meet Amid Talk Of New Measures Against Belarus Over Migrants

The European Union's foreign ministers have expressed support for new measures to halt the flow of illegal migrants that the bloc accuses Belarus of sending in retaliation for sanctions against authoritarian leader Alyaksandr Lukashenka and his regime over its crackdown on the opposition. As the ministers gathered for a meeting in Brussels on October 18, several called for fresh sanctions against Minsk, as well as measures targeting Belarus's state airline, Belavia, as migrants from the Middle East and Africa continue to pour over the border on the EU's eastern flank.

25.10 / 11:03

Facebook Covid-19 Waves Mask Mandates Canceled In Belarus In Move Criticized By Doctors

Belarusian authorities have abolished mask mandates less than two weeks after they were introduced and a day after the country registered a record number of new coronavirus infections. The decision came after authoritarian ruler Alyaksandr Lukashenka dismissed the mask mandates and other measures to control the spread of COVID-19 as unnecessary. The mask mandates were introduced earlier this month amid a new wave of infections and required Bela

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