Exactly 10 years ago, in 2014, the Belarusian president came to Minsk National Airport to inspect the progress in the airport modernization effort. Back then, the media reported instantly that Lukashenko was satisfied with the work done. Indeed, he was. But the praise from the head of state never means that you can rest on your laurels. When touring the airport, President Lukashenko outlined new goals and objectives.  In the new episode of the YouTube project "After the Fact:...

On 18 June Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed a decree to set up a permanent working group to review the performance of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, BelTA learned from the press service of the head of state. The working group will include independent  experts, reputable scientists with deep knowledge of and extensive experience in science and public administration. Chairman of the State Control Committee Vasily Gerasimov has been appointed head of the...

Parliamentarians need to make a priority of ensuring technological sovereignty of the Belarus-Russia Union State, First Deputy Chairman of the Union State Parliamentary Assembly, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Igor Sergeyenko said as he addressed the 66th session of the Union State Parliamentary Assembly in Minsk, BelTA has learned. “It is important to build a foundation for new joint programs and activities. Particular emphasis...

Since 1 January of this year, 57,121 nationals of Ukraine have entered Belarus, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee. Of them, 44,923 people came in transit through Poland, 11,447 through Lithuania, 723 through Latvia and 28 through Ukraine.   Since 24 February 2022, a total of 203,613 Ukrainian nationals have arrived in Belarus: 15,946 people came directly from Ukraine, 142,711 Ukrainian citizens came in transit through Poland, 39,697 through Lithuania, and 5,259...

Over the past 30 years, relations between Pakistan and Belarus have grown into a strong, multifaceted partnership built on mutual respect and cooperation, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Pakistan to Belarus Sajjad Haider Khan said at the opening of the exhibition "The Splendor of Pakistan: Artistic Heritage" in the National Library on 13 June, BelTA has learned. The head of the diplomatic mission highlighted the rich and diverse cultural heritage of his country. He...