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11 Nov 2018
Exhibition “Belarus. Religion. Tolerance” opens in Paris Exhibition “Belarus. Religion. Tolerance” opens in Paris
The exhibition was presented by Belarus’ Ambassador to France Pavel Latushko. In his words, it is symbolic that the project was launched during the WW1 centenary celebrations, as the exhibition emphasizes the importance of interethnic peace and interfaith accord for Belarusian people...
9 Nov 2018
BelTA to mark its 100th anniversary with photo exhibition in Moscow BelTA to mark its 100th anniversary with photo exhibition in Moscow
The exposition celebrating 100 years of BelTA News Agency features about 40 large-format photos depicting important landmarks in the history of Belarus since 1918 up to the present day...
9 Nov 2018
25th Minsk International Film Festival Listapad 25th Minsk International Film Festival Listapad
Golden Listapad Grand Prix for Best Film I don’t care if we go down in history as barbarians, director Radu Jude...
8 Nov 2018
Belarus’ National Library website shortlisted for UN World Summit Awards Belarus’ National Library website shortlisted for UN World Summit Awards
World Summit Awards is the international contest of the UN World Summit aimed at supporting digital innovations with a high potential impact on society...
8 Nov 2018
Belarus partliament speaker to attend Paris WWI commemorations Belarus partliament speaker to attend Paris WWI commemorations
On 11 November Mikhail Myasnikovich will take part in the main events to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War: a memorial ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe war monument and the Paris Forum of Peace...
8 Nov 2018
Raubichi to host BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon leg in 2022 Raubichi to host BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon leg in 2022
Belarus will host 2021/2022 BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon 7 on 28 February-6 March following the Olympic Games in Beijing...
6 Nov 2018
Listapadzik winners announced Listapadzik winners announced
Golden Listapadzik award for best film went to Supa Modo directed by Likarion Wainaina (Kenya, Germany)...
6 Nov 2018
Partisan Chronicles: 7 November Partisan Chronicles: 7 November
“7 November” is a new page of the joint project of BelTA and the Belarusian State Museum of the Great Patriotic War History...
5 Nov 2018
Universities of Belarus, Shanghai to expand cooperation Universities of Belarus, Shanghai to expand cooperation
A Belarusian delegation led by First Deputy Education Minister Irina Starovoitova met with Rector of the East China Normal University Qian Xuhong on 5 November...
5 Nov 2018
Minsk to host Belarus Fashion Forum on 16-17 November Minsk to host Belarus Fashion Forum on 16-17 November
"We invite successful professionals from different European countries who can share experience with Belarusian designers and manufacturers, give tips on how to advance to the EU market"...
5 Nov 2018
First World War through prism of letters, newspapers at exhibition in National Library of Belarus First World War through prism of letters, newspapers at exhibition in National Library of Belarus
The exhibition dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War will feature unique exhibits: rare books, newspapers, magazines, postcards, correspondence of soldiers, and the original stationery, printing equipment, personal belongings and religious objects of the war time...
5 Nov 2018
Mariinsky Theater opera stars in Minsk on 24 November Mariinsky Theater opera stars in Minsk on 24 November
"Soloists of the Mariinsky Theater from St. Petersburg will take to the stage of the Bolshoi Theater of Belarus in Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida opera staged by director Mikhail Pandzhavidze"...
5 Nov 2018
Belarus’ cultural landscapes exhibition opens in Beijing Belarus’ cultural landscapes exhibition opens in Beijing
The works demonstrate the main trends in modern Belarusian art which has its roots in the 1980-90s. The artists observe the process of transformation of the cultural landscape of Belarus but each of them displays different aspects...
5 Nov 2018
Sabalenka 11th in WTA rankings Sabalenka 11th in WTA rankings
Last week the Belarusian was ranked 12th ahead of the 2018 Hengqin Life WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai. She secured one victory and suffered one defeat at the tournament to climb one spot up with the total of 3,245 points...
5 Nov 2018
Bronze for Belarus at 2018 World Weightlifting Championships in Ashgabat Bronze for Belarus at 2018 World Weightlifting Championships in Ashgabat
The Belarusian made it 343kg (156kg + 187kg) overall to finish third in the men’s 73kg event...
2 Nov 2018
KEF economic forum in Minsk on 5-6 November KEF economic forum in Minsk on 5-6 November
The conference is entitled Belarus in a Brave New World. This year the conference will include a number of novelties. The forum will take place at Double Tree by Hilton Minsk...
1 Nov 2018
UEFA awards Belarus for grassroots project UEFA awards Belarus for grassroots project
The jury was delighted with Belarus’ initiative of family sport festivals. Belarus won among 27 applicants...
31 Oct 2018
Belarus Events Calendar: November 2018 Belarus Events Calendar: November 2018
Holidays, festivals, exhibitions...
31 Oct 2018
Partisan Chronicles: 780 Days in the Enemy Rear. Zhuravichi Brigade No. 10 Partisan Chronicles: 780 Days in the Enemy Rear. Zhuravichi Brigade No. 10
“780 Days in the Enemy Rear. Zhuravichi Brigade No. 10” is a new page of the joint project of BelTA and the Belarusian State Museum of the Great Patriotic War History...
30 Oct 2018
1,000th passenger from Minsk promised tour of Moldova’s government house 1,000th passenger from Minsk promised tour of Moldova’s government house
“The 1,000th passenger on a direct flight from Minsk will be given a welcome in the government and an opportunity to see one of the country’s best wineries,” said Pavel Filip...
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