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28 Dec 2015
Augustow Canal to become more attractive for tourists
Its tourism infrastructure will become more accessible to both Belarusian and foreign visitors. The plans also include the development of infrastructure: a network of bicycle tracks, walking trails, leisure and catering sites, and a museum of the Augustow Canal...
Its tourism infrastructure will become more accessible to both Belarusian and foreign visitors. The plans also include the development of infrastructure: a network of bicycle tracks, walking trails, leisure and catering sites, and a museum of the Augustow Canal...
28 Dec 2015
Katanas, wakizashis on show at local history museum in Postavy
The items on display include 150 full-size and miniature copies of mostly cold weapons. The exhibition space can be roughly divided into themed zones such as Japan, Dagestan, Medieval Europe, and a pirate’s corner...
The items on display include 150 full-size and miniature copies of mostly cold weapons. The exhibition space can be roughly divided into themed zones such as Japan, Dagestan, Medieval Europe, and a pirate’s corner...
27 Dec 2015
Belarus’ U17 team secure draw in first game at Mac’s AAA Hockey Tournament
Sherwood Kings dominated the game up to the middle of the second period. The Belarusians managed to tie it 5-5 thanks to the goals from Vladislav Gabrus, Andrei Pavlenko (two goals), Ivan Drozdov and Igor Martynov...
Sherwood Kings dominated the game up to the middle of the second period. The Belarusians managed to tie it 5-5 thanks to the goals from Vladislav Gabrus, Andrei Pavlenko (two goals), Ivan Drozdov and Igor Martynov...
25 Dec 2015
International Christmas expo opens in Minsk
The expo has brought together more than a hundred participants from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Serbia, Greece, and Israel. They represent monasteries, convents, churches and publishing houses...
The expo has brought together more than a hundred participants from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Serbia, Greece, and Israel. They represent monasteries, convents, churches and publishing houses...
24 Dec 2015
Belarus to arrange expositions at nine foreign expos in 2016
In March Belarusian expositions will be represented at the international food and beverages expo Foodex Japan and the international expo and congress High Technologies. Innovations. Investments in Russia...
In March Belarusian expositions will be represented at the international food and beverages expo Foodex Japan and the international expo and congress High Technologies. Innovations. Investments in Russia...
24 Dec 2015
New ISO Currency Code for Belarusian ruble after redenomination
“On 18 December the ISO 4217 maintenance agency "Codes for the representation of currencies and funds" issued ISO 4217 Amendment No. 155 to define new currency codes for the redenominated Belarusian ruble. The country’s alphabetic code is BYN where BY is ISO3166 code and N is the first letter of the English word “new” and the digital currency code is 933,” experts clarified...
“On 18 December the ISO 4217 maintenance agency "Codes for the representation of currencies and funds" issued ISO 4217 Amendment No. 155 to define new currency codes for the redenominated Belarusian ruble. The country’s alphabetic code is BYN where BY is ISO3166 code and N is the first letter of the English word “new” and the digital currency code is 933,” experts clarified...
24 Dec 2015
Plans to erect monument to Louise Arner Boyd in Pinsk District
In 2016 the monument Louise Arner Boyd will be erected in the village of Pinkovichi. It will depict the route of the journey across the Belarusian Polesye that Louise Arner Boyd made in 1934...
In 2016 the monument Louise Arner Boyd will be erected in the village of Pinkovichi. It will depict the route of the journey across the Belarusian Polesye that Louise Arner Boyd made in 1934...
23 Dec 2015
Beauty of Belarusian nature on display in Budapest
The exhibition Forest. Linen. Beauties featuring works by photo artist Irena Gudiyevskaya was organized by the Belarusian Embassy in Hungary. It is aimed at promoting the Belarusian culture and traditions...
The exhibition Forest. Linen. Beauties featuring works by photo artist Irena Gudiyevskaya was organized by the Belarusian Embassy in Hungary. It is aimed at promoting the Belarusian culture and traditions...
23 Dec 2015
Belavia to launch regular flight to Palanga in summer 2016
"We are planning to start flying to Palanga on 17 June 2016. The flight will be operated on a regular basis once a week on Sundays”...
"We are planning to start flying to Palanga on 17 June 2016. The flight will be operated on a regular basis once a week on Sundays”...
23 Dec 2015
Logoisk among top three ski resorts in CIS
“In many tourist guides Logoisk is called “Belarusian Switzerland”. The resort is often compared to the Alps due to the similarities in nature and climate”...
“In many tourist guides Logoisk is called “Belarusian Switzerland”. The resort is often compared to the Alps due to the similarities in nature and climate”...
22 Dec 2015
Belarusian culture center to be set up in China in 2016
“Last week the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus passed a draft law on the ratification of the agreement between Belarus and China on mutual establishment of cultural centers"...
“Last week the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus passed a draft law on the ratification of the agreement between Belarus and China on mutual establishment of cultural centers"...
22 Dec 2015
Polish Embassy issues about 370,000 visas to Belarusians in January-November 2015
Out of the total number of visas 25% of them was issued free of charge. Michal Chabros explained that Poland issues the national visas (type D) free of charge in Belarus. In addition, this year Belarusian citizens were given about 200,000 multi-entry visas...
Out of the total number of visas 25% of them was issued free of charge. Michal Chabros explained that Poland issues the national visas (type D) free of charge in Belarus. In addition, this year Belarusian citizens were given about 200,000 multi-entry visas...
22 Dec 2015
Greatest art collection in history on screen in Minsk 25-26 December
The film presents to the viewers the most striking works of art collected by the Popes for over 500 years. These include sculptures by Michelangelo Buonarroti and Lucio Fontana, paintings by Giotto di Bondone, Leonardo da Vinci, Merisi da Caravaggio, van Gogh, Marc Chagall, and Salvador Dali...
The film presents to the viewers the most striking works of art collected by the Popes for over 500 years. These include sculptures by Michelangelo Buonarroti and Lucio Fontana, paintings by Giotto di Bondone, Leonardo da Vinci, Merisi da Caravaggio, van Gogh, Marc Chagall, and Salvador Dali...
21 Dec 2015
Promotional video about Belarus aired by CTC International
“We will use all our possible contacts with a number of countries in order to promote this video clip on foreign channels. The interest in our country is huge. The video clip demonstrates like no other how important being a country of peace and kindness is”...
“We will use all our possible contacts with a number of countries in order to promote this video clip on foreign channels. The interest in our country is huge. The video clip demonstrates like no other how important being a country of peace and kindness is”...
21 Dec 2015
Belarus’ Honorary Consulate opens in Brazil’s Florianopolis
The official ceremony of presenting the copies of the consular patents to newly-appointed Honorary Consul of Belarus to Florianopolis, the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil Milton Atanazio da Silva took place in Brasilia...
The official ceremony of presenting the copies of the consular patents to newly-appointed Honorary Consul of Belarus to Florianopolis, the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil Milton Atanazio da Silva took place in Brasilia...
21 Dec 2015
Belarusian tradition of celebrating Icon of Mother of God of Budslav nominated for UNESCO list
The file "Celebration in honor of the Icon of the Mother of God of Budslav" has been nominated for the inclusion in the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding this year. It is listed among the nominees which will be assessed by the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee in November 2016...
The file "Celebration in honor of the Icon of the Mother of God of Budslav" has been nominated for the inclusion in the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding this year. It is listed among the nominees which will be assessed by the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee in November 2016...
21 Dec 2015
Russia’s Ivan Popov named FIDE European Rapid champion
The winner scored 10 out of 11 points. Second was Hrant Melkumyan of Armenia (9.5 points). Bronze went to Ukraine’s Vadim Razin (9 points)...
The winner scored 10 out of 11 points. Second was Hrant Melkumyan of Armenia (9.5 points). Bronze went to Ukraine’s Vadim Razin (9 points)...
20 Dec 2015
Skardino 5th in women’s mass start in Pokljuka
Nadezhda Skardino is 14th with the total of 185 points in the IBU World Cup standings. BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon 4 will take place in Oberhof, Germany on 7-10 January...
Nadezhda Skardino is 14th with the total of 185 points in the IBU World Cup standings. BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon 4 will take place in Oberhof, Germany on 7-10 January...
20 Dec 2015
Days of Belarusian Culture in France draw 150,000 people
As many as 36 cultural events were organized with the participation of the Belarusian Embassy in 37 French cities and towns...
As many as 36 cultural events were organized with the participation of the Belarusian Embassy in 37 French cities and towns...
20 Dec 2015
Darya Blashko tops IBU Junior Cup Biathlon standings
In the sprint the Belarusian was 3.7 seconds behind the winner, Kazakhstan’s Arina Pantova (15:07.20). One penalty prevented Darya Blashko from grabbing the gold medal. Her teammate Anastasia Anufriyeva finished 34th, 3:24.3 back with one penalty...
In the sprint the Belarusian was 3.7 seconds behind the winner, Kazakhstan’s Arina Pantova (15:07.20). One penalty prevented Darya Blashko from grabbing the gold medal. Her teammate Anastasia Anufriyeva finished 34th, 3:24.3 back with one penalty...
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