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Minsk to host Mrs. Universe beauty contest for the first time

The question “Why Belarus?” can easily be answered. “The current and reigning Mrs. Universe 2014 is Sabrina Pinion from the United States. But there are certain problems, mainly with use of

Belarus’ Nadine Koutcher crowned BBC Cardiff as Singer of the World

Anna Moskvina

The opera singer got the prize worth £15,000 and a chance to perform a part of the new composition by the Scottish composer John Lunn at the BBC Proms 2016.

Max Mirnyi: Now my family is my priority

Alena Rozhkova

His face is on billboards all over Belarus, his name is in the list of the Olympic champions, his name is a topic for school essays. Max Mirnyi tells in this interview about his career in tennis, his family and his plans for the future

Real estate prices drop in every part of Belarus

Ekaterina Myasnikova

Since the beginning of the year housing prices have been down throughout Belarus. Buyer’s activity has been on a very low level as well. Professionals assume that Belarus will face long-lasting recession in the real estate market.

“Milavista” operates in the red

Angelina Abramenko

“Milavitsa”, Belarusian manufacturer of women’s lingerie works only 3 days a week. Sales decrease is recorded by all brands Estonian holding company Silvano Fashion Group (SFG) works with – Milavitsa,

Holograms in the air: Belarusians’ startup is about to win Virgin’s £150,000 prize

Anna Moskvina

Belarusians created a Kino-mo startup and now develop holographic screens. Now the project competes for the entry into the final of famous British competition, organized with the support of Virgin

Galleria Minsk Shopping Centre will open in 2016

Julia Iskenderova

The construction site at Pobediteley Avenue at the place of BSU hostel has started in 2012. The hostel was pulled down and the place was enclosed with a fence. At

“Burger King” comes to Belarus

Lisa Zhizhel

The other day there appeared the billboards with the information about forthcoming opening of the American fast-food restaurant “Burger King” near “Kamennaya Gorka” station. As TUT.BY found out the fast-food

Belarusian dress in Eurovision 2015 Grand Final

Anna Moskvina

Belarus’ representatives at the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest (duo Uzari & Maimuna this year) for the next time haven’t succeeded in conquering the European musical Olympus. However, a Belarus-made dress

“Eto Belarus, detka”: popular blog tells its story

Yuri Drazdow

“Eto Belarus, detka” (That’s Belarus, baby) is a really interesting blog about Belarus, created and run by two ladies, Masha Cheriakova and Marta Chernova. Both are originally from this country

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