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Lukashenko signed a law ratifying an agreement with Russia on the mutual recognition of visas. What does it mean?

Alexander Lukashenko signs Law on Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of Belarus and Russia on Mutual Recognition of Visas

2020-12-10 // 2 Comments

Relationship with Russia: A Bi-Monthly Analysis from Minsk Dialogue Experts

Minsk Dialogue experts present their own view how relationship between Belarus and Russian had been developing in September and October 2018.

2018-12-27 // 0 Comments

Belarus tries to achieve good rating for its high education system

Belarusian universities want to improve their position in international rankings - intend to attract more foreign students and demonstrate the quality of domestic higher education. The Belarusian State University (BSU) is currently ranked globally including in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015-2016.

2017-02-08 // 0 Comments

Belarus introduces five-day visa-free regime for citizens of 80 countries

It gives the visa-free entry through the border checkpoint at the Minsk National Airport and the visa-free stay in Belarus for up to 5 days for the citizens of 80 states. These are 39 countries of Europe, including the entire European Union, Brazil, Indonesia, the USA, Japan, and other countries.

2017-01-10 // 0 Comments

Donald Trump with Ivanka and Jared Kushner

It Happens that Donald Trump’s Grandchildren Have Belarusian Roots

Their great great grandfather and great great grandmother originated from Karelichy and Navahrudak

2016-11-22 // 4 Comments

Trump’s Victory Won’t Affect Relations between Belarus and the USA

Predicting the policies of the Trump Administration is not an easy feat. If Clinton had won, it would be safe to assume that the relations with Belarus would have continued along the same path as they had under Obama

2016-11-15 // 0 Comments

His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent to visit Minsk’s business forum

Prince Michael of Kent – a member of the British Royal Family, a grandson of King George V and Queen Mary, a paternal cousin of Queen Elizabeth II – likely to visit the Belarusian capital in late September

2016-09-16 // 0 Comments

Foreigners speak: what’s great about Minsk residents and what’s lacking

Belarus is becoming an increasingly popular destination for guests from abroad who appreciate our country for studying, work or holidaying. They also present a fresh view on Belarusian mentality and its features.

2016-08-15 // 0 Comments

A real sea adventure! Children from Rudenskaya Boarding Institution get on board luxury yachts

Children from Belarusian orphanages enjoyed a yacht trip organised by the charity movement "These Are Our Children" and Belarusian Federation of Sailing

2016-08-11 // 0 Comments

Demographers sound the alarm

In the coming years the problem of additions to the work force in Belarus will get worse despite the last year’s birthrate increase tendency.

2016-06-07 // 0 Comments

Mexican Honorary Consulate Opens in Minsk

Mexican flag was raised above the newly inaugurated consulate in Minsk. The formal opening ceremony took place on March, 17th.

2016-03-28 // 0 Comments