Belarus charges Russian priest with pimping
Belarusian authorities have charged a Russian Orthodox priest with attempted pimping and human trafficking, accusing him of seeking to take two women to Russia to work as prostitutes. read more
How radioactive wood from Belarus is sold across the world
Wood from the contaminated area in Narowla district. Very soon, it will become a valuable round timber. read more
Poll reveals 60% of 'urban' Belarusians never eat out
60% of 'urban' Belarusians never visit cafes and restaurants. Around 20% go out only once per month or less, according to the survey carried out by the International Agency for Social and Marketing Studies. read more
More people to study Chinese in Belarus
According to Belarus Education Minister Ihar Karpenka, more people will study the Chinese language in Belarus starting from September 1. The minister did not voice any specific figures. read more
Lukashenka lifted protective zone around Polesie radiation reserve
According to the Council of Ministers, the decree will foster economic activity near the borders of the reserve. read more
Reports: Belarusian NPP's administration refutes death of 2 workers
An emergency occurred during the construction of the Belarusian nuclear power plant in Atsraviec District, Radio Liberty reports quoting local resident Danuta. read more
Depeche Mode may return to Minsk in February 2018
Depeche Mode released an update on their official website that all possible options are being considered to fit in their return to Minsk next winter. read more
Russian troops start arriving in Belarus for Zapad 2017 exercise
Russian troops has started arriving in Belarus on July 23. read more
Young Belarusian programmer wins ‘Yandex. Algorithm’ for fourth time
The competition final involved 25 programmers. The athletes had 2.5 hours to find solutions to 6 tasks. First place went to Henadz Karatkevitch. read more
Belarusians call to set up Belarusian language protection fund
A language resolution adopted in Minsk on July 16 was one of the documents on the agenda of the 7th World Congress of Belarusians organized by the World Association of Belarusians. read more |