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11/04/2016 - 18:05

Lukashenka signs edict to increase retirement age

Belarus will gradually raise the retirement age up to 58 years for women and 63 for men, effective from January 1, 2017.

11/04/2016 - 13:25

Society

Belarusian population census scheduled for 2019

People will be encouraged to use tablet computers to record their answers to the census questions in 2019.

11/04/2016 - 12:41

Accidents

Video: Driver puts something into inspector’s folder and leaves

You can see the inscription ‘Minsk’ and ‘808’ on the police car.

11/04/2016 - 12:33

Society

Guard of honour near monument to Minsk metro terrorist act victims (photo fact)

The bomb that went off at Kastrychnitskaya metro station five years ago killed 15 and injured 387 people.

11/04/2016 - 11:25

Society

Prosecutor General warns students, parents about provocations from drug dealers

Prosecutor General Alyaksandr Kanyuk alerts teenagers and parents against provocations by drug dealers while punishment is heavy.

11/04/2016 - 10:18

Sports

Victoria Azarenka meets with Belarusian fans

Many people wanted to take pictures with Victoria Azarenka in Minsk Palace of Tennis where World No 5 met with fans on Sunday.

11/04/2016 - 09:35

Society

Fifth anniversary of Minsk metro terrorist act

15 people were killed and 387 were injured on April 11, 2011.

10/04/2016 - 19:22

Culture

Svetlana Alexievich at Palace of Republic on April 14

Nobel Prize laureate Svetlana Alexievich will launch Radio Svaboda's book "Alexievich on Svaboda."

10/04/2016 - 18:52

Politics

Statkevich calls on opposition to field one candidate per precinct

The opposition candidates could have good chances to win if fair vote count was ensured, according to Mikola Statkevich.

10/04/2016 - 13:58

Politics

Makei: Russian airbase in Belarus no longer on agenda

Belarus foreign minister Uladzimir Makey says the issue of Russian airbase is closed but can be returned to "if necessary."

10/04/2016 - 13:46

Society

Belarus to consider decentralization of public administration system

Kiryl Rudy, advisor to the Belarus president on economic issues, says partial transfer of power to local authorities is healthy.

10/04/2016 - 13:31

Society

Charnobylski Shlyakh application filed with Minsk authorities

Seven political and public organizations submit an application for a street rally to mark the Chernobyl anniversary on April 26.

10/04/2016 - 11:57

Sports

Ice hockey: Belarus U-18 team starts World Championship with win

Belarus juniors beat Kazakhstan 5-2 in the first match of their 2016 IIHF U-18 World Championship campaign.

10/04/2016 - 11:47

Society

Belarus, Russia to sign protocol on information exchange about travel-ban lists

The document will follow up on the already existing travel-ban regulations.

10/04/2016 - 11:28

Society

Poland's Anna Maria Anders visits Kurapaty memorial

Anna Maria Anders, a Polish cabinet's envoy in charge of international dialogue, was in Belarus on an unofficial visit on April 9.

09/04/2016 - 23:25

Economy

Gazprom: It is not feasible to reduce gas price for Belarus

The Russian gas monopoly Gazprom argues that Belarus buys gas at the price of production and transportation cost.

09/04/2016 - 23:13

Economy

Tax ministry explains who will be removed from 'freeloaders' list'

Mothers with children under 10 years old and people with financial hardships will be exempt from 'freeloader tax.'

09/04/2016 - 18:34

Society

Belarus' prominent linguist Zmicier Sauka dies at 50

Zmicier Sauka was one of the Belarusian Classical Orthography authors.

09/04/2016 - 18:24

World

Montenegro deports 7 Belarus nationals

The Belarusians are suspected members of the Aum Shinrikyo sect banned in Europe.

09/04/2016 - 18:14

Society

Belarusian entrepreneurs to collect 50K signatures against president's edict

The campaign to kick off on April 11 aims to abolish president's edicts No 222 and No 48.