Overhaul needed for winter readiness of housing and utilities in Belarus
The State Control Committee of Belarus has suggested revisiting the approaches to preparing housing and utility networks for the autumn-winter season, Chairman of the State Control Committee of Belarus Vasily Gerasimov said during a joint sitting of the two chambers of the Belarusian parliament on 9 June, BelTA has learned.
Türkiye’s flag carrier Turkish Airlines to expand direct flight network with ultra-long-range aircraft
Turkish Airlines will launch non-stop ultra-long-haul flights connecting Istanbul with Australia and South America by late 2027 through a 420-aircraft fleet expansion involving specialized ultra-long-range Airbus jets, the air carrier’s chairman told Anadolu.
Russia to open embassy branch in Mogilev
A branch of the Russian Embassy will open in Mogilev. This was discussed at a meeting between Mogilev Oblast Governor Anatoly Isachenko and Minister-Counsellor of the Russian Embassy in Belarus Vladimir Vanke, BelTA has learned.
Colorful hot air balloons soar above Kazakhstan’s Kaskelen
The town of Kaskelen in Almaty region hosted the Qazaqstan International Balloon Festival, Qazinform News Agency reports.
State program effectiveness assessment system undergoing revision in Belarus
Belarus is revising the system for assessing the effectiveness of state programs, Chairman of the Belarusian State Control Committee Vasily Gerasimov said during a joint sitting of the two houses of the Belarusian Parliament when asked by MP Igor Shaludin about the need to ensure a comprehensive, integrated, and high-quality assessment of state programs in the current five-year plan, BelTA has learned.
Gerasimov: State Control Committee’s key task is checking compliance with presidential instructions
One of the key tasks of the State Control Committee of Belarus is to verify the implementation of presidential directives, Chairman of the State Control Committee of Belarus Vasily Gerasimov said during a joint sitting of the two chambers of the Belarusian parliament on 9 June, BelTA has learned.
Lebedev: CIS faces fundamentally new challenges in security
The CIS is facing security challenges of a fundamentally new order, CIS Secretary General Sergei Lebedev at the 19th CIS meeting of the heads of principal divisions of competent bodies responsible for combating terrorism and heads of national agencies responsible for countering extremism in Moscow on 9 June, BelTA has learned.
Belarus urges citizens currently in Israel to remain vigilant
In view of the current security situation, the Embassy of Belarus in Israel recommends that Belarusian citizens staying in the country remain calm, be more vigilant, and strictly follow the security instructions issued by the Israeli authorities, particularly the Home Front Command, BelTA learned from the Belarusian diplomatic mission in Israel.
Belarus women’s national team to finish World Cup qualifying with match against Armenia
The Belarus women’s national football team will play their final match of the 2027 World Cup qualifying tournament, BelTA has learned.
Abu Dhabi City Municipality to plant 5,000 new trees in 2026 to enhance sustainability
Abu Dhabi City Municipality has planted more than 2,000 trees during 2025 and is continuing efforts to plant 5,000 trees during 2026 along walkways and corridors on Abu Dhabi Island and the mainland as part of its walkway and corridor landscaping project, reinforcing urban comfort, providing a healthy environment for residents and visitors, and enhancing the overall aesthetic appearance.
