
From dance battles to TikTok stars: A diverse music journey begins at Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk
A junior song contest, exhibitions, a concert of celebrity bloggers are listed first on the playbill of the International Arts Festival Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk, the festival directorate told BelTA.

Belarus, Russia discuss coordination in UN, BRICS, SCO
Belarus’ Minister of Foreign Affairs Maksim Ryzhenkov held talks with Russia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lavrov and heads of delegations from several other countries on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit Session in Rio de Janeiro, the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs told BelTA.

Lukashenko wants better outcomes in Belarus’ goat farming
Effective development of pedigree goat breeding is crucial for meeting the growing industry demand for goat products, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said while visiting a goat farm near Mogilev on 8 July, BelTA has learned.

Lukashenko wants all windfalls cleared by 1 September
It is important that shortcomings in clearing and harvesting the windfalls should be eliminated quickly, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during a working trip to Mogilev Oblast on 8 July, BelTA learned.

Belarus featured at INNOPROM in Yekaterinburg
Belarus is running a national exposition at the INNOPROM expo in Yekaterinburg, Russia, BelTA learned.

Ryzhenkov: BRICS is increasingly important as a pillar of a multipolar world
BRICS is becoming critically important as a pillar of a multipolar world, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maksim Ryzhenkov said in Rio de Janeiro at the 17th BRICS Summit Session on «Strengthening Multilateralism, Economic-Financial Affairs and Artificial Intelligence», BelTA has learned.

EDB explains why Belarus’ gold and forex reserves keep breaking records
Belarus’ gold and foreign exchange reserves have set yet another record. The growth is attributed to an increase in foreign exchange reserves, BelTA reports citing the macroeconomic review of the Eurasian Development Bank.

Lukashenko: Belarusians are nation with ancient history
Cultural heritage is the basis of everything, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in his speech at the nationwide Kupala Night Festival (Alexandria Gathers Friends) on 5 July, BelTA has learned.

Alexandria Gathers Friends: A festival with a singular vibe
Shklov District is playing host to the Kupala Night Festival (Alexandria Gathers Friends) for the 16th time. Located on a picturesque bank of the Dnieper River, Alexandria has turned into a festival town with streets lined up with entertainment venues and vendors selling delicious treats and souvenirs. The place is bustling with activity and visitors are obviously enjoying its vibrant and crowded atmosphere. After all, the festival is not only about the cultural heritage of Belarusians, it also highlights their hospitality. BelTA has visited the festival and here is what we have seen.

Lukashenko: Mogilev Oblast Glory Museum depicts Belarus’ struggle for independence
The exposition of the Mogilev Oblast Glory Museum shows the centuries-long and difficult struggles that Belarusians faced in their quest for independence, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the inauguration ceremony for the Mogilev Oblast Glory Museum. The museum was built in Mogilev District next to the legendary Buinichi Field that saw the fiercest battles taking place at the initial stage of the Great Patriotic War, BelTA has learned.