Belarus will continue working to replace fuel imports, Belarusian Deputy Energy Minister Olga Prudnikova said at a press conference in BelTA;s press center on 16 April, BelTA has learned. “For the energy system and our organizations the Year of Quality means the quality of our products, works and services. Every enterprise in Belarus is directly connected with the energy system and fuel suppliers. So any failure in the system, its reliability and stability immediately affects all...

The Days of Vietnam kicked off at the House of Friendship in Minsk on the evening of 15 April, BelTA has learned. According to Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the Republic of Belarus Nguyen Van Ngu, the Days of Vietnam offer an opportunity for the attendees to learn more about Vietnamese culture and traditions. In general, the program of the Days of Vietnam includes Belarus-Vietnam public diplomacy meetings with the participation of the...

Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Natalya Kochanova paid a visit to Glubokoye Dairy Canning Plant on 15 April, BelTA has learned.  Natalya Kochanova met with the plant’s management to discuss the prospects of Glubokoye Dairy Canning Plant. The chairperson of the Council of the Republic visited the plant's workshops to get familiar with condensed milk production and packaging process. Glubokoye Dairy Canning Plant is one of Belarus’...

Natalya Kochanova has been elected Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of  Belarus of the eighth convocation, BelTA has learned. The chairperson of the Council of the Republic was elected by secret ballot at the first meeting of the first session of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the eighth convocation. Members of the Council of the Republic unanimously supported her candidacy. Nominating Natalya Kochanova to this post, member...

Using a “swarm” of small satellites has a number of advantages, BelTA learned from Sergei Zolotoi, Director of the Geoinformation Systems enterprise of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, during a press conference timed to World Aviation and Cosmonautics Day. Sergei Zolotoi said: “Since the functionality of light and inexpensive satellites is limited, the principles of using them for remote sensing are slightly different [in comparison with the usage of heavy satellites]....

Negotiations are in progress, Chief Academic Secretary of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus Vasily Gursky told BelTA during a press conference timed to World Aviation and Cosmonautics Day when asked about Belarus’ plans to participate in a program on exploring the Moon together with Russia. Vasily Gursky said: “Belarusian scientists have indeed secured accomplishments, including in space exploration. Partners from Russia and China are interested in inviting our scientists...