Capabilities of Belarusian enterprises will be used as much as possible in the course of creating a new Belarusian-Russian satellite for the remote sensing of Earth, Chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus Vladimir Gusakov told BelTA after Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko met with top officials of the Council of Ministers on 18 January.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated active and retired workers of emergency agencies and units on their professional holiday - Rescuer Day and the 25th anniversary of emergency agencies, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

National spatial data infrastructure will be created in Belarus. The step is stipulated by the Council of Ministers’ resolution No.32 of 16 January 2024, BelTA has learned.

The retaliatory measures in response to sanctions must be effective, but the government will not shoot itself in the foot, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the meeting with senior members of the Council of Ministers on 18 January, BelTA has learned.

The National Library of Belarus launched an exhibition called "Holocaust: Without the Right to Oblivion" to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The exhibition will be running until 13 February, BelTA learned from the NBB website.

The Belarus president’s scholarships for the year 2024 have been awarded to 62 postgraduate students, who pursue thesis research in priority areas of scientific, R&D, and innovative activities in educational institutions and research organizations. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed the relevant executive order on 16 January, BelTA has learned.

Minister of Education Andrei Ivanets outlined plans to provide a fleet of vehicles for transportation of children in rural areas, reports BELTA.

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko proposes to outline the areas to intensify cooperation with Tajikistan, especially against the background of the recent drop in trade turnover. The head of state said this at a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Tajikistan to Belarus Bakhtovar Safarzoda, BelTA informs.

Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Belarus Irina Kostevich told, whether pensioners can expect a raise in 2024.

At a reception on behalf of the President of Belarus on Old New Year's Day, President Alexander Lukashenko drew attention to the fact that the quality of life is not only related to the economy and production, but first of all depends on the people themselves, BELTA reports.

A group of children from the orphanage in the town of Anthracite, Lugansk Region, are returning home. The way lies through Gomel. There the guests were welcomed cordially and warmly at home. They had an excursion, told about the Christian shrines of the Belarusian land, fed them with a monastery dinner.

Natalya Eismont recalled that two topics – resonant for society – were discussed: an amnesty and improving measures of criminal liability for certain types of crimes, particularly less serious crimes. Interior Minister Ivan Kubrakov and Chairman of the Supreme Court Valentin Sukalo reported to the President. “The Head of State supported the approaches of the speakers on the main topics discussed today,” said Natalya Eismont.

The main value in the country is people, all decisions taken at the state level are aimed at their comfort and care. This was stated by the speaker of the upper house of parliament Natalia Kochanova during a visit to the city boarding house for veterans of war and labor "Svitanak" in the village of Treskovshchina.

The state sees and appreciates those who live and work for the benefit of Belarusians and their country.

Belarus has increased the procurement of blood and its components by 7%. The volume of donations last year reached the maximum in the history of independent Belarus. More than 260 thousand liters of blood was procured, more than 65 tons of plasma were processed. Thanks to this, it was possible to cover all the needs of medical institutions in components. An irreducible reserve has been formed and is constantly maintained.

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko emphasized the importance of preserving the cultural sovereignty of the people of Belarus. He said this at the ceremony of awarding the prize "For Spiritual Revival," a special award for art and culture figures and the prize "Belarusian Sport Olympus," BelTA informs.

What Belarus can really be proud of is our scientific achievements. On the foundation, which was laid back in the Soviet times, we have built a strong house on all new technologies. From agriculture to space and nuclear power plants, from the creation of vaccines to mechanical engineering - all this is the effect of many years of research work of our scientists. The state provides all kinds of support.

On January 8, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko signed Decree No. 13, which creates additional conditions for the effective functioning of the Business and Cultural Complex of the Belarusian Embassy in Russia, BELTA reports citing the press service of the head of state.

Botanical Garden in Minsk shines with magic lights: large luminous insects, birds and lizards welcome guests. The exposition here is divided into locations: a bee hive, a snail race, a swamp with lilies and frogs, and even a family of huge scorpions. The entire lantern garden is accompanied by themed sound design, from magical music to buzzing insects.

It is necessary to fill the peaceful and quiet Belarusian life with high quality. This was stated by President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko while visiting the Church of the Holy Prophet John the Baptist near Minsk on Christmas Day, BelTA informs.