The draft law “On Amendments to the Codes on Criminal Liability” focuses on preventive work and differentiation of criminal responsibility, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Igor Sergeyenko told the media prior to the meeting with the staff of the Investigative Committee of Belarus ahead of Day of People’s Unity, BelTA has learned. “I was long invited to the Investigative Committee to speak to the staff. The topic of today's speech is...

Belarus has received an invitation to take part in the observation of the elections in the USA, Moldova and the parliamentary elections in Georgia, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Igor Sergeyenko said in an interview to Belarus 1 TV channel, BelTA has learned. According to the speaker, Belarusian MPs take part in election observation. The MPs of the House of Representatives observed the parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan in early September....

Participation in international events allows Belarus to get its message and peace-loving policy out and thereby gain at least supporters, if not friends, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Igor Sergeyenko told the media following his report to Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko on 9 September, BelTA has learned. Speaking about the international activity of the House of Representatives, the speaker mentioned that 11 commissions for interaction...

The construction of a new building for the Belarusian National History Museum is expected to be completed in 2026, Minsk Mayor Vladimir Kukharev told the media following the meeting hosted by the Belarusian president on 6 September, BelTA has learned. The National History Museum will be located in the Tsentralny District of Minsk within the area of Pobeditelei Avenue, Orlovskaya Street and the Svisloch River. The People's Unity Park will be built here to become part of the open...

The China-Belarus Industrial Park Great Stone is an important cooperation project within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative, outgoing Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Belarus Xie Xiaoyong told the media after a meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko on 5 September, BelTA has learned. "During my term as China's Ambassador to Belarus, I have witnessed and participated in numerous joint projects....

Back-to-school financial assistance has been provided to almost all large families in Belarus, BelTA learned from the press service of Labor and Social Security the Ministry. One-time financial assistance has been provided to more than 115,000 large families (223,000 children). The total amount of payments made up Br30.3 million. Work to provide back-to-school assistance continues. Such assistance is provided regardless of the family income. The amount of assistance is Br129.9 for every...