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Belarus Ambassador Celebrates Independence Day with Words of Friendship and Future Cooperation
H.E. Mr. Andrew Chernetsky, Belarus’s ambassador to Korea / Courtesy of Korea IT Tiimes Today’s event featured an inspiring welcoming address by H.E. Mr. Andrew Chernetsky, Belarus’s ambassador to Korea, celebrating Belarus’s Independence Day and...

Belarus Independence Day: new horizons in strategic partnership with Việt Nam
On the article written on the occasion of Belarus’ Independence Day (July 3), Ambassador Uladzimir Baravikou reflects on his country’s resilience and economic progress amid challenges, praises Việt Nam as a trusted and strategic partner, and looks...

"Aryna Sabalenka's No. 1 for a reason" - Emma Raducanu makes feelings known on Belarusian ahead of blockbuster Wimbledon clash
Emma Raducanu will lock horns with World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships for a place in the fourth round of the grass Major. After setting up the third-round clash against the Belarusian, the Brit spoke up about what she...

Belarus Independence Day 2025 Date: Know History and Significance of the Day That Marks the Liberation of Minsk in 1944
Belarus Independence Day, also known as Republic Day or Liberation Day is the Independence Day of Belarus and is celebrated each year on July 3. This day is a public holiday and is marked by various events and programs. The day marks the...

Belarus Frees More Political Prisoners
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko freed another group of political prisoners in the Moscow-allied country, his office said Wednesday, following the surprise release of a key opposition figure last month. Hundreds of regime opponents remain...

Belarusian President confirms arrival of Russia’s missile systems in Belarus
(MENAFN) Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced on Tuesday that Russia’s advanced Oreshnik hypersonic missile systems are scheduled to be deployed in Belarus by the end of 2025, following agreements made with Russian President...

Belarusian envoy highlights cultural, economic ties with Korea on Independence Day
Belarusian Ambassador to Korea Andrew Chernetsky highlighted growing cultural and economic exchanges between Korea and Belarus during a reception marking Belarus' Independence Day in Seoul on Tuesday, while acknowledging ongoing diplomatic...

Bonds of Friendship and Cooperation: Belarus Independence Day Celebrated in Ashgabat
Elvira Kadyrova On 30 June 2025, the Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus to Turkmenistan, Stanislav Chepurnoy, hosted a grand reception in Ashgabat to commemorate Belarus’s Independence Day. Among the guests were heads and representatives of...

Foreign Tourists Required to Notify Russian Authorities 72 Hours Before Entry
Starting today, foreign nationals who plan to travel to Russia must submit an online application outlining their travel plans, the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs announced, as reported by IPN and cited by Deutsche Welle. “To enter Russia...

Russia Changes Entry Rules For Foreigners: What Should Belarusians Expect?
6 The changes began to be enacted on June 30. The Russian Federation from June 30 began introducing changes to entry rules that affect foreigners, reports "The Point" It is noted that the new conditions will apply at all checkpoints across the...

Armenian Foreign Minister Refuses To Travel To CSTO Meeting
Ararat Mirzoyan Instead, he met with EU representative Kaja Kallas Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will not participate in the meeting of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Foreign Ministers Council to be held in...

Foreigners intending to travel to Russia will need to notify the authorities three days in advance
0 Starting today, foreign citizens who intend to travel to Russia must submit an online application about their travel plans in this country, the Russian Ministry of Interior announced, quoted by Deutsche Welle. “To enter Russia without a visa,...

I lost half my weight in jail, but I'm not broken, says freed Belarus opposition leader
Sarah RainsfordEastern and Southern Europe correspondent Reporting fromLithuania ShareSave Sergei Tikhanovskyholds a poster of himself to show what he looked like before being arrested Sergei Tikhanovsky has barely spoken for more than five years....

I lost half my weight in jail, but I'm not broken, says freed Belarus opposition leader
Sarah RainsfordEastern and Southern Europe correspondent Reporting fromLithuania ShareSave Sergei Tikhanovskyholds a poster of himself to show what he looked like before being arrested Sergei Tikhanovsky has barely spoken for more than five years....

Belarus Supplies Air Defense System to Myanmar Junta: Activist Group
Belarus has supplied an air defense system to Myanmar’s junta to defend against anti-regime drone strikes, Justice for Myanmar said. The rights group said on Saturday that it had uncovered significant, ongoing military collaboration between the...

"Aryna Sabalenka likes to show her emotions, Iga Swiatek cries after she loses": Jessica Pegula shuts down Belarusian's critics after Coco Gauff drama
Jessica Pegula recently weighed in on Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff's post-French Open controversy. According to Pegula, people who criticized Sabalenka over her comments about Gauff have never found themselves in situations that can trigger...

Azerbaijan’s State Tourism Agency Is on a Mission to Boost the Country’s Travel Appeal
By Arzu Geybullayeva The initiative by Azerbaijan’s state tourism agency launched earlier this year is not surprising, given the government’s long history of footing hefty bills for image boosts. Whether hosting the Eurovision song contest,...

Russia Deploys Foreign Intel Director to Cuba
Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergey Naryshkin on Tuesday met in Havana with Cuban figurehead “President” Miguel Díaz-Canel, who described the Russian official as a “good friend” of Cuba. Although details of the encounter...

To Belarus for Bullets and Ballot Scam; A Bogus Peace Forum; and More
Min Aung Hlaing and Belarusian President Lukashenko in Minsk on June 26, 2025. / CINCDS Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing touched down in Belarus on Wednesday, his second visit since March to a rare ally and key arms supplier of a regime that...

Today-History-Jul03
Today in History for July 3: In 1608, Samuel de Champlain established a settlement at Quebec City. He called it Kebec, an Algonquin word meaning "place where the river narrows. Today in History for July 3: In 1608, Samuel de Champlain established...