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Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Italian Republic, Aleksandr Guryanov, met with the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy, Vincenzo Amendola.

Belarus’ Ambassador to Italy Alexander Gurianov: Belarus, Italy mulling over new projects

Belarus’ Ambassador to Italy Alexander Gurianov discussed market prospects for Belarusian steel mill BMZ, Belarus’ proposals for the Italian car making industry, the interest of Italian haute couture in Belarusian linen, economy and the human dimension of the bilateral relations.

A Diplomatic Breakthrough for Washington in Belarus

Ron Mitchell

Belarus lifts a cap on the number of U.S. diplomats allowed in the country as Minsk looks west and spars with Moscow. But the US ambassador will not join the embassy staff in Minsk sooner than the end of 2019, most likely, in 2020.

Canada should look to Belarus for strategic partnership

Ron Mitchell

Belarus and Canada should significantly improve their relations. A creative and flexible partnership between Ottawa and Minsk would help to boost regional order, and expand Canada’s influence in the Eurasian zone

MSC Core Group Meeting 2018 to be Held in Minsk

Ron Mitchell

The Munich Security Conference (MSC) will host its 2018 Core Group Meeting in Minsk, Belarus, on October 31 and November 1. The event will bring together senior government officials, members of parliament as well as representatives from international organizations, civil society, and the private sector.

Problems for Foreigners Transiting Russian-Belarusian Border Have Not Yet Been Solved

Ron Mitchell

On Tuesday, 16th of October Belarusian MPs approved the first readings of amendments to laws simplifying the entry of foreigners across the borders of Belarus. But a solution regarding how foreigners can cross the border between Belarus and Russia has not yet been found.

Family from Costa Rica wanted to move to Miami, but instead got a job at EPAM Minsk

Susan Holmes

Normally IT specialists move to USA or EU but this Costa Rica family has chosen Belarus. Read how easy they got a job in Belarus, why in some cases Belarus is better than Silicon Valley and strange detest of Belarusians towards communism.

Vladimir Makei: Belarus on the slow lane towards democracy

Ron Mitchell

Vladimir Makei is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus. In an interview with Euronews reporter Valérie Gauriat, he gives the Belarusian government’s assessment of the human rights situation in the country, in the light of the new balance Belarus wants to achieve in its relations with both Russia and the European Union.

Belarus: the Last Refuge for the Death Penalty in Europe

Michael Pike

Belarus is the only state in Europe to use death penalty. This article gives full story about history of death penalty in Belarus and current situation.

Belarus’ doors are now wide open: a detailed guide to a visa-free 5-day visit to the Land of Lakes and Castles

Susan Holmes

Belarus has always been known as a hospitable and welcoming neighbor, yet now the country is taking it one step further by making a brave decision to open its doors to the whole wide world. Citizens of 80 states can now fly in for a long weekend and discover one of Europe’s least visited countries visa-free.

Brazilian couple decided to check how visa free regime between Brazil and Belarus works

Susan Holmes

Brazilians want to live three months like Belarusians. They settled down in Minsk and are trying to live as normal Belarusians. Here are their thoughts.