An interview with Angelica Nikitina, Chairman of the Economy Committee of Vitebsk Oblast Executive Committee to program “7 days” of TRC “Vitebsk”. Assessment of the state of the economy of the oblast, the main trends of 2019, plans for 2020 Growth points, agricultural development, the role of small and medium-sized businesses.

Vitebsk Oblast ranks first in the republic in terms of the number of citizens who received assistance and the number of social services rendered. New cost-effective forms of living arrangements have been organized for more than 900 citizens.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko presented state awards to civil servants, performers and journalists at a presidential reception in the run-up to the Orthodox New Year on 11 January, BelTA has learned.

The past year 2019 was special for Orsha region. The region accompanied it with a positive attitude and significant changes in various spheres of life.

The address sent by Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko to the heads of state of the Eurasian Economic Union due to the start of Belarus' presidency in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) contains a number of initiatives, which are important for future development of the union, BelTA learned from Stanislav Naumov, Director General of the Eurasian Center for Integration Studies and Communications.

Japanese musician Hiroko Inoue will perform on stage of the Big Concert Hall of the Belarusian State Philharmonic Society on 29 January, BelTA learned from the information and public relations department of the philharmonic society.

Over 6 thousand needy residents of the Vitebsk region received financial assistance during the annual campaign of the Belarusian Red Cross "Care" in the region, the regional organization said.

First Vice President of the Belarusian National Olympic Committee (NOC) Viktor Lukashenko has sent a welcoming message to participants of the 3rd Youth Olympic Games in Lausanne, BelTA learned from the press service of the National Olympic Committee of Belarus.

The 30th edition of the international agricultural expo Belagro 2020 will be held in Minsk District on 2-6 June, BelTA learned from Minskexpo.

Belarus and the European Union are set to sign the Agreements on Visa Facilitation and Readmission on 8 January, BelTA has learned. Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei is to sign the agreements in Brussels.

HC Dinamo Minsk edged HC Severstal Cherepovets 3-2 to snap a 12-game losing streak in the KHL regular season on 3 January, BelTA has learned.

Belavia airline launches the flight B2 879/880 from Minsk to Vienna this summer season, BelTA learned from the air company.