On June 6, 14 citizens of Iraq got lost in a forest near the settlement of Gavriliny – ten adults and four children, the youngest not yet three years old. Of the entire group, only one woman spoke a little Russian. She explained that after selling all their property in their homeland, they were trying to get into EU countries.

The teacher's work should be aimed at preparing children for life. This opinion was expressed by the head of the education department of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee, Ivan Shchurok, before the start of the regional August pedagogical conference.

Today, Novopolotsk celebrates its 57th anniversary. And on the eve of the birthday, a significant event took place in the cultural life of the city: a trilateral cooperation agreement was signed between the National Academic Grand Opera and Ballet Theatre of the Republic of Belarus, the city executive committee, and OJSC "Naftan".

Documents were signed within the framework of the Vitebsk Region Days held in this Moscow district. The agreements concern cooperation in the trade and economic, scientific and technical, and cultural spheres. In particular, the parties agreed to promote the market entry of products manufactured by enterprises located in the twin districts. According to the documents, the parties to the agreements will exchange experience in the field of small and medium-sized business development, urban economy management, architecture and construction, land use, and environmental pollution prevention. It is planned to develop cooperation in education, healthcare, and sports, establish interaction between relevant institutions, and hold joint events. The agreements will be valid for three years.