News & Events in Belarus

Back to success: Lukashenko's turnaround strategy for Minsk Watch Plant
In this episode of BelTA's YouTube project After the Fact: Lukashenko’s Decisions, we will tell you about the terms that Lukashenko set for a Swiss investor, why Luch makes gelatin applicators and what collection sold out in a few hours this year...

Lukashenko in Grodno on working trip
Aleksandr Lukashenko will be briefed on the socio-economic development of Grodno Oblast. During the working trip, the head of state will also focus on the development of the industrial potential of Grodno...

Lukashenko congratulates Belarusians, Russians on Unity Day　
"For a quarter of a century, this day has reflected the determination of the fraternal peoples to build together a common home for future generations. Within a short period of time by historical standards, we have achieved a lot and can rightfully be proud of our successes,” noted the head of state...

Lukashenko sees potential for reaching $500m in trade with Russia’s Orel Oblast
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Orel Oblast Governor Andrei Klychkov...

Combat readiness, space power, overriding priority in President’s Week
Key details of the presidential schedule are covered by the latest episode of BelTA’s special project President’s Week...

Lukashenko wishes Happy Easter to Belarusians
“May Easter inspire you to do good deeds. May it fill your life with love. I wish strong health, happiness, peace, and accord to you and your loved ones,” Aleksandr Lukashenko wished...

Lukashenko approves state investment program for 2024
The state investment program lists a total of 120 facilities, 41 of which are supposed to be commissioned...

Sergeyenko, other top officials relieved of their posts to take up jobs as MPs
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has signed decrees to relieve a number of officials of their posts...

Lukashenko: Any financial activity should serve interests of economy
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he was hearing a report on the performance of the banking system and measures to bolster foreign trade...

Success story of Minsk plant explains why Lukashenko values Soviet legacy
In this episode, we will tell you what choice the Belarusian president faced in the 1990s, how the young country became the successor of the best Soviet achievements, why Belarusians tried to win the USSR Quality Mark and why they are reviving this tradition...

Lukashenko: Those who violate Belarus’ border should be destroyed
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he was inspecting a location in Oshmyany District, Grodno Oblast, where the combat readiness check was underway...

Lukashenko shares details of communication with Putin after Moscow concert attack
At a meeting with Governor of Russia’s Omsk Oblast Vitaly Khotsenko, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said that he kept in touch with Russian President Vladimir Putin during 24 hours after the terrorist attack near Moscow...

Space launch, speech in parliament, preparation for Belarusian People’s Congress in President’s Week
Close attention was paid to the launch of another mission to the International Space Station from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. It was important for Belarus because it was the first time the country had launched a cosmonaut of its own since Belarus had become independent. These and many other things are covered by the latest episode of BelTA’s special project President’s Week...

Soyuz MS-25 with Vasilevskaya aboard enters Earth orbit
The docking of the manned spacecraft is scheduled for 25 March at 18.10 Minsk time. During this time, Soyuz MS-25 will circle the Earth 34 times...

Lukashenko, Putin reaffirm commitment to cooperation in responding to threats of terrorism
The presidents reaffirmed their commitment to continuing further active cooperation between the two countries and maintaining contacts between the appropriate services in order to effectively respond to the threats of terrorism and extremism...