News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko discusses conception of Belarus-Russia army exercise Zapad 2021
The president noted that, having studied the plan of the upcoming exercise, he saw how far the armed forces had advanced. “Nevertheless, I would ask you to inform me whether the details of this exercise have been agreed with the Russian Federation, what the plan is. The decision to conduct this exercise was taken by the Russian president and me a long time ago”...

Lukashenko: Despite humble place on the map Belarus can afford pursuing an independent policy
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement at the presidential reception held on the occasion of the Old New Year on 16 January...

Lukashenko: Price stability is a priority
Price stability is a number one matter. There is no escaping it. This is about lives of our people,” the Belarusian leader stressed. The head of state was also interested in the situation with gold and foreign exchange reserves...

Lukashenko discusses amendments to public health laws
“In our country, the right to healthcare is unshakable. Every citizen of Belarus should have access to quality healthcare free of charge in state-run healthcare facilities. The state, for its part, is obliged to make sure that hospitals have modern medical equipment, doctors have personal protective gear, and patients, wherever they live"...

Lukashenko talks about soul of Belarusians, true patriotism at Spiritual Revival award ceremony
"Year after year such meetings bring us together with the best and most sincere feelings: pride in worthy people, gratitude for compassion and kindness, courage and heroism, veneration of the creativity and talent of our compatriots. We, Belarusians, are a nation with a beautiful soul"...

Lukashenko holds meeting to discuss manufacturing, leasing, sanctions
Aleksandr Lukashenko also emphasized the importance of improving the quality of Belarus-made products. This is essential for sustainable operation of enterprises and fulfillment of plans...

Lukashenko meets with Sheiman
Sales revenue amounted to Br2.6 billion (up more than 140%). Agriculture, industry and construction worked well, as production volumes increased in all these sectors...

Lukashenko meets with IIHF head Rene Fasel in Minsk
"I want to assure you as the president of the IIHF and as a friend of Belarus that there will no no issues on any front in Belarus: neither coronavirus, nor in terms of political security or physical security of people who live here and people who will come as guests"...

Lukashenko fields questions, ranging from the serious to the personal, in an unusual interview
Although interviews with the Belarusian head of state are always interesting and resonating, this one was unusual for its format: Aleksandr Lukashenko answered questions while driving a car, on an ice rink, in the Palace of Independence, over hot pancakes in the home environment... Therefore, the conversation turned out not only emotional but also very wide-ranging...

Lukashenko urges Belarusians to stand together
"This is very relevant and very important. We must understand that only together we can preserve this piece of land so that our children could live here by their wits after us. In the New Year's address I said that we can lose everything we have. And the worst thing is that we can lose it irretrievably”...

Lukashenko lights candle at church in Minsk to mark Christmas
“More than two thousand years ago Christmas became a certain starting point in the history of the new civilization, the new world order of love, justice, kindness and mercy. These traits are absolutely inherent in the Belarusian people, in this or that extent. But in general, honesty, decency and fairness are in our DNA,” said the head of state...

Lukashenko extends Christmas greetings to Eastern Orthodox Christians
Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that this wonderful holiday fills the history of human existence on Earth with a deeper meaning. Every year it reminds us about the importance of spiritual renewal, selfless love for people around us, the ultimate value of kindness and mercy...

Lukashenko visits Horizont Holding Company
The president was told that the holding company is working at a profit. The company has been systematically increasing the localization of television equipment...

Presidential decree signed to declare 2021 Year of People’s Unity in Belarus
The decision was made for the sake of consolidating the society, rallying the Belarusian nation on the basis of ideas of the country’s sovereignty and independence...

Lukashenko: A challenging year ahead of Belarus
The head of state noted that over time the situation regarding the fight against crime will be analyzed together with all law enforcement agencies...