News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko swears in Constitutional and Supreme Court judges
Following the ceremony, Aleksandr Lukashenko presented the judges with their official certificates and commemorative copies of the Constitution of Belarus...

Lukashenko hails progress in cooperation with Russia in 2025
Aleksandr Lukashenko also asked how work was progressing on establishing joint manufacturing ventures with Russia...

Lukashenko declares 2026 Year of Belarusian Woman
“We honor our mothers, wives, and daughters one day per year. It is time to give proper respect to the special role they play in our life and declare the year 2026 the Year of the Belarusian Woman. Nature has not created anything more perfect than women! We will watch over our women and our land. We will protect our future – families, friends, and relatives – from disasters and hardships”...

New Year’s address by Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko to Belarusian nation
I thank everyone, who changes our lives by building cities and manufacturing facilities, by developing science and high technologies, by making Belarus clean and green, by creating beauty with their talent and art, by delighting us with their sport victories...

Lukashenko sends New Year greetings to foreign leaders
The Belarusian leader wished everyone good health, happiness, and new successes in their responsible activities, a bright and eventful year, and new perspectives for mutually beneficial and fruitful cooperation...

Lukashenko launches mass robotic production of AI-powered TV sets at Horizont
The new production operates based on a “lights-out” principle with virtually no human intervention. All key operations are performed by industrial robots and automated systems integrated into an end-to-end digital production management cycle...

Lukashenko explains symbolism behind his New Year’s Eve visit to Horizont
"They presented me with options. I said: ‘I will go to the future.’ You are the future of the country. Enterprises like this are the future of the country"...

Lukashenko presents state honors to 48 citizens and three organizations
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed the corresponding decree and order on 30 December...

Lukashenko assigns grants to 46 specialists for 2026
State support will be used to implement projects that are crucial for advancing state programs, scientific priorities, and key areas of social and economic development of the Republic of Belarus...

Lukashenko to children: Hard work unlocks equal opportunities for everyone in Belarus
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a New Year’s charity event held at the Palace of the Republic...

Lukashenko: Christmas reminds us that life is a priceless gift
“I am convinced that Christian values will continue to contribute to the preservation of peace and harmony in our society, for the benefit of our Belarus,” the president emphasized...

Palace of Independence hosts New Year's Eve Ball
This year it brought together 335 representatives of gifted and talented youth. Among them were students, cadets, and pupils honored by the president's special funds, recipients of presidential scholarships, participants in national scientific research competitions, winners and laureates of international and national art contests and youth projects, awardees of international conferences, as well as representatives of the volunteer movement and sports...

Lukashenko hears reports from defense minister, KGB chief
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko heard reports from Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin and Chairman of the State Security Committee of Belarus Ivan Tertel...

Personnel matters, schedule and 2026 budget in focus of Krutoi’s report to Lukashenko
The report focused on personnel matters. The president’s schedule for the near and medium term was also discussed. A separate topic dealt with the finalization of key draft documents for the upcoming year...

Lukashenko outlines expanded strategic role for Prosecutor's Office
"The Prosecutor's Office, without delving into the list of your tasks, which the President Administration formally outlined for me here (I am aware of them myself), must be a true command center. Not only in the fight against corruption"...

Lukashenko’s working visit to Russia continues with informal meeting of CIS leaders in Hermitage
The CIS leaders met at the Hermitage. It is one of the world’s largest museums, housing over 3 million cultural artifacts from various countries and nations. The collection includes paintings and graphics, sculptures, coins and medals, and archaeological materials...

Lukashenko outlines EAEU’s priorities for next five years
“The voice of the Eurasian Economic Union is increasingly heard on international platforms, from Geneva to New York. The key directions for the EAEU’s international activities in 2026, approved today, are designed to accelerate this process,” he emphasized...

Lukashenko calls for stronger integration drive in EAEU
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has called for the fulfillment of past agreements and a renewed focus on integration within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) during the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in narrow format in Saint Petersburg on 21 December...

Lukashenko arrives in St. Petersburg to attend CIS and EAEU summits
The traditional informal meeting of the CIS heads of state will take place on 22 December. They will assess the prospects for integration and sum up the results of 2025...

Lukashenko: Belarus’ new program lays out national development vision for 2026-2030
During the second session of the 7th Belarusian People's Congress, a number of new constitutional powers were implemented for the first time. Specifically, the membership of the highest judicial bodies was renewed, and the fundamental document for state planning in the medium term, namely the program for the upcoming five-year period, was approved...