News & Events in Belarus

Distinguished Belarusians honored with state awards
The awards ceremony at the Palace of Independence was attended by about 40 representatives of various professions...

Belarus interested in expanding cooperation with Latvia
"In contrast to other Baltic states, the backdrop of cooperation between our countries is very good. I assume that we should use this moment to bolster our cooperation"...

Lukashenko: People will remain in focus of state economic policy
The principles of the state economic policy will remain unchanged; people will always be at the heart of this policy, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting with senior members of the Council of Ministers...

Belarus’ gold reserves at 42.2t in 2019
Over the past year, the gold reserves rose by 1 tonne (to total 41.2 tonnes on 1 January 2019)...

Lukashenko: Belarusian people can handle everything
“The most important thing is to maintain momentum and to stick to our course. There are many of us, but Belarus is only one. This simple truth underpins the sovereignty and independence of the country,” the president said...

Lukashenko points out deep roots of Belarusian statehood
The head of state noted that Belarusians see themselves as part of the vast world and are connected by thousands of economic, cultural, diplomatic, and family ties with other countries and peoples. “We are open to friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation, but our traditional socially oriented way of life is unshakable"...

Belarus president presents Spiritual Revival awards
The ceremony took place in the Palace of the Republic. An exhibition featuring accomplishments and creative works of the laureates was arranged in the palace the same evening...

Recipients of Belarusian president’s award in art and culture 2019 announced
Five Spiritual Revival awards will be bestowed upon groups of workers and representatives of religious associations for their humanitarian activities in 2019...

Belarus, EU sign visa facilitation agreement, readmission agreement
The ceremony took place in Brussels, Belgium. The agreements were signed by Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei, Croatian Internal Affairs Minister, Deputy Prime Minister Davor Bozinovic (Croatia presides over the European Council now), and European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson...

Belarus President’s Team win Christmas ice hockey tournament
The Belarus president team has captured the 13th title of the Christmas international tournament (2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019). Team Russia is a three-time champion (2007, 2011 and 2015)...

Lukashenko attends Christmas church service at Saint Elisabeth Convent in Minsk
The president addressed the attendees and all those who celebrate Christmas. “It is a good and serene holiday that fills our hearts with faith, hope, love and kindness. I believe that this church, this shrine we are in, is the embodiment of all this”...

Lukashenko: Belarus, Latvia will be one of best hosts in history of IIHF world championships
Belarus and Latvia will be one of the best hosts in the history of the world ice hockey championships in 2021, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with President of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Rene Fasel in Minsk on 4 January...

Lukashenko wishes Merry Christmas to Eastern Orthodox Christians
Dear friends, I cordially wish you strong health, optimism and wellbeing. May the miracle of Christmas support you throughout the year and fill your homes with faith, hope and love...

Christmas amateur ice hockey tournament in Minsk declared open
“In these New Year day, during this festive season Minsk is literally living and breathing by star hockey. The International Christmas Amateur Ice Hockey Tournament for the Prize of the President of Belarus has brought us here again. This event of faithful knights of the people's ice game has long been dubbed as the unofficial amateur world championship”...

Minsk hosting Christmas Ice Hockey Tournament
Competing will be 12 teams divided into four preliminary groups. Group A will feature Belarus, IIHF Team, and the United States. Group B will comprise China, the UAE, and Balkans Team; Group C – Ukraine, Switzerland, and Finland, Group D – Baltics Team, Germany and Russia...