News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko wishes Merry Christmas to Eastern Orthodox Christians
“For millions of Christians this holiday is a day of their purest thoughts; it evokes people’s best feelings: love for their neighbors, benevolence, and belief in the triumph of good. It strengthens family bonds and social accord”...

Belarus president emphasizes uniting nature of Christmas ice hockey tournament
The head of state congratulated athletes and fans on the beginning of the new sport year. He remarked that since Belarus is going to host the 2nd European Games Minsk 2019, the year will be a special one for the country...

Slovakia vs Switzerland match to kick off Christmas ice hockey tournament in Minsk
The event will take place at the multifunctional cultural, sports and entertainment facility Chizhovka Arena. The teams of Switzerland and Slovakia will meet on the small ice rink at 12.30...

Belarus president in favor of resolving problems bearing future in mind
The Belarus president noted that after the meeting on 25 December the sides had been working on matters concerning the emerging bilateral group and on the topics that needed to be discussed so that they would no longer stand in the way of integration...

Lukashenko waltzes with Miss Belarus 2018 at New Year’s Ball
This is the first time that Belarus has arranged a classical New Year’s Ball at the official level reviving the beautiful tradition of days gone by...

Hanna Huskova, Uladzislau Gancharou named Athletes of Year 2018 in Belarus
In February 2018 the Belarusian aerials skier won gold in the Ladies' Aerials at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang...

Belarus names Top 10 scientific achievements in 2018
The Top 10 includes a scientific hypothesis and experimental confirmation of the presence of nuclear spins of 13C isotopic atoms in diamond with NV centers. This can be applied in quantum technology development, nano-metrology and bio-medicine...

Lukashenko partakes in New Year charity event for children
“Dear friends, you are the main treasure of Belarus. These are not just beautiful words. There are love, care and the desire to protect you behind them,” Alexander Lukashenko said...

Presidents of Belarus, Russia reconcile positions, agree to meet again before 2019
Apart from that, the presidents scrutinized the Union State agreements and their implementation...

Lukashenko: Christmas eternal light warms people’s hearts
The head of state noted that the eternal light of Christmas warms people’s hearts with the best feelings...

Lukashenko sends greetings to BelTA on its centennial anniversary
“Having made a long journey together with the country, BelTA has become a powerful and authoritative media outlet. The BelTA news agency is a reliable source of latest news about events in Belarus and in the world and is by right considered one of the leading mass media organizations in the country”...

Distinguished Belarusians honored with state awards
According to the president, all of them are united by the common aspiration to make our country more beautiful, rich and successful, protect peace and enhance Belarus’ sovereignty. “You have made the history of the departing year, the history of the country thanks to your achievements, victories and good deeds. You have glorified your names and native places”...

BelTA turns 100
Every day the Belarusian news service records the country’s history...

Belarus’ social, economic development tasks for 2019 approved
The central government has been instructed to submit proposals on adjusting the performance targets taking into account evolving foreign economic conditions...

Belarus MFA flag officially raised in Minsk
The ceremony was held in the square in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with the participation of Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei, dignitaries and veterans of the diplomatic service, employees of the ministry, representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in Belarus...

Lukashenko wants Minsk to turn into smart city
He reminded the participants of the meeting that Belarus had embarked on an IT-country policy. Cities, first of all the Belarusian capital, should correspond to the status. The head of state is confident that Minsk has every resource to complete digital transformation into a smart city faster than others...

Lukashenko demands maximum efficiency of investments in sport
"Every victory relies on the hard work of professional people - athletes, coaches, doctors, researchers. Results depend on the resolution of pending systemic issues and the fulfillment of corresponding instructions"...

Belarus seeks closer ties with Pakistan in defense industry
"Putting in a nutshell our plans regarding cooperation in the defense industry, I will say the following: we are ready to show you everything that might interest you in Belarus"...

Lukashenko on budget planning: Frugality is the key
"As practice shows, the government, ministers and some other people depending on the budget often want to have certain reserves and extra money just in case"...

Lukashenko: Belarus’ stance on integration is steadfast
As far as you can see, we do not ask too much. We must fulfill our agreements. This is an absolutely natural and justified expectation from partnership, and this partnership, as initially expected, should rely on equal conditions and mutual trust. That’s all. If we do not fulfill our agreements, there will be no union”...