News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko: Belarus will do its best to restore peace between Slavonic people
Journalists should also help, Alexander Lukashenko is convinced. "They should help because the media space often becomes the flash point of conflicts"...

Call to maintain mutually beneficial relations in Belarus-Russia trade
According to Alexander Lukashenko, there was an instruction to diversify sales markets amid the attacks in relation to Belarusian products. “This is an axiom for any state. You should not concentrate on only one market, even if it is the friendliest brotherly state,” the Belarusian leader said...

Belarus seeks to maintain normal relations with neighbors
“Germany is such a partner for us. I do not want to conceal anything although I can be criticized by known forces and scribblers once again. Germany is an interesting country for us because Germans, first of all, understand us. Secondly, this is a high-tech, strong country, and we are interested in investments and technologies. We also have other interests, and I am going to discuss them with you today,” Alexander Lukashenko said...

Belarus interested in gold mining, machine building projects with Sudan
During the talks with the Sudanese president Alexander Lukashenko stressed that Belarus views Khartoum as a reliable and trustworthy partner...

Lukashenko outlines pending issues in EAEU
In his speech at the summit the head of state mentioned several pending issues in the EAEU. Alexander Lukashenko spoke about all of them and voiced Belarus’ position...

Belarus interested in closer cooperation with Georgia in all fields
Alexander Lukashenko spoke in positive terms about the Belarusian-Georgian cooperation. “Trade and economic relations are always the foundation. Our trade is increasingly vibrant, and we started from zero some time ago”...

Lukashenko sees chance in sanctions and trade wars for EAEU economies
"Today there is a strange, terrible situation in the world in terms of trade. Everyone is talking about trade wars. This, however, turned to be a blessing in disguise for us. A unique chance!"..

Lukashenko wants results from linen industry
"A line has been drawn. You [executives at various levels] are not in trouble only because of some slightly positive dynamics, first of all, due to Orsha Linen Mill, as the company started operating more efficiently and paying back its debts"...

European Games mascot unveiled in Minsk
Lesik’s story combines elements of the world’s famous novel Little Prince and the Belarusian mythology. In the fairytale the Fox taught Little Prince how to be real friends...

Belarus fully committed to roadmap of cooperation with Uzbekistan
“The main result is that we have closed a gap in our cooperation which emerged during previous years. I already said that this was a substantial achievement of your president”...

Budslau Fest added to UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list
The Budslau Fest is one of the symbols of the national identity of Belarusians. It celebrates respect and friendship between people from all walks of life regardless of their religious beliefs, social status and gender...

Lukashenko urges to step up efforts to overcome obstacles on EAEU market
“The main thing is that we know in what direction to move, we have knowledge and experience. But we are solving these issues very slowly, while all barriers should be eliminated”...

Lukashenko receives report on Belarus’ economic performance and forecasts
he economic bloc of the country should have a clear vision of growth points in the national economy, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said as he heard out a report of the government, National Bank, oblast executive committees, and the Minsk City Hall...

Grand Prix of IFMC festival in Vitebsk goes to Beijing
The jury unanimously decided to give the main prize to students of the Central Academy of Drama from Beijing who presented their performance Adult Games at the festival...

Poland wins Junior Eurovision 2018 in Minsk
The Junior Eurovision 2018 was won by Roksana Wegiel from Poland. Belarus’ Daniel Yatsremski placed 11th...

Lukashenko appoints new Minsk mayor
The head of state stressed that in 2019 Belarus is hosting the 2nd European Games, and therefore Minsk needs to be prepared for this international sports forum. It is necessary to make it cozy and attractive for guests, so that they continue coming here as tourists...

Belarus president urges to improve urban and territorial planning
Alexander Lukashenko also mentioned such big towns as Baranovichi, Bobruisk, Molodechno, Orsha which should become the centers of attraction for people...

Over 100 athletes to take part in 2019 European Figure Skating Championships in Minsk
In his words, figure skating is very popular in Belarus. "I am sure that the audience will see a great show at Minsk Arena in January. Figure skating has made significant technical progress"...

Belarus president outlines major issue in relations with Russia
"However, we need to solve one issue (which we and our Ministries of Foreign Affairs have been discussing since Boris Yeltsin). It is crucial that we create equal conditions for the work of people and economic operators in our common home"...

Belarus interested in closer cooperation with EIB
"Europe and the entire western world have recently made sure that they can work with Belarus, that Belarus is a reliable partner, especially in trade, economic and financial relations"...