News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko shown Team Belarus and volunteer outfits for 2nd European Games
The collection got the name Prastora, Vasily Goreglyad told BelTA. Its symbol is stylistically linked with the logo of the 2nd European Games and embodies the Belarusian expanses...

Aryna Sabalenka wins 2018 Wuhan Open
It is the second WTA champion title for the 20-year-old Belarusian. Aryna Sabalenka won her maiden title in New Haven, the United States in September...

Belarus calls for CIS unity amid crumbling international trade system
"Only together can we successfully stand against the new challenges. On the one hand, we should unite efforts to protect interests on the global market together. On the other hand, we should step up mutual trade and investments and expand manufacturing cooperation"...

Lukashenko receives credentials of foreign ambassadors
The credentials were handed over to the Belarusian president by the ambassadors of Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, India, Jordan, Iraq, Mexico, Panama, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sudan...

Lukashenko: Belarus-Russia talks in Sochi were tough, but fruitful
In particular, the presidents discussed Belarus-Russia political cooperation both in the bilateral format and within integration projects, as well as financial matters and provision of loans...

Hope for resolution of Belarus-Russia disputes by year end
"The premier told me after the meeting with the Russian prime minister that they came up with some out-of-the-box solutions to many issues. If we move in this direction, I am sure we will be able to settle almost all the issues by the end of the year"...

Belarus, China to host Year of Education in 2019
“2019 will be declared Year of Education in Belarus and China. I believe that the opening of a campus of one of China’s leading universities in Belarus will be a good result of our joint work,” said Sergei Rumas...

Belarus interested in further enhancement of interaction with China
"From the point of view of the Belarusian government our relations with China are intensive, increasingly vibrant and comprehensive. And the Belarusian side is satisfied with this dynamics"...

Lukashenko: Cooperation with Latvia has great prospects
"We should act in a way that will make this country enjoy working with Belarus. We are decent people, we keep our promises, and they know it. If they meet us halfway across many proposals of ours, they will benefit from it handsomely"...

Belarus president’s visit to Uzbekistan over
Alexander Lukashenko was the first foreign leader, who had personally visited a private residence of his Uzbek counterpart. Shavkat Mirziyoyev invited Alexander Lukashenko to visit his place as a token of special respect and friendship...

Belarus’ Halkina wins silver at Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Sofia
The leader of the Belarusian national team scored a total of 18,900 points with the Clubs. Dina Averina of Russia took gold with the total of 19,000 points (her third individual gold of the competitions)...

Belarus president talks about results of lengthy talks with Uzbekistan president
"If our Uzbek brothers see something they need in Belarus, it will be done immediately: either we will relocate the manufacturing enterprise to your territory or we will set up a joint venture"...

Belarus hails Uzbekistan’s achievements in economic development, interstate relations
"I came here to thank you for nurturing this attitude to Belarus and Belarusians in Uzbek people. We are very similar indeed, we are hardworking people"...

Belarus clinches second gold at 2018 UIPM World Championships in Mexico
This is the second gold medal for Anastasia Prokopenko at the 2018 UIPM World Championships in Mexico. Earlier, she and Irina Prosentsova were first in the relay event...

Lukashenko sends greetings to 13th Belarusian media forum participants
“Over the years, the forum has become an authoritative platform for business communication between media representatives from near and far abroad. The forum gives a unique opportunity to exchange professional experience and inspire new ideas”...

Lukashenko: Belarus interested in Council of Europe’s experience in local self-government
“Local self-government, regional government is a very important topic in today's world. The fact that the Council of Europe devotes a lot of attention to this speaks volumes. We would like to learn more about your experience in this field, and therefore we work closely with the congress”...

13th Belarusian media forum kicks off in Minsk
Taking part in the media forum will be about 300 representatives of nearly 30 CIS and non-CIS states, including Germany, France, Austria, Bulgaria, the United States, Israel and others. Such countries as Vietnam, Mongolia, and Bangladesh are participating in the forum for the first time...

Belarus ready for dialogue, active participation in peaceful space exploration programs
According to the head of state, countries have many tasks to address for further space exploration. The agenda includes new missions to the Moon, piloting ships to Mars, searching for other planets suitable for life...

Gold for Belarus at 2018 UIPM World Championships in Mexico
The Belarusians scored 1,381 points. Silver went to Annika Schleu and Ronja Steinborn of Germany (1,364 points). Guatemala's Sofia Cabrera and Sophia Hernandez finished third with 1,353 points...

ASE Planetary Congress 2018 kicks off in Minsk
Taking part in the congress are over 80 cosmonauts and astronauts from 17 countries, including Russia, the United States, China, Kazakhstan, European states and also scientists, representatives of Belarusian universities and companies...