News & Events in Belarus

Peace is paramount. Reasons why Lukashenko reintroduced October Revolution Day as public holiday
Now we will tell you why Aleksandr Lukashenko decided to revive October Revolution Day and why the head of state calls 7 November a holiday of peace and true human rights. What lesson, according to the Belarusian president, should we learn from the events of a hundred years back, and what slogans of the October Revolution underlie the current policy of the Belarusian state?..

Lukashenko urges keep guard up during election campaign in Belarus
He assured that the heads of the regions will be briefed about the situation, any dangerous trends should they emerge...

Lukashenko: Belarus, Russia’s Tula Oblast can reach $1bn in trade
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with with Governor of Tula Oblast Dmitry Milyaev on 5 November...

Lukashenko urges well-crafted personnel policy at Ministry of Foreign Affairs
"I am sure that there will be certain adjustments, reshuffles in the ministry itself. Therefore, it is very important to make up our minds in this regard. I want to say right away that, like no other ministry, the MFA should have the most careful attitude to personnel"...

Lukashenko appoints new Belneftekhim, Belaruskali directors
Before making these personnel decisions, Aleksandr Lukashenko asked Head of the Belarus President Administration Dmitry Krutoi what was the reason for the rotation...

Degradation of global security: Lukashenko names four dimensions under attack
Comprehensive security, by definition, should provide guarantees to states not only in military dimension but also in the political, economic, information and other fields...

Lukashenko calls for honest conversation, impartial assessment of current events
"Effective measures to counter modern challenges and threats are needed even more. If we fail to join forces in this regard and if we fail to design and implement these measures, trouble will come," the head of state is convinced...

Lukashenko extends family capital program
The document expands the family capital terms to improve housing conditions. Thus, it grants the right to use family capital funds ahead of schedule for the construction of housing, regardless of the availability of appropriate referral paperwork from a local authority...

Lukashenko encourages farmers to venture into new crops
In the latest episode of BelTA’s YouTube channel “After the Fact: Lukashenko’s Decisions” we will tell you how many varieties of onions are grown in Belarus. How do farmers experiment with asparagus and artichokes, which are new crops for Belarus? What areas in the country are allocated for hazelnuts and walnuts?..

Lukashenko’s promise to Belarusians: ‘We will aspire higher!’
Speaking about the agricultural sector, Aleksandr Lukashenko pointed out that the country has already done a lot and has experience, but it is important to decide how to move forward...

Lukashenko discusses possibility of increased Russian funding for joint projects
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during a meeting with Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov in Minsk...

Lukashenko confident election campaign in Belarus will go well
Earlier, in an interview with Izvestia, Aleksandr Lukashenko also said that Belarus is ready for the election and is ready to respond to any provocations...

Lukashenko hosts President’s Security Service anniversary meeting
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko spoke about the development of the President’s Security Service at a meeting to mark the service’s 30th anniversary on 25 October...

Lukashenko puts forward Belarus' proposals for BRICS
Aleksandr Lukashenko underlined that Belarus has proved itself as a responsible and effective partner...

Lukashenko arrives for BRICS Outreach/Plus format meeting in Kazan
The day before, Aleksandr Lukashenko held a number of bilateral talks with leaders of foreign countries (Venezuela, Laos and Ethiopia) on the sidelines of the summit and gave several interviews (to BBC, VGTRK and the Chinese TV channel CGTN)...

Why does Lukashenko seek to ‘register’ Belarus with BRICS?
In this episode of BelTA;s YouTube channel “After the Fact: Lukashenko's Decisions” we will tell you why BRICS is different from other international associations and how the organization can surprise the international community. Why does Aleksandr Lukashenko seek to "register" Belarus with BRICS and what radical steps he is willing to take on the way to multipolarity? What challenge does the global majority pose to the "powers that be" and will it be able to tame the Western hegemon?..

Belarus’ presidential election scheduled for 26 January 2025
"According to Article 81 of the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus and Article 56 of the Electoral Code, the election of the President of the Republic of Belarus shall be appointed by the House of Representatives no later than five months and held on Sunday no later than two months before the expiration of the term of office of the previous president"...

Lukashenko to attend BRICS summit in Russia’s Kazan
The leaders of the countries are expected to discuss current international issues, strengthening interaction within the BRICS format as one of the foundations of multilateralism, increasing the cohesion of the world majority and the speedy resolution of existing regional conflicts...

Lukashenko suggests building high-speed railroad to Minsk satellite cities
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said on 21 October as he heard out a report on the development of the network of national highways and transport infrastructure to ensure an hour’s accessibility to the satellite cities...

Lukashenko extends Father’s Day greetings to Belarusians
Aleksandr Lukashenko wished every Belarusian man to fully realize and show the joy of paternal care and always cherish the warmth of parental love in his heart...