News & Events in Belarus

KGB thanked for great contribution to fight against corruption
"You cooperate closely with the Prosecutor General’s Office, the Interior Ministry, and the Investigative Committee. Your bare-knuckled fight against corruption is the protection of our state from the collapse and internal infighting"...

Lukashenko, Shved discuss development of Belarus’ forensics committee
The report of Andrei Shved to the president included such issues as the resolution of problems in forensic examination and the development prospects of the committee, international cooperation of the agency...

Lukashenko congratulates Patriarch Kirill on enthronement anniversary
The head of state expressed confidence that the pastoral, enlightenment and charity activities of Patriarch Kirill will help strengthen the authority of the Russian Orthodox Church all over the world...

Lukashenko, Senko discuss customs cooperation with Russia
“What can we do to reduce the number of complaints from Russians? How is our cooperation with Russia developing in this field? The external border of the Union State is located near Brest, it is not near Smolensk. And this border is operational”...

Lukashenko: Belarus is an ardent supporter of the strong EU
“The EU is one of the strongest pillars on our planet, and the destruction of this major pillar of the multi-polar world will lead to the destruction of the systems of security, economy, and other spheres of life”...

Lukashenko urges to impose strict control in pharmaceutical industry
“An absolutely transparent and controllable monopolized system regulating the manufacture and sale of Belarusian and imported medical products should be formed in H1 2018,” the president instructed corresponding civil servants...

Belarus president signs ordinance on population employment assistance measures
The document is primarily designed to step up government work in order to help citizens find jobs, encourage gainful occupations and self-employment of Belarusians...

Lukashenko, Andreichenko discuss operation of House of Representatives
“I would like you to characterize the parliament. Please compare it with the parliaments you have been working with before. What trends do we have? Are there promising people?”...

Lukashenko sends greetings to Belarusian delegation at PyeongChang Olympics
"I am convinced that you will do everything for the victory in South Korea. It will be difficult to accomplish in the face of extreme competition. But your Olympic accomplishments will be more precious that way"...

Novopolotsk takes over as Belarus' Capital of Culture
The nationwide campaign “The Capital of Culture of Belarus” was first held in 2010. Every host city implements projects to preserve the cultural identity, popularize the traditions and achievements of the national culture...

Lukashenko: Belarus will remain a pillar of support in the center of Europe for the OSCE
According to the president, it is essential to take measures as soon as possible to eliminate negative trends characterizing tension in Europe...

Lukashenko signs resolution on state border protection in 2018
The resolution on the protection of the state border was adopted in light of the new elements of the recent situation. It included the strengthening of the protection of the external border of the EU by the neighboring countries in connection with the continuing migration crisis, and also the increasing terrorist threat in the countries of Western Europe...

Lukashenko: Belarus- Pakistan trade turnover can reach $1bn
The president also remarked that he also maintains very good contacts with the leadership of Pakistan. Alexander Lukashenko expressed hope that they will have a chance to meet once again and discuss the prospects of developing bilateral ties...

Belarus’ MAZ bags first ever medal at Dakar Rally
The last race was a comfortable run for the crew led by Sergei Vyazovich, navigator Pavel Garanin, and mechanic Andrei Zhigulin who secured their maiden Dakar podium...

Domracheva wins Antholz mass start in big comeback
Her only penalty of the day came in the first prone stage when she fell to the 19th position. The Belarusian then steadily moved up to finish 11.9 seconds ahead of second place Anastasiya Kuzmina of Slovakia, with three penalties...

Belarus’ Karaliok wins UCI Track World Cup scratch in Minsk
Seventeen medal events were held at Minsk Arena as part of the 2017-18 Tissot UCI Track World Cup. About 300 athletes took part in the competitions hosted by the Belarusian capital...

Belarus’ Domracheva third in Antholz Pursuit
At the finish of the race the Belarusian showed ‘fair play’. In the last turn she stepped on Dorothea Wierer’s pole and did not attack on the last 50 meters as a result. ...

Dakar 2018: Belarus’ Vyazovich 2nd overall after Stage 13
The last bivouac of the rally is Cordoba, Argentina. The 120-kilometer special features around 30 obstacles which will not allow the racers relax until the very end of the event...

Anna Guskova of Belarus picks up World Cup silver in aerials in Lake Placid
Due to the convincing performance, Anna Guskova moved to first place in the World Cup overall standings (311 points)...

Major Belarusian public association Belaya Rus decides on five-year priorities
Belaya Rus will pay close attention to consolidating the society with a view to tackling tasks vital for the country’s social and economic development, political and cultural development...