News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko compares metro construction to space exploration
In this episode of BelTA’s youTube project “After the Fact: Lukashenko’s Decisions” we will tell you what decision Lukashenko is proud of. How have metro construction technologies changed over the past decades? Why are the floors in Minsk metro made of granite only?..

New ministers and diplomatic reshuffles. Lukashenko makes new appointments
BelTA learned from the press service of the head of state...

Lukashenko: It is the greatest feat of our generation to provide Minsk with clean water
Today there is a lot of talk about space, launching satellites and construction of nuclear power plants, the head of state said. The president believes that the switching of cities to water supply from artesian sources is comparable to these large-scale projects...

Glimpse of the future. What Lukashenko says about Belarus’ tomorrow
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has been talking a lot about the future recently. During meetings with young Belarusians, during visits to enterprises, during government conferences and even in the church that the head of state traditionally visits on Christmas and Easter. When asked why he is doing it, the president has sincerely spoken more than once: a change of generations is drawing near...

Lukashenko signs decree to declare Year of Improvement
This year marks the start of a five-year period of quality. It implies a set of measures aimed at creating and maintaining a comfortable, safe, modern and nice living environment...

Lukashenko does the impossible for them: How are the elderly treated in Belarus?
This episode of BelTA’s YouTube project “After the Fact: Lukashenko’s Decisions” will tell you about another important initiative of the Belarusian president. How many pensioners and long-livers are there in Belarus and why does Aleksandr Lukashenko call them the pillars of the country? How did the head of state once witness a love story and what stereotypes are destroyed by care homes?..

Lukashenko: May Christmas become a source of spiritual strength for new achievements and revelations
Aleksandr Lukashenko wished strong health, kindness, and mutual understanding to all compatriots: “May this light day become a source of spiritual strength for new accomplishments and revelations”...

Lukashenko meets with proxies to discuss signature collection results
"As you know, the registration of candidates for the president of Belarus has ended. First of all, I would like to thank all those who supported me. The 2.5 million signatures suggests a high level of trust, and we must do everything to meet expectations of our supporters"...

Belarus takes over EAEU presidency on 1 January. Lukashenko outlines priorities for 2025
"Over the past decade, our union has demonstrated the validly of the idea of close economic integration. It has proved viable and effective"...

Lukashenko: Five-year quality plan will start with Year of Improvement
"The goal of the year will be to improve the quality of life of people"...

New Year’s Address of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko to Belarusians
"Midnight is approaching. These are the moments when we watch the clock tick down with excitement and anticipation and it seems that time flies. We have so much to do: to thank the passing year for all the good things, to take a look into the future, to make wishes"...

Lukashenko visits children's hospital near Minsk on New Year's Eve
In recent years, Minsk Children's Regional Hospital has undergone major renovations. In 2020, the hospital upgraded its facilities and extended the surgical service...

Lukashenko attends ceremony to launch new stations of Minsk metro
The head of state will be briefed of the prospects of Minsk metro development. Aleksandr Lukashenko will talk to the employees of the Minsk metro and tour the new stations...

Highlights from New Year Eve's ball in Palace of Independence in Minsk
The tradition of holding a New Year's ball in Belarus was revived in 2018 with the support of the head of state Aleksandr Lukashenko...

Lukashenko compares life with sailor's stripes, gives advice to children
Belarusian President compared life with a sailor's striped shirt and gave advice to children as he attended a charity event for children within the framework of the Our Children campaign in Minsk on 27 December...

Lukashenko: Very serious debates during the EAEU summit
“During the restricted-attendance session we were discussing the staff and wages and I requested giving half a year to our Eurasian Economic Commission so that we could analyze the staff list and the wages in order to finally settle the matter of raising the wages. The debates were very serious – from wages to oil and natural gas. This is why we agreed that we will not make speeches here,” the head of state said...

Lukashenko taking part in EAEU summit
A restricted-attendance session and an expanded-attendance session of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council will traditionally take place...

‘Every person has their own way to church.’ How Lukashenko achieved peace between confessions
In this episode of BelTA's YouTube project “After the Fact; Lukashenko’s Decisions” we will tell you what Metropolitan Filaret's memorial office looks like. What technique was used to make a gift for Pope Francis? How was one of the largest mosques Eastern Europe opened in Minsk?..

Lukashenko attends CIS informal summit near St. Petersburg
This time the summit was hosted by the Igora all-season resort, located an hour's drive from St. Petersburg on the Karelian Isthmus...

Lukashenko congratulates Belarusians celebrating Christmas on 25 December
“This holiday inspires faith in the power of love and humanity. Through good deeds and actions, tireless care for our neighbors, we replenish our spiritual strength and embrace the eternal truths,” the message of greetings reads...