News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko wishes Happy Labor Day to Belarusian people
"Following a good tradition, we celebrate it in the atmosphere of profound respect for working people who are doing their best to enhance the wellbeing and independence of the Belarusian state. The country’s successful development relies on the zeal and diligence of all people today”...

Distinguished Belarusians honored with state awards
“Today is a remarkable day for all of you and for the country in general. In the solemn atmosphere in the run-up to the May holidays we honor the best people of Belarus whose labor and creative achievements bring glory and respect to our young and sovereign state,” Alexander Lukashenko said...

Lukashenko, Rumas discuss wide range of economic issues
The president asked Sergei Rumas what the National Bank and, perhaps, the government could do in this field. “Besides, I asked you to keep your finger on the pulse and try to accumulate the situation in the banking environment,” the head of state continued...

Belarus president describes Chernobyl shelter construction as major European event
Alexander Lukashenko said: “Indeed, the construction of the sarcophagus to shelter the destroyed fourth unit of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant was a major event for all of us — Belarusians, Ukrainians, and Europe as a whole. It is a unique structure that has no equals today. Moreover, the fact that the shelter has been built with support of 40 nations represents an important symbol of international solidarity”...

Lukashenko, Poroshenko honor memory of Chernobyl clean-up workers
The heads of state laid flowers to The Wall of Memory in the Memorial to the Heroes of Chernobyl. The Wall of Memory has been installed near the administration building of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. The memorial is made of red and white stone, topped by a massive arch with the bell and the cross...

Belarus beat Switzerland 3-2 in Fed Cup semifinal tie
Arina Sobolenko beat Viktorija Golubic 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 to secure an overall victory for Belarus over Switzerland, 3-2, in the Fed Cup semifinal tie at Chizhovka Arena...

Lukashenko: Construction of rhythmic gymnastics center in Minsk should be over by March 2018
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko is working on the construction site of the Olympic Training Center for Rhythmic Gymnastics during the National Clean-Up Day. Before starting work, the head of state was briefed on the progress in the construction. The initial project of the center was frozen and was later replaced with a more economical option with the use of computer modeling of the building. “Everything should be functional. Nothing superfluous,” the president said...

Over 3 million Belarusians take part in National Clean-Up Day
“As of 12.00, more than 3 million of Belarusian took part in the National Clean-Up Day. According to preliminary estimates, more than Br7,800 million will be raised during the clean-up day. This is more than in 2016”, Vasily Zharko said...

Lukashenko: Sovereignty and security are held sacred in Belarus
According to the head of state, no one can be allowed to violate these values. “For me, for all those present here and for the vast majority of Belarusian people, stability, security, independence and sovereignty are sacred things. If someone makes an attempt to violate them, we will use the full power of our state,” the president said...

Belarus named example of peace, tolerance, interethnic unity
“Belarus has become an example of peace, tolerance and interethnic unity for everyone. Here, we should be grateful to all religious confessions and national diasporas whose constructive and humanistic approach helps consolidate our society,” the head of state said...

‘Economy of tomorrow’ named Belarus’ top priority
“Our top priority is to build a stable and competitive economy, the economy of tomorrow. This is the basis of our sovereignty. There is plenty of work to be done in this field. But we do not have to start from scratch. Over 25 years of independence Belarus has resolved many complex problems. The potential that we have enables Belarus to keep being resilient even in the most unfavorable times. The last year has proven this”...

Belarus, Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod Oblast intend to raise trade to $1bn
“I hope that the Nizhny Novgorod Oblast Administration will support all Belarus’ initiatives,” Alexander Lukashenko said. “Our ties set an example for other regions. Belarus-Russia relations will be just as strong as our interregional ties”...

Lukashenko to deliver State of the Nation Address on 21 April
The head of state will deliver the address during the joint session of the House of Representatives and the Council of the Republic. The speech by the head of state will be broadcast live by the Belarus 1 and Belarus 24 TV channels, and the First National Channel of the Belarusian Radio. The broadcast will begin at 10:00. The televised version of the address will be broadcast by Belarusian TV channels in the evening...

TIBO 2017 officially opens in Minsk
“The event has grown large-scale in recent years. Certainly, TIBO in Belarus enjoys a well-deserved reputation among companies and our colleagues in the EAEU. Traditionally, Belarus is open to dialogue,” Vasily Matyushevsky said after the official ceremony...

Belarus-China special relationship highlighted by active contacts
“Active contacts once again emphasize a special level of relations between our countries – trustworthy all-round strategic partnership and mutually beneficial cooperation,” the Belarusian leader said. The president stressed that Belarus would also like to continue high level meetings within the framework of multilateral formats such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization...

Lukashenko sends greetings to participants of TIBO 2017
“Today information technologies are used everywhere and radically transform all walks of life. High speed and efficiency of digital transformation processes in all industries is a pillar of the country’s sustainable development, competitiveness of the economy and improvement of the living standards of people. Therefore, the productive development of the IT industry is one of the crucial tasks for our state"...

Belarus president lights candle in Transfiguration Church on Easter
Archbishop of Vitebsk and Orsha Dimitry and the temple’s vicar Vadim Kotov welcomed Alexander Lukashenko into the temple. Alexander Lukashenko gifted an icon of Jesus Christ the Almighty to the temple. The icon was painted using the wax tempera technique in the style of the Vetka icon painting school...

Lukashenko: The Resurrection of Christ helps do good deeds and be charitable
"Millions of Christians all over the world celebrate Easter today. Filling hearts with sincere belief in the prevalence of life, the holiday gives hope to all people regardless of their political convictions, ethnic differences, language differences or other sorts. The Resurrection of Christ makes one stop and think about your mission in life. It helps do good deeds and be charitable”...

Belarus suggests measures for EAEU further development
First of all, according to the president, it is necessary to set a moratorium on the adoption of new laws that might discriminate the member states. “The Eurasian Economic Commission shall monitor the observance of the rule,” he noted...

Lukashenko: Belarus is ready to increase food supplies to China’s Hunan Province
The head of state stressed that Belarus and Hunan Province have a great potential for cooperation in various areas. With a view to fulfilling this potential, Alexander Lukashenko suggested opening a representative office of Hunan Province in Belarus...