News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko awards Belarusian art luminaries in 2016
The President conferred five awards For Spiritual Revival in 2016 on the groups of authors in recognition of their vigorous humanitarian activities. Ten special prizes of the President of the Republic of Belarus were awarded to figures of culture and art, men of science, educators, teams of authors, cultural institutions in recognition of their great achievements in visual and performing arts, amateur art, museology...

Belarus President’s Team lift Christmas ice hockey trophy for tenth time
In the final stanza the teams traded two more goals each. Andrei Astashevich scored twice to lead his team to a 7-3 victory. Daniel Corso (Belarus) and Aki Uusikartano (Finland) were named Players of the Match...

Lukashenko lights Christmas candle at Holy Spirit Cathedral in Minsk
“I wish this holiday bring you peace, understanding, and wellbeing. I wish the fulfillment of your desires, at least those related to your loved ones, families, and, especially, children. I wish Merry Christmas to Russians, Ukrainians, Belarusians, our guests, and all Orthodox Christians. Merry Christmas to everyone,” Alexander Lukashenko wished...

Lukashenko: Christmas is a symbol of hope and unity of people
"This joyful holiday makes us happy, fills our hearts with love for those around us, and inspires us to make the world a better place. It embodies the traditions of Orthodox Christianity and is a symbol of hope and unity of people in the name of benevolence, humanity, and kindness"...

Belarus' CEI presidency to focus on connectivity
According to him, Belarus plans to pay special attention to this topic in the broadest context. He noted that along with the development of the transport and logistics infrastructure, there is a need to harmonize standards and customs procedures, introduce modern information technologies to boost trade and cross-border services, to stimulate entrepreneurship along the major transport routes and other steps to create a barrier-free environment...

Lukashenko: Christmas tournament will feature fierce ice hockey battles
“The 13th Christmas International Amateur Ice Hockey Tournament for the Prize of the President of the Republic of Belarus kicks off today. You will see fierce battles on ice rinks. The teams willing to do their best to win the main prize and demonstrate excellent ice hockey will compete with each other once again,” Alexander Lukashenko said...

13th Christmas Amateur Ice Hockey Tournament solemnly opened in Minsk
The festive atmosphere near Chizhovka Arena — one of the largest sport facilities in Minsk — was felt at noon when results of the first matches were revealed. During the solemn opening ceremony of the 13th Christmas Amateur Ice Hockey Tournament the fans saw a performance by young artists and figure skaters. The Belarusian pop stars Teo and Olga Plotnikova sang as a duet...

New Year Address from Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko
The year was complicated, bright and eventful. For some people 2016 was a sad and sorrowful year because of the loss of a family member or a friend. But I am convinced that 2016 was a joyful and happy year for the majority of people. It was a good year because they loved, had fun at weddings starting a new life, smiled hearing the voices of their babies for the first time...

Belarus president talks about most important event of 2016
Alexander Lukashenko also mentioned as important the fact that more kids were born in Belarus in 2016 than in previous years of the country’s independence. The birth rate in Belarus now exceeds the mortality rate, which means the nation grows larger, noted the President...

Cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy sends New Year's greetings from space to Belarus
“We wish you cosmic achievements in all your endeavors and great earthly happiness!” the cosmonaut said. Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko sent a telegram to Oleg Novitskiy...

Lukashenko: Belarus values diligent work and achievements in all walks of life
"This solemn event is held on the New Year’s eve for a reason. Our state values many-year diligent work and outstanding achievements in all walks of life. The ceremony is attended by the representatives of various regions of the country, but all of you are united by the commitment to your work, responsibility, and exceptional diligence"...

Kobyakov presents awards to distinguished people of Belarus
The list of the awardees featured about 140 people. These were social workers, doctors, teachers, scientists, industry, forestry workers, farmers, construction and oil production workers, representatives of the tax authorities, civil servants, and intellectuals...

2016 Top News and Events in Belarus
Belarus Parliament Elections, Retirement Age Increase, Heart-Lung Transplant, Redenomination in Belarus...

Belarusian flag flies from ISS
The Belarusian flag flies in the main module of the Russian segment of the International Space Station Zvezda. The astronauts spend most of their working time there...

Lukashenko urges to create equal conditions for Belarus’ FEZs on EEU market
“In the near future, starting from 1 January 2017, the terms of work of FEZ resident companies will change significantly. The documents passed within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union abolish certain customs privileges. We have to take these requirements into account. At the same time, in the tough competition for investors’ capital our free economic zones should not become less competitive on the platform of the Eurasian Economic Union"...

Belarus President expresses condolences to Russia over Tu-154 plane crash victims
“Our country feels deep sorrow and compassion today – Belarusian people are devastated by the news about the crash of the Tu-154 plane heading from Sochi to Syria. This tragedy is very painful for us, and Belarus mourns together with Russia today. In this difficult moment, we share this tremendous grief with you,” the message of condolences reads...

Lukashenko: Christmas is an everlasting symbol of triumph of mercy and kindness
“On this holiday we turn to the eternal values which lie at the heart of Christianity and celebrate the noble ideals of humanism through the love for our kith and kin, commitment to peace, justice, spirituality, and harmony,” the message of greetings reads...

Belarus declares 2017 the Year of Science
This decree aims to promote the role of science in the social and economic development of the country, create favorable conditions for the preservation and development of the scientific potential, enhance of the international image of Belarus as the country with a high level of intellectual and human capital...

Lukashenko: Belarus does its best to develop children’s talents and abilities
The head of state said that it is important to love the Homeland, take care of its wellbeing, value peace and security. “You must do well in school, work hard, help your parents and teachers,” Alexander Lukashenko noted. “If you can do something today, do it. Tomorrow will bring new challenges”...

Entire second Minsk ring road opened to traffic
Addressing the workers representing the road construction companies that built the second Minsk ring road, Alexander Lukashenko thanked them for a job well done. In his words, the new motorway is beautiful and reliable. “Many years later we will take pride in having built such a road,” the President was convinced...