News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko extends Fatherland Defenders Day greetings
The president expressed his gratitude to the internationalist soldiers who fulfilled their duty to the Fatherland with honor and dignity, to the veterans of the Armed Forces who created the new army of the young independent Belarus, and to all Belarusians, true patriots who are currently ensuring peaceful life of the country, strengthening its sovereignty and independence...

Lukashenko: 2025 and the new five-year period are about quality and iron discipline
The cattle wintering period is underway, the head of state said. In order to consider all wintering issues, the decision was taken to hold a visiting seminar for the presidential aides and authorized representatives in regions...

Lukashenko presents state awards, shoulder straps to high-ranking military officers
The ceremony took place in the run-up to the Day of Defenders of the Fatherland and the Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus marked in the country on 23 February...

Why Lukashenko seeks to develop relations with Syria, Lebanon
In this episode we will tell you what benefits Belarus is looking for in Syria and Lebanon. Is the matter really about benefits? What message did Lukashenko's foreign minister convey and why, according to the Belarusian president, these states deserve a great future?..

Lukashenko to Haftar: We are willing to help you in every way we can
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Field Marshal and Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan National Army Khalifa Belqasim Haftar in Minsk on 18 February...

Attractive business environment seen as priority of Belarus’ economic policy
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with representatives of Belarusian private enterprises on 17 February...

Lukashenko names investment priorities for Belarus
Microelectronics is part of the manufacturing industry, a sub-sector of the electronics industry. Microelectronics companies make integrated circuits (or chips), transistors and diodes (semiconductors). Such products are used today in all areas...

Why Lukashenko encourages Belarusians to take up skiing
In this episode we will tell you what kind of sport Lukashenko considers the most effective. How do ski centers cope with warm winters? Why does the country need the ski production?..

Lukashenko: Belarusian People's Congress is due in April
"The beginning of this year was very active in our country in terms of social and political events"...

Lukashenko: Belarus' unique ethno-religous model is an example for many
"Together, we have come up with a common formula: respect - understanding - harmony. Our people are used to living this way and cannot even imagine any other way"...

Lukashenko: People of all faiths live in peace and harmony in Belarus
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with representatives of religious communities on 10 February...

Lukashenko: Trade between Belarus, Russia's Bashkortostan should exceed $320m
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Head of the Republic of Bashkortostan Radiy Khabirov on 7 February...

Lukashenko reviews bill on status of heads of local authorities
The head of state recalled that in November 2024, a meeting of the Presidium of the Belarusian People's Congress discussed a relevant draft decree. During the meeting, several proposals were made, including the proposal not to issue a presidential decree but to adopt a law instead...

Belarus’ expectations from SCO and BRICS: Official strategies and expert opinions
In the new episode of BelTA’s YouTube project “After the Fact: Lukashenko’s Decisions” we will take a look at the two documents and explain what Aleksandr Lukashenko expects of the SCO and BRICS. What goals and objectives does Belarus pursue and how can the country be useful to these groups? Will they finally be able to end the West's dominance and why is Belarus not willing to watch this game from the “bench”?...

Lukashenko to set up commission that will suggest candidacies for new government
At a meeting with the persons who acted as his proxies during the recent election, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko announced plans to put together a commission that will suggest candidacies for a new government...

Lukashenko tasks prosecutor general to prepare meeting on crime situation in Belarus
First of all, the head of state asked about the crime situation in the country. The head of state also touched upon the issue of fighting corruption...

Lukashenko instructs government to keep working until new government is formed
As before, the government includes the chairpersons of the State Control Committee, the National Statistical Committee, the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences, the Board of the Belarusian National Union of Consumer Societies...

Belarus’ CEC certifies presidential election results
The total number of voters nationwide amounted to 6,903,994. A total of 5,916,834 voters received ballots. Some 5,916,195 voters cast their ballots...

Lukashenko outlines prospects for cooperation with Russia's Khabarovsk Territory
At the very beginning of the meeting, the president emphasized that the remoteness of Khabarovsk Territory is no obstacle for friendship and close ties between the people of the two countries. “Although we are not geographically close, it does not mean that we are strangers to each other,” Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked...

Lukashenko presents Doctor of Science diplomas, professor certificates
The Doctor of Science diplomas were awarded to 11 scientists...