News & Events in Belarus

Rationale behind Lukashenko’s decision to upgrade Belarus’ wood processing industry
In a new episode of BelTA’s YouTube project “After the Fact: Lukashenko’s Decisions” we will tell you why Belarus decided to reform the woodworking industry and what imbalances in the country’s economy the Belarusian authorities had to correct, why Aleksandr Lukashenko wanted to send ministers to work at factories and whom he did not forgive for reckless mismanagement. We have also visited the country’s enterprises to learn what results the modernization brought them, whether the life of the factory workers has changed to the better and whether woodworking has become a national brand of Belarus...

Lukashenko: Upcoming presidential election should complete renewal of country's political system
President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during the government conference held on 10 September to discuss topical domestic policy matters and preparations for political campaigns...

Belarusian MPs called for more action at international level
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Igor Sergeyenko to receive his report...

Lukashenko convenes meeting to discuss new National History Museum concept
“No matter what happens around the country, no matter how busy we are with current issues, matters of state building will always be in the center of our attention,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said...

Lukashenko praises results of Chinese premier’s visit to Belarus
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with outgoing Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Belarus Xie Xiaoyong on 5 September...

‘It is not for media hype’. Why Lukashenko decides to grow watermelons
In a new episode of BelTA’s YouTube project "After the Fact: Lukashenko’s Decisions", we will tell you why Lukashenko grows watermelons, what technologies are used to grow these striped berries, what varieties of watermelons have the highest yield...

Belarus’ Ihar Boki wins 5th gold at Paris Paralympics, sets world record
In the evening final, the Belarusian won by a large margin clocking 2:02:03 to set a new world record...

Lukashenko congratulates Belarusian swimmer on Paralympic Games gold
“By demonstrating excellent sportsmanship and the will to win, you’ve exceeded your accomplishment during the Paralympic Games in Tokyo in 2021. Only the most talented, purpose-driven, and hardworking people are capable of such results,” the congratulation reads...

Paralympics 2024: Belarus’ Ihar Boki clinches his 20th champion title
At Paris La Défense Arena the Belarusian won in the Men’s 100m Butterfly, 100m Backstroke, 400m Freestyle. Ihar Boki won five gold medals at London 2012 and Tokyo 2020 each, and six gold medals at Rio 2016...

Call to accelerate technological revolution in Belarus
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the Q&A session titled “Open Microphone with the President” at Vitebsk State University on 2 September...

Lukashenko extends Knowledge Day greetings to Belarusians
Belarusian President congratulated school and university students, postgraduates, teachers, educators and researchers on Knowledge Day...

Lukashenko sends greetings to participants and guests of Belarusian Written Language Day
"I am sure that Belarusians will always revere our historical heritage, preserve the inexhaustible cultural treasures of our ancestors, and strengthen the sovereignty of the state with their daily work"...

Belarusian swimmer Ihar Boki wins 18th Paralympic gold
Ihar Boki proceeded to the 100m Backstroke final with the second best time of 58.97...

Lukashenko holds number of international phone calls
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko held a number of international telephone conversations on 30 August...

Belarus’ swimmer Boki wins gold at Paris 2024 Paralympics
“Your stunning victories and records put you on par with the world’s most famous Paralympians, proving again and again that outstanding athletes have no barriers on the path to Olympus. We are proud of you, we are rooting for you and we are looking forward to new victories,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said...

Lukashenko comments on mass media role in forthcoming election campaign
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he heard out a report on current issues related to the country’s information policy on 29 August...

Costly timber in forested country: Lukashenko resolves this paradox to make wooden homes cheaper
And now you will find out why Belarusian forestry enterprises branched out into the production of log cabin kits and how much such housing might cost. How did Aleksandr Lukashenko restore justice by changing the rules for the sale of timber, and where can you buy timber at a discounted price to build your own home or renovate your ancestors’ hut?..

Lukashenko: There will be no substantial changes in the education system anymore
In conclusion of his speech during the conference Aleksandr Lukashenko mentioned a number of main requirements for the education system and identified the main strategic tasks that the education system will have to accomplish in the near future...

Lukashenko to attend Nationwide Conference on Teaching
The participants of the event will also discuss ways to improve the quality of the educational process at various levels, the interaction of universities with customers and other topical issues...

Belarus’ Alena Nazdrova victorious in C1 1000m at world championships in Samarkand
Alena Nazdrova was going in second place in the first half of the final race but then made a dash and overtook the lead in the race. At some point, the advantage of the Belarusian reached four seconds...