News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko, Medvedev discuss Belarus-Russia economic cooperation
The meeting lasted for more than three hours. Alexander Lukashenko and Dmitry Medvedev discussed all the important issues of the current agenda, including bilateral relations, economic cooperation, regional issues and the international agenda...

Belarusian scientists prove that Primer of 1618 has Belarusian roots
This became known in the course of the research conducted in the Middle Temple Library in the UK. The Primer was published at the Vilnius Orthodox Holy Spirit Monastery in Vievis on 24 July 1618...

Lukashenko: The Turkmenistan Embassy in Belarus will be a hub of cooperation
According to the head of state, it is deeply symbolic that the Embassy of Turkmenistan opens in the center of Minsk shortly after a remarkable anniversary for all member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States, which is Victory Day...

Belarus ranks 25th on Mothers’ Index
The country has such high positions due to its social policy concerning famililies with children. Despite the difficult economic situation, the government keeps its social commitments to support families with children...

Constructive position of Belarus, Turkmenistan seen as important in difficult international context
"Belarus and Turkmenistan reaffirm the fundamental position that all conflicts and contradictions should be resolved only through peaceful means," Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said during the talks with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko...

Strategic nature of Belarusian-Turkmen cooperation highlighted
“Annual meetings at the highest level highlight the strategic nature of the Belarusian-Turkmen relations, and the mutual interest in development of partnership,” the head of state noted during the talks with Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov...

Lukashenko: Belarus’ cultural, information space helps promote integration, peace
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said in his address to the participants of the 20th international specialized expo Mass Media in Belarus and the 11th Belarusian international media forum Partnership for the Future...

Turkmenistan president arrives in Belarus on official visit
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov will stay in Belarus till 12 May. It is expected that Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko will hold talks with his Turkmenistan counterpart. The two leaders will hold a one-on-one meeting and an extended meeting with the participation of the representatives of the two delegations...

Mass Media in Belarus expo kicks off in Minsk
The expo which is to last through 14 May will aim to present the history of the mass media in Belarus, from the oldest media products to state-of-the-art communication technologies...

Lukashenko: We are proud that Belarusians made invaluable contribution to the victory over the Nazi
The President reminded that about 1.3 million Belarusians fought on the frontlines, with over 400 of them awarded the distinguished title of the Hero of the Soviet Union...

Victory Day celebrated in Belarus
Memory about the dreadful war and the great victory cannot fade away: it is part of the history of Belarus, of every Belarusian family...

Belarus president congratulates nation on Victory Day
"For 71 years already the historical date has been one of the brightest, most solemn and significant dates for our nation. We pay a tribute of deep respect to the heroism and selfless courage of the fatherland’s defenders while the glorious accomplishments of the soldiers and homefront workers will always be remembered by grateful descendants"...

Lukashenko: Belarus is an island of stability today
The generation of victors who saved the Homeland from the Nazi enslavement and who brought peace and freedom to the mankind gave a precept to protect the country’s security, the President noted...

Lukashenko wants university enrolment matched with the country’s economic needs
"We will always take into account these needs concerning the number and the level of training of our school graduates, future students"...

Lukashenko visits Holy Transfiguration Church in Shklov on Easter
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko visited the Holy Transfiguration Church in Shklov on Easter on 1 May, lit an Easter candle, had a warm conversation with the congregants and residents of Shklov. Alexander Lukashenko presented a 20th century icon to the church...

Lukashenko extends Easter greetings to Belarusians
“Easter instills faith, hope, and love in our hearts, makes us think about the noble mission of man. In such moments we strongly feel the need to be united, support each other, preserve spiritual values, restore and multiply rich traditions of our nation”...

Lukashenko sends Labor Day greetings to Belarusians
“High qualifications of workers become even more important in the modern economy and serve as a reliable foundation for the wellbeing of our families. Today we need professional workers whose expertise and knowledge meet modern requirements”...

Lukashenko suggests setting up joint ventures in Indonesia
The President stressed that there are no closed topics in cooperation between the two countries. Belarus is ready to enhance cooperation with Indonesia both in the military industry and the civil sectors of the economy...

Belarus president in favor of democratic, calm parliamentary elections
“According to the established practice, people will express their will in a democratic and calm atmosphere. The main thing is that we should ensure the highest organizational level as we have always done,” the President said at a government session held to discuss the improvement of the country’s election legislation...

Belarus’ decision to rehabilitate Chernobyl territories hailed as the right one
“We have done a lot and took the right decision. Within the ongoing five-year period, despite all problems and difficulties, we will tackle all the issues in the south part of our country and will help it forget about the tragedy”...