News & Events in Belarus

Nadezhda Skardino wins IBU OECH Pursuit gold
She cleaned the first three stages, but missed two in the final standing stage. It did not hamper the Belarusian to finish first in 30:01.7. Silver went to Karolin Horchler of Germany, 7.4 seconds back, with two penalties. Ingrid Tandrevold of Norway finished third...

Belarus, Thailand to create comprehensive legal framework of cooperation
"We are ready to discuss all promising areas of interaction between Thailand and Belarus. We can establish robust cooperation and reach a high level of bilateral trade”...

Lukashenko suggests using all Union State tools for advancing cooperation
“I think you will agree that there are all conditions for the harmonized and smooth work within the framework of our integration. This mechanism runs like clockwork,” the Belarusian President said addressing the participants of the session of the Union State Supreme State Council in Minsk...

Decree signed to improve Belarus economy effectiveness
Plans have been made for the accelerated development of small and medium businesses, the attraction of foreign capital into the establishment and development of manufacturing enterprises, a gradual decrease in interest rates on loans...

Lukashenko lays wreath at Victory Monument in Minsk
After a minute of silence and the national anthem the Guards of Honor and the army orchestra marched past...

Belarus’ peace-loving policy amidst global instability emphasized
"We appreciate the feat of our compatriots who selflessly protected the native land from invaders during the war and did their best to ensure the security of the Homeland in peaceful years; we are proud of the courage of internationalist soldiers who stood against international terrorism"...

Gustik 2nd, Romanovskaya 3rd at FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup in Raubichi
Ashley Caldwell of the United States won gold with 103.27 points in the women’s event. In the men’s event Christopher Lillis of the United States clinched gold with 111.78 points...

Effective system for elite sport development created in Belarus
“Our main objective is to bring up healthy and strong defenders of the Fatherland able to ensure its security,” the head of state said at the opening ceremony of the Uruchye sports palace and the international children’s handball tournament...

Belarusian army’s re-equipment focused on higher mobility
“We are making our armed forces more mobile in order to be able to relocate a sufficient number of mobile and trained people to any part of Belarus,” noted Alexander Lukashenko...

Two gold medals for Belarus at FIG Puurs World Cup
Belarus’ Margarita Bartashevich and Viktoria Mikhnovich finished first in the Women’s Pairs with the total of 27,690 points.One more gold medal went to the Belarusian Women’s Trio of Yekaterina Borisevich, Veronica Nabokina and Karina Sandovich...

Lukashenko sends greetings to participants of Vladimir Spivakov Festival
“Your forum is one of the brightest music projects aimed at the preservation and promotion of academic art. It traditionally brings together the best creative figures from Belarus, Russia, and other states”...

Belarus welcomes EU decision to lift most sanctions
“We are convinced that the decision meets interests of Belarus, the European Union, and the entire European region as a whole. The decision vividly testifies that dialogue is the most effective way of resolving differences. We hope that the decision will contribute to stronger regional stability and security"...

Ground control station for Belintersat 1 satellite to commission on 12 April
Tuning and adjustment work is now in progress as part of the Belintersat 1 satellite project. All the systems are in good order. The Belarusian side will take over control over the satellite on 1 April...

Lukashenko instructs to set up expert group to study OSCE recommendations
The head of state gave the instructions as he met with Chairperson of the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Belarus Lidia Yermoshina...

Lukashenko: Belarusian science plays a big role in the development of industries
“New projects help spare resources and energy sources, reduce the prime cost of products and make them more competitive on foreign markets,” the head of state remarked...

Belarus continues to call for speedy resolution of conflict in Ukraine
According to the minister, the Belarusian side has always advocated the resolution of conflicts in a civilized manner, at the negotiating table, without resorting to military force, without exerting political and economic pressure...

Belarusian Trade Ministry told to remodel trade system
The President advised the minister to create a normal system which would enable its participants to organize private and public trade. “Nothing is forbidden. But what we need is normal regulations which no one will violate,” Alexander Lukashenko stressed...

Molodechno takes over Belarus’ Capital of Culture status
The status is of special importance for Molodechno as the city was named the Capital of Culture in the Year of Culture. The city has added to its history another page it can be proud of, Culture Minister of Belarus Boris Svetlov said...

Lukashenko, Putin agree to strengthen all-round cooperation
The agreement was reached during the meeting between Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko and Russia President Vladimir Putin in Sochi on 5 February...

IAEA invited to attend Chernobyl commemoration in Belarus
“Russia and Ukraine as the countries most affected by the Chernobyl disaster have been invited. Other countries, which are directly involved in Chernobyl affairs and which contribution to the development of a new UN strategy on Chernobyl is important, are expected to take part in the events as well"...