News & Events in Belarus

Leonid Gulyako honored by Russian Orthodox Church
"The celebrations did not only remind Belarusian people about the important event in the history of Eastern Slavs, but also helped them reinvigorate ties with other peoples with whom they share a common history. Moreover, they gave a new impetus to the spiritual and cultural development of Belarus"...

Russia’s Nadezhda Pavlova wins Grand Prix of Christmas Singing Competition
Mikhail Malafiy from Ukraine was awarded the first prize. The second prize went to Belarusian artist Viktor Mendelev, and the third prize to Russian Yelena Stikhina...

Lukashenko calls for preserving unity of Union State, EEU in face of economic challenges
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko told journalists after his meeting with Russia President Vladimir Putin...

Lukashenko: People of Belarus and Russia can become even closer
"I believe that the solution of the existing problem will draw our nations even closer. Frankly speaking, it is not right to see our relations through the classical framework of international relations with other states"...

Lukashenko: Role of small and medium-sized states is increasing in modern world
“Their contribution in the sustainable development and promotion of peace in their regions cannot not be overestimated”...

Lukashenko believes it necessary to restore trust in international arena
“We, young independent states, do not demand anything supernatural. Trust in international affairs should be restored. Mutually beneficial cooperation is impossible without it. Cooperation is first of all a dialogue, an ability to meet halfway for the common wellbeing”...

Logistics subpark in China-Belarus Industrial Park to go online in 2017
“Our project is the first to be implemented in the Great Stone park and is the biggest project among all the resident companies”...

Belarusian writer Svetlana Alexievich receives Nobel Prize in Literature
Belarusian writer Svetlana Alexievich has received her Nobel Prize in Literature. The award ceremony was held at the Stockholm Concert Hall...

Belarus, Turkmenistan eager to boost bilateral trade
"Belarus is ready to cooperate with Turkmenistan in a wide range of fields ranging from the military-industrial complex to the personnel training"...

Belarus views Vietnam as springboard into other markets in Southeast Asia
"Belarus and Vietnam should deepen humanitarian cooperation, relations in culture, education, and sport. The countries have huge reserves for bolstering regional cooperation"...

Belarus, Vietnam sign cooperation program in economy, science, culture for 2016-2018
After the talks, the presidents of Belarus and Vietnam made a joint statement on the strengthening and comprehensive development of relations between the countries...

Lukashenko chosen Man of the Year 2015 by Russian Biographical Institute
This is the third time that the Belarusian leader has been honored with such an award: for the first time it happened in 2012 for the formation of the EurAsEC and the Customs Union; the second time in 2014 for the establishment of the Eurasian Economic Union...

Distinguished Belarusians honored with state awards
"On behalf of Belarus President of Alexander Lukashenko, I would like to present honorary state awards to the best representatives of labor collectives of our country. These awards are an acknowledgement of your many-year fruitful work, high professionalism, professional excellence”...

Lukashenko goes to Vietnam on a state visit
The program of the Belarus President’s visit to Vietnam includes negotiations with President Truong Tan Sang, General Secretary of the Communist Party Nguyen Phu Trong, and Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on 8-9 December...

Belarus’ Rostislav Yankovsky wins Russian national theater award
People’s Artist of Belarus and the USSR Rostislav Yankovsky has been given the Russian national theater award Golden Mask for his outstanding contribution to the development of theater art. The winners of the prestigious award were announced in Moscow...

Lukashenko urges government to mobilize all resources for economic recovery
"We need to ensure macroeconomic stability and fulfill all obligations to people. As we have promised, a person is a priority in the economy, as well as healthcare, education, and social protection"...

Belarus to continue policy of close ties with Vatican
Alexander Lukashenko noted that a lot was done to establish close ties with the Vatican and the Pope during Claudio Gugerotti’s work in Belarus...

Belarus wins another bronze at 2015 European Short Course Swimming Championships
Leading during the final event were the teams of Italy, Russia and Germany. However, on the final fourth leg Alexandra Gerasimenya outpaced not only the German swimmer but also denied one of the world’s recognized sprinters Ranomi Kromowidjojo...

People of science, culture from Belarus, Russia, Ukraine establish Minsk Initiative
Participants of the conference declared the development of the inter-Slavonic scientific dialogue and cultural cooperation as a priority of their work. In their opinion, such trilateral meetings should be held regularly...

Eurasian forum of young scientists opens in Minsk
“The forum demonstrates that the cooperation between young scientists from Belarus, Russia, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and other countries today is stronger than ever before. Belarus has been chosen to host the event not by chance. It was our idea to organize the forum”...