News & Events in Belarus

Minsk hosts European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships draw ceremony
According to President of the Technical Committee of the European Gymnastics Union (UEG) Heide Bruneder, a total of 38 countries have applied for the forthcoming continental forum in Minsk, which proves a high level of trust in Belarus as the organizer of such a big sport event...

Belarus’ Sport Ministry to focus on youth tourism development in 2015
The relevant proposal was submitted for consideration taking into account that the year 2015 was announced the Year of Youth by the President’s decree and keeping in mind the number of international sport events slated for 2015 in Belarus...

Lukashenko answers dozens of questions in over 7-hour dialogue with journalists
The journalists asked dozens of questions on a variety of topics: foreign and domestic policies of Belarus, economic and financial situation in the country, export diversification, personnel policy and wage issues in construction industry, housing and utility services, corruption, the response of government agencies to the criticism in mass media, communication between government officials and journalists...

Open dialogue format for Belarus president’s meeting with mass media
“I suggested an open dialogue instead of a press conference. I would like everyone present here to ask questions in order to speak their minds about this or that topic”...

Lukashenko: Fraternal ties between Belarus, Russia and Ukraine are unbreakable
The head of state noted that Belarus, Russia and Ukraine have close historical, cultural and economic ties...

Lukashenko says will stick to welfare state concept during his presidency
Alexander Lukashenko made this statement during the meeting with journalists on 29 January...

Lukashenko to hold press conference for Belarusian, foreign media 29 January
Partaking in it will be 260 journalists...

Domracheva wins 7.5km Sprint in Antholz-Anterselva
This is the 24th victory in individual races for three-time Olympic champion Darya Domracheva. Darya is now first in the Women’s World Cup Sprint standings this season with 249 points...

Lukashenko praises vigorous development of Belarusian science
The presentation of diplomas to the newly-elected academicians and members of the National Academy of Sciences in the run-up to the professional holiday, the Day of Belarusian Science, is a good reason for the meeting,” Alexander Lukashenko remarked...

Lukashenko: Belarus will do everything to make life better for the youth
The head of state emphasized the importance of a broad and public discussion of the BRSM strategies and collective assessment of the work of the organization and its activists...

Lukashenko: Belarus hopes to host big football competitions
Alexander Lukashenko thanked Michel Platini for the opportunity provided to Belarus to host the UEFA European Women's Under-17 Championship in 2016...

Domracheva displays powerful comeback to win mass start
It is the third medal for Darya Domracheva at BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon 5 in Ruhpolding. She claimed silver in the 7.5K Sprint and 4x6K Relay...

Lukashenko expects fresh ideas from new government
Alexander Lukashenko reminded that he had tasked the government with elaborating the socio-economic development program of Belarus for 2016-2020. The President emphasized that the major targets of the economic policy remain the same...

Lukashenko sends address to EEU leaders
Belarus will strive to strengthen good neighborliness, expand economic cooperation, and promote the four fundamental economic freedoms of the union: the freedom of movement of goods, services, capital and workforce...

Brest takes over as Belarus’ Capital of Culture
Brest has become Belarus’ sixth Capital of Culture. The Capital of Culture status was also held by Polotsk, Gomel, Nesvizh, Mogilev...

Impressive win for Domracheva in mass start
The Belarusian covered the 12.5K distance in 41:36.6, with four total penalties. It is the third win for Darya Domracheva at the 2014/15 IBU World Cup...

Belarus president presents spiritual revival, culture, art, sport awards
The President stressed that enabling conditions for the self-realization of young citizens, who are ready to use their strength and skills for the benefit of the native country, was one of the key goals of the Belarusian state...

Lukashenko visits Holy Spirit Cathedral in Minsk
The President lit a candle for the Icon of the Mother of God of Minsk. The President visited the cathedral together with his younger son Nikolai...

Darya Domracheva voted AIPS Europe’s athlete of 2014
Darya Domracheva is the first Belarusian female athlete to win the vote that has taken place for 32 times already since 1983...

Lukashenko: Christmas brings us to timeless values of compassion, understanding and patience
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko extended Christmas greetings to the Orthodox Christians...