News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko: People’s Unity Day symbolizes eagerness of Belarusians to live in native land
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement during a solemn event held on 17 September on the occasion of People’s Unity Day...

Lukashenko announces Unity Marathon
Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized that in the face of attempts to sow discord and hatred in Belarusian society, it is necessary to demonstrate harmony and commonality of spiritual traditions and the historical destiny of the people...

Lukashenko presents state awards on Day of People's Unity
Addressing the awardees Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked: "You are special people. And on this special day for the country, I once again congratulate you on receiving these high state awards. The best of the best are here"...

Lukashenko calls on Belarusian to love and respect native land
"This is a holiday of historical justice, symbolizing the national revival of Belarus," the head of state said. "The eternal desire of Belarusians to live on their own land as a single family in peace and harmony came true on 17 September 1939"...

Belarus marks Day of People’s Unity
The holiday celebrates the beginning of the Red Army's liberation campaign in Western Belarus in 1939, which resulted in the reunification of the Belarusian people, divided under the terms of the Treaty of Riga...

Lukashenko receives report from chairman of Belarus’ State Customs Committee
The president raised a number of issues related to ensuring the transit of cargo and assistance to enterprises amid restrictions introduced by the West and reorientation to the eastern direction...

Lukashenko: Belarus, Iran withstand external pressure and develop cooperation
Belarus and Iran are withstanding the external pressure put on them and developing cooperation, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement as he met with Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran Ali Akbar Ahmadian...

Lukashenko: Interethnic peace is among Belarus’ priorities
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with representatives of different nationalities living 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"...