News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko congratulates Belarusians, Russians on Unity Day　
"For a quarter of a century, this day has reflected the determination of the fraternal peoples to build together a common home for future generations. Within a short period of time by historical standards, we have achieved a lot and can rightfully be proud of our successes,” noted the head of state...

Lukashenko sees potential for reaching $500m in trade with Russia’s Orel Oblast
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Orel Oblast Governor Andrei Klychkov...

Combat readiness, space power, overriding priority in President’s Week
Key details of the presidential schedule are covered by the latest episode of BelTA’s special project President’s Week...

Lukashenko wishes Happy Easter to Belarusians
“May Easter inspire you to do good deeds. May it fill your life with love. I wish strong health, happiness, peace, and accord to you and your loved ones,” Aleksandr Lukashenko wished...

Lukashenko approves state investment program for 2024
The state investment program lists a total of 120 facilities, 41 of which are supposed to be commissioned...

Sergeyenko, other top officials relieved of their posts to take up jobs as MPs
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has signed decrees to relieve a number of officials of their posts...

Lukashenko: Any financial activity should serve interests of economy
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he was hearing a report on the performance of the banking system and measures to bolster foreign trade...

Success story of Minsk plant explains why Lukashenko values Soviet legacy
In this episode, we will tell you what choice the Belarusian president faced in the 1990s, how the young country became the successor of the best Soviet achievements, why Belarusians tried to win the USSR Quality Mark and why they are reviving this tradition...

Lukashenko: Those who violate Belarus’ border should be destroyed
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he was inspecting a location in Oshmyany District, Grodno Oblast, where the combat readiness check was underway...

Lukashenko shares details of communication with Putin after Moscow concert attack
At a meeting with Governor of Russia’s Omsk Oblast Vitaly Khotsenko, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said that he kept in touch with Russian President Vladimir Putin during 24 hours after the terrorist attack near Moscow...

Space launch, speech in parliament, preparation for Belarusian People’s Congress in President’s Week
Close attention was paid to the launch of another mission to the International Space Station from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. It was important for Belarus because it was the first time the country had launched a cosmonaut of its own since Belarus had become independent. These and many other things are covered by the latest episode of BelTA’s special project President’s Week...

Soyuz MS-25 with Vasilevskaya aboard enters Earth orbit
The docking of the manned spacecraft is scheduled for 25 March at 18.10 Minsk time. During this time, Soyuz MS-25 will circle the Earth 34 times...

Lukashenko, Putin reaffirm commitment to cooperation in responding to threats of terrorism
The presidents reaffirmed their commitment to continuing further active cooperation between the two countries and maintaining contacts between the appropriate services in order to effectively respond to the threats of terrorism and extremism...

Lukashenko talks to Roscosmos head over phone
The launch of the manned crew transfer vehicle Soyuz MS-25 with the Belarusian woman cosmonaut Marina Vasilevskaya on board is scheduled for 15:36 (Moscow time and Minsk time) on 23 March...

Lukashenko: Outgoing MPs proved reliable, loyal to people
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with the MPs of the House of Representatives and members of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus of the seventh convocation...

Lukashenko: Robust hospitality business is good for country’s image
In the new episode of the YouTube project "After the Fact: Lukashenko’s Decisions" we will explore the country's hotel scene and learn why Minsk needs five-star hotels. What does the president take into account when considering new investment projects?..

Lukashenko invites Novitsky, Vasilevskaya to visit him after returning from space
On 19 March, the Belarusian president videoconferenced with the cosmonauts who are currently at Baikonur...

Lukashenko: Belarusian People’s Congress should be solemn and substantive
Speaking about various organizational matters related to the Belarusian People’s Congress, the head of state highlighted the importance and status of the upcoming event. Indeed, although this will be the seventh Belarusian People’s Congress, it will be its first meeting in the new status that was granted to it by constitutional amendments...

Belarusian Constitution described as truly people's state-forming document
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting timed to the 30th anniversary of the Constitution of Belarus on 15 March...

Lukashenko: Basic Law largely determines course of Belarusian history
"Today we celebrate the Constitution Day which has become a truly people's document. The Basic Law, adopted 30 years ago and improved at referendums by the will of the majority of Belarusians, largely determines the course of our history"...