News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko: Land reclamation is 'crucial for country'
In the new episode of BelTA's YouTube project "After the Fact: Lukashenko's Decisions” we will explore why Belarusians are called ‘people of the marshes'. What does the president consider to be the sacred duty of the state? Was the land reclamation worth the effort?..

Lukashenko meets with Belarusian law enforcers ahead of CSTO summit
The CSTO Collective Security Council summit will be held in Minsk on 23 November 2023 under the chairmanship of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko...

Lukashenko signs decrees to call parliamentary elections
These documents, in accordance with the Constitution, call the elections to the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of the eighth convocation and local Councils of Deputies of the 29th convocation...

Lukashenko appoints ambassadors to China, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Serbia, Indonesia
Although all the personnel decisions made on 20 November were diplomatic appointments, Aleksandr Lukashenko invited the new ambassadors to China and Zimbabwe for a separate conversation...

Lukashenko expects CSTO summit in Minsk to contribute to collective defense, security
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko told Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Imangali Tasmagambetov on 20 November that he expects the CSTO summit to be held in Minsk on 23 November to help galvanize collective efforts to beef up defense and security...

Transportation rules, corrupt dairy business, Gaza evacuation, weapons, diamonds in President’s Week
The President’s Week project is intended for those, who want to keep up with the head of state, be up-to-date on the latest statements and decisions of the Belarusian leader...

Lukashenko familiarized with artillery ordnance depot in Gomel
All kinds of weapons and military hardware are stored and repaired at this facility. The head of state was informed about the purpose of the artillery ordnance depot and its structure...

Lukashenko starts working trip to Gomel with instructions on agriculture
“We need to put the land in order, restore livestock farming,” the president said addressing Gomel Oblast Governor Ivan Krupko...

Listapad film festival kicks off in Minsk
The 29th Minsk International Film Festival Listapad will be running in the Belarusian capital from 17 to 24 November under the slogan Creating the Future. The festival events will be held both in the Belarusian capital and other cities of the country...

Lukashenko: 'Belkommunmash is an example to many.' Success story of Belarus' EV maker
How did an ordinary repair shop turn into the largest manufacturer of passenger electric transport in the post-Soviet space? Why did Aleksandr Lukashenko visit Belarusian enterprises weekly during the global financial crisis? Did the president's focus on the development of electric transport justify itself? Let's talk about these things...

Lukashenko calls for uniform rules in passenger road transportation sector
In his words, not all participants in this business observe clear and fair rules: “Inspections of the State Control Committee reveal a lot of unscrupulous businessmen”...

Lukashenko discusses work of Belarusian Society of Hunters and Fishermen
Attending the meeting were Chairman of the Belarusian Society of Hunters and Fishermen Igor Shunevich and Deputy Prime Minister Leonid Zayats...

Political parties, preparations for elections, relations with Cuba and Russia in President’s Week
Belarus-Cuba relations. Why is economic cooperation way behind political cooperation for now? What does the president suggest for fixing the situation? Details of negotiations with the Cuban prime minister. The President’s Week project is intended for those, who want to keep up with the head of state, be up-to-date on the latest statements and decisions of the Belarusian leader...

Lukashenko: We will not recreate the Soviet Union’s Communist Party
Aleksandr Lukashenko went on saying: “Let’s be frank, in the course of reregistration we cleansed the playing field of decorative associations and of those, whose efforts are aimed at undermining the foundations of the constitutional system of our country”...

Lukashenko: Belarus-Cuba economic cooperation should match level of political relations
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said as he met with Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz in Minsk on 10 November...

Key takeaways of Lukashenko’s meeting with Kochanova
Preparations for the parliamentary elections, personnel issues and the situation in Minsk were the main talking points at the meeting between Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and Chair of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly Natalya Kochanova...

Lukashenko's demand of careful attitude to grain explained
In the new episode of BelTA's Youtube project "After the Fact: Lukashenko's Decisions " we will tell you why the president banned the sale of grain. What is the situation with domestic varieties? What does the president call as cut diamonds?...

Lukashenko highlights untapped potential of cooperation between Belarus, Stavropol Territory
The president noted that during Vladimir Vladimirov's last visit to Belarus, a number of promising areas for the development of cooperation were outlined...

Lukashenko: October Revolution ideas remain relevant, important
The head of state expressed confidence that by knowing their past, protecting the historical truth, respecting and multiplying the achievements of previous generations, Belarusians are creating a peaceful future for their children and grandchildren...

Nuclear power plant as a gift, focus on people, cutting-edge hospital in atomic President’s Week
Why has cooperation with some post-Soviet republics been developing “any old way” up till now? What instructions did Aleksandr Lukashenko give to fix the situation? What is Belarus ready to share with Kyrgyzstan? These and other matters are covered by the new episode of BelTA’s special project President’s Week...