News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko’s new dream, choice of minister, Brazilian vector, plowing in innovative President’s Week
How Belarus’ aviation industry handles sanctions, a crazy thought and a new dream of the president, a people’s car of Belarusian make, the key component of the CIS Games, a large-scale experiment in agriculture, and many other things are in the latest episode of BelTA’s special project President’s Week...

Lukashenko visits Orsha District to study subsurface tillage technology
Last week Aleksandr Lukashenko inspected the western regions of the country. This time he went to the eastern regions...

Belarus’ Marina Vasilevskaya to fly to ISS in Q1 2024
“The flight is scheduled for the first quarter of 2024. Perhaps it will take place in March 2024. Indeed, our girl will fly there. A backup crew member was also determined. We are getting ready, nothing can change this,” the president said...

Lukashenko wants Minsk National Airport developed bearing future prospects in mind
The head of state was informed about the development of the infrastructure of Minsk National Airport and about long-term plans. Including plans to build a railroad to connect the airport with the nation’s capital and plans to build car parks...

2023 CIS Games: Belarus win modern pentathlon team gold
Silver was collected by Russia. Egypt placed third...

2023 CIS Games: Belarusian Mariya Gnedchik secures champion title
Mariya Gnedchik crossed the finish line first. Silver went to Mira Buraya. Russia’s Victoria Sazonova collected bronze...

2023 CIS Games: Belarus’ Pavel Khadasevich wins gold
The 2018 world silver medalist lifted a total of 375kg (170kg+205kg) to take the men’s 96kg gold...

2023 CIS Games: Belarus’ Ilya Gushcha victorious in javelin throw
Ilya Gushcha of Belarus dominated with 56.49m attempt to clinch gold in the javelin throw event of the 2nd CIS Games in Belarus...

2023 CIS Games: Belarusian weightlifter Petr Asayonak claims champion title
Petr Asayonak of Belarus clinched gold in the men’s 89kg weightlifting event of the 2nd CIS Games. The two-time European bronze medalist lifted a total of 362kg...

Lukashenko gives reasons for appointing Sergei Bartosh as agriculture minister
Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that Sergei Bartosh has this experience under his belt...

Belarus’ Valeria Gritskova wins javelin throw event at 2nd CIS Games
The javelin throw final wrapped up the competitions program on 7 August. Belarusian Valeria Gritskova took gold with a throw of 53m...

CIS Games: Belarus’ Ivan Kazak wins air pistol event
The Belarusian scored 239.9 points in 24 shots to surpass Russia’s Igor Sheludyakov by 0.9 points...

Harvesting routine, international scuffle, CIS Olympics in agrarian and sport President’s Week
The key problem for Belarus, military threats, a contract army, the private military company Wagner, nuclear weapons, holders of the Pole’s cards, the impotence of the world establishment, and the long-awaited sport forum of the Commonwealth of Independent States. These and other matters are in the latest episode of BelTA’s special project President’s Week...

CIS Games in Belarus declared open
Aleksandr Lukashenko delivered a speech and wished the participants, organizers and spectators of the Games good luck, victories, a bright spectacle and a huge sea of positive emotions...

CIS Games: Belarus win rhythmic gymnastics group event
The Belarusian junior team scored a total of 69.35 points to clinch gold. Silver went to Russia (68.45). Azerbaijan took bronze (65.8)...

Belarusian farmers urged to pick up grain harvesting pace
Almost 2.1 million tonnes of grain have been threshed in the country. The harvesting pace is much higher than last year, while yields are slightly lower...

Lukashenko: Belarus hinges on work of rural dwellers
"Of course, you have done a great job. I have noticed that I rarely praise people, but your performance is outstanding. Thank you very much for your work. Our peasants are strong people. I praise you not because I come from a peasant family myself. You are strong people and you are the pillar of the country"...

Lukashenko urges to make wider use of domestic seeds in Belarusian agriculture
Aleksandr Lukashenko has set the long-term task to replace imported varieties with domestic ones. He drew attention to this issue as he inspected a rapeseed field...

Valaam, milk powder candies, concern about UN, personnel decisions in intensive President’s Week
How did informal communication between Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko and President of Russia Vladimir Putin proceed? Why is this format important? When will the production of milk sweets according to a Chinese recipe begin in Belarus? Did the president like the test batch of the sweets? Can Belarus’ voice be heard in the United Nations Organization? 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 outlines tasks for new Belarusian ministers of utilities, transport
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has outlined tasks for Gennady Trubilo and Aleksei Lyakhnovich, who have been appointed new heads of the Housing and Utilities Ministry and the Transport and Communications Ministry...