News & Events in Belarus

History and prospects of linen industry in Belarus
Let's find out why Aleksandr Lukashenko pays so much attention to the enterprise where his mother worked once. How Donald Trump's wife Melania got the Belarusian linen fabric (with assistance of the Belarusian president of course)...

Lukashenko: Cooperation with Russia's Tomsk Oblast is of great interest to Belarus
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Governor of the Russian region Vladimir Mazur...

Lukashenko meets with Rogozin, pledges support for common ideas
"I am glad to meet with you today and to discuss all the issues that have accumulated over this time"...

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"...