News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko: Belarus-Russia strengthened relations is a natural response to the changing situation
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Minsk on 19 December...

Lukashenko: Our sovereignty is inviolable, but Belarus will never be Russia’s enemy
"We stand with Russia as a sovereign and independent state. We agreed once and for all on how we will act after signing these 28 programs. None of the programs violates our sovereignty and independence"...

Lukashenko, Putin to meet in Minsk on 19 December
The agenda of the negotiations is expected to be extensive. The talks will begin in an extended format. The heads of state will be flanked by government members, ministers and heads of government agencies...

Lukashenko lambasts sports officials for lack of results
“Here are the people who are responsible for the development of sport in our country. Yet, I sometimes wonder: what to develop here? What else is needed in order for our teams, our athletes to perform at the highest level?” the president said...

Lukashenko explains why Belarusian People’s Congress is needed
The bill “On the Belarusian People’s Congress” had been put out for a public debate. As a result, about half a thousand comments and remarks were submitted...

Corporate IT units might claim HTP-like preferences in Belarus
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting dedicated to new appointments in Minsk on 12 December...

Lukashenko names strategic tasks for Eurasian Economic Union
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko named strategic tasks for the development of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) as he spoke at the summit of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in Bishkek...

Lukashenko arrives in Bishkek for EAEU summit
In Bishkek Aleksandr Lukashenko is set to take part in a summit of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council. The agenda of the EAEU summit will include some 20 issues...

Lukashenko signs amnesty bill into law
The document was developed following the head of state's instruction. An integral feature of the penal policy in Belarus is to show humanity to persons serving various types of criminal punishment...

Lukashenko off to Kyrgyzstan on working visit
In Bishkek Aleksandr Lukashenko is set to take part in the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council summit. The agenda of the EAEU summit will include some 20 issues...

Lukashenko to attend EAEU summit in Bishkek
The heads of state will discuss the development of cooperation projects in industry, the formation of common markets, work to remove obstacles and barriers to mutual trade, the main areas of international activity in 2023 and others...

Lukashenko promises harsh response to aggression. Overview of what weapons are made in Belarus
Belarusians warn that they are ready to respond to threats swiftly and decisively. In this episode of BelTA’s YouTube project After the Fact: Lukashenko's Decisions we will talk about the key R&D products of the defense industry that stand on guard of Belarusian security...

Lukashenko: Provision of housing for state employees remains a priority in Belarus
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss housing for the military and persons with the similar status...

Lukashenko discusses hospital treatment in districts, announces surprise inspections
Aleksandr Lukashenko raised the question of the quality of healthcare services and approaches to treating people in district hospitals and announced surprise inspections as he heard out a report by Healthcare Minister Dmitry Pinevich...

Lukashenko to Shoigu: Neither Russia nor Belarus wants any war
The head of state stressed that he was not going to scare anyone and opined on the opponents' readiness to resolve the situation...

Lukashenko: University admission should not be a lottery
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the meeting to discuss improvements to the university admission process...

Belarusian straw weaving added to UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage
Belarusian straw art is unique; it is one of the most nationally distinctive forms reflecting the spiritual values and artistic traditions of Belarusians. In Belarus this craft has found a new lease on life and has become a popular type of modern art...

Lukashenko comments on situation around Belarus
According to the president, all law enforcement agencies have noted an increase in the number of provocations near the state border...

Lukashenko meets with Investigative Committee chief
The president noted that he had given an instruction to speed up investigation of extremism cases and asked to update him on the progress...

Belarus’ social, economic development targets for 2023 approved
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed decree No.411 on 28 November to approve the most important parameters of Belarus’ social and economic development forecast for the year 2023...