News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko unveils how Belarus is upgrading its military
“The defense complex is one of the most important high-tech sectors of the Belarusian economy. Naturally, we should rely on domestic arms manufacturers,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said...

Lukashenko: Great Victory has become integral part of Belarusian national idea
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a ceremony to lay wreaths at the Victory Monument on the occasion of the 77th anniversary of the Great Victory...

Lukashenko: Victory Day is a symbol of valor, fortitude and sacrifice of millions of Soviet people
Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed: "This spring day, 9 May, through decades of peaceful life, still resonates in the hearts of Belarusians with pain, pride and endless gratitude to the winners. Eternal glory to true heroes! We bow low to our dear veterans”...

Lukashenko: National Emblem and Flag embody Belarus’ sovereignty and national unity
According to the president, these symbols were born in the depths of people’s culture in an era of global upheaval and the breakdown of the world order...

Lukashenko: Minskers should be proud of Belarus’ capital city
The head of state recalled that the improvement of local self-government in Minsk had already been discussed earlier. Back then the president had demanded that Minsk should set an example for others in this regard...

Lukashenko: Belarus has been doing its utmost to prevent war between Ukraine, Russia
"We are resolutely against wars. We have been doing everything to prevent this war," Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed...

Lukashenko unveils monument to Metropolitan Filaret
"We have unveiled a monument to the first Patriarchal Exarch of All Belarus, our Metropolitan Filaret. Without exaggeration, he is our outstanding contemporary, Hero of Belarus"...

Lukashenko praises progress in restoration of Chernobyl-hit regions
The head of state said that the affected areas were recovering well, while the morbidity rate of residents of these areas was even lower than in other regions. The birth rate in these areas is also good...

Lukashenko starts his visit to Chechersk with agriculture in highlight
After arriving in Chechersk District Aleksandr Lukashenko was first of all interested in the progress made in spring planting works and also yield forecasts...

Lukashenko: Industrial cooperation should become basis for interaction with Russian regions
“Industrial cooperation should become a key aspect of our trade and economic relations. We discussed this topic in detail during my recent visit to Primorye, and also recently with the Russian president. Practice shows that it is cooperation that lays a strong foundation for long-term relations and gives a good integration effect,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said...

Lukashenko: Decisisons on Chernobyl regions have proved to be right
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said on 26 April as he heard out the report on the progress made in overcoming the consequences of the Chernobyl disaster...

Lukashenko awards President’s Cup to Belarusian Extraleague winner
The Belarusian Extraleague final between HC Yunost Minsk and HC Metallurg Zhlobin was held in Minsk Arena. HC Metallurg won the final series 3-0...

Lukashenko: We need to preserve our land
The head of state noted that not everyone understands it: “It is of high importance to take care of Belarus. We all understand when we lose something in our home. Belarus is a big home of ours. Remember: if we do not have our big home, we will not have our small one, either"...

Belarusian government urged to keep economy going
“Economy is the number one issue. The rest, including the exchange rate, inflation and so on, comes second. Of course, all these things are important, including the exchange rate of the national currency, inflation, which is an indicator of rising prices or deflation. Economy, however, is above all"...

Lukashenko urges to launch policy making process under new Constitution
The head of state recalled that amendments to the Constitution of Belarus had been recently adopted, thus creating “a new framework for the state in the area of law and lawmaking”. “Of course, we should have estimated long ago how many amendments, additions and laws we need to make to develop the Constitution adopted by referendum"...

Lukashenko: We will decapitate anyone who wants to disrupt peace and calm in Belarus
“I’ve gathered you for the first conference of the kind for a reason. Responsibility after this conference will be fierce. We will enhance the role of the prosecution service and all the other agencies. Systemic and thoughtful work on a daily basis is needed,” Aleksandr Lukashenko demanded...

Lukashenko urges government bodies to work in sync
"I reiterated many times before, during and after the referendum that we need to learn to live by the law. I mean not by directives, presidential decrees and explanations where to go and how to do anything, but to live by the law"...

Lukashenko hosts meeting to discuss corruption in healthcare
The president emphasized that Belarus had always had a zero tolerance approach to corruption...

Lukashenko wants new museum built in WW2 memorial complex Khatyn ahead of 80th anniversary
Visiting the memorial complex, the president laid flowers at the monument The Unconquered Man and took part in a nationwide subbotnik (voluntary labor day)...

Lukashenko hosting meeting to discuss education, public organizations in Belarus
Attending the meeting are Head of the Belarus President Administration Igor Sergeyenko and Rector of Polotsk State University, Senator Oleg Romanov...