News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko: Year of People’s Unity showed cohesion, tenacity of Belarusians
“The previous year was the Year of People’s Unity. It showed the whole world the cohesion and resilience of the Belarusians, our determination to march to the beat of our own drum, cherish our values and create new values together. We have withstood a number of serious tests, first of all, challenges related to the coronavirus, sanctions, and waves of the migrant crisis. It is already clear now: we have handled all this solely thanks to our unity”...

Distinguished Belarusians honored with state awards
The head of state emphasized that Belarusians are peaceful and hard-working people, and they are optimistic about the future as they know that everything is in their hands. “Your achievements are the brightest example of that. Almost every one of you has reliable colleagues. I am convinced that very soon we will honor new distinguished representatives of your organizations”...

Lukashenko approves state investment program for 2022
Taking into account investment capabilities of the central state budget, the program provides for concentrating resources on the facilities and installations, which are to be commissioned in 2022, and on projects with a high construction completion percentage...

Lukashenko: We are proud of Belarusian science
The president noted that he had witnessed many of the scientists in attendance rising to academic heights. This was happening at a very difficult and decisive period when Belarus was establishing itself as an independent state, the president stressed...

Lukashenko approves decision on Belarus’ state border
According to the State Border Committee, in 2022, the border guards will focus on the border sections where new external challenges and threats to border security are possible, especially on the border with Ukraine...

Lukashenko warns West against attempts to invade Belarus-Russia Union State
“Our security relies on our ability to protect our borders and defend ourselves,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said...

Referendum on Belarus’ constitutional amendments set for 27 February
The decree contains the wording of the referendum question, which is reproduced verbatim in the voting ballot: “Do you accept the amendments and additions to the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus?”...

Lukashenko meets with head of another Russian region
A big delegation of the Republic of Tuva led by the region’s head Vladislav Khovalyg has arrived in Minsk on its first visit...

Lukashenko: Proposed constitutional amendments aroused keen interest
"“I decided to go for a large-scale discussion of the proposed amendments in order to get feedback, an opinion of experts, company executives, ordinary people, including civil servants, labor collectives and organizations"...

Lukashenko unveils details of Belarus-Russia joint military exercise
According to the president, this will not be a Belarusian-only exercise. “This will be a normal exercise focused on a certain plan of opposition to these forces: the West (the Baltic states and Poland) and the South (Ukraine)”...

Lukashenko: The threats Kazakhstan has faced are common to most post-Soviet countries
The head of state emphasized the successful completion of the CSTO peacekeeping operation in Kazakhstan...

Lukashenko calls on Belarusians to be patriots, to take pride in their country
Aleksandr Lukashenko thanked everyone who loves their native country, who remains devoted to national interests and understands the burden of responsibility that has fallen on the shoulders of the modern generation...

Lukashenko awards Belarusian Olympians
The Order of the Fatherland 3rd Class has been bestowed upon athlete-instructor of the national team of the Republic of Belarus in trampolining Ivan Litvinovich...

Lukashenko meets with Council of Ministers
“On the one hand, thanks to the rapid development of digital technology, the world has indeed begun to change very fast. We need to take full advantage of these processes. On the other hand, we have to remember and understand that the state has to be proactive in making decisions on the regulation of this sector. Today we will carefully consider this issue,” said Aleksandr Lukashenko...

Lukashenko: Young Belarusian state can efficiently respond to any challenges
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the ceremony to present the Spiritual Revival Awards, special prizes to art luminaries, and the Belarusian Sports Olympus Awards in Minsk on 11 January...

Lukashenko: Too many wishing to explode the situation in post Soviet states
“There are too many of those wishing to blow up the situation around the people and the state of Kazakhstan,” said Aleksandr Lukashenko...

Belarus wants to protect its sovereignty, enhance ties with brotherly states
"I should say that this year will not be easy. The world will change drastically. The world will change in a way that nations and countries will unite"...

Lukashenko extends Christmas greetings to Eastern Orthodox Christians
"We share good thoughts and kind feelings with our near and dear. Their love and support help us overcome difficulties, strengthen our belief in ourselves and confidence in the future"...

Lukashenko: Year of Historical Memory will focus on heroic legacy and truth
According to the head of state, it is necessary to systematize historical research, memorial complexes, to determine the dates, events and personalities to be immortalized in the future, to make adjustments to the work on the patriotic education of children and youth...

Lukashenko sets priorities for subsidized residential construction programs
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Deputy Prime Minister Anatoly Sivak and Architecture and Construction Minister Ruslan Parkhamovich to receive their reports on 4 January...