News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko: Belarusian People's Congress is due in April
"The beginning of this year was very active in our country in terms of social and political events"...

Lukashenko: Belarus' unique ethno-religous model is an example for many
"Together, we have come up with a common formula: respect - understanding - harmony. Our people are used to living this way and cannot even imagine any other way"...

Lukashenko: People of all faiths live in peace and harmony in Belarus
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with representatives of religious communities on 10 February...

Lukashenko: Trade between Belarus, Russia's Bashkortostan should exceed $320m
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Head of the Republic of Bashkortostan Radiy Khabirov on 7 February...

Lukashenko reviews bill on status of heads of local authorities
The head of state recalled that in November 2024, a meeting of the Presidium of the Belarusian People's Congress discussed a relevant draft decree. During the meeting, several proposals were made, including the proposal not to issue a presidential decree but to adopt a law instead...

Belarus’ expectations from SCO and BRICS: Official strategies and expert opinions
In the new episode of BelTA’s YouTube project “After the Fact: Lukashenko’s Decisions” we will take a look at the two documents and explain what Aleksandr Lukashenko expects of the SCO and BRICS. What goals and objectives does Belarus pursue and how can the country be useful to these groups? Will they finally be able to end the West's dominance and why is Belarus not willing to watch this game from the “bench”?...

Lukashenko to set up commission that will suggest candidacies for new government
At a meeting with the persons who acted as his proxies during the recent election, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko announced plans to put together a commission that will suggest candidacies for a new government...

Lukashenko tasks prosecutor general to prepare meeting on crime situation in Belarus
First of all, the head of state asked about the crime situation in the country. The head of state also touched upon the issue of fighting corruption...

Lukashenko instructs government to keep working until new government is formed
As before, the government includes the chairpersons of the State Control Committee, the National Statistical Committee, the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences, the Board of the Belarusian National Union of Consumer Societies...

Belarus’ CEC certifies presidential election results
The total number of voters nationwide amounted to 6,903,994. A total of 5,916,834 voters received ballots. Some 5,916,195 voters cast their ballots...

Lukashenko outlines prospects for cooperation with Russia's Khabarovsk Territory
At the very beginning of the meeting, the president emphasized that the remoteness of Khabarovsk Territory is no obstacle for friendship and close ties between the people of the two countries. “Although we are not geographically close, it does not mean that we are strangers to each other,” Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked...

Lukashenko presents Doctor of Science diplomas, professor certificates
The Doctor of Science diplomas were awarded to 11 scientists...

Lukashenko: Belarus will continue to develop national scientific schools
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a ceremony to award Doctor of Science diplomas and professor certificates to academic, research and teaching staff on 31 January...

Lukashenko approves decision on state border protection in 2025
Before putting his signature, the head of state emphasized the importance of this document. “This is a serious decision to protect the sovereignty and boost the defense capability of our state,” said Aleksandr Lukashenko...

Lukashenko: It is equally important to protect border and to foresee possible threats
"Traditionally, at the beginning of a new year, we approve a resolution to protect the state border. Today's document is not just the state border on land, water and air"...

‘Not just an image-building project.’ What Lukashenko expects from the motorcycle factory
In a new episode of BelTA's YouTube project “After the Fact: Lukashenko’s Decisions ” we will tell you what gift Lukashenko will not give to the state and keep for himself. What preferences does residency in a technopark entail? Why does the president call localization the most important issue?..

Lukashenko reaffirms Belarus' commitment to cooperating with Africa
“In general, our cooperation with African countries looks promising. We see interest from your side as well,” the head of state said...

Lukashenko: Belarus wants to see SCO gain momentum, grow stronger
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Nurlan Yermekbayev...

Lukashenko meets with CIS secretary general
"Thank you and your colleagues for coming and working here. Your assessment and findings are important to us, because you are our sincere friends"...

CEC: Lukashenko wins presidential election in Belarus with 5,136,293 votes
“Thus, the largest number of votes was cast for Aleksandr Grigorievich Lukashenko,” Igor Karpenko said...