News & Events in Belarus

Ihar Boki wins gold for Belarus at 2020 Tokyo Paralympics
The Belarusian clocked 53.80 seconds to touch in first in the Men’s 100m Butterfly S13 and set a new Olympic record in the discipline...

Lukashenko calls for more discipline, efficiency in agriculture
At the Ostroshitsy farm the head of state was informed about the development prospects of the production of grain harvesters. The event was timed to the 25th anniversary of the launch of harvester production at the Belarusian Gomselmash following the president’s instruction...

Lukashenko announces reset of education system in Belarus
"We have learned our lessons. The events that occurred predetermined the importance of the issues that we want to discuss at the pedagogical conference. We have to reset the education system. Today it is a matter of national importance," the head of state emphasized...

Lukashenko attends CSTO summit on Afghanistan
The CSTO leaders will focus on the situation in Afghanistan and its impact on the security of the CSTO member states. The session is chaired by Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon...

Representatives of Belarusian law enforcement agencies honored with state awards
Among the awardees are representatives of the KGB, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the State Secretariat of the Security Council and the State Border Committee. State awards were given to 28 people...

Lukashenko: Belarus’ budget looks better than expected
"I have invited you to discuss the issues within your purview. Many will say that we do not have enough money in the budget and hence we raise the tax issues. These are routine statements of the opposition. This is absolutely not true. It is surprising, but the budget looks better than we thought, and better than it could be"...

Lukashenko convenes meeting with Council of Ministers to discuss broad agenda
The meeting is to discuss draft normative legal acts related to economy and national security...

Lukashenko discusses alternative delivery schemes for Belarus’ exports
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko asked to update him on the progress in exploring alternative routes of delivering Belarusian products abroad as he met with Transport and Communications Minister Aleksei Avramenko and Vice-Premier Anatoly Sivak who is in charge of this area...

Lukashenko urges to ensure normal operation of transport industry in spite of sanctions
In this regard, Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked that the export of transport services exceeded $2 billion in H1 2021. It accounted for almost a half of the total volume of foreign trade in services...

Lukashenko: We should be the masters of our own destiny
“If we retain our independence, we will be able to shape our destiny, decide in which state we and our children will live,” the head of state added...

Lukashenko satisfied with Belarus' COVID-19 response
The head of state noted that the fight against viruses, including the coronavirus infection, remains among the priorities not only in Belarus, but also throughout the world...

Lukashenko: Belarus has stood serious test for national unity
"We have stood a serious test for national unity. We know that we have everything to pass this period in our newest history with dignity"...

Tokyo 2020: Belarus’ Harnasko wins bronze in Rhythmic Individual All-Around
Alina Harnasko of Belarus scored a total of 102,700 points to claim bronze in the Women’s Rhythmic Individual All-Around at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on 7 August...

Tokyo 2020: Belarus win Women’s K4 500m silver
Volha Khudzenka, Maryna Litvinchuk, Marharyta Makhneva and Nadzeya Papok clocked 1:36.073 to finish behind Hungary (1:35.073)...

Tokyo 2020: Belarus’ Kaladzinskaya wins Women’s Wrestling bronze
Vanesa Kaladzinskaya of Belarus defeated Jacarra Winchester of the United States to secure the Women’s Wrestling 53kg bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics...

Tokyo 2020: Belarus’ Kadzimahamedau claims Men’s Wrestling silver
Mahamedkhabib Kadzimahamedau of Belarus secured silver in the Men’s Freestyle 74kg at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Russia’s Zaurbek Sidakov claimed the champion title...

Lukashenko inaugurates new bridge across Neman River in Grodno
"I understood that Grodno cannot do without it. Both your former and current governors were interested in finishing the renovations as soon as possible. Thank you to our builders – it took them only 1.5 years (the record speed) to create this wonder, such a beautiful bridge," Aleksandr Lukashenko said...

Tokyo 2020: Belarus' Kurachkina clinches silver in Women’s Wrestling
In the final the Belarusian lost to Risako Kawai of Japan...

Lukashenko meets with FTUB Chairman Mikhail Orda
Top on the agenda were three topics. These are the formation of primary trade union organizations in the private sector, the reaction of trade unions to the sanctions policy, and assistance in the harvest campaign...

Lukashenko orders to reinforce border security
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko instructed the law enforcement and security services to to beef up border protection and to prevent border violation cases as he spoke at a meeting to discuss the situation at the border on 5 August...