News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko: Sporting achievements are more than a personal triumph
“We all - athletes, fans - have been looking forward to these games for a long time. I strongly believe that the delay of the games, accumulated energy, developments in the country and the world will make the forthcoming medal battles tough as never before. I want to tell you that your sporting achievements are not only a personal triumph"...

Lukashenko: Officers are a pillar of security of Belarus
"Officers are expected to comply with high standards. And in modern conditions, devotion to duty, intelligence, and professional competence are of particular importance. Therefore, I see you as patriots, people of honor and duty, and highly qualified specialists"...

Lukashenko compares sanctions to blackmailing
“However, these decisions have nothing to do with the legal system. In fact, the use of restrictive measures as an instrument to put pressure on a sovereign state is lawlessness and blackmail on an international scale. I remind you that blackmailing is condemned in the documents of the UN and other international organizations as an unacceptable measure”...

Lukashenko: Mound of Glory is sacred symbol of Belarus’ independence, freedom
The head of state drew attention to the symbolism of the place. The Mound of Glory is a sacred place for every Belarusian. Here, in the middle of the last century the fate of Belarus was decided as battles were raging for the capital of our Motherland, the president recalled...

Lukashenko: Belarusians are united in the desire to protect right to choose historical way
Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “This sacred day symbolizes primarily people’s unity, which helped Belarusians survive the strongest blow of fate, survive as a nation during the Great Patriotic War and win”...

Lukashenko presents state awards to distinguished Belarusians
“They wanted to deprive us, the Belarusians, of the sacred thing - the right to work, and our children and old people of their livelihood,” the head of state. “But, apparently, these people misread the circumstances and skipped history classes in school. Belarusians never give up. Difficulties only harden us like steel. We will become stronger and more successful. You, who are present in this hall today, are the best proof of that,” he added...

Lukashenko sends Independence Day greetings to Belarusians
The president emphasized that Belarusians always drew strength from the spiritual heritage of their ancestors, from their hard work and dedication. “We need to be worthy descendants of many generations of patriots, achievers and winners. We are also responsible for generations to come,” the Belarusian leader said...

Lukashenko: Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia is Union State's key project
He went on saying that Belarus maintains close contacts with more than 70 regions of Russia - from Smolensk to Sakhalin; every year Minsk welcomes a dozen delegations led by Russian governors...

Lukashenko opens national ball of university graduates
"Looking at you, beautiful, young and already successful, I feel a sense of pride in Belarus," the head of state said as he addressed the graduates. "I take pride in those who created an independent country where our children receive decent education and where the best students celebrate their early successes at such a high level"...

Lukashenko, Patrushev discuss cooperation in security, defense sector
During the meeting Aleksandr Lukashenko invited Nikolai Patrushev to discuss not only cooperation in security but also in the defense sector and military industry. “We need to know more clearly how we will cooperation in certain fields,” he added...

Lukashenko meets with Managing Director of Emaar Properties Mohamed Alabbar
The president noted that despite the challenging year of 2020, Belarus and the UAE significantly grew their trade that amounted to $110 million last year...

Lukashenko urges to preserve interreligious peace in Belarus
“We must do our best to preserve our main virtue - interreligious peace - in Belarus,” the head of state said...

Lukashenko outlines key aspects in development of small districts
“There should not be any depressive regions. These are normal districts, and we must focus on them”...

Lukashenko: We will not give away our native land and sovereignty
“Today we glorify the feat of our people, honor veterans and mourn the dead, bow our heads to the heroes and innocent victims of war. Remember: this memory is sacred and immutable, and as long as we have it, we will live, live with dignity, not on our knees. This is how it is, how it should be and how it will always be!” the head of state said...

Today marks 80th anniversary of beginning of Great Patriotic War
In Belarus, the Day of the National Remembrance of the Victims of the Great Patriotic War is a commemorative date which is observed at the state level. In memory of the first day of the war Belarus holds commemorative and solemn events with the participation of the president, top government officials, veterans...

Azarenka, Sabalenka win Berlin doubles event
In the final the Belarusian duo saw off Nicole Melichar of the United States and Demi Schuurs of the Netherlands 4-6, 7-5, 10-4 in an hour and 22 minutes...

Lukashenko: The healthcare system in Minsk needs an overhaul
“We will look into the prospects of the city to put things right in its healthcare. The healthcare in Minsk is the worst in the country. Minsk lags behind the regions in terms of healthcare,” stressed Aleksandr Lukashenko...

Lukashenko okays appointment of new heads of local governments
“I cannot say that we are going through difficult times now. We have always faced challenges, especially you, because you are always on the frontline. You will have to communicate directly with the public,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said...

Lukashenko: Only nationwide defense can repulse enemy
“In the event of a conflict, each neighborhood, each house, each head of the household, at least, should be able to defend their families, themselves and, of course, the land, the territory where they live. This will be nationwide defense,” the head of state said...

Lukashenko demands progress in development of Orsha District
The head of state remarked that Orsha gets more attention than any other city in the country...