News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko extends Christmas greetings to Eastern Orthodox Christians
Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that this wonderful holiday fills the history of human existence on Earth with a deeper meaning. Every year it reminds us about the importance of spiritual renewal, selfless love for people around us, the ultimate value of kindness and mercy...

Lukashenko visits Horizont Holding Company
The president was told that the holding company is working at a profit. The company has been systematically increasing the localization of television equipment...

Presidential decree signed to declare 2021 Year of People’s Unity in Belarus
The decision was made for the sake of consolidating the society, rallying the Belarusian nation on the basis of ideas of the country’s sovereignty and independence...

Lukashenko: A challenging year ahead of Belarus
The head of state noted that over time the situation regarding the fight against crime will be analyzed together with all law enforcement agencies...

New Year address of Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko to nation
"All of us, who see the world differently, should realize that our common value is our land in the center of Europe. This is what we have. And in order to preserve this land for our children, let's turn this page and start writing a new chapter of independent Belarus together"..

Lukashenko visits Center for Pediatric Oncology, Hematology and Immunology
The head of state was updated on the status and prospects of the national research center. The president also showed interest in the pediatric disease incidence...

Lukashenko: Our duty is to preserve our country for future generations
“I want to make my position clear. It is unchanging: our duty to present and future generations is to preserve the country. And we will do it, no matter what it takes. We will preserve it for all of us, our children and grandchildren. This is the main task for me and you. A historical mission, if you like,” the president said...

Palace of Independence hosts Belarus New Year's Eve Ball
"There can be no state without traditions. The aspiration of our people to statehood and independence was nurtured and strengthened over the centuries around these traditions. What is statehood? First of all it is a recognition by the people of their historical right to be the masters of their land, the feeling of connection with the generations of different epochs, the understanding of how the national character and the mentality of the modern man was formed"...

Lukashenko honors distinguished Belarusians with state awards
"Today we are celebrating people working in the manufacturing sector, healthcare professionals, educators, law enforcement employees, artists, coaches, athletes, and the clergy. All of them make Belarus richer and stronger with their daily work"...

Belarusian People's Congress scheduled for 11-12 February
Traditionally, the congress will sup up the results of the five-year period. “We need to have a candid conversation about what we have achieved and what we have not and why,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said...

Lukashenko: Belarusian People's Congress plays an important role in the life of the country
According to the head of state, the 6th Belarusian People's Congress will be a key forum of the five-year period...

Belarusians to opt in for coronavirus vaccination
“We intend to get 1.2 million people vaccinated. How many will be vaccinated in the end depends on you. Maybe 2 million. It depends on whether people will go for it. If they want to get vaccinated, we will give them an opportunity to do it. We intend to offer a selection of vaccines,” he noted...

Lukashenko visiting Minsk Children’s Infectious Diseases Hospital
The head of state is expected to get familiar with the operation of the healthcare institution, with how in-patient treatment of COVID-19 patients is organized, and with the hospital’s ability to offer medical aid to children in an anesthesiology and intensive care unit...

Lukashenko: People who help those in need are Belarus' role models
“Let's thank those who go visit children, the elderly and who participate in the Our Children campaign. Dear adults, entrepreneurs, people of goodwill, let me once again thank you on behalf of the Belarusian people for the kindness and warmth you give in the run-up to New Year to all those who need help, kindness and warmth. You are indeed our role models who show that our nation is kind, tolerant, with a very good future”...

Lukashenko wishes Belarusians ‘Merry Christmas’
Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized that in Belarus Christian values have long become spiritual bonds that unite representatives of various nationalities, create an atmosphere of mutual trust, support, tolerance, respect and hospitality, which Belarus is famous for...

Lukashenko: Every person in Belarus will have access to vaccines
“However, whether or not we launch the production of the vaccine within a reasonable period of time, I want the society to know that the country will have enough vaccines, and that every person in Belarus will have access to them,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said. According to the president, the most vulnerable population groups will be vaccinated in the first instance...

Lukashenko urges to preserve inter-religious peace in Belarus
The head of state deems it necessary to respect the feelings of believers. “Orthodox and Catholic believers are people, and they are devoted to our state. Every person has chosen their own road to church. Including Catholics, I emphasize that. Therefore, we must treat people with huge respect, we must not violate religious feelings of people”...

Lukashenko makes new appointments
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made new personnel decisions on 21 December...

Lukashenko outlines priorities of Belarus' Presidency in CIS in 2021
“Strengthening the integration mechanisms in the post-Soviet space is not a matter of choice but an inevitable necessity. I believe that we can talk about the benefits only when we fully realize the potential of the CIS. This will be one of the main priorities of Belarus' Presidency in the CIS next year, if toda we adopt the appropriate decision, which has already been coordinated"...

Lukashenko partakes in CIS summit
The leaders of Belarus, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan will share opinions on cooperation in the CIS...