News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko talks about seven stages of Belarus destruction scenario
Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that a step-by-step analysis of events in the country had unearthed genuine plans and tactics of external aggressors. The head of state stated that for the last ten years they have been scrupulously preparing for this zero hour...

Lukashenko about Russia: We should maintain tighter cooperation with our elder brother
"We will do everything to advance it. Because our whole country basically relies on raw materials, components, materials, and cooperation [with Russia], not to mention markets. Belarus exports 48% of its products to the Russian Federation, it is our main export market"...

Latest R&D products of Belarusian scientists described
According to Vladimir Gusakov, Belarusian science stays up-to-date with the trends...

Lukashenko: Science shapes the future
He noted that the academic community is involved in all important decision-making in the country...

Lukashenko talks about new Constitution, presidential authority, parliament, early elections
Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked that many powers of the current presidential office are colossal. He believes it is necessary to delegate them to oblast governors and the parliament, make the parliament really work...

Lukashenko gives interview to Russia's leading media outlets
The interview touched upon the social and political situation in Belarus and the developments in the post-election period, external interference into these processes, relations and integration prospects with Russia...

Lukashenko: The situation in Belarus is neither troubled nor complicated
The president noted that all the government bodies starting with rural councils of deputies and ending with top-ranking officials should calmly work now...

Lukashenko: It is not about power, I don't want the country to be cut into pieces
"I am concerned about only one thing: I want to protect something we've been building for a quarter of the century with our own hands. We've revived the country from ruins and the ashes"...

Belarus president extends Knowledge Day greetings
“It is a nostalgic sadness for childhood and adolescence, which will never happen again. It is the excitement of first-graders who take their first steps on the road of knowledge and first-year students who have consciously chosen their professional path. It is the anxiety of parents who live the school and university years together with their children"...

Lukashenko: We will offer changes that will move the society forward
The president noted that specialists in Belarus, including judges of the Constitutional Court, are currently working on amendments to the main law of the country. Then the draft of the updated Constitution will be submitted for public discussion...

Lukashenko on efficiency of enterprises: I am concerned about people
“I am concerned about people. We should not forget about people. We need to start to work as we should from 1 January. Mogilev Oblast – a land for a zone of raw materials – can be used if necessary”...

Lukashenko says ready for dialogue with workers, students
The president stated that he is ready for a dialogue, including on the revision of the Constitution...

Lukashenko hears out report of first vice premier, finance minister
“The meeting will focus on the implementation of the state budget, local budgets. First of all, I want you to report on the influence of the budget on the formation of salaries. We agreed that it should be 80% of the average salary in the country for budget-sponsored employees. Of course, the budget has a strong influence on pensions of our people. Pensions are a holy thing”...

Lukashenko on new Constitution: Changes should be within law
"Changes must be spelled out in the Constitution. This work continues. It will be stepped up. How fast the work on the Constitution goes will depend on people’s support"...

Lukashenko about redistribution of authority, amendments to Constitution: Not under pressure
Aleksandr Lukashenko reminded that work is in progress on ways to amend the country's Constitution in order to redistribute the authority...

Lukashenko comments on calls to go on strike
"I know it, although some are roaming. Maybe 150 at some company, maybe even 200 [people] make little difference"...

Lukashenko wants powerful fuel and energy complex
The president remarked that the state had invested a lot of money in the modernization of the energy sector, including oil refineries. Right now these enterprises are as technologically advanced as enterprises in leading European countries...

Lukashenko holds session to discuss topical issues
He stressed that the economy remains a priority...

Lukashenko hosts meeting to discuss Belarus' food industry
Aleksandr Lukashenko pointed to a good yield of grain, vegetables and fruit this year. “Absolutely everything should be processed. There should not be any losses”...

Lukashenko: People are a cornerstone of every policy
The head of state was updated on the progress in implementing a big investment project of the corporation, and on the works that are already underway or will be done in the future...