News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko hosts meeting to discuss Victory Day celebrations, epidemiological situation
According to Aleksandr Lukashenko, the action plan for Victory Day celebrations was presented long ago...

Lukashenko calls to use foreign aid for social purposes only
"We are ready to provide various tax benefits and preferences. The funds should reach the recipients, not disappear on the way to them"...

Lukashenko holds session to discuss provision, use of foreign gratuitous aid
"Money should not be wasted on destructive activities inside the country. The use of gratuitous aid should be under strict control"...

Lukashenko sends Labor Day greetings to Belarusian people
"Together we will cope with any challenges of the time"...

Lukashenko: We can live in Chernobyl-hit regions
"I came here to see how these lands are revived. To be honest, I have neither positive nor negative feelings about it. I have only one impression that we have been reviving them"...

National cleanup day in progress in Belarus
Half of the money to be earned today will be left at the disposal of the oblast administrations and the Minsk city administration...

Measures to support Belarusian economy amid pandemic authorized
The decree introduces rent payment holidays, a moratorium on raising the base rent amount and raising the actual size of rent...

Draft decree on forestry industry submitted to Belarus president
"I am convinced that if we treated nature with more responsibility and respect, we would live a better live, and viruses would not affect us"...

Belarusian government urged to fulfill major economic indicators
"Therefore, the economy is a priority. We do not have other sources for life except for the work of our people"...

Lukashenko holds meeting to discuss measures to ensure sustainable operation of economy
"If we allocate certain funds for the economy, the money will be distributed by governors. It was their demand"...

Lukashenko okays export of face masks once domestic market is saturated
"We need to sell if there is the demand. Russians, Latvians have inquired about the masks. Why not to sell? We need to help people"...

Lukashenko: Everyone wants to snap at Belarus as it fights coronavirus
"We have preserved the system and got it into shape. Thus, it turned out that we were better prepared to respond to this infection and not only to it"...

Lukashenko to inspect protective gear production at Slavyanka company
The president will discuss the fulfillment of his instructions to boost production and supply of personal protective equipment for households and healthcare workers...

Lukashenko: Orthodox Christianity traditions remain moral foundation for Belarusian people
"Easter is a source of great joy and spiritual strength. It celebrates the value of human life, enhances belief in love and justice"...

Lukashenko is confident in Belarus’ coronavirus strategy
"If you make a small step towards your health, the things will get better tomorrow. Everything depends on us"...

Lukashenko pledges financial support for companies amid COVID-19
Aleksandr Lukashenko is confident that big companies need to be supported in the first place...

Lukashenko wants balanced approach to amnesty of drug offenders
The president remarked that many young people were brought to account, many of them are serving their first sentence. Therefore, an instruction was given to consider the possibility to pardon those persons...

Lukashenko calls for unity in EAEU amid pandemic
"Unilateral activities of states have endangered trade relations, cooperation chains, labor migration. The absence of coordinated efforts aggravates these negative factors"...

Lukashenko urges coronavirus patients in hospitals to stay positive
"Therefore, we will do our best to fight for every person. If a person stays positive, they will be healthy"...

Lukashenko wishes Happy Easter to Belarusian Christians
"Heartwarming days of this great holiday remind us about saving hope, genuine grace and infinite love, fill our hearts with Christian wisdom"...