Opinions & Interviews

Lukashenko names key quality of Belarusians that helped preserve country
"Nothing has been squandered or lost. We have built on the legacy of the powerful Soviet Union, turning this wealth into national brands of modern Belarus"...

Lukashenko explains why he visits Dazhynki festival
The president said that he is now busy with something completely different: he wants to thank the Belarusians for ensuring food security...

MFA: Belarus has no interest in modern European values or Brussels ‘democracy’
Anatoly Glaz noted that European leaders are well aware that international law and European legislation oblige them to treat refugees and asylum seekers humanely...

Energy ministry: NPP is a source of pride for Belarus
The project has not only given rise to a new industry in the country, but also ensured a new quality of development of the construction, metallurgical and machine-building complexes...

Proposal to rename Belarusian station in Antarctica
The head of the National Academy of Sciences reported on the expeditionary activities, international cooperation and the results of scientific research...

Lukashenko contemplates trip to Antarctica
During the meeting the president shared some personal thoughts: “If I had to think about it, it would be my pleasure to visit this pole of our planet. We may meet with you over there at some point. And we will talk in detail and, as people say, touch everything that exists there and everything we can get to”...

Lukashenko: Building presence in Antarctica seemed like a pipe dream, but Belarus did it
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with scientists and participants of Belarusian Antarctic expeditions...

Belarus described as friendly country for Serbia
Belarus is a friendly country for Serbia, our peoples have a very warm regard for each other, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Serbia to Belarus Ilina Vukajlović said during a meeting with Chairman of the House of Representatives of the Belarusian Parliament Igor Sergeyenko in Minsk...

Lukashenko: Belarus will keep supporting large families
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he heard out the report on improving welfare policies on 15 October...

Lukashenko: Retirees will always get support in Belarus
“Pensions were raised twice this year – up 10% and 5%. Retirees need support and they will always get such support here. They should have a normal life,” the Belarusian leader said...

Sergeyenko: Athletes’ victories contribute to Belarus’ sporting image
The chairman of the House of Representatives presented letters of commendation to the winners and medalists of the 33rd Summer Olympic Games, 17th Summer Paralympic Games, and also to their coaches. The participants of the meeting discussed the development of elite sports, and legislative support of sports activities...

Ambassador: Oman is open to Belarus, ready to promote Belarusian goods, services
"We have great opportunities here. I think that the visit of the Belarusian head of government will help us open new prospects. We have a lot of work to do here. I think Belarusians, both businessmen and tourists, will like this country very much,” the ambassador said...

Lukashenko: Our goal is to make Belarus even stronger, more beautiful and richer
The head of state noted that the festival brought together the best and brightest, the people who multiply the achievements of the country with their work...

Szmydt attends Battle of Lenino anniversary commemoration ceremony
This is what our ancestors fought for, Polish former judge, head of the Prawda Polska Foundation Tomasz Szmydt said at an event to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the Battle of Lenino in Gorki District on 12 October...

Archaeological complex on Menka River near Minsk described as unique for Eastern Europe
"There was indeed a high-status settlement here, a city of the 11th century with authorities, troops, trade, comparable to all known large urban centers of that time. Therefore, this complex must be turned into a museum and become one of places of attraction for tourists, including foreign guests. Instructions have been given in this regard," Roman Golovchenko said...

Gusakov: AI becomes a human assistant in every area of life
"We should not lag behind the world trends and tendencies. Belarus should be among the leaders in artificial intelligence in the region and beyond"...

Rummo: Minsk International Medical Forum sets development goals for high-tech medicine in Belarus
He emphasized that a significant part of the forum will be devoted to certain issues of medical care and high technologies, which in recent years have become a kind of calling card of domestic medicine...

Gryzlov: Russians are most frequent visitors to Belarus
In total, over 4.8 million Russians visited Belarus during the year, which is about 85% of the total number of inbound tourists...

Union State of Belarus and Russia hailed as example equal interstate relations
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said after he received the Order of St Andrew the Apostle the First-Called from Russia President Vladimir Putin in an official ceremony in the Kremlin...

Lukashenko: Russia has always been more than a neighbor for Belarus
“These are close ties between our peoples, our states and special, personal relations between the two presidents. I cherish that much. I am really glad that we have reached such a level in our relations,” the Belarusian leader said...