Opinions & Interviews

Poll: Belarusians expect stability, safety, economic growth from future president
Head of the Department of Economic Sociology and Psychology of Entrepreneurship, Head of the Center for Social and Humanitarian Studies of Belarusian State Economic University Irina Lashuk told BelTA...

Lukashenko wants next five years in Belarus as productive as possible
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he received a report on the 2025 state investment program on 15 January...

Lukashenko sends greetings on completion of Polotsk Transfiguration Church restoration project
"The land of Polotsk is the cradle of Belarusian statehood and the Orthodox faith of the Belarusian people. Nine centuries ago, the Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior was erected here, the foundation stone of which was laid by St. Euphrosyne of Polotsk"...

Anfimov: Belarus enjoys great authority in CIS
According to him, the campaign for the election of the President of the Republic of Belarus arouses genuine interest in the CIS countries...

Ambassador: We need to maximize potential of Belarus-Türkiye relations
The ambassador emphasized that the development of economic ties with Türkiye is certainly among the top priorities for him in his new position. It is also important to pay attention to maintaining cultural ties and humanitarian contacts...

Ambassador sees visit by Belarusian president's to Mongolia as pivotal for bilateral relations
The Ambassador emphasized that, in general, ties and cooperation between Mongolia and Belarus are gaining momentum; the frequency of mutual visits, meetings and events at the highest and high levels is increasing...

Lukashenko’s legendary teacher turns 101 years
Turning 101 years of age, Tatyana Karpechenko reminded young people about the importance of values ​​that are passed on to the younger generation. In this unshakable continuity of generations, the foundation of everything is love for the native land, peace and kindness...

What Lukashenko warned OSCE about in 2017
Vladimir Andreichenko also drew attention to the remarkable program speech delivered by the Belarusian leader at the OSCE PA session, where Aleksandr Lukashenko suggested restarting the Helsinki process...

BelTA's exhibition about Belarus in 1990s travels to Lida
At the opening of the exhibition Director General of the Belarusian news agency BelTA Irina Akulovich noted that the agency prepares stories about the region where it showcases its exhibition...

Lukashenko: Waste processing will be in focus in 2025
According to Minsk Mayor Vladimir Kukharev, the city has already embarked on the renovation of waste treatment facilities. The project will be implemented in several stages...

Belarusians urged to use resources more carefully
“What worries me most is our sometimes reckless attitude to the resources that we have,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said. This applies, for example, to forests, land, water and many more things...

Lukashenko sees spirituality, morality as foundation of strong, independent state
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement during the ceremony held on 8 January to present the president’s prizes For Spiritual Revival, special prizes for art luminaries, and Belarusian Sports Olympus prizes for the year 2024...

Lukashenko: Belarus will always be an independent state
“We will do everything in the forthcoming five-year term to make our country forget the problem of preserving its statehood for good. Our country will always be an independent state despite any tendencies in the international arena,” the Belarusian leader stated...

Lukashenko: Everything will be done to preserve peace in Belarus
According to the head of state, economy is the key challenge. “If we stick together, if we endeavor to make lives better, then we will overcome these challenges, too,” the Belarusian leader said...

Lukashenko declares love of Belarusian nation in temple on Christmas
The head of state made quite a lengthy speech, during which he wished everyone a Happy Christmas, good health and happiness. He also spoke about the complicated situation around the country, emerging challenges, tasks for the foreseeable future, and matters of a fair social policy...

Lukashenko: If there is no justice, we will have a war
Aleksandr Lukashenko also reminded that people create values in the country, this is why it is necessary to give them a fair share of generated profits...

Belarus government to stick to people-first policy
“This is why a people-first state is when the state prioritizes people. But the state will not do the jobs people are supposed to do. It is not the role of the state. The state has its own functions,” the president remarked...

Lukashenko: We will overcome all complications and difficulties of the year ahead
“But when we are united, when we stand together, when we at least look to one side in the same manner, then everything will be good for us,” the president said. “We will overcome all the complications and hardships. We have learned how to overcome them. We know how to overcome. But we can do it only together”...

Lukashenko identifies serious challenge in field of migration
"The key thing is for these people to want to work and learn. Our nation can teach the people. We need workforce. But uncontrolled migration is a disaster,” the Belarusian leader stated...

Nuclear war can start within a few minutes. What did Lukashenko warn West about five years ago?
"We all urgently need a strong success story that will convince even the fierce skeptics and ‘hawks’ that despite deep contradictions and misunderstanding, security interests in Europe are absolutely compatible,” the president said addressing the “European Security: Stepping Back from the Brink of the Abyss” conference...