Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has signed a decree to pardon 30 persons, who had been convicted of protest-related crimes, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. “The decision is a humane gesture towards these people. They got a chance to return to normal life, family and work,” the press service emphasized. Among those pardoned are seven women and 23 men. Most of the convicts are parents of minor children. All persons submitted for pardon were studied...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent greetings to President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev as the country celebrates Independence Day, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. “The years of sovereignty of Uzbekistan have been marked by outstanding achievements, including sustainable economic growth, large-scale social transformations and well-deserved recognition of the country on the world stage. Today, Tashkent makes a significant contribution to...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to award President of the Republic of Belarus, Chairman of the Supreme State Council of the Union State Aleksandr Lukashenko the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle the First-Called, reads the official website of the Kremlin. “The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle the First-Called is bestowed upon President of the Republic of Belarus, Chairman of the Supreme State Council of the Union State Aleksandr Lukashenko for outstanding contribution...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko is set to hear out a report on current issues related to the country’s information policy on 29 August, BelTA has learned. Attending the meeting is the deputy head of the Belarus President Administration, the information minister, the president's press secretary an the chairperson of the Belarusian TV and Radio Company. Writer by: belta

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed decrees on 27 August to make personnel appointments in the Armed Forces, the press service of the head of state told BelTA. Major-General Vladimir Bely has been appointed Chief of the Central Office for Combat Training of the Armed Forces. Major-General Vadim Surov has been transferred from the position of the Chief of the 72nd Guards Joint Center for Training Warrant Officers and Junior Specialists of the Armed Forces to the vacant position of...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko is set to attend the Nationwide Conference on Teaching on 27 August, BelTA has learned. The event will take place in the Palace of the Republic and will feature more than 2,500 participants. The absolute majority of them are representatives of the delegations of the regions and the city of Minsk, including heads of higher educational institutions. The Nationwide Conference on Teaching will also be attended by heads of state administration bodies,...