At the heart of the Belarusian sovereignty are people who do their work conscientiously and honestly every day, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said as he presented state awards on 27 June, BelTA has learned. "Presenting awards in the run-up to the main public holiday is particularly symbolic and remarkable. After all, when we talk about the country's independence, we imply people. Our sovereignty is about people who do their work every day, conscientiously and honestly: they...

The Year of Native Land has been extended to include 2018-2020. Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has signed the relevant decree, the press service of the Belarusian leader told BelTA. The document is designed to stimulate the social and economic development of the regions, encourage active citizenship among members of the general public, and preserve the historical, cultural, and spiritual legacy. The Council of Ministers has been instructed to get together with the oblast...

As many as 34 new projects and six measures to develop innovative infrastructure have been included into Belarus' state program on innovative development for the 2016-2020 period. Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has signed relevant decree No.236, BelTA has learned. The new projects include the creation of modern enterprises to make electric car charging infrastructure components, the target practice complex Vertushka 2 and the unmanned aerial complex Feniks, LED-powered lighting...

The Order of Mother has been conferred on 34 women with many children from Gomel Oblast, Grodno Oblast and Mogilev Oblast for giving birth to and bringing up five and more children. A corresponding decree was signed by Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. Among the awardees are women working in agricultural, trade and religious organizations, educational and healthcare institutions, sports organizations, at light industry...

It is necessary to significantly increase support for families with children. Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko made the statement as he talked to border service specialists and their families during the visit to the border guard station Divin in Kobrin District, Brest Oblast on 1 June, BelTA has learned. The head of state spoke in favor of preserving and expanding the spectrum of support and preferences given to families with children. In particular, he noted that there are no...