Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated active and retired employees of Belarusbank on its 100th anniversary, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. “You can rightly be proud of the century-old history of a truly national bank which reputation of a reliable banking institution was built by several generations of highly qualified specialists,” the message of congratulations reads. Today Belarusbank is the leader of the domestic financial...

President of Russia Vladimir Putin visited Belarus on 19 December. In general, the news about the Russian leader's working visit to Minsk caused a strong public reaction. In the Belarusian capital they traditionally prepared to welcome the foreign guests as warmly as possible. The Russian delegation was large and about 100 reporters were accredited for covering the talks.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to the KGB staff on their professional holiday - Day of the State Security Bodies, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Minsk on a working visit. The Russia air force one touched down at the National Airport Minsk, BelTA has learned.

It is necessary to enable equal conditions for the operation of Belarusian and Russian commercial entities. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized it during a conference held on 16 December to discuss Belarus-Russia cooperation, BelTA has learned.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has criticized officials in charge of sport for the lack of results, BelTA has learned.