Polotsk Regional Executive Committee

On 30 December Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed an order to assign Grants of the President of the Republic of Belarus for 2026 to 42 specialists engaged in science, education, healthcare, culture and youth policy, the press service of the Belarusian leader told BelTA.

Every country draws strength from its traditions, and in Belarus, one long-standing, excellent tradition is to congratulate children on the New Year holidays, including as part of the Our Children campaign, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a New Year’s charity event held at the Palace of the Republic, BelTA has learned.

In the run up to 2026, the Palace of Independence once again opened its doors to participants of the now traditional New Year's Eve Ball for young people. The event began with a classical segment attended by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko, BelTA has learned.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko appointed Dmitry Gora as Prosecutor General of Belarus on 23 December. Previously, Dmitry Gora had been the head of the Investigative Committee of Belarus, BelTA has learned.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated workers and veterans of the energy sector on their professional holiday, Energy Industry Worker’s Day, the press service of the Belarusian leader told BelTA.

On 20 December, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 445 “On appointing and dismissing judges” in line with the decisions adopted at the session of the Belarusian People’s Congress, BelTA learned from the press service of the head of state.

The five-year plan will focus on the development of Belarusian regions, Belarusian President and Chairman of the Belarusian People’s Congress Aleksandr Lukashenko said during the second session of the 7th Belarusian People’s Congress on 19 December, BelTA has learned.

In his Address to the Belarusian people and Parliament, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko set the objective of at least doubling tourism’s contribution to the national economy within the next five-year period, BelTA has learned.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has signed Decree No. 437 “On the insurance of crop harvest, livestock and poultry in 2026,” the press service of the Belarusian leader told BelTA.

On 16 December, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 435 “On the Banking Regulations”, the press service of the Belarusian leader told BelTA.