Venues to host the 11th Forum of the Regions of Belarus and Russia, traditionally held under the auspices of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus and the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of Russia and slated to take place in Vitebsk Oblast in 2024, were reviewed at a meeting headed by Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Natalya Kochanova in Polotsk on 23 December, BelTA has learned.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko spoke about the prospects of Eurasian integration through 2045 at the EAEU summit in St. Petersburg on 25 December. The declaration on the main tasks and key areas of further development of integration processes within the Eurasian Economic Union for the period up to 2030 and 2045, prepared during the Russian presidency, was presented to the attention of the leaders of the countries at the summit, BelTA has learned.

Many people are concerned about radiation monitoring within the grounds of the Belarusian nuclear power plant (BelNPP). It is conducted round the clock, Belarusian Energy Minister Viktor Karankevich said in an interview with the Economy of Belarus magazine.

Price regulation is a matter of social justice, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a government meeting to discuss price regulation mechanisms on 21 December, BelTA has learned.

The National Academy of Sciences of Belarus has summed up the national contest dedicated to the Year of Peace and Creation, BelTA has learned.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko supported the proposal by the Council of Ministers and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to extend the visa waiver program for citizens of Lithuania, Latvia and Poland to 2024, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian president.

The editorial offices of regional media should not only stay in tune with the information agenda but also work proactively, lead the agenda and take the initiative, Head of the Belarus President Administration Igor Sergeyenko said at a meeting to discuss the effectiveness of the regional media in implementing the state information policy, BelTA has learned.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has bestowed the prize For Spiritual Revival and special prizes for culture and art luminaries. The head of state signed the relevant decrees on 19 December, BelTA has learned.

It is important to support the volunteer movement in the CIS, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko said at a meeting of the CIS Heads of Government Council in Moscow on 18 December, BelTA has learned.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko named promising areas of cooperation as he met with Governor of Russia's Moscow Oblast Andrei Vorobyov on 18 December, BelTA has learned.

The nomination of candidates for deputies has started in Belarus, BelTA learned from the Central Election Commission (CEC).

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent greetings to Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and Deputy Emir of Qatar Abdullah bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and the people of Qatar as the country celebrates National Day, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

Belarusian Communications and Informatization Minister Konstantin Shulgan presented the work of Belarus' communication administration within the framework of the World Radiocommunication Conference of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, BelTA has learned.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 387 to award the Order of Mother to a number of Belarusian women on 13 December, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

Minsk has made it to the 10 best places to travel with friends among Russian visitors in December, BelTA has learned.

There should be no foot-dragging while implementing the agreements that were reached during the overseas visits at the high and highest levels. It was the main point made by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko at the meeting to review the outcomes of the visits, Press Secretary of the Belarusian president Natalya Eismont told reporters.

For the local and parliamentary elections on the single voting day Belarus has set up 1394 territorial and precinct election commissions, which include 9,459 people, BelTA learned from the Central Election Commission of Belarus.

On behalf of the Belarusian people and himself, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent Jamhuri Day (Independence Day) greetings to President of Kenya William Ruto and Kenyan people, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

The unemployment rate in the Eurasian Economic Union has decreased by 11.9% since the beginning of this year, BelTA learned from the press service of the Eurasian Economic Commission.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko is holding talks with Kenyan President William Ruto during his working visit to this country, BelTA has learned.