Source: Polskie Radio, the national public radio broadcaster of Poland; Belarus news ... the English version) and Christmas tree decorations associated with Western traditions are prohibited ...

Traditions, diligence and technology are the general guidelines of the country's development strategy, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

Belarus has maintained close ties with Russia for decades, with these ties only growing stronger in recent years. Shared political goals and economic dependency have brought the two nations closer ...