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12:01 Industry Ministry ready to implement Belarusian People’s Congress decisions Society
11:44 Belarus’ GDP up by 1.3% in January-November 2025 Economy
11:31 Over 400 media representatives accredited to cover Belarusian People’s Congress Society
11:15 Delegate: Conditions must be created for youth to return to villages and for elders to pass on traditions Society
11:02 Games of the Future 2025 to take place in Abu Dhabi Partners
10:46 Expert explains fundamental priority of Belarus’ 2026-2030 development program Society
10:12 How military expertise shapes final decisions of Belarusian People’s Congress Society
10:06 Chinese research named among Physics World's top 10 breakthroughs of 2025 Partners
09:43 Alignment and shared perspectives. Key takeaways from Belarusian defense minister’s visit to Zimbabwe Society
09:24 6 Turkish universities make top 100 in 2025 GreenMetic sustainability rankings Partners
09:00 Tourism exports in Belarus may surpass pre-pandemic level in 2025 Society
00:36 Lukashenko: Ukraine simply handed over Crimea to Russia President
00:34 What is Putin’s goal? Lukashenko shares insider view in interview with U.S. journalist   President
00:32 Lukashenko: Continuation of Ukraine war will lead to global conflict   President
00:30 Lukashenko outlines his plan for peace in Ukraine President
00:29 Lukashenko reflects on Trump’s role in Ukraine’s future President
16.12.25
16.12.25 20:00 Expert dwells on deep crisis in EU Society
16.12.25 19:32 New FEZ Minsk resident company to make sandwich panels Economy
16.12.25 19:28 Minsk’s festive lights  In Pictures
16.12.25 19:03 Peace Light from Bethlehem to arrive in Belarus on 18 December Society
16.12.25 18:32 Exhibition “The Elegance of Silver: Treasures of the Omani Court” to open in Minsk    Society
16.12.25 18:17 Expert explains key points of Belarus’ 2026-2030 development plan Society
16.12.25 18:10 Ryabkov: BRICS enters new expansion phase Politics
16.12.25 18:00 ‘Stronghold of statehood’: How Lukashenko's advice became Molodechno school’s motto Society
16.12.25 17:48 What will Belarus nominate for UNESCO heritage list next? Society
16.12.25 17:36 Belarus’ central bank explains focus points of monetary management policy for 2026 Economy
16.12.25 17:35 Belarus’ NOC president comments on decree to support sports organizations Society
16.12.25 17:16 Expert opines on key economic challenges for Belarus’ 2030 development program Society
16.12.25 17:08 Lukashenko signs decree to update banking regulations President
16.12.25 16:19 Military expert: Belarusian People’s Congress session will review national security issues Society
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Lukashenko signs decree to update banking regulations The document amends the list of funding sources that banks may use to cover expenses for the acquisition or modernization of fixed assets.
Lukashenko outlines his plan for peace in Ukraine
An archive photo Over 400 media representatives accredited to cover Belarusian People’s Congress
Belarus’ gold, foreign exchange reserves projected at $9.2bn in late 2026
Belarus’ GDP up by 1.3% in January-November 2025
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What is Putin’s goal? Lukashenko shares insider view in interview with U.S. journalist  
Lukashenko reflects on Trump’s role in Ukraine’s future
Lukashenko asked whether Belarus is ready to shelter Maduro
Delegate: Conditions must be created for youth to return to villages and for elders to pass on traditions
MFA updates on potash exports after U.S. sanctions are lifted  
Alignment and shared perspectives. Key takeaways from Belarusian defense minister’s visit to Zimbabwe
‘Deeply committed to his country’. What has Diplomatic Affairs understood about Lukashenko?
Belarus’ MFA receives no official request from Vilnius to arrange meeting 
Industry Ministry ready to implement Belarusian People’s Congress decisions
Belarusian People’s Congress delegate: New five-year strategy meets the demands of the time
Belarus, Indonesia discuss joint projects in key sectors
Belarus’ NOC president comments on decree to support sports organizations
Belarus’ NOC discusses support mechanism for sports organizations
Belarus, Iran reaffirm commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation
Top diplomats of Belarus, Iran sign declaration against unilateral sanctions  
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Сlose-up view of fir tree branch   Press conference to mark Belarusian Cinema Day in Minsk Intangible cultural heritage: Negliubka textile Entrepreneurship Development Council meets in Minsk
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Lukashenko in interview with Americans: Putin WANTS peace! // And Zelensky? // How’s Trump right?
Lukashenko in interview with Americans: Putin WANTS peace! // And Zelensky? // How’s Trump right?
Lukashenko: I will tell Trump A LOT of interesting things! // USA and Venezuela, Maduro and Trump
Lukashenko: I will tell Trump A LOT of interesting things! // USA and Venezuela, Maduro and Trump
President
An archive photo Belarus sends National Day greetings to Bahrain  
An archive photo Lukashenko sends gifts to Trump and First Lady Melania   
Lukashenko warns USA against military operation in Venezuela
The situation in relations between the USA and Venezuela can be resolved in an absolutely peaceful way, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with the U.S. media company Newsmax.
Stories
Politics
An archive photo Belarus forges ties with Africa, Middle East at Moscow forum
Belarus’ MFA: Economic ties strengthen political links with Africa, Middle East
‘Deeply committed to his country’. What has Diplomatic Affairs understood about Lukashenko?
In the last few months Western analytical centers published a series of papers covering Belarus. Many of them demonstrate genuine interest in the country and are not burdened by stereotypes and political agenda. They demonstrate only the desire to see, to understand, and probably to borrow.
18:10
Ryabkov: BRICS enters new expansion phase
14:08
MFA updates on potash exports after U.S. sanctions are lifted  
16:42
Lithuania announces readiness to send ambassador-at-large to Belarus for talks
14:57
Iran to use every opportunity for interaction with Belarus in SCO, BRICS
14:21
Iranian FM: Belarus, Iran hold similar views on many issues on international agenda
14:16
Ryzhenkov praises Minsk-Tehran cooperation on international platforms
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Economy
Image credit: FEZ Minsk New FEZ Minsk resident company to make sandwich panels
Belarus’ gold, foreign exchange reserves projected at $9.2bn in late 2026
Belarus’ GDP up by 1.3% in January-November 2025
According to estimates, in January-November 2025 the GDP amounted to Br258 billion in current prices, up by 1.3% in comparable prices year-on-year.
15:06
Belarus’ passenger traffic up by 6.9% in January-November 2025
13:57
Retail trade in Belarus up by 7.1% in January-November 2025
13:56
Belarus’ agricultural output up by 2.6% in January-November 2025
13:06
Real disposable personal income in Belarus up by 10% in January-October
12:42
China starts selling polymer packaging at Belarus’ commodity exchange 
11:45
Belarus’ car sales market surpasses 150,000 vehicles in 2025
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Photo: Physics World / iStock Chinese research named among Physics World's top 10 breakthroughs of 2025
Games of the Future 2025 to take place in Abu Dhabi
6 Turkish universities make top 100 in 2025 GreenMetic sustainability rankings
BRICS+ countries to host novel television project, showcasing popularisation of sport and art through Russia's experience
China steps up cultural heritage protection to keep its past alive for the future
Society
Belarusian People’s Congress: Key points for upcoming session
Industry Ministry ready to implement Belarusian People’s Congress decisions
Over 400 media representatives accredited to cover Belarusian People’s Congress
Indonesian official praises Belarusian agricultural machinery
Delegate: Conditions must be created for youth to return to villages and for elders to pass on traditions
Sport
Aryna Sabalenka. Photo courtesy of the NOC of Belarus Sabalenka repeats as WTA Player of the Year in 2025 
HC Dinamo Minsk to kick off road trip with clash against HC Lokomotiv Yaroslavl
Belarus defeat Kazakhstan in 2025 Channel One Cup
Belarus’ youth volleyball teams admitted to international competitions
Belarus’ Khomutsianskaya powers into ITF W35 Sharm ElSheikh semifinals
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