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.04.26
18:57
Society
Belarus’ statistics agency identifies five sectors with largest employment
The top five economic activities employing Belarusians as of 2025 include industry (23.2%), wholesale and retail trade, repair of cars and motorcycles (13.4%), education (11%), agriculture, forestry and fisheries (9.9%), and healthcare and social services (8.3%).
18:50
Economy
Russia’s Komi Republic delegation tours MAZ, eyes road machinery, buses
A delegation from the Komi Republic of the Russian Federation, led by
Prime Minister Dmitry Bratynenko, visited the Minsk Automobile Plant
(MAZ). BelTA learned from the press service of the enterprise which MAZ
equipment caught the delegation’s attention.
18:35
Society
A sigh of relief as Belarus warmly welcomes returnees from Poland
The special services carried out a prisoner exchange based on a five-for-five formula at the Pererov crossing along the Belarusian-Polish border. A BelTA correspondent provides the details.
18:10
Society
Expert explains if Russia could adopt Iran’s strategy against USA, Israel in Ukraine conflict
Speaking about Russia’s possible retaliatory steps in the Ukrainian
conflict, the expert believes Moscow should follow a principle similar
to how Iran responds to strikes by the USA and Israel - by demonstrating
strength and striking the military-industrial complex.
18:03
Politics
Polish FM expresses hope for new chapter in relations with Belarus
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has expressed hope for a new chapter in Warsaw-Minsk relations following a prisoner swap at the state border between Belarus and Poland on 28 April.
17:46
Politics
Slovak ambassador highlights mutual benefits in cooperation with Brest
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Slovak Republic to Belarus Jozef Migaš outlined new areas of cooperation with Brest Oblast at the international business contact forum “First Region: Territory of Success” in Brest on 28-29 April.
17:41
Economy
Minsk to host Belarus-Egypt Business Forum on 7 May
Dozens of Egyptian companies from diverse sectors of the economy are expected to attend.
17:21
Politics
Brest Business Forum yields first agreements in social sector, healthcare
A memorandum of cooperation on social sector and healthcare was signed between Brest Oblast and the Republic of Serbia
17:19
Society
Belarus transfers Brest Fortress relic, WWII books to Tatarstan
Vladimir Pertsov, First Deputy Head of the Belarus President Administration, noted that until recently, it was believed that every fourth resident of Belarus died in the Great Patriotic War.
17:06
Society
Technical committees of Belarus, Russia pool efforts in smart standardization
Denis Burak expressed confidence that this agreement will become the foundation for fruitful interaction for the sake of effective exchange of views and experience, synchronization of approaches to standardization.
16:46
Economy
Belarus, Zimbabwe strengthen ties at Brest business forum
Belarus and Zimbabwe enjoy strong friendly relations, formally established by the leaders of the two countries, Deputy Minister for Women’s Affairs, Community, and Small and Medium Enterprise Development of Zimbabwe Kiven Mutimbanyoka told BelTA.
16:28
Sport
Belarus win 18 medals at European Youth Draughts-64 Championship
The competition program in Kemer, Türkiye, concluded with the classic
game tournaments, in which Belarusian athletes won nine medals (four
gold, two silver, three bronze).
16:27
Society
Gomel partners with Moscow’s Cheryomushki District, Yasenevo District
A memorandum on establishing partnership between the Gomel City Executive Committee and two intra-city municipal formations of Moscow was signed by the parties on 28 April in the Russian capital.
16:16
Politics
Belarus, DPRK identify joint steps to expand cooperation in the near future
Belarus’ Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Shuleiko has met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to the Republic of Belarus Ji Kyong Su.
