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.08.25
17:09
Society
Mogilev to host Belarus-Russia Union State Youth Forum
Mogilev will host the Belarus-Russia Union State Youth Forum “The role of youth in preserving and protecting historical memory” on 5-8 September.
16:50
Economy
International experts studying Belarusian nuclear power plant’s safety practices
The mission is focused on corporate oversight and monitoring. The purpose of the mission is to share the best practices in organizing the operation of independent oversight and in maintaining a high level of safety.
16:34
Society
Expert warns Western deployment in Ukraine would escalate situation
The deployment of Western troops in Ukraine will make the situation even
worse than it was before the start of the special military operation in
Ukraine, Russian military observer of the Komsomolskaya Pravda
newspaper, Colonel (retired) Viktor Baranets said in a new episode of
the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA’s YouTube channel.
16:18
Economy
Minister explains steps to improve rural trade system in Belarus
According to Artur Karpovich, the development of a clear system for
consumer trade services, primarily in rural areas, by the end of the
year is the main task set by the head of state.
15:21
President
Lukashenko halts kindergarten closure after parents’ appeal
The kindergarten in the agro-town of Gorshchevshchina, Tolochin District, Vitebsk Oblast, will continue to operate. Earlier, local residents had appealed to the head of state via social
media with a request not to close the institution, even though very few
children attend it.
14:31
Economy
Minsk hotel occupancy at 67.2% in January-July 2025
In January-July 2025, the average occupancy rate of hotels in Minsk reached 67.2%, which was 7.4% more year-on-year. Demand for hotel accommodation is primarily driven by foreign visitors. The share of foreign guests has traditionally exceeded 70%.
13:43
Sport
Brest hosts top archers from Belarus, Russia
Brest is hosting the open national archery competitions for the prizes
of Hero of the Soviet Union, cosmonaut Pyotr Klimuk on 26-29 August.
12:56
Economy
Belarus’ foreign trade up 2.2% in H1 2025
Exports of goods and services rose to $23.8523 billion (up 0.2% over
January-June 2024). Imports of goods and services totaled $24.7812
billion (up 4.1% over January-June 2024).
12:42
Partners
Ancient bronze casting art decoded
A team of researchers in
Xi'an, Shaanxi province, has decoded the casting technique used by
Bronze Age artisans 3,000 years ago to create a complex buffalo-shaped
vessel. Their work has helped solve some of the mysteries surrounding
primitive foundry technologies.
12:38
Economy
Belarus, Russia’s Vologda Oblast sign cooperation program for 2026-2028
Belarus and Russia’s Vologda Oblast have signed a cooperation
development program for 2026-2028 at the Days of Vologda Oblast in
Belarus forum.
12:29
President
Lukashenko against thoughtless closure of schools, kindergartens, shops in countryside
At the beginning of the meeting the head of state emphasized that all the decisions must be made in order to ensure a normal life for people and primarily those in the countryside. The president mentioned a number of aspects that need to be addressed.
12:26
President
Lukashenko: Efficient retail system must be established in Belarus by 1 January
By 1 January, an efficient retail service system must be established throughout country, particularly in rural areas, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during a meeting to discuss the efficiency of the national retail system on 26 August.
11:41
President
Belarusian state-run retail chain criticized for closing rural shops, high executive wages
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko criticized the performance of
the Belarusian National Union of Consumer Societies Belkoopsoyuz at a
meeting to discuss the efficiency of the national retail system on 26
August.
11:36
President
Lukashenko orders to tackle senseless digitalization in trade
It is necessary to reconsider some ill-conceived decisions in trade, including decisions related to digitalization, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss the efficiency of the country’s retail service system, BelTA has learned.
11:35
President
Lukashenko wants retail chains to improve operations in rural areas
Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “It is necessary to strike a balance: if you run a profitable business in the capital city and other large cities, you should undertake a bit of social responsibility and cater to consumers in the countryside. Especially since there are not that many problem districts.”
