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.08.25
13:00
Economy
Snopkov: Belarusian government seeks tourism sector reform to increase profits
As BelTA previously reported, one of the key topics was the proposal to transfer tourism regulatory functions from the Sport and Tourism Ministry to the National Tourism Agency.
12:34
Society
Belarus welcomes over 154,000 visa-waiver travelers since 1 Jan 2025
Since 1 January 2025, Belarus has hosted 154,331 travelers from 38
countries included in the visa-waiver program. Most travelers came from
Belarus' neighboring countries: Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland.
12:20
Partners
China showcases robotics might at robot conference
At
the 2025 World Robot Conference held in Beijing earlier this month,
robots traded blows in boxing rings, strategized over games of Gomoku,
and meticulously demonstrated intangible cultural heritage crafts.
12:05
Economy
Belarus’ GDP up by 1.3% in January-July 2025
According to estimates, in January-July 2025 the GDP amounted to Br155.2 billion in current prices, up by 1.3% in comparable prices year-on-year.
11:28
President
Amkodor financial recovery plan presented to Lukashenko
The Belarusian government has prepared a draft decree providing a
comprehensive solution for the financial recovery of the Amkodor holding
company. The document was discussed during a meeting between Belarusian
President Aleksandr Lukashenko and the Council of Ministers' leadership
in Minsk on 18 August.
11:17
President
Belarus’ tourism sector development in focus of Lukashenko's meeting with government
One of the key topics was the reorganization of tourism sector management. The Council of Ministers has drafted a decree proposing to transfer regulatory authority in tourism from the Sport and Tourism Ministry to the National Tourism Agency.
11:04
Partners
Venezuela ranks among world’s top 10 countries for bird diversity
Venezuela’s rich natural heritage
is driving the development of birdwatching tourism as a key strategy to
strengthen the national tourism sector, according to Venezolana de
Television, a partner of TV BRICS.
10:43
Sport
Belarus victorious at basketball tournament in China
The Belarusian national basketball team clinched a decisive victory at
Central Asia International Basketball Men's Tournament 2025 in China’s
Yining.
10:31
Economy
Belarus’ grain harvest reaches 7m tonnes
As of 18 August, some 7,213,000 tonnes of grain, including rapeseed, were cropped in Belarus. The regional breakdown is the following: Minsk Oblast harvested 1.751 million tonnes, Brest Oblast - 1,608 million tonnes, Grodno Oblast- 1.457 million tonnes, Mogilev Oblast- 913,000 tonnes, Gomel Oblast- 864,000 tonnes, Vitebsk Oblast – 620,000 tonnes.
10:16
Partners
UAE offers exceptional summer with safe, premium tourism
The United Arab Emirates is witnessing a distinguished summer tourism
season, attracting residents and visitors from across the world to enjoy
a wide range of cultural, heritage, and entertainment festivals and
events.
10:03
Politics
Trump to discuss territorial swap at Washington meeting with Zelensky
During an interview with CNN, Steve Witkoff said the territorial swap is “the main issue” for resolving the ongoing conflict. “We intend to discuss it on Monday. Hopefully, we have some clarity on it, and hopefully that ends up in a peace deal very, very soon,” the special envoy said.
09:45
Politics
Coalition of the Willing ready to deploy reassurance force in Ukraine after hostilities end
The Coalition of the Willing has confirmed its readiness to deploy a multinational reassurance force once hostilities have ceased, TASS reports.
09:33
Partners
Archaeologists uncover remains of 2,800-year-old Lydian palace in western Türkiye
Archaeologists have discovered the
remains of a Lydian palace dating back to the 8th century B.C. in the
ancient city of Sardis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in western Türkiye.
09:21
Politics
WSJ: EU expects Trump to pressure Zelensky into peace deal during 18 August meeting
European officials expect U.S. President Donald Trump to pressure Vladimir Zelensky during their 18 August meeting to accept Russia’s terms for resolving the Ukraine conflict, TASS reports, citing The Wall Street Journal.
09:00
Politics
German MP: EU has itself to blame for missing Alaska summit
In an interview with Tagesspiegel, Chairman of the German Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs Armin Laschet noted that EU countries themselves refused to participate in peace negotiations on Ukraine, which is why they were absent from the Putin-Trump meeting in Alaska.
