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.02.26
15:40
Economy
Foreign currency sales exceed purchases by $44.9m in Belarus in January 2026
In January 2026, individuals in Belarus sold $44.9 million worth of foreign currency more than they purchased, BelTA learned from the statistics released by the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (NBRB).
15:12
Sport
Belarusian athletes arriving at Olympic villages, as training commences
The opening ceremony will begin tonight at 10:00 PM Minsk time. A total of 2,900 athletes from 94 countries will participate in the 2026 Winter Olympics, including seven Belarusians.
15:04
President
Lukashenko compares savings on street lighting to annual pension increase
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko addressed the issue of the street lighting schedule during a meeting with the Council of Ministers in Minsk on 6 February.
14:52
Society
Belarus to toughen qualifications for corporate crisis managers
The institution of crisis managers was one of the issues raised at the meeting with the head of state.
14:52
President
Lukashenko confronts governors over livestock deaths
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko once again raised the issue of livestock mortality during a meeting with senior members of the Council of Ministers, BelTA has learned.
14:49
President
Plans to toughen electronic cigarette trade licensing requirements in Belarus
Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked: “Medics are worried about the growing popularity of electronic cigarettes. Particularly among young Belarusians: students of higher education institutions and of secondary schools."
14:04
Society
Belarus’ government approves CIS cooperation agreement in heavy engineering
Its goal is to foster the development of heavy engineering through enhanced collaboration and the joint development and exchange of new manufacturing technologies and expertise.
13:53
Society
Grodno develops smart flight log for drones
The project has been recognized and the development received a
first-degree diploma at the Digital Economy Leaders 2025 competition in
the nomination Implemented Project of the Year in Digital Transformation
(Energy category).
13:40
Society
Priority armaments procurement for Belarusian Armed Forces revealed
Traditionally, enterprises affiliated with the State Authority for Military Industry possess strong competencies and a good reputation across the post-Soviet space and beyond in the field of automated control systems, communication systems, radar, electronic warfare, and mobility assets for various purposes, Andrei Fedin said.
13:28
Sport
Belarus’ skating chief: Maryna Zuyeva is a strong competitive athlete
Yulia Komleva, the chairperson of the Belarusian Speed Skating Union, spoke with BelTA about the athlete's preparation for the Olympics and the selection process for the Games.
13:07
Economy
Belstat to calculate GDP based on updated System of National Accounts
This will allow us to evaluate intangible assets such as databases and the digital economy, Inna Nedvedeva said.
12:49
Politics
Prisoner swap and Russia-USA military dialogue: What were outcomes of Abu Dhabi negotiations?
A second round of negotiations on the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict took place in the capital of the UAE on 4-5 February. The meeting was held in a trilateral format with the participation of delegations from Russia, Ukraine, and the USA.
12:19
Partners
UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation introduces ‘Supporting Family Award’
The UAE Jiu-Jitsu
Federation has introduced the "Supporting Family Award" as a new
category at the Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Awards, in line with the UAE
designating 2026 as the Year of Family.
12:06
Politics
Union State Supreme State Council meeting scheduled for 25 February
A meeting of the Supreme State Council of the Belarus-Russia Union State has been scheduled for 25 February, State Secretary of the Union State Sergei Glazyev told journalists, BelTA reports.
11:55
Society
Belarus, Russia work on innovations to extend lifespan of spacecraft
Scientists from Belarus and Russia are developing innovations to enhance the lifespan of spacecraft, Chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (NASB) Vladimir Karanik told the media prior to a NASB meeting to discuss the Union State programs. 
