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.04.26
13:39
Politics
CEC head: Belarus ready to assist Russia in September elections
The Central Election Commission (CEC) of Belarus is ready to assist the
CEC of Russia in terms of participation of Belarusian citizens in
elections to local self-government bodies in the Russian Federation.
13:14
President
Lukashenko samples sweets, cookies at Krasny Mozyryanin
The most popular products made by Krasny Mozyryanin as well as by the confectionery factory Spartak were offered for sampling. The latest products were demonstrated as well.
13:01
Society
Russia’s Security Council: Belarus-Russia security experience could be useful in Eurasia
The experience of Belarus and Russia in ensuring security within the framework of the Union State could be useful for other integration blocs in Eurasia, Deputy Secretary of Russia’s Security Council Alexei Shevtsov said.
12:42
Politics
Lebedev: Roadmap for CIS, CSTO, SCO cooperation is being successfully implemented
Sergei Lebedev emphasized that the signing of this roadmap confirmed the
intention of the three integration associations to maintain and deepen
their partnership, with a focus on practical cooperation.
12:24
Economy
First unit of Belarusian nuclear power plant disconnected for preventive maintenance
“On 27 April, power unit No. 1 was disconnected from the grid for preventive maintenance of the equipment. The background radiation in the area of the power plant remains unchanged,” the press service noted.
12:20
Politics
CSTO chief highlights global significance of Belarus’ initiative for Eurasian Charter
“Its principles are addressed not only to Eurasia but to the entire world, just as the initiative to build a Greater Eurasia represents a step toward security and justice for the whole world,” Taalatbek Masadykov said.
12:05
President
Lukashenko sets task to reduce construction costs of dairy complexes
After getting familiar with how work is organized at the dairy farm, results of their work, and future development plans, the head of state stated: “Expensive. We need to find ways to make it cheaper.”
11:53
Society
Belarus hosts over 56,000 visa-waiver travelers from Europe since 1 Jan 2026
A total of 1,315,014 European residents have visited Belarus since 15 April 2022 when the visa waiver program was launched.
11:52
Society
Cost of closing Lithuania’s Ignalina NPP: Exclusive interview with NPP’s last director
![Viktor Shevaldin [Screengrab/BelTA]](https://eng.belta.by/images/storage/news/with_archive/2026/000022_1777280130_179578_medium.jpg "Viktor Shevaldin [Screengrab/BelTA]")
More than 20 years ago, when the decision was being made to admit Lithuania to the European Union, an ultimatum was issued: either Vilnius closes the Ignalina NPP, or consideration of Lithuania’s EU membership would be postponed.
11:31
Economy
Belarus sows 50% of early spring crop areas
“According to operational data as of 27 April 2026, early spring crops have been sown on an area of 1,148,000 hectares, which accounts for 50% of the total sowing area of 2,294,000 hectares,” the press service said.
11:23
Partners
Abu Dhabi Marathon designated Gold Label Road Race by World Athletic
World Athletics has
awarded the Abu Dhabi Marathon, organised by the Abu Dhabi Sports
Council and sponsored by ADNOC, the "Gold Label Road Race" designation,
recognising the event’s high organisational standards and rising status
among leading global road races.
11:20
Economy
Russia’s Security Council underscores Belarus’ role in global food security
Deputy Secretary of Russia’s Security Council Alexei Shevtsov highlighted Belarus’ role in maintaining global food security, BelTA has learned.
11:02
Economy
Digital cooperation, customs regulation, labeling on EEC Council agenda
The agenda includes 40 issues related to digital cooperation, trade agreements with third countries, technical and customs regulation, tariff preferences, product labeling, and others.
