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.08.25
17:42
Society
Congress of Small Towns gets underway in Grodno
Grodno Oblast is set to host over 120 representatives from Russia’s
Nizhny Novgorod Oblast for the fourth Congress of Small Towns, Grodno
Oblast Governor Yuri Karayev told the media following a meeting with the
Nizhny Novgorod delegation.
17:31
Economy
China’s Anhui Province proposes sister-city partnerships, joint projects to Brest Oblast
China's Anhui Province has reaffirmed commitment to developing comprehensive cooperation with Belarus' Brest Oblast. Brest played host to a high-level meeting between the regional officials and an Anhui delegation on 12 August
17:03
Society
Russian regions show interest in small towns congresses with Belarus
Russian regions are showing growing interest in establishing small towns
congresses modeled after the successful partnership between Belarus’
Grodno Oblast and Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Yevgeny Lyulin,
Chairman of the Nizhny Novgorod Regional Legislative Assembly, shared
this observation with journalists following meetings with Grodno Oblast
authorities.
16:48
Economy
Over 100 resident companies registered in Hi-Tech Park so far this year
The official stressed that this year the park has been seeing traditional steady growth across all indicators, including export, earnings, and the number of companies.
16:45
Society
Belarusian Zubrenok center to host schoolchildren from China
A delegation of Chinese schoolchildren departed for Belarus on 11 August to participate in a recreational and health program at the National Children's Educational and Health Center Zubrenok
16:24
President
Belarusian president signs decree to recruit conscripts in September-November 2025
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 302 “On discharge from active duty, on conscription and recruitment to the reserve force” on 12 August.
16:16
Economy
PM outlines priorities for Belarus' Hi-Tech Park
According to the prime minister, the meeting addressed several critical
issues, including cryptocurrency usage, a topic President Aleksandr
Lukashenko had raised earlier as he received a report from National Bank
Chairman Roman Golovchenko.
16:04
Politics
MFA confirms release of Belarusians from forced labor in Spain
The Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the release of
individuals subjected to forced labor, including citizens of Belarus,
during a police operation in Spain, spokesman for the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs Ruslan Varankov told journalists.
15:53
Politics
Expert: No agreements on Ukraine can be sustainable without Belarus’ participation
Any system of agreements concerning Ukraine cannot be sustainable without Belarus’ participation, Nikolai Mezhevich, Director of the Center for Belarusian Studies at the Institute of Europe of the Russian Academy of Sciences, said in an interview with BelTA.
15:41
Economy
Belarus-China confectionery factory exports 95% of its products
The Chinese investor plans further capacity increases and market
expansion. The Chashniki District administration has already provided
land and facilities for a new workshop, with equipment purchases
completed for the future production site.
15:07
Society
Belarusian Parliament vice speakers sign book of condolence for late Myint Swe
Deputy Chairperson of the Council of the Republic Sergei Khomenko and
Deputy Chairperson of the House of Representatives Vadim Ipatov visited
the Consulate General of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar in Belarus
to sign the Book of Condolence following the passing of former Acting
President and First Vice President Myint Swe.
14:48
Economy
Ecology Expo 2025 to tackle environmental challenges with innovative solutions
The international environmental exhibition Ecology Expo 2025 will take
place from 19 to 21 August at the Minsk International Exhibition Center
under the slogan “Green Innovations for a Sustainable Future”,
Belarusian Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental
Protection Ivan Prikhodko said at a press conference.
14:08
Economy
Central bank to play bigger role in implementing Belarus’ economic policy
According to Roman Golovchenko, during their meeting the president repeatedly emphasized the need for the National Bank’s proactive involvement in executing economic policy alongside the government, parliament, and other institutions.
13:45
Society
Belarus reduces poorly treated wastewater discharge sevenfold in 20 years
Key achievements include a sevenfold decrease in poorly treated
wastewater entering surface water bodies and a 25% reduction in
freshwater usage over the last 20 years.
13:37
Economy
Belarus’ central banker addresses key financial sector questions
The National Bank of Belarus and the banking system are successfully fulfilling the assigned objectives. The current situation is assessed as positive, Chairman of the Board of the National Bank Roman Golovchenko told media. 
