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.04.26
17:01
Society
Progress in fulfilling Belarus president’s instruction to change land amelioration tactics reviewed
“The task the president wanted us to complete in 2021-2025 has been successfully completed. Reclamation measures were carried out on an area of 416,000 hectares while the target was 412,000 hectares. Additionally, 75,000 hectares were reclaimed for agricultural use over the five-year period."
16:53
Society
Polesie State Radioecological Reserve draws over 3,100 tourists in 2025
“What attracts people here is a certain sense of wilderness. The Chernobyl story is widely featured in the media, cinema and computer games. Both adults and teenagers are interested,” head of the information support department Aleksei Kazakov said.
16:20
Society
Expert: Belarus effectively uses cultural heritage for tourism, education, science
“When it comes to heritage protection, our country is a reliable partner on the international stage. Belarus has ratified nearly every UNESCO convention relating to culture,” Natalya Schasnovich noted.
15:49
Society
Call for popularizing cultural legacy of CIS states
“It is important to make the rich cultural heritage of CIS countries sought-after and accessible to a wide range of people and primarily to young people,” noted Igor Petrishenko.
15:29
Society
New citizen: The planet is in chaos! But Belarus is a place of peace
The life journey of Mohammed Muslem, who now lives and works in Gomel, is full of twists and turns. Hospitable and welcoming Belarus has become the place of strength, the true home that is a real fortress for him. On 15 April he became one of the 230 foreign citizens and stateless persons who had been granted Belarusian citizenship.
15:12
Society
‘I feel endlessly good here.’ Ukrainian native on receiving Belarusian citizenship
In 1997, Sergei Chekeres, a native of Krivoi Rog, came to Belarus,
where he found not only love but also an opportunity to realize himself
as a theater actor. In an interview with BelTA, he explained why
receiving Belarusian citizenship after so many years in the country
feels natural to him, and noted that he feels endlessly good here.
15:02
Economy
Belarus’ industrial output at Br51.7bn in Q1 2026
In January-March 2026, Belarus’ industrial output amounted to Br51.7
billion, or 96.6% of January-March 2025 in comparable prices.
14:21
Politics
Belarus’ principles for ensuring peace outlined at IPU Standing Committee meeting
The Belarusian approach to strengthening international cooperation and
ensuring a just and lasting peace is based on three fundamental
principles, said Sergei Rachkov at a
meeting of the Inter-Parliamentary Union’s Standing Committee on Peace
and International Security.
14:10
Society
Hand-to-hand combat coach: ‘Sport transforms young lives’
A military officer, a prize-winner of national and European championships in pankration and hand-to-hand combat, Aleksandr Maksimenko combines army routine with the patriotic education of teenagers. His students achieve outstanding results in competitions and connect their lives with the army and with sport.
13:47
Economy
Belarus’ export of meat products over 1.4 times up after five years
"We not only fully meet domestic demand but also actively develop export since meat products contribute to the growth of foreign currency earnings in the country,” she said.
13:31
Society
Belarus’ passenger traffic up by 9.8% in January-March 2026
In January-March 2026, Belarus’ passenger traffic totaled 6,481.2 million passenger-kilometers, up by 9.8% year-on-year.
13:05
Economy
Belarus exports meat products to around 20 countries
Ksenia Meleshko noted that Russia has always been and remains the main buyer of Belarusian meat products. Belarus is also expanding its export reach: today, it covers around 20 countries.
12:39
Partners
The Islamic Civilization Center enters the Guinness World Records
The Center for Islamic Civilization,
located in Tashkent, entered the Guinness World Records in the
nomination “The largest museum of Islamic civilization”.
12:24
Economy
Retail trade in Belarus up by 6% in Q1 2026
In January-March 2026 retail trade in Belarus totaled Br25.6 billion, up
6% from the same period of last year in comparable prices.
