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.01.26
15:32
Society
Lukashenko’s gifts presented to mothers of Belarus’ first newborns of 2026
At the maternity ward of Minsk City Clinical Hospital No. 6, the mothers were congratulated by Belarusian President’s Press Secretary Natalya Eismont, Healthcare Minister Aleksandr Khodzhayev, and Minsk Mayor Vladimir Kukharev.
14:55
Economy
Belarus’ Industry Ministry enterprises invest nearly Br6bn over five years
An important nuance in recent years is that organizations of the Industry Ministry are now offering not only products but are also ready to supply turnkey technologies.
14:31
Society
Belarus hosts about 1,300 visa-waiver travelers since 1 Jan 2026
Since 1 January 2026, Belarus has welcomed 1,255 travelers from 38 countries included in the visa-waiver program, with most of them arriving from neighboring Lithuania, Latvia and Poland.
14:09
Politics
Belarusian MPs hold constituency meetings to discuss new five-year development plan
“All MPs are working in their constituencies today. They are holding meetings with workers to discuss the social and economic development program of our country for the next five years, adopted by the Belarusian People’s Congress,” Igor Sergeyenko said.
13:50
Society
Belarus approves state program “Healthy nation” for 2026-2030
Key consolidated targets for the program by 2030 include raising life expectancy to 76.5 years and reducing the overall mortality rate to 11.5 per thousand.
13:37
Economy
Belarus, Russia shape long-term cooperation plans in aircraft manufacturing
According to him, negotiations were held in the Russian government at the end of 2025, which also discussed issues of cooperation in industrial production.
13:16
Politics
Rogozhnik: Belarus has solved key problem on the Russian market
After reporting to the president, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Russia Aleksandr Rogozhnik told journalists about the most significant problem that Belarus has managed to resolve on the Russian market.
13:07
Economy
Minister: Poverty rate in Belarus falls to 3.5% in 2024
Belarus has one of the lowest poverty rates, with the level dropping from 4.8% in 2020 to 3.5% in 2024. Unemployment also reached a record low of 2.6% in January-September 2025, Belarus’ Economy Minister Yuri Chebotar said.
12:42
Economy
Belarus’ foreign trade exceeds $80bn in January-November 2025
In January-November 2025, Belarus’ foreign trade amounted to $80.358 billion, including exports of $37.179 billion and imports of $43.178 billion.
12:34
Society
Around 1,100 cars queuing at Belarus’ border to enter Poland
The busiest route for passenger cars to enter the European Union is via the Polish border checkpoint Terespol (Brest on the Belarusian side), with 800 vehicles queuing.
12:31
Society
‘EU cannot be reformed and is doomed,’ claims analyst
The expert noted that the European Union as a political system was not created overnight. Its structure was carefully conceived and implemented over decades. “This Titanic can stay afloat for a long time yet,” Elena Kondratieva-Salguero said metaphorically.
12:12
President
Lukashenko describes 2026 as crucial year for Belarus
The year 2026 is of paramount importance to the nation, and there is no room for failure, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he heard a report from Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Russia Aleksandr Rogozhnik on 5 January.
12:01
President
Lukashenko hails progress in cooperation with Russia in 2025
While praising the development of Belarus-Russia cooperation over 2025, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed that the planned goals had not been fully met despite trade growth.
11:51
Society
Baking in color: Minsk Oblast rolls out sprouted purple wheat bread in 2025
Experts note that this wheat variety is distinguished not only by its purple grain but also by its high anthocyanin content, which is a natural antioxidant known to benefit human health.
11:31
Economy
Chebotar: Belarus has achieved historic GDP high of over $90bn in 2025
“Despite global turbulence and all the challenges, like the coronavirus pandemic, unprecedented sanctions, and disrupted supply chains, we are concluding the five-year period with strong outcomes,” stated the economy minister.
