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06
.01.26
12:38
Society
Minister: Belavia launches flights to Asia, plans more destinations in the future
Thanks to the acquisition of Airbus A330-200 long-haul aircraft, Belavia has for the first time begun flying to China’s Hainan Island, Vietnam’s Phu Quoc, and Sri Lanka. The airline is currently developing more than a dozen new routes for the near future, Belarus’ Transport and Communications Minister Aleksei Lyakhnovich said.
12:11
Politics
Ryzhenkov discusses upcoming SCO summit with Kyrgyz counterpart
On 6 January Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxim Ryzhenkov held a telephone conversation with his Kyrgyz counterpart, Minister of Foreign Affairs Zheenbek Kulubaev.
12:02
President
At swearing-in of judges, Lukashenko calls justice nation’s guiding principle
Chairman of the Belarusian People’s Congress and Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko urged judges to carry out their duties based on the principle of justice.
11:42
President
Lukashenko swears in Constitutional and Supreme Court judges
Chairman of the Belarusian People’s Congress and Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko presided over the swearing-in of judges for the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court, BelTA has learned.
11:21
President
Lukashenko honors Valentin Sukalo, Piotr Miklashevich with Order of the Fatherland
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko presented state awards to Valentin Sukalo, Chairman of the Supreme Court (1997–2025), and Piotr Miklashevich, Chairman of the Constitutional Court (2008–2025).
10:47
Society
Belarus approves Sustainable Energy and Energy Efficiency program for 2026-2030
The state program aims to enhance the national economy’s energy efficiency and boost the country’s energy independence.
10:32
Economy
Chebotar: Over a thousand investment projects implemented in Belarus over five years
“The introduction of new agricultural technologies has raised crop yields, increased production and exports, and strengthened food security,” emphasized Yuri Chebotar.
10:12
Politics
Belarus, Kyrgyzstan discuss cooperation prospects
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of Kazakhstan Aleksei Bogdanov has met with the head of the Kyrgyz diplomatic mission in Astana, Kudaibergen Bazarbayev
09:53
Economy
Belarus’ gold and forex reserves up by $5.5bn over 2025, reaching new historic high
In line with monetary policy targets, the volume of Belarus’ international reserve assets is projected to reach at least $9.2 billion by the end of 2026.
09:44
Society
‘Betrayal was involved’: Expert draws parallel between Maduro abduction and Hussein capture
![Aleksandr Tishchenko [Screengrab/BelTA]](https://eng.belta.by/images/storage/news/with_archive/2026/000022_1767681503_175518_medium.png "Aleksandr Tishchenko [Screengrab/BelTA]")
“The fact that they are not sending in troops suggests that the possibility of betrayal [of President Nicolás Maduro] by the Venezuelan elites is quite real,” the expert believes.
09:22
Politics
Belarus’ ambassador speaks about gas agreements with Russia
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Russia Aleksandr Rogozhnik spoke about the gas agreements between Belarus and Russia in an interview with the Belarus 1 television channel, BelTA reports.
09:00
President
Lukashenko approves draft agreement on search service for industrial property in EAEU
Implementing this document will enhance the protection of industrial property rights.
05
.01.26
20:09
Politics
Venezuela intervention. Where did the U.S. go wrong?
The world continues to discuss the U.S. military operation in Venezuela. The attack on civilian and military facilities, the capture of the country's President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, the statement by U.S. leader Donald Trump about his intention to take temporary control of Venezuela and sell Venezuelan oil to other countries… All of this has provoked a sharp reaction from the international community. Some have categorically condemned the act of U.S. aggression, others have welcomed the “pressure” from the United States, while yet others are performing a political split attempting to maintain a “democratic” facade without offending Trump.
19:52
Society
Can Europe build a unified army? An expert weighs in
![Elena Kondratieva-Salguero [Screengrab/BelTA]](https://eng.belta.by/images/storage/news/with_archive/2026/000022_1767609188_175498_medium.png "Elena Kondratieva-Salguero [Screengrab/BelTA]")
The creation of a unified European army is impossible, Editor-in-Chief of the Words and Meanings almanac Elena Kondratieva-Salguero (France) said in a recent episode of BelTA’s YouTube project “V teme” [On Point].
19:34
Economy
Minister: New homes in Belarus use 2-3 times less energy than those built 10-20 years ago
Compared to data from 10–15 years ago, energy consumption has been nearly halved, from 120–140 kWh/m² to 60–75 kWh/m². Relative to housing built in the Soviet era (pre‑1990s), energy savings now exceed threefold.
