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17:38
Society
Belarus hosts over 5,600 visa-waiver travelers since 1 Jan 2026
Since 1 January 2026, Belarus has welcomed 5,636 travelers from 38 countries included in the visa-waiver program, with most of them arriving from neighboring Lithuania, Latvia and Poland.
17:01
Economy
Short-term deposits of individuals in Belarusian banks up by 39.5% in 2025
Short-term ruble deposits of individuals in Belarusian banks amounted to Br15.2 billion as of 1 January 2026
16:22
Politics
In personal address to Lukashenko, Trump invites Belarus to become Board of Peace founding member
“We view this offer as an acknowledgment of the personal merits and international stature of the Belarusian head of state. The proposal has been conveyed to the president and received positively,” the MFA spokesman added.
16:02
Politics
MFA: No Belarusians were hurt in train crash in Spain
“At present, no information has been received about Belarusian citizens being among the dead or injured. The Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in the Kingdom of Spain is in constant contact with local authorities and continues to monitor the situation closely,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported.
15:33
Politics
Belarus, Türkiye outline priorities for joint business council in Istanbul
Consul General of Belarus in Istanbul Yevgenia Bortkevich took part in the 7th DEİK Commercial Diplomacy Awards held at the Istanbul Lütfi Kırdar International Convention and Exhibition Center on 19 January.
15:07
Society
Tsuran details new one-time benefit for young mothers in Minsk
Artem Tsuran, Chairman of the Minsk City Council of Deputies, spoke to journalists about the procedure and objectives of a new one-time payment for Minsk mothers aged 18 to 25, BelTA reports.
14:34
Society
Snopkov lays out tasks for Belarus’ tourism sector
The tourism industry is currently undergoing a transformation, with the goal of increasing its contribution to GDP to 4.5% by 2030.
14:00
Economy
From machinery to peat extraction: Key sectors for Belarus–Kirov Oblast cooperation
Belarus’ Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Karankevich and Governor of Russia’s Kirov Oblast Alexander Sokolov have discussed promising areas of cooperation.
13:28
President
Lukashenko shares his top concern during frosts
The head of state addressed the ongoing snowy and frosty conditions: “We are not afraid of the cold. The main thing is that our heating mains can withstand it. That is what truly worries me right now.”
13:00
Partners
Abu Dhabi International Jiu-Jitsu Championship concludes with professionals crowned, continued Emirati dominance
The Abu Dhabi
International Jiu-Jitsu Championship concluded today with the end of
the third and final day of competition at Mubadala Arena in the UAE
capital, Abu Dhabi, marking the opening of the 2026 championship season.
12:42
President
Lukashenko: Belarus, Russia must rely on domestic production
Belarus and Russia must first and foremost rely on their own resources, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting with Kirov Oblast Governor Alexander Sokolov on 19 January.
12:35
President
Lukashenko lauds Trump's candor
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko praised U.S. President Donald Trump for his candor during a meeting with Governor of Russia’s Kirov Oblast Alexander Sokolov in Minsk on 19 January.
12:20
President
Lukashenko points to unprecedented opportunity to end conflict in Ukraine
We will sort the war out. I think such an opportunity exists now like never before. No matter how much the Ukrainians might be balking today, we must still move towards peace on that land, the head of state said.
12:18
President
Lukashenko signals readiness for partnership with EU
Europe may have finally realized that it needs to be an independent player in international relations, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting with Alexander Sokolov, Governor of Russia’s Kirov Oblast.
