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.01.26
18:32
Society
Analyst notes concerning social, ideological trends in EU
According to Elena Kondratieva-Salguero’s observations, a certain trend has emerged in European countries lately: despite the crackdown on freedom of speech, the press is talking more and more about issues that used to be off-limits.
18:01
Society
Expert: Should the “Russian threat” disappear, the EU would fall apart
![Elena Kondratieva-Salguero [Screengrab/BelTA]](https://eng.belta.by/images/storage/news/with_archive/2026/000022_1767625439_175512_medium.png "Elena Kondratieva-Salguero [Screengrab/BelTA]")
Should the “Russian threat” disappear, the European Union would unravel, 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].
17:25
Society
Expert analyzes strategic goals behind U.S. operation in Venezuela
The U.S. attack on Venezuela pursued several goals, including striking a blow against BRICS and a desire to “revive” the Monroe Doctrine, national security expert Aleksandr Tishchenko said in a new episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA’s YouTube channel.
16:58
Sport
Belarus beat China in Handball Friendship Cup opener in Moscow
In their opening match at the Dynamo Sports Palace on 5 January, Yuri Shevtsov’s squad secured a 34-22 confident victory over the team of China, finishing 12 goals ahead.
16:29
Economy
HTP: Digital transformation is a necessity for economic competitiveness
The signing ceremony was attended by Head of the Supervisory Board Secretariat of the Hi-Tech Park Anna Ryabova and Director General of the Association of High Technologies and Digital Infrastructure Aleksei Sventsitsky.
16:01
Economy
Studnev: Belarus’ goal is 33m2 of housing per capita by 2030
The price per square meter of state-subsidized housing must not exceed the country’s average monthly wage.
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.
