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18
.02.26
10:05
Society
Belarus withdraws from CIS customs authorities protocol on post-clearance control
The document states that the Council of Ministers agrees with the proposal of the State Customs Committee to withdraw the committee from the protocol on the interaction of customs authorities of CIS countries when conducting post-clearance audit.
09:38
Sport
Olympics 2026: Four Belarusians to compete on Wednesday
At 12:00 Minsk time, the women’s ski aerials qualification is set to begin in Livigno. The qualifying event was originally scheduled for 17 February but was postponed by one day due to heavy snowfall.
09:18
Sport
Olympics 2026: Belarus’ Safonova misses out on free program
Twenty-nine athletes took part in the short program at the start of the women’s singles tournament. Safonova scored 54.57 points for her performance, finishing in 26th place.
09:12
Partners
Zimbabwe strengthens protection of endangered pangolins
Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting pangolins,
one of the world’s most endangered mammals, as the country joins global
observances of World Pangolin Month in February, as reported by New
Ziana.
09:00
Society
Zimbabwe’s parliamentary delegation arrives in Belarus on official visit
The delegation was greeted at Minsk National Airport by Sergei Aleinik, Chairman of the Standing Commission on International Affairs and National Security the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus.
17
.02.26
20:43
President
Lukashenko suggests way to eliminate unjustified intermediation
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko, while receiving the government's performance report for 2025, suggested a way to eliminate unjustified intermediation.
19:59
Economy
Belarusian Finance Ministry auctions off $20m in forex government bonds
In the course of the auction bids were accepted from legal persons and natural persons to the tune of $20.046 million. The Finance Ministry has decided to set the issue volume at $50 million, with the interest rate at 2.9% per annum.
19:29
Society
Agreement on CIS cooperation in preventing spread of locust pests approved in Belarus
The agreement was signed in Minsk on 29 September 2025 in order to reduce the spread of locust outbreaks in the Commonwealth countries, coordinate and implement joint actions by organizations for phytomonitoring and plant protection, and preserve human health and the environment.
18:50
Society
Expert opines on the future of nuclear arsenals of Russia, USA, China in post New START era
U.S. silo-based and sea-based missiles were produced in the 1970s. Yes, their service lives are extended and modernization is carried out, but the design is still outdated. Inside, there are many mechanical parts, Andrei Klintsevich said.
18:28
Economy
Economic cooperation in focus: Belarusian MFA hosts talks with India's Podar Enterprise
Sergei Lukashevich welcomed the Indian business delegation led by Rajiv Podar to Minsk.
18:08
Society
Brest Customs receives Apostle Matthew banner
The ceremony took place at the garrison church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in Brest Fortress.
18:03
President
Lukashenko signs decrees to grant military ranks
Justice Colonel Viktor Legan has been promoted to the next special rank of Justice Major-General. Financial Police Colonel Andrei Sambuk has been promoted to the next special rank of Financial Police Major-General.
18:01
Society
‘Could it be a penguin?’ Biologist solves mystery of bird spotted by Gomel residents
Over the past 24 hours, a video allegedly filmed not far from the Gomel river port went viral on social media and city community accounts. A couple strolling along the Sozh River spotted a bird on the ice that is unusual for these parts.
17:50
Economy
Belarus government chooses innovative development projects to run till 2030
Apart from that, ten measures will be implemented in 2026-2030 to develop science and technology parks, including major ones like the Minsk City Technopark and the Brest Oblast Technopark.
