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.04.26
12:20
Politics
CSTO chief highlights global significance of Belarus’ initiative for Eurasian Charter
“Its principles are addressed not only to Eurasia but to the entire world, just as the initiative to build a Greater Eurasia represents a step toward security and justice for the whole world,” Taalatbek Masadykov said.
12:05
President
Lukashenko sets task to reduce construction costs of dairy complexes
After getting familiar with how work is organized at the dairy farm, results of their work, and future development plans, the head of state stated: “Expensive. We need to find ways to make it cheaper.”
11:53
Society
Belarus hosts over 56,000 visa-waiver travelers from Europe since 1 Jan 2026
A total of 1,315,014 European residents have visited Belarus since 15 April 2022 when the visa waiver program was launched.
11:52
Society
Cost of closing Lithuania’s Ignalina NPP: Exclusive interview with NPP’s last director
![Viktor Shevaldin [Screengrab/BelTA]](https://eng.belta.by/images/storage/news/with_archive/2026/000022_1777280130_179578_medium.jpg "Viktor Shevaldin [Screengrab/BelTA]")
More than 20 years ago, when the decision was being made to admit Lithuania to the European Union, an ultimatum was issued: either Vilnius closes the Ignalina NPP, or consideration of Lithuania’s EU membership would be postponed.
11:31
Economy
Belarus sows 50% of early spring crop areas
“According to operational data as of 27 April 2026, early spring crops have been sown on an area of 1,148,000 hectares, which accounts for 50% of the total sowing area of 2,294,000 hectares,” the press service said.
11:23
Partners
Abu Dhabi Marathon designated Gold Label Road Race by World Athletic
World Athletics has
awarded the Abu Dhabi Marathon, organised by the Abu Dhabi Sports
Council and sponsored by ADNOC, the "Gold Label Road Race" designation,
recognising the event’s high organisational standards and rising status
among leading global road races.
11:20
Economy
Russia’s Security Council underscores Belarus’ role in global food security
Deputy Secretary of Russia’s Security Council Alexei Shevtsov highlighted Belarus’ role in maintaining global food security, BelTA has learned.
11:02
Economy
Digital cooperation, customs regulation, labeling on EEC Council agenda
The agenda includes 40 issues related to digital cooperation, trade agreements with third countries, technical and customs regulation, tariff preferences, product labeling, and others.
11:01
President
Lukashenko briefed on spring fieldwork progress in Belarus
During a working trip to Narovlya District, Belarusian President
Aleksandr Lukashenko heard a report on the progress of the spring sowing
campaign in the country.
10:36
Sport
Belarus claim nine medals at rhythmic gymnastics Cup of Strongest in Kazan
The medalists of the international tournament were Nicole Liauta among seniors and Vera Konopatskaya among juniors.
10:11
President
Lukashenko makes working trip to Narovlya District
The head of state visited the Krinichnaya experimental farm, the Zarya state farm enterprise, and the Krasny Mozyryanin confectionery.
10:09
Partners
China finds new moon mineral in first domestically recovered lunar meteorite
Chinese scientists have
identified a new mineral in the first lunar meteorite ever found in
China, marking the 11th lunar mineral discovered worldwide.
09:55
Society
EDB: Belarus’ unemployment rate hits record low
“The employment rate in Belarus rose to 68.1% in Q1 2026, up from 67.8% in 2025. As a result, the unemployment rate fell to 2.3%, reaching its lowest level on record,” the macroeconomic review notes.
09:27
President
Belarus seeks to build long-term partnership with Sierra Leone
“Minsk is interested in building a long-term partnership with Freetown. I believe that despite the geographical distance, both countries have significant potential for interaction that we need to make more systematic,” the head of state noted.
