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.04.26
19:54
Society
Iron Felix: How Dzerzhinsky became the head of the VChK and got his famous nickname
Felix Dzerzhinsky is one of the most famous Soviet political figures. He went down in history primarily as the head of the All-Russian Extraordinary Commission for Combating Counter-Revolution and Sabotage (VChK or Cheka for short).
19:24
Society
Russia thanks Lukashenko for facilitating Butyagin’s release
The Russian State Duma has thanked Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko for his assistance in the return of the Russian archaeologist and historian Alexander Butyagin and the wife of a Russian serviceman, Nina Popova.
18:57
Economy
Omsk Oblast 5th in trade value among Russian regions on Belarus’ commodity exchange
In Q1 2026, the total value of transactions made by companies from Omsk Oblast on BUCE increased fivefold year-on-year, allowing the region to take fifth place in terms of trade among the 79 constituent entities of the Russian Federation represented on the Belarusian exchange platform.
18:33
Economy
Minsk, Istanbul technoparks sign memorandum of understanding
Minsk City Technopark and Teknopark Istanbul have signed a memorandum of understanding during a visit of Belarusian business delegation to Türkiye.
18:10
Economy
Russia’s Kabardino-Balkaria keen to increase Belarusian equipment supplies
Ambassador of Belarus to Russia Yuri Seliverstov held talks with Head of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic of the Russian Federation Kazbek Kokov in Mineralnye Vody on the sidelines of the Caucasus Investment Forum 2026 on 29 April.
17:42
Economy
Belarusian diplomat visits DMCC Coffee Centre in Dubai
The talks focused primarily on organizing supplies of green coffee and cocoa beans to Belarus to meet the needs of domestic food producers
17:17
Society
Kochanova visits agricultural flagship in Pinsk District
Chairwoman of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Natalya Kochanova visited the Parokhonskoye agricultural enterprise in Pinsk District on 29 April and described the enterprise as an example for retaining young people in rural areas.
16:51
Sport
World Boxing allows Belarusian, Russian boxers to compete under neutral status
World Boxing has allowed Belarusian and Russian athletes to take part in competitions held under its auspices with neutral status.
16:28
Politics
Belarusian ambassador visits Bangladesh to strengthen bilateral ties
During the meetings, the parties discussed in detail the state and prospects of Belarusian-Bangladeshi cooperation. They noted the continuity of friendly relations between Minsk and Dhaka and reaffirmed their mutual commitment to further strengthening these ties.
16:13
Politics
Belarus, Tanzania establish committee on trade, economic cooperation
Belarus and Tanzania have established a committee on trade and economic cooperation. The intergovernmental agreement was signed during the official visit of Belarusian Foreign Affairs Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov to Tanzania.
15:44
Politics
FM: Belarus seeks to access East, Southern African markets through Tanzania
Belarus aims to use Tanzania as a gateway to the markets of East and Southern Africa, Belarusian Foreign Affairs Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov said during a meeting with Kitila Alexander Mkumbo, Minister of State for Planning and Investment in the President’s Office of Tanzania.
15:27
Economy
Belarus’ Amkodor showcases production capabilities to Russian Sverdlovsk Oblast enterprises
A series of working meetings involving the management of the Amkodor holding company took place in Yekaterinburg to develop cooperation and strengthen business ties with industrial partners in Russia’s Sverdlovsk Oblast.
15:12
Economy
Belarus, Russia’s Dagestan explore options for machinery production localization
Production of Belarusian machinery may be localized at industrial facilities in Dagestan, Russia. The press service of the Belarusian Embassy in Russia told BelTA following a meeting between Belarus’ Ambassador to Russia Yuri Seliverstov and Head of Dagestan Sergei Melikov.
14:49
Society
Belarus’ Consulate General in Dubai signs cooperation agreement in healthcare
The special terms apply to Belarusian citizens permanently residing or temporarily staying in the UAE, aiming to give them better access to quality and affordable medical care.
14:25
President
Lukashenko renews invitation for Kazakhstan’s leader to visit Belarus
Aleksandr Lukashenko renewed his invitation for his Kazakh counterpart to make an official visit to Belarus in order to comprehensively discuss all current issues on the bilateral agenda and outline promising projects and future plans.
