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.12.25
13:00
Partners
BRICS+ countries to host novel television project, showcasing popularisation of sport and art through Russia's experience
A new-format documentary series, "The Art of Sport", produced by the TV
BRICS International Media Network, will be released in BRICS+ countries.
12:42
Economy
China starts selling polymer packaging at Belarus’ commodity exchange
The first deal for the purchase of polymer products from the People's Republic of China has been concluded on the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE).
12:24
Economy
Belarus' mining production up by 2.7% in January-November 2025
In January-November 2025, Belarus' mining production rose by 2.7% year-on-year, BelTA learned from the National Statistical Committee of Belarus.
12:21
Economy
Sales profitability in Belarus at 8.4% in January-October 2025
As of 1 November 2025, accounts receivable amounted to Br99.1 billion, including overdue – Br11.3 billion, or 11.5% of total accounts receivable.
12:02
Society
‘Here, we are respected and heard’: A Latvian refugee’s view of life and politics in Belarus
![Roman Samul [Screengrab/BelTA]](https://eng.belta.by/images/storage/news/with_archive/2025/000022_1765874693_174814_medium.jpg "Roman Samul [Screengrab/BelTA]")
When asked about living in a so-called “dictatorship” after his relocation, Roman Samul responded: “I am not yet (and this is important) a citizen of Belarus. Speaking as someone from the outside, I am entirely satisfied with the situation here.”
12:01
Sport
Sabalenka repeats as WTA Player of the Year in 2025
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has announced Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus as the world’s best player for the second straight season, based on the results of its traditional annual vote.
11:46
Society
Refugees from Latvia explain why they put down roots in a Belarusian village
In The Honest Story project on BelTA’s YouTube channel, refugee from Latvia Roman Samul explained why he and his wife Olga chose to buy a house in a Belarusian village.
11:45
Economy
Belarus’ car sales market surpasses 150,000 vehicles in 2025
New Energy Vehicle (NEV) is a general term encompassing electric vehicles and hybrids. This market in the country is almost entirely (95%) formed by imported vehicles.
11:36
Economy
Council for Entrepreneurship Development in session in Minsk
One of the main topics for discussion during the session was the report on the implementation of the state program “Small and medium-sized entrepreneurship” for 2021-2025.
11:18
Society
USA eases sanctions on three Belarusian potash companies
On 15 December, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a license officially authorizing financial transactions related to Belarusian potash fertilizers. The document has been published on the U.S. Treasury’s website.
11:05
Partners
World of Coffee Dubai 2026 sets record with 76 producers, expands global origin presence
World of Coffee
Dubai 2026 is set to be its most internationally diverse edition,
featuring an expanded line-up of origins, national pavilions, and
producer organisations from Africa, Latin America, and Asia.
10:56
Economy
Belarus, Russia’s Vladimir Oblast agree to increase supplies, industrial cooperation
A Belarusian business delegation visited Russia’s Vladimir Oblast on 8-12 December to deepen economic ties within the Union State.
10:23
Economy
Belarus, Indonesia identify new opportunities for expanding trade
Belarus and Indonesia have identified new areas for promoting bilateral supplies. This was discussed during a meeting between Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Karankevich and Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan.
10:09
Partners
China steps up cultural heritage protection to keep its past alive for the future
China, a civilization with
more than 5,000 years of history, is accelerating efforts to protect and
carry forward its cultural heritage through stronger institutions, new
technologies, expanding public cultural services, and deeper
international cooperation.
