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27
.04.26
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.
09:18
Partners
Tour of Türkiye set to kick off along scenic Turkish Riviera
The Tour of Türkiye kicked
off Sunday in the Aegean coastal city of Izmir, with hundreds of
athletes from across the world set to compete in the eight-day event.
09:09
President
Lukashenko sends Independence Day greetings to Togo
In his congratulatory message, Aleksandr Lukashenko reaffirmed Belarus’ interest in developing cooperation in agriculture, industrial cooperation, fertilizer production and other areas.
09:00
President
Lukashenko sends national day greetings to South Africa
“Having won the right to determine their own destiny through decades of struggle against the apartheid regime, the people of South Africa have turned their country into a successful example of democracy, steady progress and openness to partnership with other nations,” the head of state noted.
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