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.04.26
19:55
Economy
Belarus getting ready to set up exposition at INNOPROM Central Asia expo in Tashkent
The expo in Tashkent symbolically begins a series of upcoming major INNOPROM events, which will take place in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg from 6 through 9 July.
19:22
Economy
Belarus’ Hi-Tech Park domestic revenue up over 20% in 2025
The number of employees in the park has approached 61,000 people, with 44% of them being young people. Notably, the HTP employed nearly one third of all IT graduates in the country over the past year.
18:51
Society
Belarus introduces fines for LGBT, gender transition, pedophilia propaganda
A separate section of the document is dedicated to the protection of traditional values. Liability is introduced for the propaganda of homosexual relations, gender transition, pedophilia and childlessness, with fines of up to Br900, and up to Br1,350 or administrative arrest if committed against a minor.
18:47
In Pictures
Snowdrops in Belarus: First signs of spring in archive photos
Did you know that International Snowdrop Day is celebrated on 19 April? But in our latitudes, the first signs of spring bloom much earlier: in late February and March. We looked through BelTA’s archives and found photographic evidence from different years.
18:33
Society
Analyst: Ceasefire between USA and Iran looks more like pause than peace
The recent US-Iran talks in Pakistan were more about issuing ultimatums than negotiations, Ukrainian military expert Yuri Dudkin said in the latest episode of BelTA’s V Teme [On Point] project.
18:31
President
Lukashenko signs law on token operations, childfree propaganda liability
The law introduces administrative measures for a number of new offences: illegal transactions with digital tokens, violation of requirements for mobile network coverage and quality, non-compliance with the procedure for purchasing official passenger cars, and others.
17:51
Economy
Belarusian MTZ to showcase forestry vehicles, machines in Logoisk
“The exhibition will be held as part of a visit by a delegation from Leningrad Oblast headed by Vice Governor Oleg Malashchenko to implement the ‘Clean forests of Leningrad Oblast’ program,” said Aleksei Shevtsov.
17:18
President
Belarusian citizenship granted to 230 people
The individuals who have been granted Belarusian citizenship have lived in the country for five years or more, speak one of the state languages, and are occupied in various branches of the national economy. They work in manufacturing sector, agriculture, civil engineering, trade, and education.
17:14
Politics
New USA-Iran talks on horizon: Can a deal be reached without trust?
The first round of talks between the U.S. and Iranian delegations took place in Islamabad over the past weekend. The parties outlined their positions but failed to find common ground. A second round of talks is expected later this week or early next week. Meanwhile, the head of the U.S. delegation, Vice President J.D. Vance, has already stated that the U.S. goals in Iran have been achieved and that Washington can begin winding down its operation.
16:58
President
Over 270 kids from ten countries to take rest in Belarusian Zubrenok
Invitations for children from other countries have been organized annually since 2017. As part of this health tourism program more than 2,500 children have rested and received treatment in Belarus.
16:33
Economy
Supervisory Board takes stock of Belarus’ Hi-Tech Park performance in 2025
A meeting of the Supervisory Board of the Hi-Tech Park chaired by Belarus’ Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin took place at the government headquarters on 15 April.
16:24
In Pictures
Spring in Brest in the lens of BelTA’s photographer
The bright spring colors of Brest’s streets have been captured in the lens of BelTA’s photographer.
16:06
Society
Belavia resumes flights to Israel
Starting 19 April 2026, the Belarusian air carrier Belavia plans to resume regular service between Minsk and Tel Aviv. Flights will continue to operate twice a week, on Thursdays and Sundays.
15:56
Economy
SMEs in Belarus generate roughly 43% of goods exports and almost 60% of services exports
Small and medium-sized businesses today generate over 30% of gross value added, a fifth of industrial output, roughly 43% of goods exports and nearly 60% of services exports, as well as more than a third of all jobs.
15:45
Sport
Olympic champion: Belarusian, Russian athletes face tough comeback after five-year break
After a long hiatus, it will be quite difficult for Belarusian and Russian athletes to return to the international sports arena, but they should overcome all the challenges, Olympic rhythmic gymnastics champion of Rio 2016 Anastasiia Maksimova said at the National Athletes’ Forum in Minsk.
