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.02.26
19:53
Economy
Production of MTZ 3522 powerful tractors 40% up in 2025
In January 2026 Minsk Tractor Works hit its output target by assembling 80 MTZ 3522 tractors. The company intends to assemble 85 powerful tractors in February.
19:21
Economy
New electrobuses in for trial runs at Belarusian nuclear power plant
The holding company shipped four E350 electrobuses to the Belarusian nuclear power plant. This model represents an innovative kind of electric transport designed for transporting passengers on suburban lines.
18:41
Society
Steam as therapy. A day with a Belarusian banya master
In the Belarusians in Focus project we asked Aleksei why people go to the banya, who and how it heals, and what is the secret of beneficial steam.
18:18
Society
Infrastructure modernization, digitalization: Belarus’ customs chef outlines tasks for coming years
The State Customs Committee plans to reconstruct the road checkpoint Kamenny Log and will continue digitalization projects, Chairman of the State Customs Committee Vladimir Orlovsky said at a board meeting taking stock of 2025 and outlining tasks for the current year.
17:38
Economy
‘Product must sell itself’. MART explains how producers can make it recognizable
Belarusian Deputy Minister of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade Svetlana
Korotkevich explained to journalists how Belarusian producers can make
their goods recognizable.
17:01
Politics
Ambassadors of Belarus, Uzbekistan meet in Moscow
“The parties discussed issues of bilateral cooperation. They
particularly highlighted the traditionally friendly ties between Minsk
and Tashkent. The two ambassadors jointly pointed to active engagement
between their countries in the political, economic, trade, regional, and
humanitarian fields,” the press service said.
16:42
Society
Election commissions of Belarus, Thailand agree on further cooperation
Belarusian observers are currently in Thailand to monitor significant electoral events scheduled for 8 February 2026.
16:13
Politics
Boosting Belarus-China relations: Focus on parliament and regions
Sergei Aleinik, Chairman of the Standing Commission on International
Affairs and National Security of the Council of the Republic, met with
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of
China to the Republic of Belarus Zhang Wenchuan on 6 February.
16:13
Society
Over 4,500 electric heating jackets made in Belarus, foreigners eagerly buy them
Heated jackets have become particularly popular during this unusually cold winter. To activate the “heater,” you just have to connect a power bank – the same kind we use every day to charge our phones.
15:40
Economy
Foreign currency sales exceed purchases by $44.9m in Belarus in January 2026
In January 2026, individuals in Belarus sold $44.9 million worth of foreign currency more than they purchased, BelTA learned from the statistics released by the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (NBRB).
15:12
Sport
Belarusian athletes arriving at Olympic villages, as training commences
The opening ceremony will begin tonight at 10:00 PM Minsk time. A total of 2,900 athletes from 94 countries will participate in the 2026 Winter Olympics, including seven Belarusians.
15:04
President
Lukashenko compares savings on street lighting to annual pension increase
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko addressed the issue of the street lighting schedule during a meeting with the Council of Ministers in Minsk on 6 February.
14:52
Society
Belarus to toughen qualifications for corporate crisis managers
The institution of crisis managers was one of the issues raised at the meeting with the head of state.
14:52
President
Lukashenko confronts governors over livestock deaths
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko once again raised the issue of livestock mortality during a meeting with senior members of the Council of Ministers, BelTA has learned.
14:49
President
Plans to toughen electronic cigarette trade licensing requirements in Belarus
Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked: “Medics are worried about the growing popularity of electronic cigarettes. Particularly among young Belarusians: students of higher education institutions and of secondary schools."
