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17
.01.26
11:39
In Pictures
Enchanting snowy scenery in Vitebsk Oblast
This year, winter in all regions of Belarus is not just on the calendar: for more than two weeks the country has been blanketed in snow, with temperatures rapidly dropping below -25°C.
10:56
Society
Investigative committees of Belarus, Russia step up partnership
A working meeting between Chairman of the Investigative Committee of Belarus Konstantin Bychek and Chairman of the Investigative Committee of Russia Alexander Bastrykin took place in Moscow on 16 January.
10:23
Society
Belarus-Laos visa waiver agreement comes into force
From now on, citizens of Belarus and Laos who have valid ordinary passports with a validity period of at least 180 days may enter, leave, stay, and/or transit through the territory of either country without a visa, provided that their stay does not exceed 30 days from the date of entry.
09:41
Society
Lavrov presents Rogozhnik with badge for contribution to international cooperation
Aleksandr Rogozhnik, recently appointed by the Belarusian president as Vitebsk Oblast Governor, held a series of meetings in Moscow to mark the conclusion of his mission as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Russian Federation.
09:00
Economy
Amkodor plans to ship about 250 machines to Nicaragua in 2026
Amkodor plans to deliver about 250 units of machinery to Nicaragua in 2026, Deputy Director of Amkodor’s Marketing Center Aleksei Zhdanok said on the air of the STV TV channel.
16
.01.26
20:00
Society
Expert comments on corruption scandal involving former Ukrainian PM Timoshenko
The leader of the Ukrainian party Batkivshchyna (Fatherland) Yulia Timoshenko is power-hungry, Ukrainian military expert Yuri Dudkin said in a new episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA’s YouTube channel, explaining the essence of the new corruption scandal.
19:16
Society
Political expert explains how signs point to long-planned attack on Iran
The situation in Iran is the result of careful preparation: from strikes at sensitive points to looting by militants, Elena Ponomareva, Doctor of Political Science, Professor at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO), said in the latest episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA’s YouTube channel.
18:59
Politics
Belarusian ambassador, Kazakh MP note growing political, economic ties
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Kazakhstan Aleksei Bogdanov met with member of the Mäjilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan Pavel Kazantsev.
18:44
Society
Stowaway in container: U.S. raccoon arrives in Belarus, enjoys eggs and human company
Having endured a long journey across the ocean with no food, the raccoon was placed in the care of specialists at the veterinary station in Oshmyany District on the evening of 14 January.
18:29
Society
Expert: Only Russia and Belarus offered measured take on Venezuela
The most balanced, considered, and at the same time the most resolute
assessments of the situation in Venezuela have been given by two
countries - Russia and Belarus, Elena Ponomareva, Doctor of Political
Science, Professor at MGIMO, said in the latest episode of the V Teme
[On Point] project on BelTA’s YouTube channel.
18:10
Society
Belarus’ approves water resource management strategy through 2040
The strategy’s goal is to achieve long-term water security for the
country through the rational and efficient use of water resources while
creating conditions for their sustainable renewal.
18:09
Politics
Belarusian ambassador presents credentials to Ethiopian president
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Kenya and concurrently to Ethiopia Dmitry Krasovsky presented credentials to Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie.
18:02
Economy
Belarus' industrial output at Br208bn in 2025
In 2025, Belarus' industrial output amounted to Br208 billion, or 98.2% of the 2024 level in comparable prices.
17:46
Society
Continuous cycle. What will be the annual output of Agrokombinat Dzerzhinsky’s new plant?
One of the largest investment projects of Agrokombinat Dzerzhinsky is
nearing completion - an 80,000-tonne per year plant for processing
inedible raw materials of animal origin in the Fanipol area. Belarusian
Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin was briefed on its implementation
progress.
