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05
.04.26
17:22
Society
Delyagin on U.S. policy in the Middle East: ‘They seek to become the West’s energy powerhouse’
![Mikhail Delyagin [Screengrab/BelTA]](https://eng.belta.by/images/storage/news/with_archive/2026/000022_1775396642_178714_medium.png "Mikhail Delyagin [Screengrab/BelTA]")
Mikhail Delyagin noted that the Middle East had long served as the West’s primary energy supplier. Then the United States began vying for that role.
16:38
Sport
Preserving cultural heritage and national traditions: Belarus’ NOC head on ethnosports
The head of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Belarus Viktor Lukashenko has met with President of the World Ethnosport Union Necmeddin Bilal Erdoğan, BelTA learned from the NOC press service.
15:55
Economy
Belarus’ National Bank points to steady shift to long-term savings
Belarus sees a steady growth in long-term savings, Chairman of the Board of the National Bank of Belarus Roman Golovchenko told reporters during a reforestation event, BelTA reports.
15:07
Society
Did the Middle East conflict yield financial gains for Russia? An economist weighs in
Mikhail Delyagin began by emphasizing that it is simply wrong to count benefits earned at the cost of allied blood. Beyond that, he argued that the worldwide rise in oil prices stemming from the Middle East conflict has brought the Russian budget only a very modest and relative gain.
14:25
Economy
Minsk Tractor Works to open logistics center in 2026
Currently, the original factory number is being applied to a range of parts intended for BELARUS energy-rich tractors. After the logistics center opens, this marking will appear on all spare parts.
13:42
Economy
Belarus’ National Bank reviews banking system’s Q1 performance
In a conversation with journalists, Chairman of the Board of the National Bank of Belarus Roman Golovchenko shared preliminary results of the banking system’s performance in the first quarter of 2026.
13:00
Economy
Brest Oblast delegation concludes visit to Leningrad Oblast: Here are key agreements
A delegation from Brest Oblast, led by Governor Piotr Parkhomchik, visited the Russian enterprise Emperium during their trip to Leningrad Oblast. The Brest Oblast Executive Committee told BelTA what specifically interests the region there and what agreements were reached following the visit.
12:24
Sport
Belarus’ Smantser reaches final at Artistic Gymnastics World Cup stage in Egypt
The Belarusian gymnast secured a spot among the top eight based on the qualification round in the balance beam event, posting the seventh-best score out of 33 gymnasts.
11:41
Sport
Türkiye’s sports minister calls restrictions on Belarusian athletes unfair
“This is wrong and very unjust. There are currently many military conflicts in the world. We hope that Belarusian athletes will soon be able to compete on the international stage without restrictions,” said Osman Aşkın Bak.
10:57
Economy
Belarus’ National Bank names condition for lowering refinancing rate
“So far, the dynamics are positive. If they hold after the first quarter and our leading indicators show that this trend is long-term, then I do not rule out that we will consider lowering the refinancing rate, which in turn will have a positive effect on rates in the credit and deposit markets,” concluded Roman Golovchenko.
10:23
Society
Catholics mark the resurrection of Christ on Easter Sunday
“The Feast of Feasts and the Celebration of Celebrations” – this is how the feast of the resurrection of the Son of God, Jesus Christ, is described. The Lord’s resurrection is a holiday of incomparable significance for the entire Christian world, bringing people the message of salvation and the hope of eternal life.
09:44
President
Lukashenko extends Easter greetings to head of Belarus’ Catholic community
The head of state noted that eternal Christian values are tightly woven into the spiritual code of the Belarusian people; they unite people, teach compassion and mercy, and help preserve peace and harmony in their native land.
09:00
President
Lukashenko wishes Christians a Happy Easter: ‘Realizing the holiday’s greatness transforms the soul’
The president wished everyone good health, the joy of life, spiritual well-being, and the warmth of family communion.
00:31
Society
Easter Vigil in Brest
Easter service was conducted at the Roman Catholic Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Brest on 4 April.
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.04.26
