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.02.26
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."
14:04
Society
Belarus’ government approves CIS cooperation agreement in heavy engineering
Its goal is to foster the development of heavy engineering through enhanced collaboration and the joint development and exchange of new manufacturing technologies and expertise.
13:53
Society
Grodno develops smart flight log for drones
The project has been recognized and the development received a
first-degree diploma at the Digital Economy Leaders 2025 competition in
the nomination Implemented Project of the Year in Digital Transformation
(Energy category).
13:40
Society
Priority armaments procurement for Belarusian Armed Forces revealed
Traditionally, enterprises affiliated with the State Authority for Military Industry possess strong competencies and a good reputation across the post-Soviet space and beyond in the field of automated control systems, communication systems, radar, electronic warfare, and mobility assets for various purposes, Andrei Fedin said.
13:28
Sport
Belarus’ skating chief: Marina Zueva is a strong competitive athlete
Yulia Komleva, the chairperson of the Belarusian Speed Skating Union, spoke with BelTA about the athlete's preparation for the Olympics and the selection process for the Games.
