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.03.26
17:45
Economy
Belarus’ Gomel Oblast discusses ways to expand partnership with Uzbekistan
The discussion focused on strengthening interregional ties, which are
becoming increasingly significant each year. “We are ready to discuss
any proposals aimed at intensifying bilateral cooperation and to provide
maximum support for all constructive ideas and projects,” Ivan Krupko
emphasized.
17:23
Society
Belstat: Number of electric cars in Belarus more than doubles in 2025
Over the past year, the number of privately owned electric passenger cars has grown by 2.2 times, reaching 44,700 units (compared to 20,700 as of 1 January 2025).
17:06
Society
Joint command post exercise of Armed Forces begins in Belarus
The purpose of the exercise is to improve the training of personnel from technical support management bodies in the course of accomplishing crisis response tasks during periods of escalating military threats.
16:41
Society
Expert comments on development of Belarus-USA dialogue
Belarus and the United States are gradually resetting the logic of their
bilateral relations, Nikita Belenchenko, Director of the Center for
International Studies at the Faculty of International Relations of BSU
said in the latest episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA’s
YouTube channel.
16:27
Society
Belarus, Japan discuss alleviation of nuclear power plant accident consequences
The meeting was organized upon the initiative of the Japanese side. Participants of the meeting discussed the possibility of resuming Belarus-Japan cooperation in overcoming consequences of radiation accidents.
16:01
Society
‘History is all around.’ Minsk resident on how to experience 19th century ball in Belarus
Anna Yukhnovets does not simply recreate the past; she seems to live in it. She assures that it is enough to put on the right dress, gracefully wave a fan and you are already in the century before last.
15:49
Sport
Olympic medalist Maryna Litvinchuk calls time on her career
Maryna Litvinchuk is a silver medalist (2020) and a two-time bronze
medalist (2012, 2016) at the Olympic Games in the women’s K-4 500-meter
event. The 38-year-old athlete is also a six-time world champion, a
seven-time European champion, and a four-time winner of the European
Games.
15:13
Society
Slow truck clearance by Lithuania at Belarusian-Lithuanian border crossings criticized
Dmitry Parfenov stated: “In the previous 24-hour period, on 23 March 2026 the Lithuanian side processed only 22% of the trucks the customs clearance station Benyakoni can process. The Benyakoni 1 station can clear 250 outbound vehicles per day.”
14:42
Politics
Ambassador: China is interested in holding the 1st Belarus-China regional forum
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Belarus Zhang Wenchuan met with Sergei Aleinik, Chairman of the Standing Commission on International Affairs and National Security of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus.
14:31
Sport
NOC chief on talks with IOC: ‘Belarus’ voice is heard’
President of the Belarusian National Olympic Committee (NOC) Viktor Lukashenko spoke about cooperation with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) during the NOC General Assembly.
14:24
Society
‘Will the dollar die?’ Geostrategist on prospects for new payment systems
Geostrategist Andrei Shkolnikov discussed the possibility of creating new payment systems in the latest episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA’s YouTube channel.
14:24
Society
Government assigns housing construction targets to Belarus’ regions for 2026
In line with the resolution a total of 4 million m2 of housing is supposed to be commissioned in 2026. The resolution stipulates quarterly targets, including housing construction as part of government orders, housing construction using state support, and rental housing.
13:58
Society
Minsk to host international piano competition in April
The competition will bring together the best young pianists from all over the world. The auditions will take place at the Belarusian State Philharmonic with the participation of Belarus’ State Academic Symphony Orchestra.
13:46
Sport
Belarus’ NOC president: Conquered Olympic heights are a symbol of Belarusian talent
The General Assembly took place two days after the celebration of the
NOC’s 35th anniversary. The National Olympic Committee was established
on 22 March 1991, and two and a half years later became a member of the
International Olympic Committee.
13:41
Society
Drivers at Benyakoni border checkpoint: ‘We hope to return to usual pace of work soon’
Drivers queuing at the Benyakoni (Salcininkai) checkpoint have shared their views on the current border situation and on the decision to allow trucks with Lithuanian registration to leave the country.
