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.01.26
19:21
Politics
Belarus, Russia discuss media cooperation
The parties discussed in detail current issues of Belarusian-Russian cooperation in the mediascape and exchanged views on the coverage of Belarusian topics in the Russian media.
19:05
Sport
HC Dinamo Minsk to face HC SKA Saint Petersburg
The Saint Petersburg squad currently sits in seventh place in the conference with 53 points, whereas HC Dinamo Minsk holds third place with an eight-point advantage.
19:00
President
Trump’s letter to Lukashenko: Full text and what it means
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has received personal address from U.S. President Donald Trump, proposing that Belarus become a founding member of a new international body, the Board of Peace, as part of efforts to resolve the situation in Gaza.
18:36
President
Lukashenko signs decree to raise pensions on 1 February
Funding for these expenditures is secured within the allocations provided for pension payments under the law “On the Budget of the State Social Security Fund of the Republic of Belarus for 2026.”
18:24
Economy
Belarusian commodity exchange welcomes over 1,000 new foreign companies in 2025
In 2025, 1,086 foreign companies from 34 countries were accredited to participate in trading on the BUCE. The top five countries by number of new participants were Russia with 658 companies, China with 100, Uzbekistan with 75, Kazakhstan with 55, and Azerbaijan with 52 companies.
17:38
Society
Belarus hosts over 5,600 visa-waiver travelers since 1 Jan 2026
Since 1 January 2026, Belarus has welcomed 5,636 travelers from 38 countries included in the visa-waiver program, with most of them arriving from neighboring Lithuania, Latvia and Poland.
17:01
Economy
Short-term deposits of individuals in Belarusian banks up by 39.5% in 2025
Short-term ruble deposits of individuals in Belarusian banks amounted to Br15.2 billion as of 1 January 2026
16:22
Politics
In personal address to Lukashenko, Trump invites Belarus to become Board of Peace founding member
“We view this offer as an acknowledgment of the personal merits and international stature of the Belarusian head of state. The proposal has been conveyed to the president and received positively,” the MFA spokesman added.
16:02
Politics
MFA: No Belarusians were hurt in train crash in Spain
“At present, no information has been received about Belarusian citizens being among the dead or injured. The Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in the Kingdom of Spain is in constant contact with local authorities and continues to monitor the situation closely,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported.
15:33
Politics
Belarus, Türkiye outline priorities for joint business council in Istanbul
Consul General of Belarus in Istanbul Yevgenia Bortkevich took part in the 7th DEİK Commercial Diplomacy Awards held at the Istanbul Lütfi Kırdar International Convention and Exhibition Center on 19 January.
15:07
Society
Tsuran details new one-time benefit for young mothers in Minsk
Artem Tsuran, Chairman of the Minsk City Council of Deputies, spoke to journalists about the procedure and objectives of a new one-time payment for Minsk mothers aged 18 to 25, BelTA reports.
14:34
Society
Snopkov lays out tasks for Belarus’ tourism sector
The tourism industry is currently undergoing a transformation, with the goal of increasing its contribution to GDP to 4.5% by 2030.
14:00
Economy
From machinery to peat extraction: Key sectors for Belarus–Kirov Oblast cooperation
Belarus’ Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Karankevich and Governor of Russia’s Kirov Oblast Alexander Sokolov have discussed promising areas of cooperation.
13:28
President
Lukashenko shares his top concern during frosts
The head of state addressed the ongoing snowy and frosty conditions: “We are not afraid of the cold. The main thing is that our heating mains can withstand it. That is what truly worries me right now.”
13:00
Partners
Abu Dhabi International Jiu-Jitsu Championship concludes with professionals crowned, continued Emirati dominance
The Abu Dhabi
International Jiu-Jitsu Championship concluded today with the end of
the third and final day of competition at Mubadala Arena in the UAE
capital, Abu Dhabi, marking the opening of the 2026 championship season. 
