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.03.26
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.
13:33
Politics
Belarus, Kyrgyzstan outline steps to intensify military cooperation
Belarus and Kyrgyzstan outlined ways to intensify
military cooperation during talks between Belarus’ Defense Minister
Lieutenant General Viktor Khrenin and Kyrgyzstan’s Defense Minister
Major General Ruslan Mukambetov in Minsk on 24 March.
13:07
Politics
Belarus, China align strategies in all-weather partnership
“Our meetings allow us to discuss issues of bilateral cooperation and
align strategies in our all-weather and comprehensive strategic
partnership,” Sergei Aleinik emphasized. “Interaction is successful in
all dimensions.”
12:54
Economy
Average salary in Belarus at Br2,743 in February 2026
The highest salaries were paid in the information and communications sector (Br6,258.8).
12:42
Partners
Russian scientists extract high-purity bioactive compound from brown algae
Researchers in Russia have
developed an improved method for extracting a biologically active
compound from brown algae, opening new possibilities for its use in
healthcare, nutrition and biotechnology, reports the Ministry of Science
and Higher Education of the Russian Federation. 
