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.12.25
13:19
Society
Agriculture minister describes Belarusian People’s Congress as tool to mobilize public opinion
Yuri Gorlov said: “The Belarusian People’s Congress is an important mechanism for mobilizing public opinion. It takes into account the position of every citizen while the dialogue between the authorities and the society proceeds in an open and constructive manner.”
13:08
Politics
Belarus’ MFA receives no official request from Vilnius to arrange meeting
No official request from Vilnius has been received to arrange a meeting with the Belarusian side, BelTA learned from Press Secretary of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ruslan Varankov.
13:06
Economy
Real disposable personal income in Belarus up by 10% in January-October
Salaries accounted for 66.3% of the total money income, transfers to the population (pensions, welfare benefits, scholarships, and other kinds) – 21.9%, revenues from doing business and other gainful activities – 7.4%, property income and other kinds of revenue – 4.4%.
13:00
Partners
BRICS+ countries to host novel television project, showcasing popularisation of sport and art through Russia's experience
A new-format documentary series, "The Art of Sport", produced by the TV
BRICS International Media Network, will be released in BRICS+ countries.
12:42
Economy
China starts selling polymer packaging at Belarus’ commodity exchange
The first deal for the purchase of polymer products from the People's Republic of China has been concluded on the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE).
12:24
Economy
Belarus' mining production up by 2.7% in January-November 2025
In January-November 2025, Belarus' mining production rose by 2.7% year-on-year, BelTA learned from the National Statistical Committee of Belarus.
12:21
Economy
Sales profitability in Belarus at 8.4% in January-October 2025
As of 1 November 2025, accounts receivable amounted to Br99.1 billion, including overdue – Br11.3 billion, or 11.5% of total accounts receivable.
12:02
Society
‘Here, we are respected and heard’: A Latvian refugee’s view of life and politics in Belarus
![Roman Samul [Screengrab/BelTA]](https://eng.belta.by/images/storage/news/with_archive/2025/000022_1765874693_174814_medium.jpg "Roman Samul [Screengrab/BelTA]")
When asked about living in a so-called “dictatorship” after his relocation, Roman Samul responded: “I am not yet (and this is important) a citizen of Belarus. Speaking as someone from the outside, I am entirely satisfied with the situation here.”
12:01
Sport
Sabalenka repeats as WTA Player of the Year in 2025
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has announced Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus as the world’s best player for the second straight season, based on the results of its traditional annual vote.
11:46
Society
Refugees from Latvia explain why they put down roots in a Belarusian village
In The Honest Story project on BelTA’s YouTube channel, refugee from Latvia Roman Samul explained why he and his wife Olga chose to buy a house in a Belarusian village.
11:45
Economy
Belarus’ car sales market surpasses 150,000 vehicles in 2025
New Energy Vehicle (NEV) is a general term encompassing electric vehicles and hybrids. This market in the country is almost entirely (95%) formed by imported vehicles.
11:36
Economy
Council for Entrepreneurship Development in session in Minsk
One of the main topics for discussion during the session was the report on the implementation of the state program “Small and medium-sized entrepreneurship” for 2021-2025.
11:18
Society
USA eases sanctions on three Belarusian potash companies
On 15 December, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a license officially authorizing financial transactions related to Belarusian potash fertilizers. The document has been published on the U.S. Treasury’s website.
11:05
Partners
World of Coffee Dubai 2026 sets record with 76 producers, expands global origin presence
World of Coffee
Dubai 2026 is set to be its most internationally diverse edition,
featuring an expanded line-up of origins, national pavilions, and
producer organisations from Africa, Latin America, and Asia. 
