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06
.01.26
09:53
Economy
Belarus’ gold and forex reserves up by $5.5bn over 2025, reaching new historic high
In line with monetary policy targets, the volume of Belarus’ international reserve assets is projected to reach at least $9.2 billion by the end of 2026.
09:44
Society
‘Betrayal was involved’: Expert draws parallel between Maduro abduction and Hussein capture
![Aleksandr Tishchenko [Screengrab/BelTA]](https://eng.belta.by/images/storage/news/with_archive/2026/000022_1767681503_175518_medium.png "Aleksandr Tishchenko [Screengrab/BelTA]")
“The fact that they are not sending in troops suggests that the possibility of betrayal [of President Nicolás Maduro] by the Venezuelan elites is quite real,” the expert believes.
09:22
Politics
Belarus’ ambassador speaks about gas agreements with Russia
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Russia Aleksandr Rogozhnik spoke about the gas agreements between Belarus and Russia in an interview with the Belarus 1 television channel, BelTA reports.
09:00
President
Lukashenko approves draft agreement on search service for industrial property in EAEU
Implementing this document will enhance the protection of industrial property rights.
05
.01.26
20:09
Politics
Venezuela intervention. Where did the U.S. go wrong?
The world continues to discuss the U.S. military operation in Venezuela. The attack on civilian and military facilities, the capture of the country's President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, the statement by U.S. leader Donald Trump about his intention to take temporary control of Venezuela and sell Venezuelan oil to other countries… All of this has provoked a sharp reaction from the international community. Some have categorically condemned the act of U.S. aggression, others have welcomed the “pressure” from the United States, while yet others are performing a political split attempting to maintain a “democratic” facade without offending Trump.
19:52
Society
Can Europe build a unified army? An expert weighs in
![Elena Kondratieva-Salguero [Screengrab/BelTA]](https://eng.belta.by/images/storage/news/with_archive/2026/000022_1767609188_175498_medium.png "Elena Kondratieva-Salguero [Screengrab/BelTA]")
The creation of a unified European army is impossible, Editor-in-Chief of the Words and Meanings almanac Elena Kondratieva-Salguero (France) said in a recent episode of BelTA’s YouTube project “V teme” [On Point].
19:34
Economy
Minister: New homes in Belarus use 2-3 times less energy than those built 10-20 years ago
Compared to data from 10–15 years ago, energy consumption has been nearly halved, from 120–140 kWh/m² to 60–75 kWh/m². Relative to housing built in the Soviet era (pre‑1990s), energy savings now exceed threefold.
19:21
Economy
Agro-industrial complex of the future: Belarus’ plans for 2026-2030
The state program Agro-Industrial Complex of the Future for 2026-2030 has been approved. This resolution was signed by Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin.
19:03
Politics
Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter condemns U.S. aggression against Venezuela
In the document, the Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter emphasizes the inadmissibility of violations of Venezuela’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, reaffirms support for its constitutional government.
18:56
Politics
Rachkov: Peaceful dialogue is the only course for Venezuela and the United States
Peaceful dialogue between Venezuela and the United States remains the only viable path forward, Chairman of the International Affairs Commission of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Sergei Rachkov said.
18:32
Society
Analyst notes concerning social, ideological trends in EU
According to Elena Kondratieva-Salguero’s observations, a certain trend has emerged in European countries lately: despite the crackdown on freedom of speech, the press is talking more and more about issues that used to be off-limits.
18:01
Society
Expert: Should the “Russian threat” disappear, the EU would fall apart
![Elena Kondratieva-Salguero [Screengrab/BelTA]](https://eng.belta.by/images/storage/news/with_archive/2026/000022_1767625439_175512_medium.png "Elena Kondratieva-Salguero [Screengrab/BelTA]")
Should the “Russian threat” disappear, the European Union would unravel, Editor-in-Chief of the Words and Meanings almanac Elena Kondratieva-Salguero (France) said in a recent episode of BelTA’s YouTube project “V Teme” [On Point].
17:25
Society
Expert analyzes strategic goals behind U.S. operation in Venezuela
The U.S. attack on Venezuela pursued several goals, including striking a blow against BRICS and a desire to “revive” the Monroe Doctrine, national security expert Aleksandr Tishchenko said in a new episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA’s YouTube channel.
16:58
Sport
Belarus beat China in Handball Friendship Cup opener in Moscow
In their opening match at the Dynamo Sports Palace on 5 January, Yuri Shevtsov’s squad secured a 34-22 confident victory over the team of China, finishing 12 goals ahead.
16:29
Economy
HTP: Digital transformation is a necessity for economic competitiveness
The signing ceremony was attended by Head of the Supervisory Board Secretariat of the Hi-Tech Park Anna Ryabova and Director General of the Association of High Technologies and Digital Infrastructure Aleksei Sventsitsky.
