All News
06
.05.26
18:02
Society
Egypt keen to boost machinery supplies, tourist arrivals from Belarus
“Talks covered industrial cooperation and machinery supplies. I would also like to highlight the high quality of dairy products produced in your country. We discussed projects in agriculture, food, and woodworking, as well as the export of Belarusian goods to other markets,” Mohamed Farid Saleh said.
17:51
Society
Ticking again: Belarus' only watchmaking museum reopens in Minsk after renovations
The only watchmaking museum in Belarus has reopened after renovations in Minsk on 6 May.
17:50
President
Deputy chief of Belarusian army’s General Staff dismissed
Sergei Lagodyuk has been discharged from military service into the reserve due to age while keeping the right to wear military uniform and insignia.
17:40
Politics
Belarus' committement to constructive work in CSTO reaffirmed
CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov met with the newly appointed Permanent and Plenipotentiary Representative of the Republic of Belarus to the CSTO Vladimir Bespaly.
17:26
Society
Minsk commemorates Hero of Soviet Union Najafgulu Rafiyev
“Belarus deeply honors the heroic deeds of all veterans, including Najafgulu Rafiyev, whose tank platoon was the first to storm the streets of Baranovichi, saving hundreds of lives. Streets in Minsk and Baranovichi, as well as a school in the capital, are named in his honor, and he was named an honorary citizen of Belarus,” the ambassador stressed.
17:12
Society
Lukashenko calls hematogen favorite treat of his childhood. How is hematogen made today?
In November 2023 Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko went on a working trip to Ostrovets District, Grodno Oblast. He tried his favorite treat, an essential “doping” for blood donors: hematogen. We explain where in Belarus these wholesome bars are produced and what the composition has to include in BelTA’s project After the Fact: Special Report.
17:03
Economy
Belarus expects visit by Egypt’s president
Belarus is expecting a visit from the president of Egypt, Artur Karpovich, Belarusian Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade Minister and Co-chair of the Belarus-Egypt joint trade commission, said following the 8th meeting of the commission.
16:52
Society
Belarus, Egypt mull over Minsk-Cairo direct flight
Belarus and Egypt are working on organizing a direct flight between Cairo and Minsk, Belarusian Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade Minister Artur Karpovich told reporters following the 8th meeting of the Belarus-Egypt joint trade commission.
16:31
Society
Belarus, Zimbabwe to strengthen ties in sports
A delegation from Zimbabwe, led by Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe, has arrived in Minsk on an official visit. Belarusian Sports Minister Sergei Kovalchuk met with his Zimbabwean counterpart at the Belarusian State University of Physical Culture.
16:04
Society
‘It would be interesting’. Expert on Iran-Russia-India triangle
In the latest episode of V Teme [On Point] project, Russian political scientist and orientalist Karine Gevorgyan explained the potential implications of a strategic alliance between Iran, Russia and India.
15:22
Economy
Belarus’ Academy of Sciences, Indian Chokhani Pharma discuss production of new drugs
During the meeting special attention was paid to the potential for attracting leading Indian pharmaceutical companies such as Cipla Limited, TEVA, RAKS, and Inventia, the potential for consolidating the joint efforts and sharing the best practices with the Academpharm enterprise.
15:01
Politics
Moscow to host CSTO high-level meeting in May
The event will be held under the chairmanship of the Secretary of the Russian Security Council, Sergei Shoigu, with the participation of the Security Council secretaries of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and the CSTO chief.
14:28
Economy
Over 300 new foreign companies enter Belarusian commodity exchange in 2026
In January-April 2026, BUCE accredited 332 foreign companies from 25 countries to participate in exchange trading.
14:16
Society
Belstat: Women account for almost 40% of all researchers in Belarus
In 2025, 28,100 people in 456 organizations were engaged in scientific research and development (27,400 people in 463 organizations in 2024).
14:05
Economy
Economy Ministry notes high interest in Regional Initiative credit programs
The deputy economy minister took part in a meeting of the local district executive committee to review the results of the social and economic development and the execution of the region’s budget in January-March 2026.
