Key takeaways from Lukashenko’s talks with Indonesian government
Upon arriving on an official visit to Indonesia, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko held a meeting with members of the Indonesian government to discuss major joint investment projects. Participants of the meeting told journalists in Jakarta about the results of the event and the topics that were raised, BelTA has learned.
Belarus hosts over 104,000 visa-waiver travelers from Europe since 1 Jan 2026
Since 1 January 2026, Belarus has welcomed 104,081 travelers from 38 countries included in the visa-waiver program. The majority of travelers came from Lithuania, Latvia and Poland, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee.
First grass harvest almost complete in Belarus
Belarus is completing first grass harvest, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Agriculture and Food Ministry.
Putin reaffirms Belarus’ relevance as a negotiation venue
In an interview with the Vesti TV program, Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed the importance of Belarus as a negotiation venue and expressed gratitude to Minsk for addressing humanitarian matters, BelTA has learned.
Volfovich: European leaders have forgotten the tragic toll of fascism
European leaders have forgotten the tragic consequences to which fascism led, State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus Aleksandr Volfovich said at the Fourth International Anti‑Fascist Congress, held at the Central Officers’ House in Minsk, BelTA has learned.
Belarus’ Turavinau wins gold at Kazakhstan Open 2026
Belarusian athletes won four medals on the opening day of the prestigious G1-category international taekwondo tournament Kazakhstan Open 2026 in Astana, Kazakhstan, BelTA learned from the press service of the National Olympic Training Center Stayki.
The concert of the masters of arts of Belarus and the Russian Federation was presented to the participants of the Forum of Regions at the Bolshoi Theater
The National Academic Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theatre hosted a concert for participants of the XIII Forum of the Regions of Belarus and Russia, BelTA has learned.
Flowers at the memorial in honor of the liberators: Vitebsk began celebrating its 1052nd anniversary
The celebration in honor of the 1052nd anniversary of the founding of Vitebsk and the 82nd anniversary of the liberation of the city from the Nazi invaders began with a patriotic action, BelTA has learned.
Belarus, Russia’s Astrakhan Oblast identify new areas for cooperation
A regular meeting of the working group on cooperation between Belarus and Russia’s Astrakhan Oblast was held in Minsk, BelTA learned from the press service of the Transport and Communications Ministry.
Lukashenko sends greetings to 4th International Anti-Fascist Congress participants
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko sent a message to the participants of the 4th International Anti-Fascist Congress, the press service of the Belarusian leader told BelTA.