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Belarus’ gold and forex reserves up by $5.5bn over 2025, reaching new historic high
06.01.2026
Belarus’ gold and foreign exchange reserves grew by $5.5 billion over 2025 and, according to preliminary data, exceeded $14.4 billion in equivalent as of 1 January 2026, BelTA learned from the National Bank’s press service.
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At swearing-in of judges, Lukashenko calls justice nation’s guiding principle
06.01.2026
Chairman of the Belarusian People’s Congress and Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko urged judges to carry out their duties based on the principle of justice. He made these remarks during a swearing-in ceremony for judges of the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court, BelTA has learned.
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Chebotar: Over a thousand investment projects implemented in Belarus over five years
06.01.2026
The president’s One District—One Project initiative is being implemented in every region of Belarus. As of 1 December 2025, 112 investment projects have been completed, creating approximately 5,100 jobs. In total, over a thousand investment projects have been realized during the five-year period, Economy Minister Yuri Chebotar said in an interview with the Economy of Belarus Magazine.
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Belarus approves state program «Healthy nation» for 2026-2030
05.01.2026
Prime Minister of Belarus Aleksandr Turchin has signed a resolution to approve the state program «Healthy nation» for 2026-2030, the government’s press service told BelTA.
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Chebotar: Belarus has achieved historic GDP high of over $90bn in 2025
05.01.2026
Belarus has achieved a historic GDP peak of more than $90 billion in 2025. Exports are expected to reach a 10-year high of over $50 billion, with services exports hitting a record $11.2 billion for the first time. Meanwhile, household real incomes have grown by 23.4%. Economy Minister Yuri Chebotar outlined the preliminary results for 2025 and the broader five-year plan in an interview with the Economy of Belarus Magazine, told BelTA.
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Lukashenko hails progress in cooperation with Russia in 2025
05.01.2026
While praising the development of Belarus-Russia cooperation over 2025, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed that the planned goals had not been fully met despite trade growth. The Belarusian leader made these remarks as he met with Belarusian Ambassador to Russia Aleksandr Rogozhnik to receive his report on 5 January, BelTA has learned.
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Lukashenko: Individualized approach is fundamental to Belarus’ social welfare system
05.01.2026
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko congratulated current and former staff of the state social security services on their professional holiday, Social Security Workers’ Day, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.
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MFA: Belarus voices support for Venezuela’s government, calls for urgent UN Security Council session
04.01.2026
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus strongly condemns the armed aggression against the sovereign state of Venezuela carried out on 3 January 2026, viewing it as a direct threat to international peace and security, BelTA reports.
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Lukashenko strongly condemns U.S. aggression against Venezuela
04.01.2026
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko strongly condemns the U.S. act of aggression against Venezuela, Belarusian President’s Press Secretary Natalya Eismont told BelTA.
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Lukashenko signs decree to declare 2026 Year of Belarusian Woman
01.01.2026
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has signed decree No.1 to declare 2026 the Year of the Belarusian Woman, the press service of the Belarusian leader told BelTA.
