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The National Historical Archives of Belarus digitized more than 1,500 archival files in 2026, Archive Director Mikhail Glushakov told the media on 5 October, BelTA has learned.

Bukhara not only preserves its history but also weaves it seamlessly into modern life. For centuries, science, architecture, literature, music, crafts, and trade flourished here, making the city a major center of Eastern civilization. Today, this rich spiritual and cultural heritage blends with a modern creative economy, tourism, and international cooperation, opening up new possibilities for the city’s development.

Since 1 January 2026, Belarus has welcomed 189,8365 travelers from 38 countries included in the visa-waiver program, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee. 

In comments to BelTA, the press service of the Labor and Social Protection Ministry described the labor guarantees provided for workers of pre-retirement and retirement age in Belarus.

Manufacturing is currently the most pressing topic for the state. Head of the Belarus President Administration Dmitry Krutoi made the statement in an interview with the First News TV Channel, BelTA has learned.

China retained the top spot for a record 12th consecutive time as the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games drew to a close on Sunday, creating another record with the number of gold medals won and introducing to the world a new generation of promising Chinese athletes.

The world’s space community gathered in Türkiye’s Mediterranean city of Antalya on Monday for the 77th International Astronautical Congress, bringing together space agency chiefs, astronauts, scientists, engineers, industry executives and policymakers to discuss the future of space.

A 54-year-old former Royal Marine, Dave Bell, has completed a solo rowing crossing from Peru to Kenya, covering nearly 29,000 kilometers (about 18,000 miles) in 327 days. The Brit not only set a historic world record but also raised over £112,000 for veterans and first responders suffering from severe stress disorders (PTSD), TASS reports.

Belarusian athletes claimed the top two places in the women’s individual trampoline event at the 2026 FIG Trampoline World Cup Series in Italy’s Riccione, BelTA has learned.

Belarus counts on the closest possible cooperation with Russia’s PSB Bank, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Chairman of PSB Bank Petr Fradkov in Minsk on 5 October, BelTA has learned.