Lukashenko makes appointments in key state agencies, diplomatic service, Union State bodies
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko made personnel decisions on 3 March, BelTA has learned.
National Tourism Agency issues guidance for Belarusians currently in Middle East
The National Tourism Agency has issued recommendations for Belarusian citizens who are in the Middle East for tourism amid the escalating situation in the region, BelTA has learned.
Belarus hosts over 21,000 visa-waiver travelers since 1 Jan 2026
Since 1 January 2026, Belarus has welcomed 21,706 travelers from 38 countries included in the visa-waiver program, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee.
EDB: Belarus’ real wages continue to show steady growth
Real wages in Belarus increased by 6.3% in January 2026, following a 6.1% increase in December 2025, BelTA learned from the macro review of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB).
Lukashenko: Belarus is prepared to set up joint ventures with Russia’s Murmansk Oblast
Belarus is ready not only to trade with Murmansk Oblast but also to set up joint ventures, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Governor of Russia’s Murmansk Oblast Andrei Chibis in Minsk on 2 March, BelTA has learned.
Belarus marks 20 years since 3rd Belarusian People’s Congress
Twenty years ago, on 2-3 March 2006, Minsk hosted the 3rd Belarusian People’s Congress, which brought together 2,500 delegates, BelTA has learned.
Belarus’ Falei powers into W75 Porto quarterfinals with straight-sets win
Belarusian tennis player Aliona Falei has won her second match at the W75 Porto 2026 Tennis Tournament in Portugal, BelTA has learned.
Belarus, Russia’s Kirov Oblast aim to step up cooperation via commodity exchange
Belarus and Russia’s Kirov Oblast plan to strengthen their cooperation in exchange trade by involving Kirov-based manufacturers as much as possible in operations on the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE). The Vyatka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Russia) will assist in this effort, the BUCE press service told BelTA.
National Bank highlights introduction of digital Belarusian ruble
Chairman of the Board of the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (NBRB) Roman Golovchenko explained how the introduction of the digital Belarusian ruble advances during a joint session of both chambers of the Belarusian parliament on 27 February, BelTA has learned.
MTZ boosts tractor exports to Africa by over 60% in 2025
Minsk Tractor Works (MTZ) increased its tractor exports to the African market by more than 60% in 2025, Aleksandr Aksenchik, Deputy Marketing Director for Commercial Operations in Distant Markets and Head of the Department for Promotion and Sales to Distant Markets at MTZ, told BelTA.
