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The next edition of the Olympic Games, which is due to take place in 2026, seems to be a calm one for the NOC of Belarus. A landmark event has recently taken place in the sports world. A woman has been elected as the new president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the first time. Thomas Bach is being replaced at the post of the IOC head by former swimmer and two-time Olympic champion Kirsty Coventry from Zimbabwe. With the recent changes can Belarusian athletes expect a quick and complete return to the international sports arena? Viktor Lukashenko, President of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Belarus, sat down with BelTA for an interview.

Technological modernization of the manufacturing industry is one of the major items on the Belarus-China agenda, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with representatives of the Chinese business community on 3 June, BelTA has learned.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has arrived in China on a visit. The visit is scheduled to last through 4 June, BelTA has learned.

We need to tackle the issue of cattle losses, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with the Council of Ministers on 29 May, BelTA has learned.

The possible development of a space agency in the country was discussed at the meeting of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko with the Council of Ministers on 29 May, BelTA has learned.

The use of this type of fuel is a global trend. About 31 million tons of pellets are used annually in the world. Environmentally friendly fuel can replace coal, gas, and firewood. In 2024, organizations of the Ministry of Forestry of Belarus sold 34.4 thousand tons of pellets (mainly to the domestic market). In 4 months of 2025, it was already 29.8 thousand tons, which is 3.2 times more than in the same period last year. And this is far from the limit.