Grodno healthcare union supports staff with storm-damaged housing
Trade union organizations in Grodno Oblast continue to provide prompt support to healthcare workers whose property was damaged by recent severe weather and emergencies. The Grodno Oblast Organization of the Belarusian Trade Union of Healthcare Workers told BelTA how the social protection system and the principle of solidarity work in practice.
Forest access ban in place in 30 districts across Belarus
Forest access has been completely banned in 30 districts of Belarus, BelTA reports, citing data from the interactive map of the Forestry Ministry of Belarus.
Iran holds Nowruz-e Darya festival to honor Persian Gulf
The ancient Nowruz-e Darya (Sea New Year) Festival is a traditional celebration in Iran’s Hormozgan Province that reflects the region’s maritime heritage, respect for nature and deep cultural ties with the Persian Gulf.
Belarus to digitalize mobile retail services
Belarus is implementing a project to digitalize mobile retail, BelTA learned from the Belarusian Ministry of Communications and Informatization.
Lukashenko calls for full commitment to nature protection
It is important to ensure an adequate level of protection for nature, which is a national asset of the country, Belarusian President Aleksander Lukashenko said at a meeting with top officials of the Council of Ministers in Minsk on 11 August, BelTA has learned.
Lukashenko sends condolences to Colombian president over deadly earthquake
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent condolences to the President of the Republic of Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, in connection with the loss of life caused by a powerful earthquake, BelTA has learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.
Lukashenko hails 2026 as year of perfect weather for Belarus’ crops
The current year is turning out to be ideal for crops, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting with the leadership of the Council of Ministers on 11 August, BelTA has learned.
Lukashenko considers merging key Belarusian environmental bodies
The proposal to merge the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection and the State Inspectorate for Fauna and Flora Protection was brought to a meeting between Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and the leadership of the Council of Ministers on 11 August, BelTA has learned.
Updated mineral fertilizer supply scheme for agriculture under consideration in Belarus
At a meeting with top officials of the Council of Ministers, Belarusian President Aleksander Lukashenko was briefed on the updated financing scheme for the supply of fertilizers to agricultural organizations, BelTA has learned.
Belarus to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure will be further developed in Belarus. The corresponding resolution of the Council of Ministers was signed by Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin, the government press service told BelTA.