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.
ITC oversees first pilot operation of autonomous trucks in Abu Dhabi
The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has announced its supervision of a pilot project for the operation of autonomous trucks in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with global company Autotech, which specialises in developing autonomous vehicle systems, as well as AD Ports Group.
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.
President Tokayev sends messages of support to leaders of Arab nations
The President of Kazakhstan sent personal messages to the leaders of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait, expressing his sincere support and solidarity with the peoples of those countries during this difficult period of profound challenges, Qazinform News Agency reports, citing President’s Advisor and Press Secretary Aibek Smadyarov.
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.
Belarusian MPs urge to prevent further escalation of Middle East conflict
Chinese researchers develop AI model to process stellar data from different telescopes
A Chinese research team has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model called SpecCLIP, which can interpret stellar spectral data from different telescopes, demonstrating the vast potential of AI in processing and integrating massive astronomical datasets, the Science and Technology Daily reported.
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.
