Volfovich describes pace of Belarus’ Armed Forces inspection
State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus Aleksandr Volfovich told the media that the inspection of the Armed Forces of Belarus, ordered by the president, is proceeding with high intensity, BelTA has learned.
Economic engine. Belarus’ construction industry performance in 2025
Belarusian Architecture and Construction Minister Aleksandr Studnev briefed journalists on the performance of the country’s construction sector in 2025 ahead of the ministry’s final board meeting on 10 February, BelTA has learned.
Belarus looks to maintain high-paced, high-level cooperation with Vietnam
On 9 February, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Vietnam Vladimir Borovikov attended a reception hosted by Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh for the diplomatic corps on the occasion of the Lunar New Year 2026, BelTA learned from the Belarusian diplomatic mission in Hanoi.
Lukashenko: Belarus must have its own production of standard ammunition by year’s end
Belarus should establish its own production of conventional ammunition by the end of the year, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a closed-door meeting on equipping the Armed Forces and developing the country’s defense industry, BelTA has learned.
Belarus, Russia work on innovations to extend lifespan of spacecraft
Scientists from Belarus and Russia are developing innovations to enhance the lifespan of spacecraft, Chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (NASB) Vladimir Karanik told the media prior to a NASB meeting to discuss the Union State programs, BelTA has learned.
Belarusian army receives 16 new products from State Authority for Military Industry in 2025
Sixteen developments of the Belarusian State Authority for Military Industry were accepted into service with the Belarusian Armed Forces in 2025, Chairman of the State Authority for Military Industry Dmitry Pantus told reporters ahead of the organization’s board meeting in Minsk, BelTA has learned.
Winter Olympics to open in Italy on 6 February; 94 nations, 2,900 athletes participating
The Winter Olympics 2026 Opening Ceremony is set for this evening, 6 February, BelTA has learned.
Expert: Women play a crucial role in solving global problems
Women play a key role in addressing global problems, Wang Hui, Associate Professor at Shanghai Sipo Polytechnic, said at the final plenary session of the International Forum of Women Scientists in Minsk. The key theme of the forum was «The role of women in advancing science and education,» BelTA has learned.
Belarusian army receives 16 new products from State Authority for Military Industry in 2025
Sixteen developments of the Belarusian State Authority for Military Industry were accepted into service with the Belarusian Armed Forces in 2025, Chairman of the State Authority for Military Industry Dmitry Pantus told reporters ahead of the organization’s board meeting in Minsk, BelTA has learned.
Steam as therapy. A day with a Belarusian banya master
The story of Aleksei Kozhukhovsky, a resident of the agro-town of Khatezhino in Minsk District, is an inspiring testament that true calling can be found at any age, and that a drastic career change can become a great achievement. In the Belarusians in Focus project we asked Aleksei why people go to the banya, who and how it heals, and what is the secret of beneficial steam.