Lukashenko wants Belarusian agricultural enterprises put in order this year
It is necessary to put agricultural enterprises in order this year. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko gave the relevant instruction as he authorized the appointment of executives in municipal government bodies, BelTA has learned.
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.
From Hermitage gifts to legacy of ‘God’s hounds’: Inside Novogrudok’s historic church
Dating back over 400 years, the Roman Catholic Church of St. Archangel Michael in Novogrudok has been captured in paintings, survived 20th-century devastation, and been essentially rebuilt from the ground up. Today, it houses a wealth of historical treasures. The church’s rector, Father Yuri Zhegarin, shared the story of this remarkable place and its most significant artifacts with BelTA’s correspondent.
Construction of Belarus’ terminal in Murmansk discussed at Lukashenko’s meeting
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko discussed with Russia’s Murmansk Oblast Governor Andrei Chibis the project to build a Belarusian terminal in Murmansk, 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.