One of world’s most iconic miniature Qur’ans to feature at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair
World-leading rare book dealers Peter Harrington will offer an attractive copy of David Bryce’s celebrated miniature Qur’an, one of the most iconic miniature books ever produced, at this year’s Abu Dhabi International Book Fair.
Belarus’ GDP up by 1.9% in January-August
Belarus’ GDP inched up by 1.9% in January-August 2026, BelTA learned from the National Statistical Committee of Belarus (Belstat).
Five Thousand Years Underwater: Zhlobin Resident Reels in a Bronze Age Pot
A unique archaeological discovery has been made by Nikolai Molotkov, a resident of Zhlobin. While vacationing in his hometown in the Slavgorod district of the Mogilev region, he pulled a handcrafted pot from the Pronya River—an artifact later dated to at least 5,000 years old, as reported by the local newspaper «Novy Dzen».
Procedure for competitive selection for National Honor Board legislated in Belarus
Regulations on the procedure for holding competitive selection for inclusion into the National Honor Board have been approved. Prime Minister of Belarus Aleksandr Turchin has signed the relevant resolution of the Council of Ministers, the press service of the government told BelTA.
National Bank: Belarusians’ savings in national currency continue to grow
The National Bank of the Republic of Belarus notes a trend toward growing savings in Belarusian rubles, BelTA learned from the press service of the National Bank of Belarus.
Belarusian parliament’s new session to open in Minsk on 15 September
The next session of the chambers of the National Assembly of Belarus will open in Minsk on 15 September, BelTA has learned.
Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park gears up to launch new festival
A new festival will be launched in Belarus this autumn Andrei Kastyuk, Deputy Head of the Department of Biological and Landscape Diversity at the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Ministry of Belarus, said in the recent episode of BelTA’s project The Nation Speaks.
National Bank reports drop in cyber fraud incidents
Belarusian banks are taking all necessary measures to combat cyber fraud, and the number of incidents is declining, Deputy Chairman of the Board of the National Bank Andrei Kartun told journalists, BelTA reports.
From maternity ward events to global conferences: How Belarus will mark International Day of Peace
The Belarusian Peace Foundation has told a BelTA correspondent how the celebration of International Day of Peace, observed on 21 September, will unfold.
Belarus’ gold, forex reserves hit $15.243 billion
Belarus’ gold and foreign exchange reserves increased by $1.048 billion in August to stand at $15.243 billion as of 1 September 2026, the press service of Belarus’ National Bank told BelTA.
