Europe Belarus “As of 22 July grain and leguminous crops (excluding corn, buckwheat and millet) have been harvested from 16% of the areas, or 323.000 hectares” official press release said, for a total of 1.330.000 tonnes of grain with average yield 41,2 centners/hectare
Europe Belarus Festival “Belarus Bolshoi Theatre Evenings at the Radziwill Castle” gathered guests from 18 countries at Nesvizh Castle and featured 13 new productions; the program also celebrated the 100th birthday of beloved composer Alexander Zatsepin
Europe Belarus Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the Belarusian opposition leader in exile, has opened the Mission of Democratic Forces of Belarus in Kyiv during her visit to Ukraine
Europe Belarus 153.700 families opened accounts under the Family Capital Program as of beginning of May, with 82.600 deposits totaling $826 million; FCP is a state initiative to encourage families and address demographic challenges
Europe Belarus President Lukashenko received credentials from ten ambassadors: Japan, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Somalia, Palestine, the DPRK, Egypt, Ghana, Bangladesh, and Algeria presented their credentials to the head of state
Europe Belarus A briefing for the diplomatic corps accredited in Belarus was held yesterday; focusing on Ukrainian issues, it reportedly presented Minsk’s view of the unfolding situation to the diplomatic corps, highlighting its humanitarian efforts in Ukraine
Europe Belarus Raman Svirydzenka has claimed gold in the cross-country skiing men’s sprint classic - LW2-LW9 categories (standing with limb impairments) - at the 2026 Paralympics in Italy, competing under Belarus flag
Europe Belarus About 3.000 tulips and 2.500 roses were cut for the upcoming spring holidays on 16 February, the first day of the 'cutting season' for the Vitebsk Zelenstroi enterprise
Europe Belarus Belarusian Health resorts and sanatoriums in 2025 have treated over 1,6 million patients, including approximately 260.000 foreign visitors from 80 countries, an increase on 2024 in terms of geographical expansion (+12) and revenues (+40%)
Europe Belarus Presidential Decree No. 19 “On crypto banks and regulation in digital tokens” has been signed, said the press service of head of state, to strengthen Belarus’ leading position in financial IT and provide conditions for the operation of crypto banks
Europe Belarus President Lukashenko has extended his congratulations to tennis player Aryna Sabalenka on her victory at the 2026 Brisbane International and her brilliant start to the new tennis season, BelTA reported from the head of state’s press service
Europe Belarus The Palace of Independence opened its doors to participants of the traditional New Year's Eve Ball for young people, part of the run up to 2026; the event saw the participation of over 350 young dancers and was attended by President Lukashenko
Europe Belarus 11th Christmas Readings “Enlightenment and modernity: personality formation and the challenges of the times” opened at the National Library with the participation of clergy, government representatives, cultural figures, social workers, teachers, students