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

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

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

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%)

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

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

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

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

Sugar beet harvest in Belarus has been 100% completed; Agriculture and Food Ministry confirmed all 108.000 hectares yielded 5.899.000 tonnes of sugar beet, higher than last year and 83% of the produce has been transported to public collection points

New Decree No.388 “On improving the procedure for moving into rental housing” aims to reduce the waiting time to move into new state-owned rental apartments, cutting it from up to 200 to 30 working days from the date the building is approved for occupancy

Repurposing of agricultural land will be prohibited, no lands from the agricultural land pool will be allocated for construction or plots; this especially applies many abandoned and unused plots in small communities, Belarus media reported