Europe Belarus The country has partially reinstated border controls with Russia after 28 years to prevent the entry of third country nationals; human rights activists believe it is a move to target Russian men trying to avoid mobilisation
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