The Big Tourism Week is set for its debut in Minsk on 7-11 April, Filipp Guly, head of the National Union of the Tourism Industry, announced said at a press conference in the Business and Cultural Center of the Belarusian embassy in Moscow, BelTA has learned.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized the need to further strengthen the country's defense capabilities. This topic was the focus of a meeting to discuss the Armed Forces procurement and the development of the military-industrial complex of the Republic of Belarus, BelTA has learned.

The government has approved a national action plan to mark the Year of the Belarusian Woman in 2026. The corresponding resolution was signed by Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin, BelTA learned from the government press service.

Funding for scientific activity and the remuneration of scientists should depend primarily on results, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss the draft decree on improving scientific activity in the country, BelTA has learned.

Requirements for the qualifications of crisis managers are planned to be raised, Belarusian Economy Minister Yuri Chebotar told the media following the meeting of the Belarusian president with the Council of Ministers on 6 February, BelTA has learned.

Plans have been made to introduce legislation in Belarus in order to step up requirements for licensing the trade in electronic cigarettes and corresponding liquids. The draft law was discussed as Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko met with top officials of the Council of Ministers, BelTA has learned.

Friday, 06 February 2026 10:28

Личный прием!

К сведению граждан, в том числе индивидуальных предпринимателей, и юридических лиц!

Vibrant and distinctive painted rugs [maliavanka] by acclaimed artists of the past and contemporary masters are showcased at the Art of Light exhibition which opened at the Vitebsk Regional Local History Museum on 3 February, BelTA has learned.

Belarus and Kazakhstan see world development through the same lens, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Chairman of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerlan Koshanov in Minsk on 5 February, BelTA has learned.

In what ways does the patronage and protection of Saint Euphrosyne of Polotsk manifest in the history of modern Belarus? This was discussed by tour guide Sofia Macharashvili and blogger Ksenia Leshchinskaya in the latest episode of the V Teme. Nashi [On Point. The Nation’s Pride] project on BelTA’s YouTube channel.

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