Belarus hopes upcoming Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul lead to peace

MINSK, May 12. /TASS/. Belarus hopes that the potential talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul will lead to an end to the conflict, Belarusian Security Council Secretary Alexander Volfovich said. "There must be a chance [for peace] and …

The IT Sector In Belarus Gave Up Its Positions

4 The mass relocation did not go unnoticed. The share of the IT-sector in the economy of Belarus has decreased by almost one and a half times in four years. This follows from the statistical yearbook "Belarus in Figures," writes "Zerkalo…

Will A Tax On Childlessness Be Introduced In Belarus?

11 The Department of Labor responded. Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Protection Yulia Berdnikova answered the question Telegraf.news whether there are plans to introduce a tax on childlessness in Belarus, as it was in the USSR. "It's a …

Russian Combine Harvester Manufacturers Complain About Belarus

"Rosspetsmash" announced favorable conditions for Belarusian enterprises. In the first quarter of 2025 in Russia, sales of local agricultural machinery fell by a third. In monetary terms, sales fell to 38.3 billion rubles - that's 32.9% less …

Party chief’s Belarus visit to create new momentum for bilateral ties: Ambassador

Party chief’s state visit to inject momentum into Vietnam – Belarus ties: Ambassador

Vietnam, Belarus sign joint statement on strategic partnership

Minsk (VNA) – General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko signed a joint statement on the establishment of the two countries’ strategic partnership on May 12. The two leaders …

Vietnam, Belarus establish strategic partnership

Minsk (VNA) – General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko agreed to elevate bilateral ties to a strategic partnership during talks held on May 12, as part of the former’s state …

Estonia sends police unit to Latvia-Belarus border after rise in migrant crossings

Estonia's Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) on Monday sent an 11-member unit to assist its Latvian counterparts on the Belarusian border after an increase in illegal crossings. The number of migrants trying to illegally cross in Europe rose …

Belarus faces potato shortage amid rising prices

An acute food crisis in Belarus has led to a shortage of potatoes, a staple in the national diet. Reports indicate a 10% price increase from January to March, reaching 5 Belarusian rubles per kilogram (1.53 US$). Residents face challenges finding quality …