Ukraine Completes Repair Work on Druzhba Pipeline, Zelenskyy Says
Ukraine has completed repair work on the damaged section of the Druzhba oil pipeline, Ukrainian President
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Uzbek Business Leases 4,000 Hectares of Farmland in Shumilina District and Wants to Buy More
Uzbek businesses are planning to purchase farms in the Vitsyebsk region. These plans were announced in
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One-Third of Belarus Retail Trade Comes From Minsk
Almost one-third of Belarus’ retail trade turnover is generated by Minsk. According to Belstat, retail
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Belarus GDP Dynamics Improved in March Amid Surge in Consumer Demand
Belarus’ GDP dynamics improved in March amid a surge in consumer demand. Geopolitical developments may
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Afghanistan and Belarus Discuss Fuel Supplies
Belarus and Afghanistan discussed the possibility of supplying gasoline and diesel fuel to Afghanistan.
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Rosselkhoznadzor Raises Concerns About Servolux and Savushkin Product
Rosselkhoznadzor has introduced an enhanced laboratory control regime for products from the Belarusian
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Rosatom Head Confirms Agreements on Third Unit of Belarusian NPP to Be Signed in 2026
Belarus and Russia are expected to sign the agreements necessary for the construction of the third unit
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EAEU Reintroduces Duties on Clothing Imports from Vietnam
The Eurasian Economic Commission has decided to reintroduce import duties on certain types of clothing
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Value of Belarusian Potash Supplies to China Rose by 71.1% Over the Quarter
Belarusian potash supplies to China continued to grow in March. This is indicated by Chinese customs
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EDB Expects Belarusian GDP to Return to Growth in the Second Quarter
Belarusian GDP is expected to return to growth in the second quarter. This is stated in the weekly review
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Belarus-Russia Integration Projects Half Funded, Says Seliverstau
Industrial integration projects between Belarus and Russia have been funded by about half. Belarusian
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Belarus and Russia Create Working Group on Goods Delivery Expectation Confirmation System
Belarus and Russia have created a working group on the implementation of the Goods Delivery Expectation
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Housing Ministry Names Actual Cost of Heating
The actual cost of one gigacalorie of heat in the Housing and Utilities Ministry system is about 180 rubles.
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5G Network Now Available in All Regional Capitals Except Hrodna
The 5G network is now operating in all regional capitals of Belarus except Hrodna. This was stated on
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Government Orders Increase of State Share in Five OJSCs
By Resolution No. 192 of April 17, the Belarusian government ordered an increase in the state’s share
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Belarusian Government Included Faster GDP Growth in Medium-Term Financial Program
Today, the National Legal Internet Portal published Resolution No. 189 of the Council of Ministers of
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MART Found Violations in Every Third Artificial Flower Sales Point
Ahead of Radunitsa, MART employees inspected places selling artificial flowers, memorial candles, and lanterns.
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Mastercard Cards Issued by Alfa Bank and Belgazprombank Will Stop Working in Europe
Mastercard cards issued by Alfa Bank and Belgazprombank will stop working in European countries starting April 21.
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Only the Dollar Rose in Friday Trading on the BCSE
Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange ended with the US dollar gaining in value.
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Institute of Outstanding Engineers to Be Established in Great Stone
An Institute of Outstanding Engineers will be established in Great Stone. According to the park’s administration
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Robot “Tsikavik” Starts Operating at Belorusneft Gas Station
“Belorusneft” presented its first robotic retail complex. The robot, called “
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Belarus’s GDP Decline Slowed to 0.4% in March
Belarus’s gross domestic product for the first quarter amounted to 68.2 billion rubles. In comparable
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Finance Ministry Expects Belarus to Reach Budget Surplus by 2028
Belarus’s republican budget for 2027 is planned without a deficit, while in 2028 it may become surplus.
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Belarusian Government Approves Medium-Term Financial Program Through 2028
Belarus’s Council of Ministers has adopted a resolution approving the medium-term financial program for
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Volume of Money Transfers to Belarus Increased by 12.2%
The volume of money transfers sent abroad from Belarus and received from abroad has increased.
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Owner of Marko Complains About Sanctions
Mikalai Martynau, the owner of the Marko footwear holding, complained about sanctions in an interview with SB.
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Tax Ministry Sent More Than 31,000 Notices Suggesting Additional Tax Payments in Three Months
Belarus’s Ministry for Taxes and Duties has reported on its efforts to combat “grey” wages in the first
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Belarus Registers Chamber of Realtors
Belarus’s Ministry of Justice registered the Chamber of Realtors on April 16. The new organization was
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Belarus Simplifies Rules for Transferring Property to Agricultural Organizations
Alyaksandr Lukashenka has signed a decree simplifying the procedure for providing property to agricultural
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State Standardisation Committee to Confirm Union State Product Status in Belarus
Belarus’s State Standardisation Committee will confirm the status of “Union State products”
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Belgospishcheprom Says Chocolate Products Will Not Rise in Price
Chocolate products will not become more expensive in Belarus this year, Belgospishcheprom Chairman Aleh
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Belshina and Russian Peers Seek Protection From Chinese Tyres From EEC
Tyre manufacturers have asked the Eurasian Economic Commission to protect the market from growing imports
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MAZ Electric Buses Begin Operating on Streets of St Petersburg
New MAZ electric buses have entered service on the streets of St Petersburg in Russia. The 303E23 model
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Hi-Tech Park Adds 40 New Residents
Belarus’s Hi-Tech Park has admitted 40 new resident companies. The decision was made by the HTP
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Retail Trade Turnover Rises 6% in First Quarter
Retail trade turnover in Belarus totalled 25.6 billion Belarusian roubles in January-March, up 6% from
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Industrial Output Falls 3.4% in First Quarter
Industrial output in January-March totalled 51.7 billion Belarusian roubles. In comparable prices, it
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Industrial Inventories Declined in March
Industrial inventories declined at the end of March. According to Belstat, they stood at 11.
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Raiffeisen Bank Has No Links to Priorbank After Sale, RBI Press Office Says
Raiffeisen Bank International AG (RBI) has no remaining ties to Priorbank following its sale.
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Belinvestbank Raises 200 Million Roubles Through Bond Issue
Belinvestbank is raising 200 million Belarusian roubles through a bond issue. A prospectus for the bank’
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HTP Revenue Grew by 9% in 2025
More companies are joining the Hi-Tech Park than leaving it. Its revenue is growing, including on the
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Belarusian Rouble Strengthens Against Three Currencies in BFSE Trading
Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange on April 15 ended with the dollar, euro and yuan
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Agricultural Production in Belarus Grew by 2.6% in First Quarter
Agricultural production in Belarus increased by 2.6% in January-March across all categories of farms to 5.
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Growth in Real Household Incomes Slowed in February
Belarus’s real disposable household incomes rose by 7.2% in January-February compared with the
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Hrodna Tobacco Factory Neman Sharply Increased Revenue in 2025
OJSC Hrodna Tobacco Factory Neman sharply increased its revenue in 2025. This is indicated by the company’
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IMF Lowers Forecast for Belarusian Economic Growth in 2026
The International Monetary Fund lowered its forecast for Belarus’s GDP growth in 2026 in its April
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Some Summer Cottage Owners Eligible for Benefits Will Pay Less for Electricity
Summer cottage owners from privileged categories will pay for electricity at a separate subsidised tariff.
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Sale of Priorbank: Did Raiffeisen Bank International AG Really Leave Belarus?
In September 2024, the story of the sale by Raiffeisen Bank International AG (RBI) of its Belarusian
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Government Cancels Requirement to Label Remaining Stocks of Juices and Soft Drinks
Belarus’s Council of Ministers has adopted a resolution “On the Sale of Labelled Goods”
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Only the Dollar Fell in Trading on the BCSE
Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange on Tuesday, April 14, ended with only the dollar
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“I Don’t Know What to Prepare You For.” Lukashenko Told Officials About an Uncertain Time
Alyaksandr Lukashenko, during today’s meeting on the development of the southeastern region of the Mogilev
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