National Bank: Belarusians’ savings in national currency continue to grow
The National Bank of the Republic of Belarus notes a trend toward growing savings in Belarusian rubles, BelTA learned from the press service of the National Bank of Belarus.
Thai King and Queen attend Belarusian theater’s performance of Romeo and Juliet in Bangkok
The 28th International Dance and Music Festival was officially opened with a performance by the National Academic Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theater of the Republic of Belarus in the Thai Cultural Center on 9 September, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
National Bank reports drop in cyber fraud incidents
Belarusian banks are taking all necessary measures to combat cyber fraud, and the number of incidents is declining, Deputy Chairman of the Board of the National Bank Andrei Kartun told journalists, BelTA reports.
Belarus’ gold, forex reserves hit $15.243 billion
Belarus’ gold and foreign exchange reserves increased by $1.048 billion in August to stand at $15.243 billion as of 1 September 2026, the press service of Belarus’ National Bank told BelTA.
Belarusians shift from U.S. dollars to national currency deposits
Deputy Chairman of the Board of the National Bank of Belarus Andrei Kartun shared insights on how the country’s foreign exchange market is evolving on the air of the Belarus One TV channel, BelTA has learned.
Bolshoi Theatre of Belarus to present two ballets at Bangkok festival
The Bolshoi Theatre of Belarus will participate in the Bangkok’s International Festival of Dance and Music for the fourth time, with the event scheduled to run from 5 September to 17 October in Bangkok, Thailand, Director General of the Bolshoi Theatre of Belarus Yekaterina Dulova told BelTA.
Belarusians defrauded of Br25.3m in January-July 2026
According to the automated incident processing system of the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (NBRB), damage to citizens due to unauthorized payment operations amounted to Br25.3 million in January-July 2026, BelTA learned from representatives of the National Bank.
Forest access ban in place in 30 districts across Belarus
Forest access has been completely banned in 30 districts of Belarus, BelTA reports, citing data from the interactive map of the Forestry Ministry of Belarus.
Belarus gold, forex reserves hit nearly $14.2bn in July 2026
Belarus’ gold and foreign exchange reserves increased by $36.9 million in July to stand at $14.193 billion as of 1 August 2026, the National Bank’s press service told BelTA.
National Bank raises permissible debt burden ratio for loans on Belarusian goods
The National Bank of Belarus has raised the permissible debt burden ratio for certain types of financing from 40% to 50%. The corresponding decision was adopted by Resolution No. 185 of the National Bank Board of 3 August 2026, which came into force after official publication from the press service of the National Bank.
