Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has decided in favor of rescheduling an increase in utility rates for households from 1 January to 1 March 2026 in order to prevent a significant increase in the financial burden that payments for the utilities represent for citizens.
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has signed the law “On amendments to laws concerning state fingerprint registration”.
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has signed a law ratifying the agreement between the governments of Belarus and Oman on the mutual visa waiver.
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 33 “On establishing utility tariffs for households for 2026” on 23 January. The document sets the ceiling tariffs for housing and utility services for the year.
On 22 January Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 31 aimed at improving the operations of customs authorities.
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 30 on 22 January to approve the draft agreement between Belarus and Indonesia on the mutual protection of classified information as a basis for negotiations.
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has approved the draft two protocols as a basis for negotiations, which propose amendments to the 2011 intergovernmental agreements with Russia in the gas sector. The head of state signed relevant Decree No. 29 on 22 January.
On 16 January, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 19 “On crypto banks and some issues of regulation in digital tokens”.
Administrative procedures in Belarus have been adjusted to account for practical application experience and changes in legislative acts. Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed the corresponding Decree No. 5 “On Amendments to Presidential Decrees Concerning the Implementation of Administrative Procedures”, on 9 January.
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has signed an executive order to approve the decision made by the council of the Belarus President special fund to provide support to talented youth.
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has signed an executive order to approve the decision made by the council of the Belarus President’s special fund to provide social support to gifted school and university students.
The Belarusian President’s scholarships for the year 2026 have been awarded to 55 postgraduate students, who pursue thesis research in priority areas of scientific, technical, and innovative activities. Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed the relevant order on 6 January.