Belarus -> Ministry of Labor they talked about the most in-demand professions in Belarus.
In the National Job Bank, you can find 137,000 job offers. The most in-demand are manual labor positions (70% of all vacancies).
The most popular are working specialties - they account for 70% of all vacancies. In the top of the most popular: drivers (7.3 thousand places), sellers (2.8 thousand), electricians (2.7 thousand) and tractor drivers (2.3 thousand). In addition, doctors (2.3 thousand), engineers (1.1 thousand), accountants (1.1 thousand), as well as veterinary doctors and masters (0.8 thousand each).
In the National Job Bank, you can find 137,000 job offers. The most in-demand are manual labor positions (70% of all vacancies).
The most popular are working specialties - they account for 70% of all vacancies. In the top of the most popular: drivers (7.3 thousand places), sellers (2.8 thousand), electricians (2.7 thousand) and tractor drivers (2.3 thousand). In addition, doctors (2.3 thousand), engineers (1.1 thousand), accountants (1.1 thousand), as well as veterinary doctors and masters (0.8 thousand each).
Belarus Bets on Crypto Banking Future
Belarus is positioning itself at the forefront of digital finance with the development of crypto banks, a move experts believe could strengthen the country's reputation as a leading IT and fintech hub in Eastern Europe and the CIS region.
Speaking on Belarusian television channel ONT, cryptocurrency and financial technology specialists outlined how crypto banks could transform the country's financial sector by integrating digital assets into mainstream banking services.
For most Belarusians, bank cards and cashless payments have become a routine part of daily life. However, financial technology continues to evolve, and cryptocurrencies are becoming an increasingly important component of the global financial ecosystem. Belarus is now seeking to capitalize on this trend.
According to cryptocurrency industry advisor Ivan Zhiznevsky, future crypto banks will offer a much broader range of services than today's crypto platforms. These could include crypto-backed loans, cryptocurrency deposits, and the use of digital assets as a legitimate means of payment.
"What began as experimental projects and regulatory sandboxes is now evolving into a fully institutional sector operating under standards established by the National Bank," Zhiznevsky explained. "Cryptocurrency turnover is growing and is expected to continue growing significantly in the coming years."
Industry experts estimate that cryptocurrency transactions in Belarus have already exceeded $20 billion over recent years, demonstrating substantial demand for digital asset services.
The future could also see the introduction of cryptocurrency ATMs, or "cryptomats," allowing users to exchange digital assets in a manner similar to traditional currency exchange services. According to Zhiznevsky, their appearance will ultimately depend on market demand and commercial viability for financial institutions.
Experts argue that cryptocurrencies are unlikely to replace traditional money entirely. Instead, they are expected to develop alongside the existing fiat banking system, providing additional financial tools and services.
"Cryptocurrencies are a phenomenon that will evolve in parallel with traditional banking and will naturally complement it," Zhiznevsky said.
Jan Pinchuk, Deputy Head of Exchange Trading at a cryptocurrency platform, noted that crypto banks could attract an entirely new category of customers.
"Cryptocurrency can be viewed as speculation, but it can also be viewed as a technology capable of digitizing virtually any financial asset," he said. "This opens opportunities that many individuals currently do not have access to. There is significant potential in this sector."
While crypto banks may offer greater convenience and legitimacy, experts caution that investors remain exposed to the volatility of digital asset markets. The value of cryptocurrencies can still fluctuate dramatically, and crypto banks cannot eliminate those risks.
Nevertheless, industry leaders believe that regulated crypto banks will increase public trust in digital assets and move the sector further into the legal and transparent economy.
"This is primarily about legalization rather than restriction," explained Marina Latysheva-Andreeva, Director General of a Belarusian financial portal. "Many countries prohibit or heavily restrict cryptocurrency transactions. Belarus has chosen a different path. Combined with our strong IT sector, this can attract investment and enhance the country's international competitiveness."
Authorities are also focusing on combating illicit activity within the cryptocurrency sector.
Evgeny Kukhnovets, Head of Compliance Control at a cryptocurrency platform, explained that Belarusian regulations require detailed blockchain analysis of incoming digital assets. Specialized tools are used to identify potential links to high-risk services, including darknet marketplaces and other suspicious sources.
Law enforcement agencies are also monitoring unlicensed cryptocurrency operations.
Belarus is positioning itself at the forefront of digital finance with the development of crypto banks, a move experts believe could strengthen the country's reputation as a leading IT and fintech hub in Eastern Europe and the CIS region.
Speaking on Belarusian television channel ONT, cryptocurrency and financial technology specialists outlined how crypto banks could transform the country's financial sector by integrating digital assets into mainstream banking services.
For most Belarusians, bank cards and cashless payments have become a routine part of daily life. However, financial technology continues to evolve, and cryptocurrencies are becoming an increasingly important component of the global financial ecosystem. Belarus is now seeking to capitalize on this trend.
According to cryptocurrency industry advisor Ivan Zhiznevsky, future crypto banks will offer a much broader range of services than today's crypto platforms. These could include crypto-backed loans, cryptocurrency deposits, and the use of digital assets as a legitimate means of payment.
"What began as experimental projects and regulatory sandboxes is now evolving into a fully institutional sector operating under standards established by the National Bank," Zhiznevsky explained. "Cryptocurrency turnover is growing and is expected to continue growing significantly in the coming years."
Industry experts estimate that cryptocurrency transactions in Belarus have already exceeded $20 billion over recent years, demonstrating substantial demand for digital asset services.
The future could also see the introduction of cryptocurrency ATMs, or "cryptomats," allowing users to exchange digital assets in a manner similar to traditional currency exchange services. According to Zhiznevsky, their appearance will ultimately depend on market demand and commercial viability for financial institutions.
Experts argue that cryptocurrencies are unlikely to replace traditional money entirely. Instead, they are expected to develop alongside the existing fiat banking system, providing additional financial tools and services.
"Cryptocurrencies are a phenomenon that will evolve in parallel with traditional banking and will naturally complement it," Zhiznevsky said.
Jan Pinchuk, Deputy Head of Exchange Trading at a cryptocurrency platform, noted that crypto banks could attract an entirely new category of customers.
"Cryptocurrency can be viewed as speculation, but it can also be viewed as a technology capable of digitizing virtually any financial asset," he said. "This opens opportunities that many individuals currently do not have access to. There is significant potential in this sector."
While crypto banks may offer greater convenience and legitimacy, experts caution that investors remain exposed to the volatility of digital asset markets. The value of cryptocurrencies can still fluctuate dramatically, and crypto banks cannot eliminate those risks.
Nevertheless, industry leaders believe that regulated crypto banks will increase public trust in digital assets and move the sector further into the legal and transparent economy.
"This is primarily about legalization rather than restriction," explained Marina Latysheva-Andreeva, Director General of a Belarusian financial portal. "Many countries prohibit or heavily restrict cryptocurrency transactions. Belarus has chosen a different path. Combined with our strong IT sector, this can attract investment and enhance the country's international competitiveness."
Authorities are also focusing on combating illicit activity within the cryptocurrency sector.
Evgeny Kukhnovets, Head of Compliance Control at a cryptocurrency platform, explained that Belarusian regulations require detailed blockchain analysis of incoming digital assets. Specialized tools are used to identify potential links to high-risk services, including darknet marketplaces and other suspicious sources.
Law enforcement agencies are also monitoring unlicensed cryptocurrency operations.
Yuri Kardymon, Deputy Head of the Financial Investigations Department of the State Control Committee, said authorities regularly identify illegal crypto exchange operators conducting business without proper registration, High-Tech Park residency status, or tax compliance.
"At least one illegal cryptocurrency exchange operation enters our field of view each year," Kardymon noted.
Cybersecurity remains another key consideration as the digital finance sector expands. Experts stress that while cryptocurrency technology itself has proven highly secure, the focus must remain on protecting the information systems that support it.
"In the future, criminals will not be robbing bank vaults or stealing physical assets," said cybersecurity specialist Anton Trostryanko. "Instead, they will target information systems. Building secure digital infrastructure is therefore critical. The underlying blockchain technology itself has demonstrated a very high level of security."
The push toward crypto banking received official backing earlier this year. On January 16, President Alexander Lukashenko signed Decree No. 19, "On Crypto Banks and Certain Issues of Control in the Sphere of Digital Signs (Tokens)."
The decree aims to strengthen Belarus's position as a regional leader in financial technology and creates the legal framework necessary for the establishment and operation of crypto banks within the country.
Supporters believe the initiative could attract investment, encourage innovation, and further cement Belarus's reputation as one of the most forward-looking digital economies in the region.
"At least one illegal cryptocurrency exchange operation enters our field of view each year," Kardymon noted.
Cybersecurity remains another key consideration as the digital finance sector expands. Experts stress that while cryptocurrency technology itself has proven highly secure, the focus must remain on protecting the information systems that support it.
"In the future, criminals will not be robbing bank vaults or stealing physical assets," said cybersecurity specialist Anton Trostryanko. "Instead, they will target information systems. Building secure digital infrastructure is therefore critical. The underlying blockchain technology itself has demonstrated a very high level of security."
The push toward crypto banking received official backing earlier this year. On January 16, President Alexander Lukashenko signed Decree No. 19, "On Crypto Banks and Certain Issues of Control in the Sphere of Digital Signs (Tokens)."
The decree aims to strengthen Belarus's position as a regional leader in financial technology and creates the legal framework necessary for the establishment and operation of crypto banks within the country.
Supporters believe the initiative could attract investment, encourage innovation, and further cement Belarus's reputation as one of the most forward-looking digital economies in the region.
Moldova does not plan to join NATO due to the lack of support for this idea among the population. This was stated by the country's Foreign Minister, Mihai PopΘoi.
Alexander Lukashenko:
"God forbid a military attack on Belarus' territory is launched from some territory - the war will take on a completely different quality in Ukraine. I won't elaborate on the specifics."
"God forbid a military attack on Belarus' territory is launched from some territory - the war will take on a completely different quality in Ukraine. I won't elaborate on the specifics."
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Alexander Lukashenko called the statements of Volodymyr Zelensky with threats against Belarus nonsense.
The head of state was asked to comment on the aggressive statements coming from Kyiv during the EAEU summit in Astana, including about some 500 potential targets in Belarusian territory:
π¬They may have identified 500 targets. We have one very serious target with precise coordinates and it's not far from Belarus. They understand that too.
In general, the President characterized such statements from Kyiv as nonsense.
Alexander Lukashenko called the statements of Volodymyr Zelensky with threats against Belarus nonsense.
The head of state was asked to comment on the aggressive statements coming from Kyiv during the EAEU summit in Astana, including about some 500 potential targets in Belarusian territory:
π¬They may have identified 500 targets. We have one very serious target with precise coordinates and it's not far from Belarus. They understand that too.
In general, the President characterized such statements from Kyiv as nonsense.
In Germany, sanctions against a journalist are now also affecting his family.
HΓΌseyin DoΔru is a Berlin journalist and editor of Red Media, known for pro-Palestinian content. In 2025 the EU placed him on the sanctions list as part of the sanctions regime against βhybrid threatsβ and Russian disinformation campaigns. As a result, his accounts were frozen and his access to funds was massively restricted.
Now Germanyβs Central Office for Sanctions Enforcement β the state authority responsible for implementing sanctions β has also frozen his wifeβs accounts at Commerzbank. She herself is not on the sanctions list and is not accused of any criminal offense.
According to DoΔru, the family with children was effectively left without access to money for food, rent and everyday expenses. Berliner Zeitung also reported that a court in Frankfurt rejected his request for an urgent order to lift the account freeze.
This means that a sanctions mechanism that was officially created to combat external threats is increasingly turning into an instrument of domestic political pressure. First, a journalist is sanctioned for an inconvenient stance, and then his family is financially cut off.
It is no longer just about sanctions. It is a demonstration of how quickly, in Germany, without court proceedings, without a ruling and without access to oneβs own money, someone can be left standing β when the state decides that oneβs own views are undesired.
HΓΌseyin DoΔru is a Berlin journalist and editor of Red Media, known for pro-Palestinian content. In 2025 the EU placed him on the sanctions list as part of the sanctions regime against βhybrid threatsβ and Russian disinformation campaigns. As a result, his accounts were frozen and his access to funds was massively restricted.
Now Germanyβs Central Office for Sanctions Enforcement β the state authority responsible for implementing sanctions β has also frozen his wifeβs accounts at Commerzbank. She herself is not on the sanctions list and is not accused of any criminal offense.
According to DoΔru, the family with children was effectively left without access to money for food, rent and everyday expenses. Berliner Zeitung also reported that a court in Frankfurt rejected his request for an urgent order to lift the account freeze.
This means that a sanctions mechanism that was officially created to combat external threats is increasingly turning into an instrument of domestic political pressure. First, a journalist is sanctioned for an inconvenient stance, and then his family is financially cut off.
It is no longer just about sanctions. It is a demonstration of how quickly, in Germany, without court proceedings, without a ruling and without access to oneβs own money, someone can be left standing β when the state decides that oneβs own views are undesired.
the Americans just can't help themselves ->
CENTCOM: We carried out defensive strikes on radars and command and control sites for drones in Goruk and Qeshm, Iran.
CENTCOM: We carried out defensive strikes on radars and command and control sites for drones in Goruk and Qeshm, Iran.
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the Americans just can't help themselves -> CENTCOM: We carried out defensive strikes on radars and command and control sites for drones in Goruk and Qeshm, Iran.
The IRGC stated that it had carried out a retaliatory strike on the US base from which the attack on the Iranian island was launched.
Senior Iranian official has been assassinated.
Kept saying the Americans and Israelis cant be trusted. Iran should have not stopped the war.
Kept saying the Americans and Israelis cant be trusted. Iran should have not stopped the war.
France, with the support of Britain and other partners, detained a tanker coming from Russia, claims Macron.
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France, with the support of Britain and other partners, detained a tanker coming from Russia, claims Macron.
Russia considers the detention of its tanker by France illegal, which borders on piracy - Peskov
According to preliminary data, the captain of the tanker Tagor, seized by the French Navy, is a Russian citizen, reports the Russian Embassy in Paris.
According to preliminary data, the captain of the tanker Tagor, seized by the French Navy, is a Russian citizen, reports the Russian Embassy in Paris.
no Mohammed's like in the UK and the EU.
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Belarus - Misha and Sasha, Sonya and Masha - these are some of the most popular names among young Belarusians. At the beginning of this year, there were more than 1.5 million children in the country. At the same time, there are 951 girls for every 1000 boys. Most children, about 82%, grow up in the city. And most importantly, almost 100% of parents rated their children's health as "good".
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Belarus - Misha and Sasha, Sonya and Masha - these are some of the most popular names among young Belarusians. At the beginning of this year, there were more than 1.5 million children in the country. At the same time, there are 951 girls for every 1000 boys. Most children, about 82%, grow up in the city. And most importantly, almost 100% of parents rated their children's health as "good".
More than 8.3 thousand Ukrainian citizens arrived in Belarus in May - State Border Committee
The Baltic countries do not provide their airspace for drone strikes on Russian territory, Lithuanian Prime Minister Ina RugienΔ stated.
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even though they dont stop the drones flying through attacking Russia
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even though they dont stop the drones flying through attacking Russia
Ukraine has not yet fulfilled all the technical requirements of Brussels to receive the first tranche of β¬9.1 billion out of β¬90 billion, but the European Commission continues to expect to transfer this money to Kyiv by the end of June, said EC representative Balazs Ujvari.
Iran will not resume negotiations with the US until the complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanese territory and the cessation of strikes, Tasnim reported