TITLE: Belarus Implements Mobile Internet Data Limits and Fair Use Protections
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On February 23, 2026, Belarus began enforcing mobile internet data limits following the entry into force of a decree from the Ministry of Communications and Informatization issued on December 22, 2025 (Decree No. 38).
Under the new regulations, unlimited mobile data plans now include an initial monthly allowance of 30 gigabytes at full speed. Once this threshold is exceeded, data transmission speeds are reduced to a minimum guaranteed level of 1 megabit per second, rather than the previous floor of 256 kilobits per second. This change aims to protect consumer rights by ensuring that mobile services remain functional even after fair use limits are reached. Mobile operators may offer additional data packages or periods of unlimited-speed service as supplementary options to maintain full speeds beyond the 30-gigabyte allocation.
According to the Ministry of Communications and Informatization, the new restrictions affect approximately 15 percent of subscribers—those consuming excessive data volumes measured in terabytes. At 1 megabit per second, users can access messaging applications, stream music, browse social media, and watch video content at lower resolutions, though 4K video and Full HD streaming remain unavailable.
Mobile operators have updated their tariff plans in compliance with the decree and notified subscribers of changes. A1, MTS, and Life have each introduced service solutions including new offerings, additional options, and bonus packages respectively to provide comfortable service conditions for affected subscribers.
REFERENCES:
Ministry of Communications and Informatization of the Republic of Belarus, Decree No. 38 (December 22, 2025)
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TITLE: Belarus Establishes Age Restriction for Electronic Instant Lotteries
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On February 20, 2026, President Alexander Lukashenko signed Decree No. 64 "On Improving Lottery Activities," amending the Presidential Decree of May 4, 2007 (No. 209). The decree was adopted to strengthen protections for minors and other socially vulnerable population groups.
The decree prohibits individuals under 18 years of age and those restricted from visiting gambling establishments, virtual gambling establishments, or participating in gambling activities from participating in electronic instant lotteries. Banks are required to refuse transactions related to lottery stake payments from these individuals. Additionally, the decree mandates that lottery account replenishment occur only through non-cash payment methods.
These measures establish a regulatory mechanism to prevent underage access to electronic lottery products and ensure compliance through financial institution gatekeeping procedures.
REFERENCES:
Presidential Decree No. 64 "On Improving Lottery Activities" (February 20, 2026)
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TITLE: Belarus Modifies State Procurement Regulations and Preferences
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On an unspecified date in February 2026, Prime Minister Alexander Turčin signed a decree amending Council of Ministers resolutions from March 17, 2016 (No. 206) and June 15, 2019 (No. 395) regarding state procurement procedures.
Key amendments include: expanding documentation requirements for foreign goods to include expert certification from the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry confirming products are manufactured in Belarus; reinstating single-source procurement rights for food products for educational institutions; extending single-source procurement for construction services and works; establishing single-source procurement for architectural and construction works, road diagnostic services, and typological design work under state road development programs.
The decree reduces the threshold for participants in digital platform and information system procurement from 50 percent to 30 percent for work performed in-house. It expands the list of domestic products from organizations employing at least 50 percent disabled workers eligible for 25 percent preferential evaluation adjustments, adding paper, cardboard, packaging, stationery, wooden construction materials, and printed products.
Support for small and medium-sized enterprises expands through additional goods and services reserved for their participation, including hotel services, restaurant services, diagnostic reagents, and liquid transfer pumps.
REFERENCES:
Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus, Resolution amending procurement regulations (February 2026)
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TITLE: Belarus Amends Sanitary and Epidemiological Requirements for Non-Ionizing Radiation Sources
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On February 17, 2026, the Council of Ministers Resolution No. 78 from February 14, 2026 was officially published, amending sanitary and epidemiological requirements established in Council of Ministers resolutions from June 4, 2019 (No. 360) and December 11, 2019 (No. 847).
Resolution No. 360 amendments eliminate mandatory requirements for architectural, urban planning, and construction activities; reduce duplication of regulatory prescriptions; simplify documentation procedures for sanitary certification of radio transmission facilities and cellular base stations; and update measurement equipment standards for electromagnetic field assessments.
Resolution No. 847 amendments introduce a phased mechanism for approving sanitary protection zone dimensions involving territorial health authorities and local executive bodies; define entities authorized to initiate establishment of calculated sanitary protection zone dimensions for industrial complexes; comprehensively review requirements for sanitary separation distances; introduce production control requirements at zone boundaries; supplement requirements with appendices regulating sanitary protection zone project content and analytical control procedures; establish requirements for project developers and risk assessment authority; and differentiate requirements for boiler houses and other heat-generating facilities.
The resolution enters into force on March 18, 2026, one month after official publication.
REFERENCES:
Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus, Resolution No. 78 (February 14, 2026)
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TITLE: Belarus Establishes Property Registration Extraterritoriality Nationwide
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On March 1, 2026, amendments to the State Committee for Property Resolution No. 29 from April 21, 2025 enter into force, establishing full extraterritoriality for state property registration across Belarus.
Previously, full extraterritoriality applied only in Minsk and Minsk Region, where other regions accepted documents and issued completed registrations at local offices. Under the new framework, citizens may submit applications and documentation to any territorial property registration organization regardless of the property's location. All registration actions are performed at the applicant's office of choice.
This expansion simplifies property registration procedures and reduces administrative burden for citizens conducting transactions outside their region of residence.
REFERENCES:
State Committee for Property of the Republic of Belarus, Resolution amending Registration Procedures (February 5, 2026)
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TITLE: Belarus Establishes Agricultural Investment Support Program
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The Prime Minister approved a list of agricultural organizations receiving subsidies for interest payments on credits financing investment projects for livestock facilities under the State Program "Agriculture of the Future" 2026–2030.
The approved list includes 224 investment projects, of which 204 involve construction of calf prophylactoriums. Subsidies are provided from republican budget funds at the National Bank refinancing rate and local budget funds on equivalent terms.
REFERENCES:
Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus, Resolution establishing agricultural investment support (February 2026)