BELTA

BELTA is the state-owned news agency of Belarus. It serves as a primary source of information regarding the Belarusian government's activities and policies. BELTA is newsworthy due to its role in disseminating information about the Belarusian government's recent decision to ban what it defines as LGTBI propaganda, promotion of childfree ideology, and gender transition, equating these with pedophilia. The agency's reports clarify the government's definition of this propaganda as the dissemination of information in any format. This action, similar to measures taken in Russia, highlights the Belarusian government's stance on these social issues and BELTA's role in communicating this stance to the public and the international community. BELTA's reporting reflects and reinforces the government's policies, making it a significant player in shaping public discourse within Belarus.