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19
.01.26
10:03
Society
Sun halo seen in the sky over Belarus
Belarus observed a sun halo and light pillars in the sky. A sun halo is a phenomenon that occurs in frosty weather, in cirrus clouds or "diamond dust" (tiny ice crystals near the ground), resembling a nimbus or aureole.
09:41
Society
‘Things aren’t so simple.’ Military expert on Trump’s ambition to seize Greenland
Today the U.S. president is too talkative, he must bear responsibility for his words, Ukrainian military expert Yuri Dudkin said in a new episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA’s YouTube channel.
09:30
Partners
All set to launch 21st International Jeep Rally
The concerned departments have
finalized all arrangements for the launch of the 21st International
Cholistan Desert Jeep Rally.
09:19
President
Lukashenko extends Rescuer Day greetings to emergency workers
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated active and retired workers of emergency agencies and units on their professional holiday – Rescuer Day.
09:00
Society
Belarusian Orthodox Christians celebrate Epiphany
On 19 January Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate the Epiphany, one of the Twelve Great Feasts of the Christian year that commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River.
18
.01.26
22:12
President
Lukashenko takes a dip in an ice hole for Epiphany
This marks another year that Aleksandr Lukashenko has participated in the Epiphany ice bathing tradition.
21:50
Society
Youth vs. experience: The labor minister defines labor market strategy
“Experienced employees provide the knowledge and expertise that must be passed on to the younger generation to guarantee continuity in all professions and industries,” concluded Andrei Lobovich.
21:39
Society
Young, wealthy, thriving. How the labor minister sees the Belarusian family in 5-10 years
“The state has done much to enable men to take a greater part in raising children and supporting their families. This trend will continue,” Andrei Lobovich remarked.
21:14
Society
Kornilov: European politicians are pushing the world over a dangerous line
“There seems to be many intelligent people [in Europe], but fools are positioned so strategically that it seems they are the ones in charge,” remarked Vladimir Kornilov.
20:34
Society
Orthodox believers gather holy water in churches on Epiphany Eve
On the eve of the Epiphany, Orthodox believers collect holy water in churches across Belarus.
19:52
Society
What makes Belarusian bagpipe so unique? The Culture Ministry explains
The Belarusian duda (bagpipe) could be nominated for the UNESCO World Heritage List, Deputy Culture Minister Sergei Sarakach said in an interview with the Belarus 3 TV channel, BelTA reports.
19:11
Society
Brest Fortress, musical and gastronomic traditions. What treasures could join the UNESCO list?
Four tangible and seven intangible objects from Belarus are already on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The fortress, the bagpipe and potato pancakes are next in line for consideration.
18:28
Society
Analyst comments on EU’s ‘brilliant’ Greenland defense strategy
Vladimir Kornilov noted that Germany has already dispatched a “massive” military contingent of 13 soldiers to Greenland, with Norway and Sweden announcing the deployment of a few additional troops.
17:43
Society
Ancient Belarusian festival brings together foreign diaspora communities in Moldova
In keeping with established tradition, all Belarusian public organizations in Moldova gathered to mark the beginning of the New Year and to perform ancient Belarusian caroling rituals.
