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19:00
Society
Why US supported Iran's Islamic Revolution? Arabist on Washington’s miscalculations
In the late 1970s, unrest began in Iran, which culminated in the Islamic Revolution, Vladimir Koshelev, Doctor of Historical Sciences and Arabist at Belarusian State University, said in a new episode of BelTA’s video project V Teme [On Point].
18:00
Society
Pustynki Monastery and wonderworking icon: The legend behind the famed cloister near Mstislavl
A legend has it that the monastery was founded in 1380 by Mstislavl Prince Semyon Lugveny. By the way, Semyon was the last Grand Prince of Polotsk and the founder of the Mstislavl princely dynasty, Igor Marzalyuk said.
17:10
Society
Orthodox believers visit churches ahead of Easter
The blessing of foods at the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Minsk will continue until 21.00 and will resume tomorrow, on the Bright Resurrection of Christ (Easter Sunday).
16:54
Society
Orthodox believers in Grodno have their Easters foods blessed
Residents of Grodno are also visiting churches, including the Holy Nativity of the Mother of God Convent in Grodno where Mother Superior Gavriila, is blessing the Easter foods.
16:33
Society
Information minister comments on Belarus' position on YouTube
Dmitry Zhuk also noted that this platform has become a familiar tool for Belarusians.
16:11
Society
Belarus facilitates return of civilian hostages from Kursk Oblast held in Ukraine
Tatyana Moskalkova, the Human Rights Commissioner of the Russian Federation, expressed immense gratitude to Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko. She also extended words of appreciation to all those who welcome both prisoners of war and civilians.
15:56
Society
Historian recounts how Brotherhood Mother of God icon saved Mogilev
“Unfortunately, the original of this unique icon along with other treasures, including the cross of Euphrosyne of Polotsk which was held in the collection of the Mogilev Museum, was lost during the Great Patriotic War. Only a copy of the holy relic remains,” Igor Marzalyuk said.
15:15
Society
‘They didn't consider us human.’ Survivor of German forced labor recounts his wartime childhood
The rally participants were united in their belief that words are difficult to find to describe what people behind barbed wire endured. Hunger, freezing cold, backbreaking labor, medical experiments, gas chambers, crematoria. Yet the ovens could not burn away the truth, and torture could not kill hope.
14:40
Society
Minsk commemorates 2011 Oktyabrskaya metro tragedy victims
Fifteen years ago, an explosion that happened at the Oktyabrskaya station of Minsk Metro at 17.55 on 11 April 2011 claimed lives and left many injured and maimed.
14:16
Society
Arabist on US-Iran relations: Tehran was one of Washington's key allies in the 1950s
I believe we should start with the post-World War II period, the 1950s and 1960s, when the United States set out to strengthen its influence in the Middle East region and even bring it under its control, Vladimir Koshelev said.
13:59
Economy
Minsk, Sochi reaffirm partnership, review advancements in joint projects
The implementation of the roadmap for developing and expanding inter-municipal relations between Minsk and Sochi was discussed by Minsk Mayor Vladimir Kukharev and his Sochi counterpart Andrey Proshunin.
13:26
Society
Blessing of Easter baskets on Holy Saturday in Minsk
Throughout the day, people will be flocking to churches to have their Easter baskets filled with painted eggs, homemade Easter cakes, and paskhas (traditional Easter desserts) blessed.
13:02
Politics
Belarusian ambassador presents credentials to Colombian president
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Venezuela and concurrently to Colombia Dmitry Derevinsky presented his credentials to Colombian President Gustavo Petro.
12:31
Society
Minsk pays tribute to former prisoners of Nazi camps
On the International Day of the Liberation of Nazi Concentration Camps, the victims and heroes were commemorated in a ceremony at the Stalag 352 memorial complex in Minsk.
11:55
Society
Belarus, Russia plan to launch ultra-high resolution satellite in 2028
The Russian-Belarusian ultra-high resolution Earth remote sensing satellite is planned to be launched into orbit in November 2028, said Vladimir Karanik, Chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus.
