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22
.12.24
14:49
President
Lukashenko meets with UAE president
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has met with President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, BelTA has learned.
14:26
Sport
Belarus’ Hanna Sola wins silver in mass start at Commonwealth Biathlon Cup in Russia
Twenty-nine sportswomen took to the start of the 12.5km-long race. Belarus’ Hanna Sola was once again the fastest on the track, and even four misses at the shooting range did not prevent her from climbing the podium: the Belarusian finished second after Natalia Shevchenko.
12:56
Society
Expert expects Oreshnik missiles to deliver massive damage to enemy’s strategic installations
Speaking about Oreshnik’s technical capabilities, the military expert mentioned the effective range of 5,000-6,000km. The missile itself can carry six warheads at a speed that exceeds the speed of sound by ten times.
21
.12.24
12:19
Society
When will YouTube be blocked in Belarus?
"It makes no sense to block this platform as long as we can use it. As he met with students at the linguistic university, the president made a very subtle point that should be emphasized. If necessary, if there is a threat to the state through these platforms, we will take decisive measures,” Marat Markov said.
11:51
Society
‘Thunder in paradise’: What did Lukashenko talk about at the UN summit in 2005?
On 15 September 2005 the UN General Assembly hosted a summit, which the organizers called a logical continuation of the Millennium Summit held in 2000. As many as 170 presidents, monarchs, and heads of governments gathered in the hall.
10:22
Society
Warm-up before Belarus? ‘Tulip revolution’ in Kyrgyzstan in 2005
In 2005 Kyrgyzstan experienced a color revolution, which was called the “tulip revolution”. The formal reason for the mass riots was dissatisfaction with results of the parliamentary elections. The actions, which started ostensibly peacefully, gradually turned into real street-to-street fighting.
10:03
Society
Yushchenko’s poisoning: myth or reality? Reasons behind ‘orange revolution’ in Ukraine
An “orange revolution” happened in the center of Kiev on 22 November 2004. Viktor Yushchenko had lost the presidential election. His supporters set up a tent camp. According to recollections of witnesses, Yushchenko’s staff had not expected the candidate to win.
20
.12.24
20:58
Society
Documentary shows how 'human rights' foundations make money on Belarus’ 'political prisoners'
A new documentary on the ONT TV channel has exposed the scheme that
“human rights” foundations use to make money on “political prisoners”,
BelTA has learned.
19:58
Economy
Belarusian airline industry set to report strong 2024 results
So far this year the Belarusian civil aviation has seen a 7% increase in passenger turnover and 20% in the number of passengers boarded, the Department of Aviation at the Transport and Communications Ministry said.
19:02
Society
Belarus admits over 130,000 Ukrainian citizens since 2024 year-start
Of them 68 people came to Belarus from Ukraine, 104,385 – from Poland, 24,521 – from Lithuania, 1,878 – from Latvia.
18:23
Society
Expert: Swiss people do not want to be part of EU
Historian and political analyst from Switzerland Sébastien Chazaud told
the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube channel whether people
in Switzerland know much about BRICS.
17:32
Society
BelTA launches exhibition celebrating Belarus’ milestones in Brest
The Belarusian news agency BelTA is running an exhibition called as Belarus. Takeoff in Brest as part of the national social and cultural campaign Marathon of Unity.
17:23
Society
Russia, Ukraine exchange parcels, letters for POWs in Belarus
The human rights commissioners of Russia and Ukraine exchanged parcels and letters for prisoners of war on the territory of Belarus, Russian human rights commissioner Tatyana Moskalkova said in her Telegram channel.
17:03
Society
Kazakhstan eager to intensify cooperation in culture with Belarus
Kazakhstan is keen to intensify cooperation in culture with Belarus,
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kazakhstan to Belarus
Timur Zhaksylykov said during a press conference in Minsk on 20
December.
16:31
Society
Chinese ambassador: China's visa-free travel, transit remains in place for Belarus
China's mutual visa-free travel with Belarus has been in effect since 2018, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Belarus Zhang Wenchuan told BelTA.
