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08.01.26 18:13 Foreign currency sales exceed purchases by $1.63bn in Belarus in 2025 Economy
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08.01.26 17:42 Belarus more than triples exchange exports of meat in 2025 Economy
08.01.26 17:11 Belarus adjusts rental housing regulations  Society
08.01.26 17:05 Belarus to spend almost Br19bn on national road program through 2030 Economy
08.01.26 16:51 Belarus, Romania explore new business opportunities Economy
08.01.26 16:47 Belarusian women share heartfelt reactions as president declares 2026 Year of Belarusian Women Society
08.01.26 16:37 Belarus’ National Bank reveals factors behind record high gold, forex reserves in 2025 Economy
08.01.26 16:11 Junior weightlifting championships find new host over visa issues for Belarusians, Russians Sport
08.01.26 15:28 ‘No emergency’. Kubrakov comments on internal troops readiness drills Society
08.01.26 14:58 Kubrakov: The operational situation in Belarus is stable Society
08.01.26 14:47 Lukashenko hears report from internal affairs minister President
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08.01.26 13:43 Children from Belarusian diaspora in Russia attend New Year’s show at Palace of Independence Society
08.01.26 13:18 Working group on development of Vitebsk Oblast gathers in Minsk Society
08.01.26 13:02 Belarusian biathletes Danilau, Golyak crack top 10 at Russian Nationals Sport
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Minsk’s festive lights 

Minsk’s festive lights were switched on simultaneously with the lighting of the country's national Christmas tree on 15 December.
Photos by Maksim Gouchek, Andrei Sintyavsky, Yaroslav Zaretsky/BelTA

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