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09:24 Analyst notes major shift in U.S. national strategy Society
09:18 Roman-era marble bathtub, male statue unearthed at ancient Ephesus in Turkish Aegean region Partners
09:00 ‘Service in the name of Belarus’ future’. What democracy achievement is Lukashenko most proud of? President
07:00 President’s Address, five-year plan in spotlight of Belarusian People’s Congress opening in Minsk   Society
00:18 Lukashenko: Belarus, USA can work together in Venezuela President
00:15 Lukashenko presents Coale with ‘pragmatic proposals’ relevant to U.S. interests President
00:12 Lukashenko explains decision to bet on China instead of European democracy President
00:10 ‘Core 5’ over G7? Lukashenko offers geopolitical forecast President
00:07 How media misrepresent politicians: Lukashenko explains with example of Kim Jong Un  President
00:06 Lukashenko: This U.S. document will be ‘a gift to the world’ President
00:02 ‘A strong figure’: Lukashenko on comparing Trump to a bulldozer President
00:01 Lukashenko describes Putin as a political 'wolfhound' President
00:00 Lukashenko: Trump can go down in history as president of peace President
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17.12.25 19:55 Belarus government approves program on population safety infrastructure for 2026-2030 Economy
17.12.25 19:32 Evening fog in Minsk  In Pictures
17.12.25 19:01 Expert: Youth will play key role in Belarus’ development program until 2030 Society
17.12.25 18:58 Belarus NOC concludes year with improved IOC dialogue, setting stage for athletes’ return Sport
17.12.25 18:32 Analyst explains recent shift in Belarus-USA relations Society
17.12.25 18:08 Belarusian parliament’s upper chamber passes bill on 2026 republican budget Society
17.12.25 17:41 Opinion: Preserving historical memory is impossible without protecting historical truth Society
17.12.25 17:11 Expert details why Belarusian People’s Congress was established Society
17.12.25 16:54 Belarus, China discuss upcoming visits at various levels Politics
17.12.25 16:27 Delegate lauds tangible support for mothers, children in Belarus  Society
17.12.25 16:09 HC Dinamo Minsk come up short in shootout against HC Lokomotiv Yaroslavl Sport
17.12.25 15:41 Belarus, China hold ministerial consultations in Minsk Politics
17.12.25 15:13 Belarusian State University ranks among BRICS top universities  Society
17.12.25 14:40 Presidential Sports Club head gets medal from Belarus’ NOC Sport
17.12.25 14:33 Economy Ministry names key external risks for Belarus over next five years   Society
17.12.25 14:05 Lukashenko signs decree on crop, livestock and poultry insurance in 2026 President
17.12.25 13:50 Lukashenko approves amendments to EAEU agreement on medical devices   President
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President’s Address, five-year plan in spotlight of Belarusian People’s Congress opening in Minsk   The agenda for the upcoming meeting was approved at a session of the Presidium of the Belarusian People’s Congress. On the first day, the President’s Address to the Belarusian People and Parliament is scheduled to be delivered. 
Aleksandr Lukashenko during the first session of the 7th Belarusian People’s Congress, 24 April 2024 ‘Service in the name of Belarus’ future’. What democracy achievement is Lukashenko most proud of?
Lukashenko: This U.S. document will be ‘a gift to the world’
Belarusian parliament’s upper chamber passes bill on 2026 republican budget
An archive photo Over 400 media representatives accredited to cover Belarusian People’s Congress
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Lukashenko presents Coale with ‘pragmatic proposals’ relevant to U.S. interests
Lukashenko describes Putin as a political 'wolfhound'
Lukashenko: Trump can go down in history as president of peace
Lukashenko signs decree on crop, livestock and poultry insurance in 2026
Lukashenko approves amendments to EAEU agreement on medical devices  
Belarus sets rent amount for state-owned land plots
What is Putin’s goal? Lukashenko shares insider view in interview with U.S. journalist  
Diplomatic pragmatism, political fears behind USA’s contacts with Belarus, lack thereof with Europe
Belarus, China discuss upcoming visits at various levels
Lukashenko reflects on Trump’s role in Ukraine’s future
Belarus government approves program on population safety infrastructure for 2026-2030
Real household income in Belarus up by over 23% over five years
Lukashenko asked whether Belarus is ready to shelter Maduro
Delegate: Conditions must be created for youth to return to villages and for elders to pass on traditions
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Сlose-up view of fir tree branch   Belarusian upper house of parliament in session  Charity event at Bolshoi Theater in Minsk Festive mood sweeps through Belarusian cities
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Lukashenko: Putin is wolfhound in politics / CANDIDLY on Trump, Xi Jinping, meeting with Kim Jong Un
Lukashenko: Putin is wolfhound in politics / CANDIDLY on Trump, Xi Jinping, meeting with Kim Jong Un
Lukashenko in interview with Americans: Putin WANTS peace! // And Zelensky? // How’s Trump right?
Lukashenko in interview with Americans: Putin WANTS peace! // And Zelensky? // How’s Trump right?
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An archive photo Lukashenko approves amendments to EAEU agreement on medical devices  
An archive photo Belarus sets rent amount for state-owned land plots
Lukashenko signs decree to present 2025 Belarusian Sports Olympus Award
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 440 on 17 December to present the 2025 Belarusian Sports Olympus special award of the President of the Republic of Belarus. 
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An archive photo Belarus, China discuss upcoming visits at various levels
Belarus, Russia hold ministerial consultations on Eurasian security  
Diplomatic pragmatism, political fears behind USA’s contacts with Belarus, lack thereof with Europe
This raises the question: why is the United States of America consistently interested in normalizing relations with Belarus while the European Union still hesitates and is afraid to even initiate dialogue, no matter how complicated it may be? Let’s try to figure it out.
15:41
Belarus, China hold ministerial consultations in Minsk
18:10
Ryabkov: BRICS enters new expansion phase
14:08
MFA updates on potash exports after U.S. sanctions are lifted  
16:42
Lithuania announces readiness to send ambassador-at-large to Belarus for talks
14:57
Iran to use every opportunity for interaction with Belarus in SCO, BRICS
14:21
Iranian FM: Belarus, Iran hold similar views on many issues on international agenda
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Economy
Real household income in Belarus up by over 23% over five years
Image credit: FEZ Minsk New FEZ Minsk resident company to make sandwich panels
Belarus’ GDP up by 1.3% in January-November 2025
According to estimates, in January-November 2025 the GDP amounted to Br258 billion in current prices, up by 1.3% in comparable prices year-on-year.
19:55
Belarus government approves program on population safety infrastructure for 2026-2030
15:06
Belarus’ passenger traffic up by 6.9% in January-November 2025
13:57
Retail trade in Belarus up by 7.1% in January-November 2025
13:56
Belarus’ agricultural output up by 2.6% in January-November 2025
13:06
Real disposable personal income in Belarus up by 10% in January-October
12:42
China starts selling polymer packaging at Belarus’ commodity exchange 
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Roman-era marble bathtub, male statue unearthed at ancient Ephesus in Turkish Aegean region
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Belarusian People’s Congress: Key points for upcoming session
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Analyst explains recent shift in Belarus-USA relations
Indonesian official praises Belarusian agricultural machinery
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Photo courtesy of the NOC of Belarus Belarus NOC concludes year with improved IOC dialogue, setting stage for athletes’ return
HC Dinamo Minsk come up short in shootout against HC Lokomotiv Yaroslavl
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Belarus defeat Kazakhstan in 2025 Channel One Cup
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