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17.02.26
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20:43
Lukashenko suggests way to eliminate unjustified intermediation
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17.02.26
19:59
Belarusian Finance Ministry auctions off $20m in forex government bonds
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17.02.26
19:29
Agreement on CIS cooperation in preventing spread of locust pests approved in Belarus
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17.02.26
18:50
Expert opines on the future of nuclear arsenals of Russia, USA, China in post New START era
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17.02.26
18:28
Economic cooperation in focus: Belarusian MFA hosts talks with India's Podar Enterprise
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17.02.26
18:08
Brest Customs receives Apostle Matthew banner
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17.02.26
18:03
Lukashenko signs decrees to grant military ranks
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17.02.26
18:01
‘Could it be a penguin?’ Biologist solves mystery of bird spotted by Gomel residents
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17.02.26
17:50
Belarus government chooses innovative development projects to run till 2030
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17.02.26
17:45
Belarusian speed skater Zueva invited to compete in Olympic Mass Start
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17.02.26
17:20
Statistics agency reveals key trends in Belarusian economy
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17.02.26
16:51
Lukashenko urges focus on road maintenance after winter season
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17.02.26
16:37
Lukashenko wants government, central bank to produce results in economy
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17.02.26
16:18
Agenda of Union State summit detailed
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17.02.26
15:55
2026 Olympic aerials qualification postponed due to weather
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17.02.26
15:42
Belarus’ passenger traffic up 12.4% in January 2026
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17.02.26
15:10
PM outlines Belarus’ steps to boost exports, stimulate domestic demand
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17.02.26
15:01
Real disposable personal income in Belarus up by 9.6% in 2025
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17.02.26
14:31
Soldiers in firearm training qualifications in Borisov District during Belarusian army’s inspection
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17.02.26
14:24
Women’s aerials Olympic qualification delayed due to heavy snow
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17.02.26
13:57
Peskov: Geneva talks will be held behind closed doors
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17.02.26
13:29
Belarus’ agricultural output up by 3.5% in January 2026
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17.02.26
12:51
Lukashenko describes One District, One Project program as litmus test for regional officials
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17.02.26
12:48
Sharjah Light Festival 2026 concludes with dazzling shows
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12:44
Lukashenko identifies ‘immediate’ tasks for Belarusian government
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12:43
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12:41
Lukashenko: Speed of implementing planned measures and projects is crucial
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17.02.26
12:39
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12:37
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12:34
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