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15:04
‘He is a tough nut’. Political scientist on Lukashenko’s role in conflict resolution
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14:46
New stage of Belarusian army’s inspection begins as per Defense Ministry’s, General Staff’s plan
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14:24
Lukashenko rejects proposal to once again restructure debts in Vitebsk Oblast’s agriculture
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13:51
Lukashenko slams loss of cattle due to bad weather as moral abnormality
President
13:34
Belarus’ ability to keep peace, prosperity amid geopolitical turbulence pointed out
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13:19
Seven athletes in five sports. 2026 Olympic schedule for Team Belarus
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13:03
Lukashenko explains decision to bypass military leadership in snap army inspection
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12:54
Lukashenko urges Vitebsk Oblast to find its own path to recovery
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12:45
UAE’s First Robotic SEEG Procedure Performed at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
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12:39
Minister describes new facility in Minsk as archival hub
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12:08
Belarus, Russia sign agreement on joint university operation
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11:16
Lukashenko demands clear, achievable anti-crisis plan for Vitebsk Oblast
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11:11
Pakistan, UNESCO agree to expand cooperation for heritage preservation and cultural exchange
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10:52
Belarus ranks 17th in global IQ ranking
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10:17
Great Stone park expands cooperation with China’s Hong Kong, Shenzhen
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10:06
Russian scientists identify major new source of gallium in Southern Urals
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09:54
Lukashenko signs amendments to fingerprinting law. Who is required to undergo it?
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09:31
Belarus’ ambassador discusses trade, education contacts in Hungary’s Kecskemét
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09:09
First amphibian footprints from Jurassic of Asia discovered in Beijing
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09:00
MTZ trade and service center to open in Russia’s Kalmykia in February
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Steve Witkoff’s Grodno roots: genetic memory and Belarusian archives
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20:00
From princess to saint: The tireless devotion that forged Euphrosyne of Polotsk
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02.02.26
19:24
Cold builds up immunity. Scientist on how much freezing cold temperature newborn calves can handle
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02.02.26
18:55
Belarus welcomes over 10,000 foreigners this year thanks to visa waiver
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02.02.26
18:24
Meet Gomel's Kai and Gerda: The story behind the babies with fairy-tale names
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02.02.26
18:02
Seliverstov comments on key results of Union State Council of Ministers meeting
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02.02.26
17:38
Belarusian students win gold at international young mathematicians tournament in Armenia
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17:14
Union State plans to launch cross-border suburban rail services in April
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16:51
Union State Council of Ministers adopts 14 documents
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02.02.26
16:36
Belarus’ minister outlines key requirements for obtaining Union State goods status
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alt="Lukashenko sets task for Belarusian microelectronics industry" title="Lukashenko sets task for Belarusian microelectronics industry"/> </a> <div class="date">16:09 30.01.2026</div> <a href="/video/getRecord/2613/" title="" class="video_pr_title" >Lukashenko sets task for Belarusian microelectronics industry</a> </div> <div class="photonews_item"> <a href="/video/getRecord/2612/" title="Lukashenko urges agricultural sector to invest in production, land"> <img src="https://eng.belta.by/images/storage/video/000173_1627323d85be769c55c9f501f2f20bfa_pr_mid.jpg" alt="Lukashenko urges agricultural sector to invest in production, land" title="Lukashenko urges agricultural sector to invest in production, land"/> </a> <div class="date">15:36 29.01.2026</div> <a href="/video/getRecord/2612/" title="" class="video_pr_title" >Lukashenko urges agricultural sector to invest in production, land</a> </div> <div class="photonews_item"> <a href="/video/getRecord/2611/" title="Lukashenko hears report 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title="Lukashenko convenes meeting to discuss future workforce training in Belarus"/> </a> <div class="date">14:39 26.01.2026</div> <a href="/video/getRecord/2608/" title="" class="video_pr_title" >Lukashenko convenes meeting to discuss future workforce training in Belarus</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!--noindex--> <div class="main_news_inner_2_col"> <div class="block_title">Main news</div> <div class="mni_col"> <div class="rc_item rc_item_main"> <a href="https://eng.belta.by/president/view/lukashenko-demands-clear-achievable-anti-crisis-plan-for-vitebsk-oblast-176476-2026/" title="Lukashenko demands clear, achievable anti-crisis plan for Vitebsk Oblast " > <img src="https://eng.belta.by/images/storage/news/with_archive/2026/000019_1770107000_176476_small.jpg" alt="" title=""/> </a> <a href="https://eng.belta.by/president/view/lukashenko-demands-clear-achievable-anti-crisis-plan-for-vitebsk-oblast-176476-2026/" title="Lukashenko demands clear, achievable anti-crisis plan for 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