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12.02.26
20:16
Games 2026: Belarus’ Zueva 6th in 5000m
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12.02.26
19:57
Who sets the exact time? Discover what atomic clocks are and why they matter
Society
12.02.26
19:32
First combat launches of modernized air defense missile system Pechora successful
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12.02.26
19:13
Figure skating. Impressive moments in free dance on ice at 2026 Olympic Games
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12.02.26
18:42
From Radziwiłłs to decay: Historic 18th century Palace in Dyatlovo put up for auction
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12.02.26
18:41
Paratroopers deal with drone attacks, enemy ambushes during Belarusian army’s inspection
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12.02.26
18:33
Belarus U16 teams to compete in EuroHockey Championship II 2026
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12.02.26
18:31
Minsk’s exports of tourism services up by almost 50% in 2025
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12.02.26
18:18
Experts weighs in on Board of Peace prospects, Belarus’ role
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12.02.26
18:13
Lukashenko makes new judicial appointments
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12.02.26
18:07
Lukashenko approves decree strengthening worker protection against contract payment defaults
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18:01
Security Council talks about scenarios tested by Belarusian army’s inspection, future conclusions
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12.02.26
17:54
Belarus to open Euro Beach Soccer League season in Spain
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12.02.26
17:43
Anti-drone protection on the move and on the ground: Army inspection continues in Belarus
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12.02.26
17:36
Rumak: Religious organizations recognized in Belarus as government partners
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12.02.26
17:13
Expert contemplates ability of drones to replace artillery in combat zone in Ukraine
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12.02.26
17:02
MFA confirms visit of senior French diplomat to Belarus
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12.02.26
16:51
Expert analyzes ramifications of Starlink restrictions for Russia in combat zone
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12.02.26
16:41
Belarusian MP, UAE ambassador discuss inter-parliamentary dialogue, trade
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12.02.26
16:35
Expert explains reasons why Belarus joined Board of Peace
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12.02.26
16:30
Olympics 2026: Belarus’ Karaliova 45th in 10m Interval Start Free
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12.02.26
16:19
Lida museum displays piece of Sikhote-Alin meteorite
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12.02.26
16:07
Silichi welcomes over 70,000 visitors this winter season
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12.02.26
15:59
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12.02.26
15:43
360km forced march, simulated drone attack during Belarusian army’s inspection near southern border
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12.02.26
15:25
MP: Interfaith peace and unity are essential for country, society
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12.02.26
15:11
Plans to stimulate introduction of industrial robots in Belarus
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12.02.26
14:47
Belarus, Russia discuss migration policy in Moscow
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12.02.26
14:38
Belarus’ Smolskaya finishes 5th in Commonwealth Cup pursuit in Sochi
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12.02.26
14:33
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