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11:54
Expert sees significant potential for growth in Belarus-China trade
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11:29
Expert: A skilled soldier can accomplish more than a single drone
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11:26
CSTO to conduct 8 military drills in 2026 across four member states
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11:14
Türkiye to continue enhancing transport network to achieve new trade records
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10:52
MAZ to expand use of additive technologies with new 3D printer
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10:47
Two Belarusian athletes to compete at Milan Olympics on 12 February
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10:37
Belarus to learn UEFA Nations League opponents in new season draw
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10:14
‘Space wars, drone and robot armies’. Expert dwells on new era of warfare
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10:05
Yas, Saadiyat islands win over 195 awards in 2025
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09:48
FEZ Grodnoinvest-Russia’s Smolensk Oblast trade exceeds $16m in 2025
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09:32
Chinese researchers build quantum key distribution chip network covering 3,700 km
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09:24
Belarus’ ambassador, Israeli MFA official discuss wide range of issues
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09:00
Belarus, UN Country Team outline cooperation priorities for 2026–2030
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20:02
38th brigade’s service dogs checked as part of Belarusian army’s inspection
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11.02.26
19:59
Development, production of unmanned haul trucks by Belarusian BelAZ overviewed
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11.02.26
19:38
Shved identifies tasks for Belarus’ court system for 2026
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11.02.26
19:26
Brest paratroopers ready to endure hardships as part of Belarusian army’s snap inspection
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11.02.26
19:13
Grad MLRS in live-fire exercise as part of Belarusian army’s snap inspection
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11.02.26
19:12
Birds in winter
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11.02.26
18:57
Code of Myths exhibition project explores link between ancient and Belarusian culture
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11.02.26
18:37
New home found for ‘American passenger’ Senya the Raccoon
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11.02.26
18:26
Belarus, Georgia discuss improving legal framework for interregional ties
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11.02.26
18:18
MP satisfied with how military personnel perform during Belarusian army’s readiness inspection
Society
11.02.26
17:57
Klintsevich: As war evolves, robots are now fighting robots
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11.02.26
17:31
Over 151,000 deposits opened for large families in Belarus under Family Capital program
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11.02.26
16:57
Cultural bridge between Belarus and Uzbekistan; Minsk hosts literary soiree marking Navoi's 585th anniversary
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11.02.26
16:28
Expert: Belarus has been invited to Board of Peace thanks to its president
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11.02.26
16:02
Belarusian freestyle skiers’ road to Olympics: A plot worthy of an adventure epic
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11.02.26
15:56
‘Russia will still be there tomorrow’. What is the essence of Macron's halfway diplomacy?
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11.02.26
15:29
Roundtable in Minsk highlights contribution of Belarusian women to science, education
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18:24 31 August 2025
Lukashenko taking part in gala reception at SCO summit in Tianjin
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