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17 Feb 2021
Belarus’ COVID-19 update: 1,352 new cases, 1,511 recoveries Belarus’ COVID-19 update: 1,352 new cases, 1,511 recoveries
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 272,273 cases...
17 Feb 2021
Sabalenka, Mertens reach Australian Open final Sabalenka, Mertens reach Australian Open final
The Belarusian-Belgian duo saw of the American-Dutch tandem of Nicole Melichar and Demi Schuurs 7-5, 6-4 in the semifinal. Aryna Sabalenka and Elise Mertens will face the Czech duo of Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova...
16 Feb 2021
2021 Minsk International Book Fair fields 281 exhibitors from 20 countries 2021 Minsk International Book Fair fields 281 exhibitors from 20 countries
"The exhibition will be held under the motto ‘Books unite people and countries’. This year the forum will bring together 281 exhibitors from 20 countries, including Russia, Kazakhstan, Iran, Venezuela, Palestine, Austria, Pakistan, Turkey, Germany"...
16 Feb 2021
Belarus’ COVID-19 update: 1,134 new cases, 1,028 recoveries Belarus’ COVID-19 update: 1,134 new cases, 1,028 recoveries
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 270,921 cases...
16 Feb 2021
PCR tests for COVID-19 now available at Minsk National Airport PCR tests for COVID-19 now available at Minsk National Airport
The laboratory at Minsk National Airport will be open from 9.00 to 18.00 Monday to Friday, and from 6.30 to 14.00 Saturday to Sunday. Passengers leaving for Amsterdam will be able to take a test from 6.30 to 9.45 (including Saturday and Sunday)...
16 Feb 2021
Sabalenka, Mertens advance to Australian Open doubles semifinal Sabalenka, Mertens advance to Australian Open doubles semifinal
Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka and Elise Mertens of Belgium eased past the Japanese duo of Ena Shibahara and Shuko Aoyama 6-2, 6-0 for a spot in the doubles semifinal at the Australian Open...
15 Feb 2021
Belarus’ COVID-19 update: 1,100 new cases, 827 recoveries Belarus’ COVID-19 update: 1,100 new cases, 827 recoveries
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 269,787 cases...
15 Feb 2021
Hanna Sola clinches bronze at 2021 IBU World Championships in Slovenia Hanna Sola clinches bronze at 2021 IBU World Championships in Slovenia
Clean-shooting Hanna Sola finished 14.4 seconds behind the winner Tirill Eckhoff of Norway, who also shot clean (21:18.7)...
15 Feb 2021
Sabalenka, Mertens into Australian Open quarterfinal Sabalenka, Mertens into Australian Open quarterfinal
In the round of Last 16 the Belarusian-Belgian duo defeated the German-Russian tandem of Laura Siegemund and Vera Zvonareva 6-3, 6-7 (5-7), 6-2. Aryna Sabalenka and Elise Mertens will face the Japanese duo of Ena Shibahara and Shuko Aoyama for a spot in the semifinal...
15 Feb 2021
Belarus’ COVID-19 update: 1,658 new cases, 2,222 recoveries Belarus’ COVID-19 update: 1,658 new cases, 2,222 recoveries
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 266,687 cases...
12 Feb 2021
Belarus approves Sputnik V vaccine for over-60s Belarus approves Sputnik V vaccine for over-60s
The Healthcare Ministry emphasized that the clinical studies confirmed the vaccine’s efficacy and safety for the age group over 60 years. Sputnik V is tolerated without any serous side effects, while those side effects that people experienced are generally common for vaccines...
12 Feb 2021
Belarus’ COVID-19 update: 1,733 new cases, 1,964 recoveries Belarus’ COVID-19 update: 1,733 new cases, 1,964 recoveries
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 265,284 cases...
12 Feb 2021
Sabalenka advances to Australian Open last 16 Sabalenka advances to Australian Open last 16
Belarus’ world number 7 Aryna Sabalenka eased to the round of Last 16 at the Australian Open in Melbourne with a 6-3, 6-1 win over world number 69 Ann Li of the United States...
11 Feb 2021
Belarus reports 1,692 new COVID-19 cases, 1,990 recoveries in past 24 hours Belarus reports 1,692 new COVID-19 cases, 1,990 recoveries in past 24 hours
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 263,551 cases...
10 Feb 2021
Belarus’ COVID-19 latest: 1,799 new cases, 2,014 recoveries Belarus’ COVID-19 latest: 1,799 new cases, 2,014 recoveries
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 261,859 cases...
10 Feb 2021
Sabalenka ousts Kasatkina to reach Australian Open third round Sabalenka ousts Kasatkina to reach Australian Open third round
The Belarusian cruised past Russia’s world number 75 Daria Kasatkina 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 in an hour and a half...
9 Feb 2021
Belarus’ COVID-19 latest: 561 new cases, 361 recoveries Belarus’ COVID-19 latest: 561 new cases, 361 recoveries
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 260,060 cases...
8 Feb 2021
Belarusian Olympic Committee officially invited to Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Belarusian Olympic Committee officially invited to Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022
Belarusian athletes traditionally rank high in winter Olympic sports. At the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi and PyeongChang 2018, Belarusian athletes won nine medals, including seven golds...
8 Feb 2021
Belarus’ COVID-19 latest: 808 new cases, 526 recoveries Belarus’ COVID-19 latest: 808 new cases, 526 recoveries
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 259,499 cases...
8 Feb 2021
Sabalenka moves to Australian Open second round Sabalenka moves to Australian Open second round
In the first round the Belarusian solved Slovakia’s world number 100 Viktoria Kuzmova 6-0, 6-4 in an hour and two minutes. Aryna Sabalenka will next play Russia’s world number 75 Darya Kasatkina...
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