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16 Jan 2021
Belarus’ COVID-19 latest: 1,933 new cases, 2,176 recoveries Belarus’ COVID-19 latest: 1,933 new cases, 2,176 recoveries
The nationwide COVID-19 tally has reached 223,537 cases...
16 Jan 2021
Belarus wins 25 medals at Zhautykov Olympiad in Kazakhstan Belarus wins 25 medals at Zhautykov Olympiad in Kazakhstan
The organizers of the 17th International Zhautykov Olympiad on Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science have announced the results. The competitions brought together 295 school students from 18 countries...
15 Jan 2021
Dakar 2021: Vishneuski 4th in final stage Dakar 2021: Vishneuski 4th in final stage
The Belarusian crew covered 447km in 2:36.55, 4.28 behind the winner, Martin Macik of the Czech’s Big Shock Racing Team (2:32.27)...
15 Jan 2021
Belarus reports 1,941 new COVID-19 cases, 2,054 recoveries in past 24 hours Belarus reports 1,941 new COVID-19 cases, 2,054 recoveries in past 24 hours
The nationwide COVID-19 tally has reached 221,604 cases...
14 Jan 2021
Dakar 2021: Vishneuski third in Stage 11 Dakar 2021: Vishneuski third in Stage 11
The Belarusian crew covered 598km in 4:51.31, 4.53 behind the winner, Anton Shibalov of Russia’s KAMAZ-Master Team (4:46.38)...
14 Jan 2021
Belarus’ COVID-19 update: 1,967 new cases, 2,314 recoveries Belarus’ COVID-19 update: 1,967 new cases, 2,314 recoveries
The nationwide COVID-19 tally has reached 219,663 cases...
13 Jan 2021
European cinema festival due in Minsk on 20-31 January European cinema festival due in Minsk on 20-31 January
The audience will be able to see feature films and documentaries, a total of over 40 entries from Germany, France, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Italy, Scandinavia, the Baltic countries, Southeast and Eastern Europe...
13 Jan 2021
Belarus reports 1,972 new COVID-19 cases, 2,281 recoveries in past 24 hours Belarus reports 1,972 new COVID-19 cases, 2,281 recoveries in past 24 hours
The nationwide COVID-19 tally has reached 217,696 cases...
13 Jan 2021
Sabalenka claims champion title in Abu Dhabi Sabalenka claims champion title in Abu Dhabi
The Belarusian earned the ninth WTA singles title of her career as she eased past Veronika Kudermetova of Russia 6-2, 6-2 in the Abu Dhabi final...
13 Jan 2021
Sabalenka to face Kudermetova in Abu Dhabi final Sabalenka to face Kudermetova in Abu Dhabi final
In the other semifinal Aryna Sabalenka needed just an hour to secure a 6-3, 6-2 win over world number 22 Maria Sakkari of Greece. The Abu Dhabi final is scheduled for 13 January...
12 Jan 2021
Belarus’ COVID-19 latest: 1,731 new cases, 1,567 recoveries Belarus’ COVID-19 latest: 1,731 new cases, 1,567 recoveries
The nationwide COVID-19 tally has reached 215,724 cases...
12 Jan 2021
Minsk to host EWBL matches Minsk to host EWBL matches
In the first match BC Tsmoki Minsk will play Russia’s Nika from Syktyvkar...
12 Jan 2021
Belarus' children’s charity campaign brings together over 800,000 kids Belarus' children’s charity campaign brings together over 800,000 kids
The New Year charity campaign “Our Children” ran in Belarus from 10 December 2020 to 10 January 2021. Every year, during the campaign, heads of ministries and other government agencies and representatives of public associations visit orphanages and group homes, foster and adoptive families, families who raise children with disabilities, rehabilitation centers and facilities for children with special needs, and hospitals...
12 Jan 2021
Sabalenka ousts Sakkari to reach Abu Dhabi final Sabalenka ousts Sakkari to reach Abu Dhabi final
Belarus’ world number 10 Aryna Sabalenka charged past world number 22 Maria Sakkari of Greece, 6-3, 6-2...
11 Jan 2021
Vishneuski 4th in Dakar 2021 Stage 8 Vishneuski 4th in Dakar 2021 Stage 8
The Belarusian crew covered 709km in 3:27.34, 7.54 behind the winner, Anton Shibalov of Russia’s KAMAZ-Master...
11 Jan 2021
Year 2020 ends as warmest year in Belarus in past 140 years Year 2020 ends as warmest year in Belarus in past 140 years
"The average annual temperature was +9.1°C, 2.4°C above the norm. The previous record-holder was the year 2019 with the average annual temperature of +8.8°C"...
11 Jan 2021
Belarus reports 1,792 new COVID-19 cases, 1,300 recoveries in past 24 hours Belarus reports 1,792 new COVID-19 cases, 1,300 recoveries in past 24 hours
The nationwide COVID-19 tally has reached 213,993 cases...
11 Jan 2021
Vishneuski 4th in Dakar 2021 Stage 7 Vishneuski 4th in Dakar 2021 Stage 7
Aliaksei Vishneuski’s crew of MAZ-SPORTauto Team placed fourth in Stage 7 of Dakar Rally 2021. The Belarusian crew covered 737km in 4:56.21...
11 Jan 2021
Lukashenko’s New Year address sets all-time TV viewership record in Belarus Lukashenko’s New Year address sets all-time TV viewership record in Belarus
More than 6.5 million of Belarusians watched the president’s address on New Year’s Eve...
11 Jan 2021
Sabalenka into Abu Dhabi semifinal Sabalenka into Abu Dhabi semifinal
The Belarusian secured a 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 win over Kazakhstan’s world number 19 Elena Rybakina in two hours...
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