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Ancient Sasanian pot discovered in Bushehr Province
05.02.2026
An ancient pot dating back to the Sasanian era has recently been uncovered in the historic city of Deh Qaed, near Dashtestan County in Bushehr Province, southern Iran, local cultural heritage officials have announced.
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Seven athletes in five sports. 2026 Olympic schedule for Team Belarus
05.02.2026
Belarusian athletes will begin their run at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, on Saturday, 7 February, BelTA has learned.
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MART sets minimum tariff for gas transit via Belarus
29.01.2026
The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade of Belarus has set a minimum floor tariff for the transit of gas through main pipelines. Corresponding regulation No. 1 issued by the ministry on 13 January 2026 has been published on the National Legal Internet Portal, BelTA has learned.
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At swearing-in of judges, Lukashenko calls justice nation’s guiding principle
06.01.2026
Chairman of the Belarusian People’s Congress and Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko urged judges to carry out their duties based on the principle of justice. He made these remarks during a swearing-in ceremony for judges of the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court, BelTA has learned.
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Chebotar: Belarus has achieved historic GDP high of over $90bn in 2025
05.01.2026
Belarus has achieved a historic GDP peak of more than $90 billion in 2025. Exports are expected to reach a 10-year high of over $50 billion, with services exports hitting a record $11.2 billion for the first time. Meanwhile, household real incomes have grown by 23.4%. Economy Minister Yuri Chebotar outlined the preliminary results for 2025 and the broader five-year plan in an interview with the Economy of Belarus Magazine, told BelTA.
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Belarusian government approves program on physical education, sports 2026-2030
29.12.2025
The government has approved the state program «Physical Education and Sports» for 2026-2030. The corresponding resolution was signed by Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian government.
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Lukashenko’s Address: The unread part
19.12.2025
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko delivered an Address to the Belarusian people and Parliament at the second session of the 7th Belarusian People’s Congress on 18 December. Speaking about Belarus’ international priorities, the president mentioned that he was intentionally shortening his speech but promised it would later be published in full. The transcript of the head of state’s address has now been published. Here is what was in the part the president did not read out.
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Lukashenko comments on situation with sports in Belarus
18.12.2025
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko commented on the situation with sports in the country while addressing to the Belarusian people and Parliament during the second session of the 7th Belarusian People’s Congress on 18 December, BelTA has learned.
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Lukashenko signs decree to present 2025 Belarusian Sports Olympus Award
17.12.2025
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 440 on 17 December to present the 2025 Belarusian Sports Olympus special award of the President of the Republic of Belarus, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian president.
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Tourism exports in Belarus may surpass pre-pandemic level in 2025
17.12.2025
Belarus’ export of tourism services may exceed the pre-pandemic level by the end of the year, Irina Voronovich, Director of the Tourism Department of the Belarusian Sport and Tourism Ministry, said at a press conference titled Preliminary Results of the 2025 Tourist Season and Outcomes of the 23rd National Tourism Competition Discover Belarus, BelTA has learned.
