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Minsk

capital and largest city of Belarus

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  • Aug 29

    Putin and Lukashenko meet near Moscow to expand trade and Union State integration

    Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Belarusian leader Aleksandr Lukashenko at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence near Moscow on Saturday, reviewing bilateral trade that reached nearly $52 billion last year and grew 12.5% in early 2026.

  • Aug 16

    Braga vs Gil Vicente postponed after gastrointestinal outbreak leaves SC Braga with 10 available players

    SC Braga's I Liga match against Gil Vicente on Sunday was postponed after a gastrointestinal outbreak traced to the club's midweek trip to Bulgaria left only 10 players available.

  • Jul 30

    Braga thrash Zeleznicar 4-0 to reach Conference League third qualifying round as Hornicek nears Newcastle move

    A dominant 4-0 win over Serbian side Zeleznicar Pancevo sent SC Braga into the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League, but the night was overshadowed by goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek's imminent transfer to Newcastle United.

  • Jun 9

    Poland names Moroccan suspect in 2024 border killing of soldier Mateusz Sitek, suspends investigation as Belarus ignores extradition request

    Prosecutors identified Mohamed Addamrou as the man who fatally stabbed 21-year-old Sergeant Mateusz Sitek at the Belarus border in May 2024. The investigation was suspended on 22 May 2026 after Belarus failed to respond to an extradition request sent in December 2025.

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