Belarusbank Lowers Tariffs for Individuals
Belarusbank has reduced a number of tariffs for individuals and has also abolished fees for certain procedures
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“Great Stone” Gets New Head of Administration
Aliaksandr Lukashenka has today appointed Tacciana Kharlap as head of the state institution “Administration
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Latushka: Round Table Could Prevent Collapse of the State System
A round table between Belarusian democratic forces and the authorities could resolve the issue of power
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Belavia Warns of Delays on Dubai Flights Due to Closure of Iranian Airspace
Belavia continues to operate flights between Minsk and Dubai but has warned of delays caused by the closure
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Lukashenka Plans to Send Subbotin to the “External Track”
Former chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee Aliaksandr Subbotin may receive an appointment
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National Bank Aims to Raise Share of Loans for Belarusian Goods to 20%
The National Bank plans to increase the share of consumer loans for Belarusian-made goods to 20% by 2030.
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Legalization of Belarusians and CC Elections: Tsikhanouskaya and Polish Senate Speaker Discuss Key Issues
Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, her deputy Paval Latushka, and Coordination
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“Insulted Mother.” Two Young Men Sentenced to Long Prison Terms for Murder
The Vitebsk Regional Court has found two residents of the Vitebsk region, aged 23 and 21, guilty of murder
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Art Manager Aleh Larychau Detained in Criminal Case – Viasna
The human rights center “Viasna” has reported the detention of the organizer of the Urban Myths festival
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Customs Open Criminal Case Against Belarusian Citizen Over Car Import Scheme
The State Customs Committee has reported the opening of a criminal case against a citizen of Belarus
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Lukashenka Admits Belarus Is Not Fully Able to Respond to Drone Incursions
Aliaksandr Lukashenka has acknowledged that Belarus has not yet learned to fully respond to drone incursions
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Prosecutor General’s Office Sends Another Case Against Concert Organizer to Court
The Prosecutor General’s Office has sent to the Minsk City Court another case related to bribery in the
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Energy Ministry Tightens Control Over Power System Amid Cold Snap
The Ministry of Energy has placed power supply organizations on high alert. Control over the operation
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EEC Approves Duty-Free Threshold of 200 Euros for Goods from Online Marketplaces
The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission has approved a duty-free threshold for goods purchased
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Belarusian Railways Again Warns of Train Delays Due to Technical Reasons
Belarusian Railways has warned of train delays. “On January 12, 2026, train No. 757 Gomel–Minsk, departing
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MAZ Truck Sales in Russia Fall by 43% in 2025
Sales of MAZ trucks in Russia fell by 43% in 2025 to 3,274 units, according to data published by Avtostat Info.
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Sales of New Passenger Cars in Belarus Decline in December
The Belarusian Automobile Association (BAA) has published partial data on new passenger car sales in December.
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Belavia Launches Charter Flights to Phuket
Belavia operated its first charter flight to Phuket on Sunday evening. This is the second Thailand route
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Nausėda Intends to Maintain Tough Stance on Belarusian Fertilizers
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said in an interview with BNS that he will continue to uphold a
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Energy Ministry Aims to Prepare Framework Agreement on Third Unit of Belarusian NPP This Year
The Ministry of Energy has set the task of preparing a framework agreement on the construction of a third
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From “Courage” to “Incubator”: Aliaksei Paluyan to Develop His New Feature Film at Berlinale
Director Aliaksei Paluyan, whose documentary “Courage” became one of the most talked-about events at
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Belarus Begins Preparing Framework Agreement with Rosatom on Third Unit of Belarusian NPP
Belarus has begun preparing a framework agreement with the Russian state corporation Rosatom on the construction
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Flights From Minsk Airport Depart With Delays
Minsk National Airport is operating this morning, but many flights have departed with delays, according
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Over 140 km/h in the Rain on Worn Tires: Circumstances Established in Deadly M-1 Crash That Killed Five People
Investigators Establish Circumstances of Five Fatalities in Deadly M-1 Highway Crash Investigators have
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Moscow–Polotsk Train Halted Due to Locomotive Failure
The Moscow–Polotsk passenger train was temporarily halted due to a locomotive malfunction, Belarusian
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Sentences Handed Down to Three Customs Officers Accused of Treason
Chief customs inspector Yauhen Hurinovich has been sentenced to 13.5 years in prison, Viktar Novik to
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Bialiatski: Belarusians Are Hostages of Lukashenka
The head of the Viasna Human Rights Center, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former political prisoner
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“Due to Reasons Beyond Our Control”: Varušniak Ščodryk Festival Will Not Take Place This Year
The Belarusian culture festival Varušniak Ščodryk, which was scheduled to take place this coming weekend
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Lukashenka Reminded Millions of Belarusians That It Is Time to Go Back to Work
Alyaksandr Lukashenka, during his traditional Christmas visit to an Orthodox church, reminded the country’s
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15 Belarusians Deported from Poland in One Week
From December 29, 2025 to January 4, 2026, 15 Belarusian citizens voluntarily complied with deportation
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Dollar Rises by 4 Kopecks in the First Trading Session of 2026
Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange on the first working day of 2026 ended with gains
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Government Plans to Allocate 98 Billion Rubles for “Health of the Nation”
The Council of Ministers has approved the state program “Health of the Nation” for 2026–2030.
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Belarus’s GDP Reaches $90 Billion — Chabotar
Belarus’s gross domestic product has reached $90 billion. These figures were cited by Economy Minister
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Head of Belneftekhim Describes Preventive Measures Against Sanctions
A preventive mechanism has been established within the Belneftekhim concern to mitigate the impact of
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Development Bank Lends to Russians in Belarusian Rubles
The Development Bank is issuing loans to Russian citizens in Belarusian rubles, Chairman of the Standing
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Migrants Attempted to Cross Only Into Lithuania on the First Day of 2026
Lithuanian border guards were the only ones to register attempts by migrants to cross the border from
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Criminal Case Opened Against Priest Alyaksandr Kukhta
A criminal case has been opened in Belarus against priest Alyaksandr Kukhta. He reported this on his
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Death of the Mother of TV Host and Singer Kaciaryna Vadanosava
Nelli Vadanosava, the mother of TV host and singer Kaciaryna Vadanosava, died on 1 January.
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Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Speaks About Her First Meeting With Maria Kalesnikava After Her Release
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Head of the United Transitional Cabinet, spoke about her first in more than
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Belarus to Import 20,000 Electric Vehicles Duty-Free in 2026
Belarus will be able to import 20,000 electric vehicles without customs duties in 2026. The tariff quota
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Now Without Pavel Tapuzidis: New Composition of the Council for Entrepreneurship Development Announced
The new composition of the Council for Entrepreneurship Development has been announced. Today, Resolution No.
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IOC Allows International Competitions to Be Held in Belarus
Participants of the 14th Olympic Summit supported the IOC Executive Board’s recommendation that young
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Eismant Tries to Justify Lukashenka’s Disappearances
Presidential press secretary Natalya Eismant offered an explanation for the repeated disappearances of
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Lukashenka and the Venezuelan Burden for the United States
For the close friend of Alyaksandr Lukashenka, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, difficult times have arrived.
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Tsikhanouskaya Meets Italian Lawmakers: “We Must Prepare for a New Window of Opportunity”
Today in Rome, the head of the United Transitional Cabinet, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, met with members
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Lithuanian Government Says It Has No Information About Possible Relocation of Tsikhanouskaya’s Office
The Lithuanian government has no official information about a possible relocation of the Office of Sviatlana
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Belarusian Investigative Committee Refuses to Provide Pavel Latushka with a Copy of His Verdict
Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet and Head of the National Anti-Crisis Management Pavel
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Lithuanian Hauliers Hold Protest in Vilnius
Lithuanian hauliers are holding a protest in Vilnius, organized by the Linava association. Trucks have
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15 Belarusian Citizens Deported from Poland in the First Week of December
At least 15 Belarusian citizens were deported from Poland in the first week of December, according to
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Yermak’s Resignation, the “Do Not Anger the Old Man” Concept, and the Prospects for Resetting Relations With Belarus
Will Yermak’s Resignation Change Kyiv’s Approach Toward the Belarusian Democratic Movement?
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