Belarusian Ambassador Presents Miniature BelAZ Truck to Venezuelan Official
Belarus’ ambassador to Venezuela Dmitry Derevinsky met with Venezuela’s Deputy Minister of Ecological
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Fire Reported at Babruisk’s Fandok
Emergency Ministry workers extinguished a fire on the premises of the Fandok enterprise in Babruysk.
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Poczobut Addresses Belarusian Poles via Video Link
Former political prisoner Andrzej Poczobut addressed Belarusian Poles via video link. He posted on X
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Belarus’ International Reserves Increase by $24.4 Million in April
Belarus’ gold and foreign exchange reserves stood at $15.266 billion as of May 1. In April, they increased by $24.
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Statkevich Publishes Court Ruling Declaring His Facebook “Extremist Materials”
Politician Mikalai Statkevich posted on his Telegram channel a photo of a ruling declaring his Facebook
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Lithuanian Customs Destroys 3.9 Million Belarusian Cigarettes
Lithuanian customs authorities destroyed Belarusian contraband cigarettes. A total of 195,000 packs, or 3.
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Pope Meets Apostolic Nuncio to Belarus
Pope Leo XIV received the Apostolic Nuncio to Belarus Ignazio Ceffalia on Monday. According to the Vatican
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Drones Strike Facilities in Leningrad Region and Cheboksary
Russia’s Defense Ministry said 289 drones were neutralized overnight. Drones were intercepted over the
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Lithuanian Border Guards Intercept Two Drones Carrying Cigarettes
Lithuanian border guards have intercepted two drones carrying contraband cigarettes from Belarus in recent days.
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Belarusian Customs Stops Export of 4.5 Tonnes of Apples to Russia
A Russian citizen attempted to export 4.5 tonnes of apples from Belarus without documents. The goods
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147,000 Tonnes of Fruit and Vegetables to Be Placed in Belarus Stabilisation Funds
The Belarusian government has determined the volumes of fruit and vegetable products to be supplied from
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Tsikhanouskaya Urges Estonia to Distinguish Between Belarusians and Russians
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Estonian parliament speaker Lauri Hussar on the sidelines of the Three
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MART Inspects Sports Nutrition Stores, More Than Half Sold Expired Products
The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade of Belarus conducted inspections of retail outlets
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Ukrainian Border Guards Do Not Observe Troop Movements Near Belarusian Border
Ukrainian border guards do not observe the movement of equipment or a buildup of troops on Belarusian
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Belarus Simplifies Procedure for State Registration of Medical Devices
The Belarusian government has simplified the procedure for state registration of medical devices.
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Human Rights Activists Report Detentions in Navapolack and Other Cities
At least 12 women were detained in Navapolack on April 23. Arrests were also reported in other cities
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Lukashenka and Tokayev Hold Phone Call, No Official Mention of Spy Exchange
Aliaksandr Lukashenka and Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev discussed the development of Belarusian-Kazakh
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Khrenin Invites Indian Observers to Military Exercises
Belarusian Defense Minister Viktar Khrenin met with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh. The talks took
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Parliamentary Delegation of Venezuela to Visit Minsk
A parliamentary delegation from Venezuela will visit Minsk on April 16–18. This was reported by the press
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Khodzhaev Awards 14 Ambulance Workers for Their Work During Cyclone “Ulli”
Health Minister Aleksandr Khodzhaev awarded 14 emergency medical service workers for “courage and dedication”
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Submissions Open for the Jerzy Giedroyc Literary Award
The Belarusian PEN and the International Union of Belarusian Writers invite submissions for the fifteenth
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Lithuanian Army Trains to Neutralize Weather Balloons at Altitudes of 5–6 km
The Lithuanian army is testing systems designed to destroy weather balloons used for smuggling.
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Latushka Intends to Submit Proposals to Kyiv on New Sanctions Against the Regime
Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus and Head of NAU Pavel Latushka stated that
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BIC: Initiatives to Sanction Lukashenka Existed Earlier, but Andriy Yermak Opposed Them
Former Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Andriy Yermak categorically opposed the introduction
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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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