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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” demonstrated during Cyclone Francis-Ulli. “Welcoming the…

18.02.2026
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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 season of the Jerzy Giedroyc…

18.02.2026
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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. According to the country’s Defense Minister…

18.02.2026
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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 Ukraine’s sanctions against…

18.02.2026
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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 of sanctions against Aliaksandr Lukashenka since 2022.…

18.02.2026
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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 when taking out…

16.01.2026
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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 of the China–Belarus Industrial Park ‘Great…

15.01.2026
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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 transition and avert a…

15.01.2026
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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 of Iranian…

15.01.2026
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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 to work abroad. This was hinted…

15.01.2026
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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. This was…

15.01.2026
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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 Council Speaker Arciom Brukhan met with…

15.01.2026
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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 committed…

12.01.2026
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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, public figure and…

12.01.2026
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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 under Part 2…

12.01.2026
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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 or to effectively destroy…

12.01.2026
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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 organization of…

12.01.2026
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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 of substation equipment and…

12.01.2026
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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 by individuals on electronic marketplaces…

12.01.2026
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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 from Gomel at 7:28…

12.01.2026
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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…

12.01.2026
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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. According to the association,…

12.01.2026
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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 chain the airline…

12.01.2026
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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 tough position on…

12.01.2026
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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 unit…

12.01.2026
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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 the 2021 Berlinale, is returning to…

11.01.2026
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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 of a third power…

11.01.2026
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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 to the airport’s electronic departure…

09.01.2026
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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 established the circumstances surrounding the deaths of…

09.01.2026
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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 Railways reported. According to the railway operator,…

09.01.2026
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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 13 years, and Uladzimir…

07.01.2026
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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 Ales Bialiatski has urged…

07.01.2026
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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 in Krakow, has been canceled.…

07.01.2026
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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 residents that it is time to…

07.01.2026
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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 orders and left Poland, the…

05.01.2026
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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 for the…

05.01.2026
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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. Funding for the five-year period…

05.01.2026
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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 Yury Chabotar in an interview…

05.01.2026
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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 sanctions, Chairman of the concern…

05.01.2026
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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 Commission of the Council…

05.01.2026
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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 Belarus on the…

02.01.2026
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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 Telegram channel. According…

02.01.2026
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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. Vadanosava announced the news on…

02.01.2026
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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 five and a half years…

01.01.2026
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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 was approved on…

12.12.2025
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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. 715 of 10 December by…

12.12.2025
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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 athletes holding Russian or Belarusian passports…

11.12.2025
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Eismant Tries to Justify Lukashenka’s Disappearances

Presidential press secretary Natalya Eismant offered an explanation for the repeated disappearances of Alyaksandr Lukashenka from public view. She said…

11.12.2025
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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. The new U.S. administration appears…

11.12.2025
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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 of the group “For Democratic…

11.12.2025