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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Tsikhanouskaya: The Goal of New Legislation Is to Ensure That Dictatorship Never Returns
The legislative projects being prepared by the Belarusian democratic forces aim to prevent the return
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Polish Border Guards Have Not Recorded Migrant Crossing Attempts for Six Days
Poland’s Border Guard reported no attempts by migrants to cross the border over the weekend.
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“The Stronger Belarusian Society Becomes, the Weaker the Presence of Lukashenka and Putin in Belarus”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addressed the high-level conference “Belarus: Building Foundations for Democratic
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“This Award Belongs to All Belarusians Who Continue to Fight”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Received the Bonn International Prize for Democracy and the Rule of Law The
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Belavia Announces Discounts for Flights to Georgia, Kazakhstan and Russia
Belavia has announced discounted fares on flights from Minsk to Georgia, Kazakhstan and Russia under
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EU Ambassadors to Consider New Sanctions on 3 December
Permanent representatives of EU member states to the European Council will consider new sanctions on
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Russian Provocateur Lectures Belarusian Historians on State Ideology
Russian pseudo-historian and provocateur Aleksandr Dyukov held the 3rd International School of Historical
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Contraband Smugglers and Two Border Officers to Stand Trial in Lithuania for Drone-Based Cigarette Trafficking
A case has been submitted to court in Lithuania over charges against six individuals accused of smuggling
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Belagroprombank and Alfa-Bank to Raise 850 Million Rubles Through Bonds
Belagroprombank and Alfa-Bank have published prospectuses for five bond issues. Belagroprombank plans
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After Propagandists’ Complaints: Christmas Store in Minsk Closed and Sealed, Police Launch Criminal Inquiry
A criminal inquiry has been launched against the “Kalyadnaya Krama” shop on Kaltsova Street in Minsk
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Alyaksandr Milinkevich Placed in Medically Induced Sleep
Politician Alyaksandr Milinkevich, who was earlier reported to have been admitted to intensive care after
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Polish Army to Deploy Up to 10,000 Soldiers to Protect Infrastructure
The Polish Army has launched Operation Horizon, which was formally authorised by the country’s president
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Slovak Foreign Ministry Welcomes Belarus’ Plan to Open Embassy in Bratislava
Alyaksandr Dapkiunas, Belarus’ ambassador to Austria, Slovenia, and Slovakia (non-resident), arrived
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Six More People Recognised as Political Prisoners in Belarus
Belarusian human rights defenders have recognised six people as political prisoners: Mikita Niachaeu
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Lithuanian Airports Plan to File Compensation Claims Over Weather Balloons
Lithuanian airports have appealed to the Prosecutor General’s Office with a request to open a pre-trial
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Belarusian Cigarettes Found in Truck Carrying Film at Lithuanian–Polish Border
Polish border guards discovered smuggled Belarusian cigarettes at the border with Lithuania, the Tax
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Suspects in Railway Sabotage in Poland Have Been Charged
The Polish National Prosecutor’s Office has announced the launch of an investigation into acts of terrorist
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Lukashenka Expects Imminent Visit From Egypt’s President
Alyaksandr Lukashenka expects that Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi may visit Belarus in the near future.
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“Santa Bremor” to Raise 150 Million Rubles Through Bonds
Santa Bremor will raise 150 million rubles through bonds. The securities will be placed via a closed
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More Than 150 Uzbek Trucks Stranded in Belarus Due to Border Closure
More than 150 cargo trucks operated by Uzbek carriers have been stranded in Belarus following the closure
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Carriers Begin Selling Tickets to Vilnius From 21 November
Carriers expect that bus services between Minsk and Vilnius will resume on 21 November. Minsktrans announced
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Santa Retail Seeks to Raise 85 Million Rubles From Banks Through Bonds
Santa Retail, the operator of the Santa retail chain, plans to raise 85 million rubles through bonds
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Two Ukrainian nationals who left for Belarus involved in railway sabotage
Two Ukrainian citizens are involved in acts of sabotage on the railway in Poland. Their identities have
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Film “Under the Grey Sky” by Mara Tamkovich About Imprisoned Belarusian Journalists Nominated for a European Film Academy Award
The film “Under the Grey Sky” by Belarusian director Maryna Tamkovich has been nominated for the European
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Two Smugglers Caught Red-Handed on the Lithuanian Border
On the evening of 16 November, Lithuanian border guards detained two men who were planning to collect
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Danish Ambassador to Poland Confirms Support for Belarusian Democratic Forces
Pavel Latushka, deputy head of the United Transitional Cabinet and head of the National Anti-Crisis Management
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