Prosecutors in Minsk Region Filed More Than 1,400 Applications on “Extremist” Materials Over Five Years
The Minsk Region Prosecutor’s Office reported on filing applications with courts to have information
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Human Rights Defenders Aware of 163 Defendants in the “Hajun Case”
The Viasna Human Rights Centre reported that 163 confirmed defendants in the “Hajun case” are currently
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Belarusian Military Visits Arms Exhibition in Qatar
A Belarusian military delegation headed by Chief of the General Staff Pavel Muraveika is visiting the
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Lukashenka Wants to Be a Bridge Between East and West
Alyaksandr Lukashenka wants Belarus to be not a dividing line but a bridge between East and West.
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Network of Russian Informants Uncovered in Latvia. Some Suspects Fled to Belarus
Latvian television channel TV3, in its programme Nekā personīga, reported on a case involving the Telegram
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Grain Harvest Totals 9.1 Million Tonnes in 2027
The grain harvest in 2027 amounted to 9.1 million tonnes in post-processing weight. This was reported
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Kuchynski: We Agreed on Concrete Steps to Support Belarusians in Spain
Belarusian democratic forces have agreed with Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on further steps to
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Belarus’ GDP Grows by 1.3% in 2025
Belarus’ gross domestic product in 2025 amounted to 286.7 billion roubles. It increased by 1.
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Belarusian Democratic Forces Will Be Able to Take Part in Local Election Observation Missions in Council of Europe Countries
Representatives of the Belarusian democratic forces will be able to participate in missions observing
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Belarus Proposes Sending Its Representative to Afghanistan
Belarus plans to develop relations with Afghanistan, simplify the visa regime for Afghan businessmen
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Raccoon That Arrived From America in a Car Container Is Being Kept at the Ashmyany Veterinary Station
The raccoon that arrived from America to Belarus in a container with a car is being kept at the Ashmyany
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Belarusian Citizen and Five Other Foreigners to Be Tried in Lithuania for Attempted Arson of Equipment for Ukraine’s Armed Forces
Six foreign nationals will stand trial in Lithuania for attempting to set fire to equipment intended
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Liquidation of the Information Ministry, Self-Regulation and Simplified Accreditation — BAJ Presents Concept for Reforming Belarus’ Media Sector
The Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ) is presenting a concept for reforming Belarus’ media
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Lithuanian Prosecutor’s Office Sends Weather-Balloon Cigarette Smuggling Case to Court
The Vilnius Regional Prosecutor’s Office has sent to court a criminal case against two Lithuanian citizens.
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Decree on Cryptobanks Creates Opportunity for the Self-Employed to Receive Salaries in Cryptocurrency — Yagorau
The decree on cryptobanks creates an opportunity for the self-employed to receive salaries in cryptocurrencies.
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Decree on Cryptobanks and Token Oversight Signed
A decree “On Cryptobanks and Certain Issues of Oversight in the Sphere of Digital Tokens” was signed
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Resident of Byaroza District Restricted From Gambling for Three Years After Mother’s Complaint
In Byaroza District, a court granted a prosecutor’s claim and restricted a local resident from visiting
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Retail Trade Turnover Increases by 6.6% in 2025
Retail trade turnover in 2025 amounted to 102.9 billion roubles. It grew by 6.6% compared with 2024
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Estonia Intends to Actively Raise the Belarus Issue in the UN Human Rights Council
Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held a meeting with Estonian Foreign
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Median Salary in Belarus Reaches 2,081.7 Roubles in November 2025
The median salary in Belarus in November 2025 amounted to 2,081.7 roubles. Compared with May of the previous
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Industrial Production Decreases by 1.8% in 2025
Industrial output in 2025 totalled 208 billion roubles. It decreased by 1.8% compared with 2024, Belstat reported.
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Legalisation and Settling in Poland — Tsikhanouskaya Meets Freed Political Prisoners and Volunteers in Warsaw
Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on 14 January held a meeting with volunteers
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Tsikhanouskaya Discusses Potash Transit Sanctions With Lithuanian Seimas Members
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held a meeting with members of the Lithuanian Seimas group “For Democratic Belarus”.
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Ruginienė: The United States Helped Lithuania Resolve the Issue of Belarusian Weather Balloons
The United States helped Lithuania resolve the problem of weather balloons crossing from Belarus and
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Battery Hidden in Truck Cabin Discovered at Belarusian Customs. Lithuanian Carrier May Lose the Vehicle
A hidden battery was discovered by Belarusian customs officers in the air duct of a truck cabin arriving
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Lithuanian Interior Minister: Russia and Belarus Use Lithuania as a Testing Ground for Hybrid Attacks
Lithuanian Minister of the Interior Vladislav Kondratovič discussed the regional security situation with
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Maria Kalesnikava Meets With German President
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier met with former Belarusian political prisoner Maria Kalesnikava.
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Lithuanian Border Guards Retrieve Two Cigarette Rafts From the Neman
Lithuanian border guards from Druskininkai retrieved two cigarette rafts from the Neman River.
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One of the Workshops at Grodno Azot Partially Suspends Operations
The Ammonia-4 workshop at the Grodno Azot plant has partially suspended operations to carry out adjustment work.
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Turchyn: Agreements With Russia Allowed Oil Refineries to Achieve a Good Financial Result
Agreements with Russia reached last year allowed Belarusian oil refineries to achieve good financial results.
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Poland Promises Not to Delay Legalisation of Freed Belarusian Political Prisoners
Polish authorities intend to review the legalisation cases of freed Belarusian political prisoners who
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Belarusian and Myanmar Militaries Seek to Intensify Contacts
The Belarusian and Myanmar militaries seek to intensify contacts. This was reported by the press service
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MAZ Unveils Its Own Motorhome
The Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ), together with the MAZ-Kupava trailer and body plant, has presented
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Meteorologists Issue Orange Alert Due to Severe Frost
The coming night will be extremely cold in Belarus. Meteorologists have issued an orange danger level
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Tsikhanouskaya Proposes Several Initiatives to Nawrocki in Support of Belarusians in Poland
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Polish President Karol Nawrocki. According to the Office of Tsikhanouskaya
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Belarusian Enterprises Continue Increasing Profits in January–November
Belstat has published data on the financial results of organisations for January–November. Their net
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President of Poland Expresses Support for Belarusians
President of Poland Karol Nawrocki expressed support for Belarusians during a traditional meeting with
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Belarusian Bank Offers Settlements in Rupees
Belarusian Technobank has expanded the list of foreign currencies available for settlements as of 14 January.
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Agreement on Military Cooperation With Zimbabwe Published
The agreement between the Ministries of Defence of Belarus and Zimbabwe on military cooperation was published
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Permission to Use Foreign Currency for Transport Settlements Extended for Another Year
Permission to use foreign currency in settlements for transportation services has been extended for another year.
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What Happens to Political Prisoners Freed and Evacuated from Belarus in December
Representatives of democratic forces, human rights organisations and volunteer groups at a press conference
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Latushka Asks Poland to Accelerate Legalisation of Belarusian Political Prisoners
Belarusian political prisoners who are currently in Poland after being freed and evacuated from the country
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Belarus Opens Consulate General in Almaty
A Consulate General of Belarus has opened in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Today, Consul General Dzianis Mialeshkin
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Spouses Sentenced to 24 and 21 Years in Prison on “Terrorism” Charges
Dzmitry Kapuza and Volha Kapuza from the Drahichyn district have been sentenced to 24 and 21 years in
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Foreign Ministry Advises Belarusians in Iran to Exercise Caution
The Belarusian Foreign Ministry opposes interference in Iran’s internal affairs and recommends that Belarusian
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Family Capital in 2026 Set at 35,505 Roubles
Family capital in 2026 will amount to 35,505 roubles. This was reported by the Ministry of Labour.
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Ryzhankou and Lavrov Hope for “Rapid Stabilisation of the Situation” in Iran
The foreign ministers of Belarus and Russia, Maksim Ryzhankou and Sergey Lavrov, expressed hope for a
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Lithuanian Border Guards Detain Six People Involved in Aerial Cigarette Smuggling
Lithuanian border guards have detained six members of an organised group suspected of smuggling cigarettes
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Belarus to Simplify Permanent Residence for Highly Qualified Foreign Specialists
Belarus will simplify the procedure for obtaining permanent residence permits for highly qualified foreign
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House of Representatives Ratifies Visa-Free Travel With Oman
The House of Representatives has adopted the draft law “On the Ratification of the Agreement Between
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