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Customs Says Parking Fees for Lithuanian Trucks Reduced

Chairman of the State Customs Committee Uladzimir Arlouski said that parking fees for trucks with Lithuanian registration, which have been…

23.03.2026
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Belarusian Tried to Smuggle Cigarettes into Lithuania, Car Had to Be Dismantled

Lithuanian customs officers in Šalčininkai detained a passenger car in which a Belarusian citizen attempted to smuggle 11,568 packs of…

23.03.2026
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Criminal Case Opened Against Management of Major Belarusian Taxi Company Over Taxes

A criminal case has been opened in Belarus against the management of one of the country’s largest taxi companies on…

23.03.2026
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Belarusian Customs Announces Start of Return of Lithuanian Trucks

The State Customs Committee of Belarus has announced the start of the return of Lithuanian trucks that have been held…

23.03.2026
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Investigative Committee Again Threatens Belarusians Abroad Ahead of Freedom Day

The Investigative Committee of Belarus has issued threats toward Belarusians living abroad in connection with participation in events marking Freedom…

23.03.2026
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Linava Has Not Yet Received Official Confirmation on Return of Trucks from Belarus

The Lithuanian transport association Linava has not yet received official confirmation regarding the return of trucks from Belarus. On Friday,…

23.03.2026
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Drone Reportedly Heard Over Minsk at Night, Residents Discuss Incident Online

Residents of Minsk reported hearing a drone flying over the city at night, sharing their observations on social media. The…

23.03.2026
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Russian Interior Ministry Reports Methadone Operation Shut Down with Help from Belarus

A methadone production laboratory used by a transnational organised group has been dismantled near Moscow, the Russian Interior Ministry reported.…

23.03.2026
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Kyiv Court Extends Detention of Suspected Spy Inna Kardash

A Kyiv court has extended the pre-trial detention of Inna Kardash, who is suspected of espionage, until April 20, according…

23.03.2026
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Lithuanian Border Guards Detain 11 Migrants at Belarus Border

Lithuanian border guards detained 11 migrants attempting to cross the border from Belarus. The incident took place on Friday in…

23.03.2026
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Ski Resort “Lahoysk” to Close on March 31

The ski resort “Lahoysk” will close on March 31, according to announcements published on the complex’s social media. "With great…

23.03.2026
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Restrictions on Visiting Forests Introduced in Belarus

Restrictions on visiting forests have begun to be introduced in Belarus, the Ministry of Forestry reported. In most districts of…

23.03.2026
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Poland Extends Suspension of Asylum Applications at Belarus Border

Poland has extended for another 60 days the suspension of the right to apply for international protection at its border…

23.03.2026
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EDB Expects Improvement in Belarus’ GDP Dynamics

Analysts at the Eurasian Development Bank expect an improvement in Belarus’ GDP dynamics, driven by sustained consumer demand and an…

23.03.2026
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Weather Balloons Again Disrupt Operations at Vilnius Airport

During the night of March 21–22, temporary airspace restrictions were вновь introduced at Vilnius Airport after objects resembling weather balloons…

22.03.2026
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Nearly Half a Year in “Late Middle Ages”: Nigerian Student Held on Akrestsina Over Visa Issues

A Nigerian student, Muhammed, spent nearly six months in a detention facility in Minsk after failing to renew his student…

22.03.2026
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Rights Group Comments on Reports of Restrictions for Pardoned Political Prisoners in Belarus

The initiative Dissidentby has commented on reports circulating in the media about alleged restrictions imposed on pardoned political prisoners who…

22.03.2026
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Belarusians Prepare for Freedom Day in Warsaw: Fundraiser Launched to Restore Unique 330-Metre Flag

The Belarusian Association of Former Political Prisoners “DaVoli” has launched a fundraiser to prepare a large-scale celebration of the 108th…

21.03.2026
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Police Discover Large Moonshine Operation Near Maladzyechna

Police have uncovered another illegal moonshine production site in the Maladzyechna District, the Interior Ministry’s press service reported. In the…

21.03.2026
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Public Transport Fares to Increase in Minsk

The Minsk City Executive Committee, by Resolution No. 1016 of March 19, has set new tariffs for urban and suburban…

21.03.2026
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Postal Rates for Letters and Small Parcels Increase in Belarus

Postal tariffs for sending letters, small parcels, and postcards have been increased in Belarus. The relevant resolution of the Ministry…

21.03.2026
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Government Sets Waste Collection Compensation Rates for 2026

The Council of Ministers, by Resolution No. 132 of March 19, has set compensation rates for the collection of packaging…

21.03.2026
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Belarusian Foreign Ministry Presents Its Position on Ukraine to Diplomats

On March 20, the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a briefing on Ukraine for diplomats accredited in Belarus. The…

20.03.2026
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Dynama Minsk to Set Ticket Prices “With Social Significance in Mind”

Hockey club Dynama Minsk said it will set ticket prices for home KHL playoff matches “with special consideration of the…

20.03.2026
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Deported Political Prisoners to Receive “New Belarus” Passports Free of Charge

Released political prisoners who were deported from Belarus without passports will be able to obtain a “New Belarus” passport free…

20.03.2026
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Democratic Forces Discuss Legalisation of Released Political Prisoners in Poland

Representatives of the United Transitional Cabinet and the Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya are discussing the legalisation of political prisoners who…

20.03.2026
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Subotsin Appointed to New Position

Aliaksandr Subotsin, who was dismissed as chairman of the Vitsyebsk Regional Executive Committee in January this year, has received a…

20.03.2026
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Phones, Financial Support, and Housing: Ex-Political Prisoners Deported to Lithuania Receive Assistance

Fifteen political prisoners released yesterday and deported from Belarus to Lithuania have received initial assistance. Three of them are heading…

20.03.2026
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Lukashenka Says Statkevich Chose Prison After Sitting in Neutral Zone

Alyaksandr Lukashenka, commenting on the release of political prisoners, spoke about Mikalai Statkevich. Lukashenka claimed that in September 2025 Statkevich…

20.03.2026
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Large Chat of Prisoners’ Relatives Declared “Extremist” in Belarus

A Telegram chat titled “SIZO No. 1 Kalyadzichy” has been declared “extremist materials.” The decision was made by the Central…

20.03.2026
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Coale Raised Issue of New Arrests During Talks With Lukashenka

U.S. Special Envoy John Coale said that during negotiations with Alyaksandr Lukashenka on March 19, he raised the issue of…

20.03.2026
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Father of Anzhalika Melnikava Says She Has Been in Belarus “For Quite a While” — Nasha Niva

Journalists from Nasha Niva spoke by phone with the father of Anzhalika Melnikava, who said that she is “alive and…

20.03.2026
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Belarus Says Fire Trucks Detained in Lithuania Over Sanctions Have Been Returned

Alyaksandr Lukashenka said that Belarus and Lithuania have resolved the issue of fire trucks intended for Zimbabwe that were detained…

20.03.2026
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Melania Trump Asks Lukashenka to Raise Issue of Ukrainian Children With Putin

Alyaksandr Lukashenka said that U.S. First Lady Melania Trump had passed him a list of Ukrainian children allegedly taken to…

20.03.2026
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Polish Court Sentences Man in Case of Attack on Pavel Latushka

A district court in Warsaw-Śródmieście on March 5 delivered a verdict in the case of an attack on Pavel Latushka…

20.03.2026
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Lukashenka Says Released Political Prisoners Are Under Surveillance

Alyaksandr Lukashenka said that among the released political prisoners who remained in Belarus, 30–40 individuals may pose a threat and…

20.03.2026
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Lukashenka Says U.S. Proposed LNG Supplies to Grodno Azot, but Russian Gas Is Cheaper

Alyaksandr Lukashenka said that the United States had proposed supplying liquefied natural gas to the Grodno Azot plant in Belarus,…

20.03.2026
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Lukashenka Says Iran Never Asked Belarus for Missiles

Alyaksandr Lukashenka said that Iran has never requested missiles from Belarus and that Minsk would not have supplied them even…

20.03.2026
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Lukashenka Says Americans Hesitate Over Potash Plant Purchase Price

Alyaksandr Lukashenka said that the United States is considering a deal to purchase a potash production facility in Belarus, with…

20.03.2026
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Lukashenka Says Balloon-Borne Smuggling Devices Pose No Threat to Aircraft

Alyaksandr Lukashenka said that meteorological balloons used to smuggle cigarettes from Belarus into Lithuania do not pose a danger to…

20.03.2026
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Lukashenka Says He Missed Peace Council Meeting Due to Combat Readiness Check

Alyaksandr Lukashenka said he did not attend the first meeting of the Peace Council, created by US President Donald Trump,…

20.03.2026
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Lukashenka Says Trump Invited Him to His Home in Florida

Alyaksandr Lukashenka said he has received an invitation from US President Donald Trump for a meeting that could take place…

20.03.2026
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Pardoned Political Prisoners to Be Released Today and Tomorrow, Kuchynski Says

Dzianis Kuchynski, an adviser to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, said that political prisoners pardoned yesterday and remaining in Belarus will be released…

20.03.2026
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Lukashenka Says He Proposed His Vision for Ending War With Iran to US

Alyaksandr Lukashenka said he presented his own vision for ending the war with Iran during talks with US President’s Special…

20.03.2026
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Pardoned Political Prisoners Begin to Be Released, Rights Defenders Say

Pardoned political prisoners in Belarus have begun to be released, according to human rights defenders. "We are receiving the first…

20.03.2026
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Lukashenka Says Lithuania-Registered Trucks Will Start Being Returned on Monday

Alyaksandr Lukashenka said Belarus will return vehicles with Lithuanian registration that have been held in the country since last autumn.…

20.03.2026
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Lukashenka Again Speaks of “Major Deal” With US, Says It Includes Nuclear Materials

Alyaksandr Lukashenka said preparations for a “major deal” with the United States are ongoing. The statement follows his talks in…

20.03.2026
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Dollar Falls on Belarusian Currency Exchange After Sharp Rise

Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange ended today with declines in the US dollar, Russian rouble, and Chinese…

20.03.2026
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Rights Defenders Report New Detentions of Clergy

The human rights centre Viasna has reported new detentions of clergy and believers in Belarus. According to rights defenders, Catholic…

20.03.2026
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Belarus May Introduce Second Free IVF Attempt

Belarus may introduce a second free attempt at in vitro fertilisation (IVF). Since 2021, one attempt has been free for…

20.03.2026