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Government to Set Export Promotion Measures in Coordination with National Bank

The Belarusian Council of Ministers will determine specific measures to stimulate exports in coordination with the National Bank. This follows…

18.03.2026
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Belarus and Russia Discuss Border Security

On March 16–17, Minsk hosted a scheduled meeting of special representatives of Belarus and Russia to review the implementation of…

17.03.2026
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China to Allocate $2 Million for Medical Aid in Chernobyl-Affected Areas

The Chinese government will finance a technical assistance project for Belarus. Belarusian Prime Minister Alyaksandr Turchyn has signed a government…

17.03.2026
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Wife of Mikalai Statkevich Detained

Today, March 17, security forces detained Maryna Adamovich, the wife of Mikalai Statkevich. “Today, near our home, my wife Maryna…

17.03.2026
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Belarusian and Russian Foreign Ministries Hold Consultations on Relations with the United States

Another round of consultations between the foreign ministries of Belarus and Russia on relations with the United States, Canada, the…

17.03.2026
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Belarusian Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison on “Extremism” Charges

The Brest Regional Court sentenced D. Tsyhankou to four years in a penal colony. He was charged under articles related…

17.03.2026
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Belarusian Man Tried to Bring Hashish from Poland Hidden in Fruit Cans

Over the past two weeks, Belarusian border guards have uncovered two attempts to smuggle drugs into the country, the State…

17.03.2026
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“Sovereign World” Added to List of “Extremist Materials”

The Ministry of Information has updated the list of “extremist materials.” According to a decision by the Central District Court…

17.03.2026
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Flooding Reported in Three Regions of Belarus

As of March 17, flooding caused by rising waters has been recorded in three regions of Belarus: Vitsyebsk, Homiel, and…

17.03.2026
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316,000 People Used Polish Border Crossings Opened in November

The Podlaskie branch of the Polish Border Guard has summarized the operation of the Bruzgi–Kuźnica and Berastavitsa–Bobrowniki border crossings, which…

17.03.2026
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Investigative Journalist Karpeka Placed in Custody in Absentia

Investigative journalist Aliaksei Karpeka, who works for the outlet “Buro,” has been placed in custody in absentia as part of…

17.03.2026
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Lithuanian and Polish Carriers Hope for Positive Resolution of Truck Situation

The Belarusian government’s press service published a short video featuring comments from representatives of Lithuanian and Polish carriers who met…

17.03.2026
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Foreign Ministry Wants to Discuss Transit Opportunities with Lithuania

Belarus intends to discuss the use of transit opportunities with Lithuania. This was stated by Deputy Foreign Minister Ihar Sakreta…

17.03.2026
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Dollar, Euro, and Yuan Rise in Trading on BCSE

Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange on March 17 ended with gains for the dollar, euro, and yuan.…

17.03.2026
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Foreign Ministry: Belarus Will Decide on Lithuanian Trucks in Due Course

Belarus will make a decision regarding the trucks held in the country in due course and will notify Lithuania and…

17.03.2026
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Third Countries Offered Mediation to Establish Contacts with Lithuania — Sakreta

Deputy Foreign Minister of Belarus Ihar Sakreta said that third countries had offered to mediate in establishing contacts with Lithuania.…

17.03.2026
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Industry Ministry Holds Warehouse Logistics Event at Hi-Tech Park

The Ministry of Industry and the Hi-Tech Park organized an event dedicated to warehouse management. It is titled “Automation of…

17.03.2026
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Agricultural Output in Belarus Rises by 2.8% in January–February

Agricultural production in Belarus increased by 2.8% to 3.63 billion rubles across all categories of farms. In agricultural organizations, output…

17.03.2026
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Lukashenka Calls Kazakhstan Referendum Results “Impressive”

Alyaksandr Lukashenka met today with Kazakhstan’s ambassador to Belarus, Timur Zhaksylykov. The meeting was prompted by the constitutional referendum held…

17.03.2026
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Belarus Does Not Seek to Confiscate Lithuanian Trucks, Turchyn Says

Prime Minister Alyaksandr Turchyn is meeting today with Lithuanian and Polish transport companies. The meeting was prompted by the situation…

17.03.2026
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Record Inventory Levels Continue to Rise in February

Industrial inventories continued to grow in February, reaching a new record. Over the past month, they increased by 1.3%, or…

17.03.2026
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What Will Happen If a BelAZ Runs Over a UAZ? A Tragic Road Accident Occurred in Russia

The prosecutor’s office of Russia’s Belgorod Region has published photos of a crash involving a heavy dump truck and a…

17.03.2026
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Real Incomes of Population Rise by 7.5% in January

Real disposable monetary incomes in January increased by 7.5% compared with the same month last year. For comparison, the indicator…

17.03.2026
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Belarus GDP Falls by 1.2% in January–February

The dynamics of Belarus’s gross domestic product remained unchanged over the first two months of the year. In January–February, GDP…

17.03.2026
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Group of Belarusian Car Thieves Detained in Spain

Spain’s Civil Guard and National Police have detained a group of four Belarusian citizens involved in car thefts in the…

17.03.2026
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Poles and Georgians Suspected of Human Trafficking, Belarusians Among Victims

Poland’s National Prosecutor’s Office has announced the dismantling of an organized criminal group whose members are suspected of human trafficking.…

17.03.2026
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Asphalt Deteriorated During Warranty Period: Prosecutor General’s Office Reviews “Roads of Belarus” Program for 2021–25

The Prosecutor General’s Office has issued an order to the Ministry of Transport and Communications to устранить violations following an…

17.03.2026
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Government Amends Rules for Targeted Enrollment in Educational Institutions

The Council of Ministers has amended the rules for targeted enrollment in educational institutions. The corresponding resolution was adopted today,…

17.03.2026
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Hungary Seeks EU Suspension of Duties on Fertilizers From Belarus

Hungary is trying to persuade the European Union to suspend additional duties on fertilizers from Belarus and Russia that were…

17.03.2026
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Lithuania and Latvia Prevent 60 Attempts by Migrants to Cross the Border

On Monday, migrants were again active on the borders of Belarus with Lithuania and Latvia. Lithuanian border guards prevented 15…

17.03.2026
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Lukashenka Signs Law Changing Procedure for Creating Political Parties

Alyaksandr Lukashenka on March 16 signed the law “On Amendments to Laws on the Regulation of Civil Procedure and Civil…

16.03.2026
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Law on Leasing Activities Signed

Alyaksandr Lukashenka has signed the law “On Leasing Activities.” The document provides for comprehensive regulation of leasing within a single…

16.03.2026
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Government Granted Authority to Set Special Export Incentives

Alyaksandr Lukashenka on March 16 signed Decree No. 88 “On Promoting Export Development.” The document предусматривает amendments to Decree No.…

16.03.2026
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Lukashenka Approves Draft Visa-Free Agreement With Thailand

Alyaksandr Lukashenka on March 16 signed a decree approving as a basis for negotiations a draft agreement between the governments…

16.03.2026
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Polish Court Refuses to Consider Appeal of Belarusian Journalist Banned From Entering the Schengen Area

The Voivodeship Administrative Court in Warsaw has dismissed an appeal in the case of Belarusian journalist Alyaksandr Burakou, who was…

16.03.2026
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Fragments of Unknown Aerial Object Found in Poland Near Border With Belarus and Ukraine

Metal fragments of an unidentified aerial object have been found in Włodawa County of the Lublin Voivodeship, in a forest…

16.03.2026
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Lukashenka Congratulates Tokayev on Constitutional Referendum in Kazakhstan

Alyaksandr Lukashenka congratulated President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the successful holding of the nationwide referendum and expressed readiness to continue cooperation…

16.03.2026
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“Hear Me, You Two-Legged One, Throw Me an Acorn!”: Belarusian Wins Over Instagram With a “Wild” Hit

Belarusian Siarhei Kijko, who lives in Krakow, has turned a common problem of Polish cities — the invasion of wild…

16.03.2026
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Belarus and Georgia to Hold Commission Meeting on Economic Cooperation

Belarus and Georgia will hold the next meeting of their intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation in Tbilisi tomorrow. Today Belarusian…

16.03.2026
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Minsk Resident Finds Revolver in Bathroom Ceiling During Renovation

A revolver with ammunition was discovered in a Minsk apartment. The find was reported to police by a 37-year-old Minsk…

16.03.2026
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Lithuanian Conservatives Again Propose Revoking Residence Permits for Belarusians Who Frequently Travel Home

Lithuanian conservatives led by Laurynas Kasčiūnas have once again proposed revoking residence permits from Belarusian citizens who frequently travel to…

16.03.2026
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Planar Equipment Used at Russian Plant Kremniy El Attacked by Ukraine

Equipment produced by the Belarusian enterprise Planar was installed at the Russian plant Kremniy El, which was attacked last week…

16.03.2026
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Dollar and Yuan Rise on BCSE Trading on March 16

Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange on Monday, March 16, ended with gains for the US dollar and…

16.03.2026
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CSTO Holds Strategic Exercise on Assisting Member States

The Collective Security Treaty Organization is holding a strategic command-and-staff exercise from March 16 to March 19. This was announced…

16.03.2026
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Minskstroy Reports on Reconstruction of the Main Building of BSU

Reconstruction of the main building of the Belarusian State University is underway in Minsk, the company Minskstroy reported today. Demolition…

16.03.2026
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Russia Supplied $4 Billion Worth of Agricultural Products to Belarus in 2025

Russia exported about $9 billion worth of agricultural products, or 12.2 million tons, to countries of the Eurasian Economic Union…

16.03.2026
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Ryazan Governor Stresses Importance of Deeper Integration at Meeting With Lukashenka

Alyaksandr Lukashenka held a meeting today with another Russian regional governor. The head of the Ryazan Region, Pavel Malkov, arrived…

16.03.2026
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Investigative Committee Announces Criminal Case Against Vadanosava

The Investigative Committee said it has taken over a criminal case against host and singer Katsiaryna Vadanosava. Last week the…

16.03.2026
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Belarusian Companies Start the Year With Growth in Net Profit

Belstat has published data on the financial results of organizations for January 2026. Their net profit increased significantly. The preliminary…

16.03.2026
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Retail Turnover Rises by 1.6% in January–February

Retail turnover in Belarus reached 15.6 billion rubles in January–February, which is 1.6% higher than in the same period last…

16.03.2026