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Kondratovič: Belarus Does Not Cooperate With Lithuania on Smuggling Issue

Belarus does not cooperate with Lithuania on preventing the launch of weather balloons, Lithuanian Interior Minister Vladislav Kondratovič said. “We…

29.01.2026
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Vilnius Mayor Explains Changes to Education at Belarusian Gymnasium

The Vilnius City Council has approved amendments to the charter of the Francysk Skaryna Belarusian Gymnasium. As reported by Vilnius…

29.01.2026
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Another Batch of Su-30SM2 Fighters Arrives in Belarus

Another batch of Su-30SM2 fighter jets has arrived in Belarus, the Ministry of Defense reported. “The main task of military…

29.01.2026
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Pressure on the Regime, Release of Political Prisoners — Latushka Holds Meetings at PACE

Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Pavel Latushka, as part of the Belarusian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of…

29.01.2026
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Estonia Plans to Ban Property Purchases by Belarusians and Russians Without Long-Term Residence Permits

Estonia’s Minister of the Interior Igor Taro is initiating urgent legislative changes that would ban citizens of Russia and Belarus…

29.01.2026
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Lithuania Proposes Restricting Voting Rights of Belarusian and Russian Citizens in Municipal Elections

Conservatives in the Lithuanian Seimas have initiated amendments that would restrict the electoral rights of citizens of Russia and Belarus…

29.01.2026
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Former Political Prisoner Wins Dublin Regulation Case in Poland

Former political prisoner Ales Papkovich was facing transfer from Poland to Lithuania under the Dublin Regulation. On Thursday, a Polish…

29.01.2026
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National Bank Does Not Plan to Revise Refinancing Rate

The National Bank of Belarus does not plan to revise the refinancing rate, First Deputy Chairman of the regulator’s Board…

29.01.2026
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Twenty Product Categories Accounted for 80% of Inflation Growth in 2025 — Kartun

Eighty percent of inflation growth in 2025 was driven by just 20 product categories, including goods with administratively regulated prices,…

29.01.2026
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National Bank Seeks to Catch Up With Russia in GDP Per Capita

The National Bank sees the task of catching up with Russia in terms of GDP per capita, First Deputy Chairman…

29.01.2026
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Polish Bank Agrees to Serve Belarusians With Temporary Foreigner ID

Polish bank Millennium has recognized the Temporary Foreigner Identity Certificate (TZTC) as a valid identity document, the United Transitional Cabinet…

29.01.2026
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Orange Weather Alert to Remain in Effect on Friday

Forecasters have issued an orange-level weather warning for Friday due to icy conditions. “On January 30 (Friday), icy conditions will…

29.01.2026
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Minsk City Executive Committee to Begin Development of Zeleny Bor Area This Year

The Minsk City Executive Committee will begin developing the territory of the Zeleny Bor neighborhood this year. The area will…

29.01.2026
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CSTO to Hold Exercises in Belarus in October

CSTO exercises will be held in Belarus in October, said Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization Taalatbek Masadykov.…

29.01.2026
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Halouchanka: Lending Growth Exceeded Forecast Levels

Lending growth last year exceeded forecast levels, National Bank Chairman Raman Halouchanka said at an expanded meeting of the regulator’s…

29.01.2026
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Lukoil Signs Agreement to Sell Foreign Assets

Russian oil company Lukoil has signed an agreement to sell its foreign assets. The buyer of LUKOIL International GmbH will…

29.01.2026
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New Criminal Case Opened Against Mikola Dziadok

A new criminal case has been opened against former political prisoner Mikola Dziadok. His relatives are being summoned for questioning.…

29.01.2026
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Political Prisoner Sent to Punishment Cell After Writing to Education Ministry About Study Ban

Human rights defenders report a new form of pressure on political prisoners held in Belarusian correctional facilities. According to the…

28.01.2026
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Lithuania Threatens to Restrict Border Crossings if Weather Balloon Incidents Recur

Lithuania has sent Belarus a note of protest over violations of its airspace by smuggling weather balloons on the night…

28.01.2026
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Lithuanian Government Agrees to Extend Sanctions Against Belarus Until 2028

The Lithuanian government has decided to extend national sanctions against Belarus and Russia until the end of 2027. For the…

28.01.2026
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Lithuania to Appeal to United States Over Weather Balloon Incursion From Belarus

Lithuania is preparing a note of protest to Belarus over the incursion of weather balloons on the night of January…

28.01.2026
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PACE Points to Responsibility of Lukashenka Regime for Aggression Against Ukraine

Coordination Council delegate and member of the Belarusian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Pavel Latushka,…

28.01.2026
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Sri Lankan Student Deported From Belarus for Fraud

A student from Sri Lanka who was in his fourth year at one of Vitsyebsk universities has been deported from…

28.01.2026
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Rights Defenders Recognize Eight People as Political Prisoners

Belarusian human rights organizations have issued a statement recognizing Aliaksei Isayeu, Maksim Dudarha, Siarhei Vasiukevich, Aliaksei Shylovich, Vital Vyprazhkin, Aliaksandr…

28.01.2026
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Group of 12 Wild Boars Spotted on Lithuanian-Belarusian Border

A family of 12 wild boars was spotted on the Lithuanian-Belarusian border in the Varėna district. The video was published…

28.01.2026
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New Palestinian Ambassador Begins Work in Belarus

Palestinian Ambassador Kamal Al-Shahr presented copies of his credentials to Belarus’s First Deputy Foreign Minister Siarhei Lukashevich. The sides discussed…

28.01.2026
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39 Settlements Remain Without Electricity

As of 11:00, 39 settlements in Belarus remain without power supply. The largest number of disruptions has been recorded in…

28.01.2026
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BAA Expects Slowdown in Car Market in 2026

The Belarusian Automobile Association expects the domestic car market to slow down in 2026. This was stated at a press…

28.01.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya Calls for Support for Belarusian Media

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke about the importance of preserving independent Belarusian media and called on people to support them. “Last week,…

28.01.2026
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Lithuania Reports Most Massive Smugglers’ Weather Balloon Incursion Since Start of the Year

The head of Lithuania’s National Crisis Management Center, Vilmantas Vitkauskas, described today’s incursion of smugglers’ weather balloons as the most…

28.01.2026
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In Absentia Trial of Five Kalinoŭski Regiment Fighters Begins Today

On January 28, an in absentia trial will begin at the Minsk City Court in the case of five fighters…

28.01.2026
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Polish General Staff Reports on Strengthening Border With Belarus

The General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces has published a report on the implementation of the “Eastern Shield” program,…

28.01.2026
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Severe Weather Disrupts Power Supply in 227 Settlements Over 24 Hours

Severe weather disrupted power supply in 227 settlements over the past 24 hours, Belenergo reported. The largest number of outages…

28.01.2026
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Government Regulates Fees for Cultural Event Services

By Resolution No. 40 of January 23, the Council of Ministers approved regulations on the procedure, conditions, and amounts of…

28.01.2026
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Vilnius Airport Closed Again Due to Weather Balloons

On January 27, Vilnius Airport suspended operations due to objects resembling weather balloons flying in from Belarus. Airport operations were…

27.01.2026
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Sybiha: Zelenskyy Instructs Appointment of Special Envoy on Belarus

It is important for Ukraine to maintain relations with Belarusian democratic forces, and Kyiv will appoint a special envoy on…

27.01.2026
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Halouchanka Expects “Slight Weakening” of the Ruble

The National Bank does not deliberately weaken or strengthen the Belarusian ruble, and a slight weakening of the currency can…

27.01.2026
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Russia Strikes Passenger Train in Kharkiv Region

On January 27, Russia struck a passenger train in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region that was traveling on the Barvinkove–Lviv–Chop route. There…

27.01.2026
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Viktar Lukashenka Visits the United Arab Emirates

The eldest son of Alyaksandr Lukashenka, Viktar Lukashenka, is on a visit to the United Arab Emirates. Today in Abu…

27.01.2026
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Health Ministry Says Risk of Nipah Virus Spread in Belarus Is Minimal

No cases of the importation of the Nipah virus into Belarus have been identified, the Ministry of Health said. “Taking…

27.01.2026
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Coordination Council to Hold Hearings on Vasil Verameichyk Case

On January 28, the Coordination Council will hold hearings on the case of former Kalinoŭski Regiment fighter Vasil Verameichyk. “During…

27.01.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya on the Holocaust: The Historical Lesson Has Still Not Been Learned

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, speaking on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which is marked on January 27, said that the historical lesson has…

27.01.2026
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Russian Drone Crashes in Dobrush — Flagstok

The outlet Flagstok reported that a drone crashed within the city limits of Dobrush on January 26. It did not…

27.01.2026
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Minsk Airport Says It Is Operating Normally Amid Freezing Rain

Minsk National Airport continues to operate as normal. This was reported by the airport’s press service. It was noted that…

27.01.2026
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Russia to Defer $250 Million in Loan Payments for Belarus

Russia will defer loan payments for Belarus totaling $250 million. This is stipulated by an agreement signed last June in…

27.01.2026
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Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate Reported Detention of Belarusian Journalist, Then Deleted the Post

A Belarusian journalist has been detained in Ukraine, with Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate  (GUR) accusing her of spying for Belarus’s…

27.01.2026
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Orange Weather Alert for Icy Conditions Extended Through Wednesday

Forecasters have issued a warning with an orange level of danger. “On January 28 (Wednesday), icy conditions will persist in…

27.01.2026
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Kazakhstan to Increase Recycling Fee on Vehicles and Farm Machinery From Belarus by Dozens of Times

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources has proposed a multiple increase in the recycling fee on automobiles and self-propelled…

27.01.2026
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Lukashenka Says He Intends to Cooperate With China as Long as Belarus Exists as an Independent State

Alyaksandr Lukashenka held a meeting today on the development of cooperation with China. He stressed that the decision to interact…

27.01.2026
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Show Trial for Insulting Lukashenka Held at Brest Heat Networks

A circuit court hearing was held on the premises of Brest Heat Networks in a case involving the insult of…

27.01.2026