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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
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Share of Belarusian Goods in Retail Trade Declined in 2025

The share of Belarusian goods in the retail turnover of trade organizations declined in 2025. According to Belstat, it amounted…

27.01.2026
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Number of Employed in the Economy Increases in December

In December, 4.1642 million people were employed in Belarus’s economy. This is 10,000 more than in November. In November, employment…

27.01.2026
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Kalinoŭski Regiment Reports Death of Three Fighters

Three fighters of The Kalinoŭski Regiment were killed in the Zaporizhzhia direction. The incident occurred last year, but the regiment…

26.01.2026
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Belarus Plans to Step Up Cooperation With Venezuela in Science and Technology

On January 23, Belarus’s Ambassador to Venezuela Dzmitry Dzeravinski met with Venezuela’s Sectoral Vice President for Science, Technology, Ecosocialism, and…

26.01.2026
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Lithuanian Border Guards Intercept “Cigarette” Weather Balloons and Drone From Belarus Over the Weekend

Lithuanian border guards again intercepted cigarette smuggling from Belarus over the weekend. Weather balloons were discovered, and a drone was…

26.01.2026
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Kyzym Calls Zelenskyy–Tsikhanouskaya Meeting a Window of Opportunity for Belarusian Democratic Forces

Former Ukrainian ambassador to Belarus and former ambassador-at-large on Belarus issues Ihor Kyzym commented on the first full-fledged meeting between…

26.01.2026
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Lukashenka Proposed Creation of “Intellectual Special Forces” to Develop “Miracle Products”

Alyaksandr Lukashenka was proposed to create an “intellectual special forces.” This is how future graduates of a center for training…

26.01.2026
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Defense Ministry Launches Its Own Combat Readiness Check

The Ministry of Defense has launched its own combat readiness check of formations and military units, the ministry’s press service…

26.01.2026
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Man Detained at Polish-Belarusian Border — Rights Defenders

The Human Rights Center Viasna has learned of the detention of a man over the weekend while crossing the Polish-Belarusian…

26.01.2026
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Armed Forces Readiness Check to Continue Until Spring

The readiness check of the Armed Forces will continue until spring. This was stated by Alyaksandr Lukashenka at a meeting…

26.01.2026
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Head of Lithuanian Liberals Says Tsikhanouskaya’s Relocation Is a Loss for Lithuania

Leader of Lithuania’s Liberal Movement Viktoria Čmilytė-Nielsen believes that Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s move to Poland is a loss for Lithuania. She…

26.01.2026
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Russia Seeks Full Control Over Domestic Political Processes in Belarus — Latvian Security Service

Russia is seeking full control over domestic political processes in Belarus. Moscow is also becoming increasingly sensitive even to minimal…

26.01.2026
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Foreign Trade Deficit in Goods and Services Reaches $1.31 Billion in January–November

The National Bank has published data on foreign trade in goods and services in January–November 2025. The foreign trade deficit…

26.01.2026
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EDB Says Domestic Demand Was Main Driver of Belarusian Economic Growth in 2025

Analysts at the Eurasian Development Bank said that Belarus’s economy grew last year mainly due to domestic demand. This was…

26.01.2026
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“You Can Sell Bast Shoes by the Thousands” — Seliverstau Says Implementation of Joint Projects With Russia Is Slow

Former finance minister and now Belarus’s new ambassador to Russia Yury Seliverstau said that joint projects with Russia for which…

26.01.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya Honors Memory of Insurgents at Rasos Cemetery Together With Presidents of Lithuania, Poland, and Ukraine

Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, together with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda, Polish President Karol Nawrocki, and Ukrainian…

25.01.2026
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Russian Foreign Ministry: Belarus and Russia Conduct Practical Work on Creating Unmanned Aerial Systems

Belarus and Russia are conducting practical work on the creation of unmanned aerial systems. This was stated in an interview…

25.01.2026
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Truck Clearance Suspended at Medininkai

At the Medininkai border crossing point (Kamenny Loh on the Belarusian side), the Lithuanian side has suspended the entry of…

24.01.2026
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Mikalai Autukhovich to Be Transferred From Penal Colony to Prison Regime — Radio Svaboda

Political prisoner Mikalai Autukhovich will be sent to a closed prison for three years. The decision was taken by a…

24.01.2026
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Belarusian Drones and Electronic Warfare Systems Conduct Combat Duty in Ethiopia

Belarusian unmanned aerial vehicle systems and electronic warfare equipment that have undergone testing in Ethiopia are already conducting combat duty…

24.01.2026
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Latushka Urges Latvia to Support Holding Lukashenka Regime Representatives Criminally Liable Internationally

Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus and head of the National Anti-Crisis Management, Pavel Latushka, held a…

24.01.2026
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Democratic Forces Representatives to Attend Ceremony Honoring 1863–1864 Uprising at Nawrocki’s Invitation

Representatives of Belarusian democratic forces will take part in a ceremony commemorating the participants of the 1863–1864 uprising, which will…

24.01.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya Thanks Armenian President for Refusing to Extradite Persecuted Belarusians

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 23. The leader…

23.01.2026
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Tsapkala Says He Thanked Coale For U.S. Efforts To Free Political Prisoners

Valery Tsapkala said he personally thanked U.S. President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale for American diplomatic efforts that led…

23.01.2026
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Investigative Committee Launches Special Proceedings Against Dzmitry Balkunets

The Investigative Committee of Belarus has announced the launch of special proceedings against political analyst Dzmitry Balkunets and has demanded…

23.01.2026
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Belarus And India Discuss Expanding Trade

Belarus and India discussed intensifying bilateral cooperation, including trade, the international agenda, and preparations for joint events in Minsk. The…

23.01.2026
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Subsistence Minimum Budget To Rise By 1.2% From February 1

The subsistence minimum budget in Belarus will increase by an average of 1.2%, or 5.9 roubles, from February 1. It…

23.01.2026
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Landsbergis: Tsikhanouskaya Is a Real Fighter, Her Legitimacy Is Secured

Former Lithuanian foreign minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said he welcomes Poland’s decision to grant asylum to the head of the United…

23.01.2026
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Education Issues of Belarusians Discussed in Lithuanian Seimas

Education issues affecting Belarusians were discussed in the Lithuanian Seimas, the Parliamentary Channel reported. Adviser to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Anatol Liabedzka met…

23.01.2026
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Belarusian Energy System Sets New Records Amid Severe Frosts

Belarus’ energy system has set new records amid severe frosts, the Ministry of Energy reported. “According to operational data, during…

23.01.2026
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Mechanised Unit Put on Combat Readiness During Belarusian Armed Forces Inspection

One of the mechanised units has been put on combat readiness as part of an inspection of the Armed Forces…

23.01.2026
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Another Nine People Added to Belarus’ “Extremists List”

Belarus’ Interior Ministry has added nine more people to the “List of Citizens of the Republic of Belarus, Foreign Citizens…

23.01.2026
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Mobile Traffic Limits to Affect Fewer Than 15% of Subscribers

Mobile traffic limits will affect fewer than 15% of subscribers. This was stated by Minister of Communications and Informatization Kiryl…

23.01.2026
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Unemployment Under ILO Methodology Slightly Increased in Fourth Quarter

Belstat has published the results of a sample survey of households conducted to study employment issues in the fourth quarter…

23.01.2026
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Father and Son Spent Years Defrauding Minsk Residents by Swapping Apartments for Rural Ruins

An investigation into a real estate fraud case has been completed in Minsk. City residents were persuaded to exchange their…

23.01.2026
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Death of More Than 700 Head of Cattle Discovered in Shchuchyn District, Criminal Case Opened

Officers of the Economic Crime Unit in Hrodna Region, during an inspection of one of the farms in Shchuchyn District,…

23.01.2026
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Funding for State Agro-Industrial Programme to Exceed 119 Billion Roubles

Funding for the state programme “Agro-Industrial Complex of the Future” for 2026–2030 will amount to 119.04 billion roubles. A resolution…

23.01.2026
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Belarusian Diplomat Summoned to Polish Foreign Ministry Over Weather Balloons

On 20 January, Poland’s Foreign Ministry summoned the Chargé d’Affaires of Belarus in Poland to provide explanations regarding the incursion…

22.01.2026
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Overheating of the Belarusian Economy Has Decreased

The scale of overheating in the Belarusian economy has decreased. In the first quarter, GDP will remain close to last…

22.01.2026
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Communications Ministry Sets Initial Traffic Volume for “Unlimited” Mobile Plans

The Ministry of Communications and Informatization has set an initial traffic volume for mobile operators’ “unlimited” tariff plans by Resolution…

22.01.2026
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Council of the Republic Approves Ratification of Visa-Free Agreement With Oman

The Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus has approved a bill ratifying an agreement with the…

21.01.2026
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Ryzhankou Hopes for Restoration of Relations With Poland

Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou hopes that Belarus will restore relations with its EU neighbours, and most quickly with Poland.…

21.01.2026
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Piatkevich Expects a Surge in Birth Rates by 2030

Deputy Prime Minister Natallia Piatkevich expects that an increase in birth rates may occur by 2030. She stated this while…

21.01.2026
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Lukashenka Signs Document on Joining Trump’s Peace Council

Alyaksandr Lukashenka has signed a document on Belarus’ accession to the Peace Council, a new organisation chaired by Donald Trump.…

20.01.2026
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Coordination Council Approves Election Rules: List Voting and 40% Gender Quota

The Coordination Council has adopted regulations on elections to the Coordination Council, defining the procedure for organising and conducting the…

20.01.2026
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Detained Radio Amateurs Recognised as Political Prisoners

Belarusian human rights defenders have recognised another 14 people as political prisoners. They are Volha Barunova, Alyaksei Kerdal, Vital Zhaliazniakou,…

20.01.2026
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Prosecutor’s Office Explains Inclusion of Book on the Belarusian People’s Republic in Banned List

A book by Dorota Michaluk on the history of the Belarusian People’s Republic was banned from distribution in Belarus because it…

20.01.2026