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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
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IAEA: Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant Completely Loses External Power Supply

Several Ukrainian electrical substations vital to nuclear safety were damaged this morning as a result of large-scale military activity, said…

20.01.2026
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Shuleika and Patrushev Take Measures to Maintain Stability on the Agricultural Market

Belarus and Russia have discussed measures aimed at maintaining a stable situation on the agricultural market of the two countries.…

20.01.2026
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Belarus and the United Nations Sign Cooperation Plan for 2026

Belarus and the United Nations have signed a cooperation plan for 2026. Today, Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou met with the…

20.01.2026
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At Least 22 Foreign Nationals Are Imprisoned in Belarus on Political Grounds — Human Rights Defenders

The Viasna Human Rights Centre reported that as of 20 January, at least 22 foreign nationals convicted on political grounds…

20.01.2026
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Free Belarus Center Recognised as an “Extremist Formation”

Free Belarus Center has been recognised as an “extremist formation”. The decision by the KGB is dated 15 January. Today…

20.01.2026
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Lithuania Notes Improvement in Situation With Smugglers’ Weather Balloons

Lithuania has noted an improvement in the situation with smugglers’ weather balloons. This was stated by the country’s presidential adviser…

20.01.2026
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Belarusian Military Familiarise Themselves With New Unmanned Aviation Technologies in the UAE

A Belarusian military delegation is visiting exhibitions in the United Arab Emirates. It is headed by Deputy Defence Minister for…

20.01.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya Plans to Discuss Belarus’ Future, Political Prisoners and Regional Security at Davos Forum

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya will take part in the World Economic Forum in Davos for the fourth time. The forum will take…

19.01.2026
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Trump Invites Lukashenka to Join Peace Council

U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed that Belarus become a founding member of the Peace Council in the context of…

19.01.2026
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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 products recognised as “extremist materials”. In…

19.01.2026
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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 known and have been…

19.01.2026
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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 DIMDEX-2026 exhibition of armaments…

19.01.2026
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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. He said this…

19.01.2026
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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 chat “Antifascists of the…

19.01.2026
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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 by Belstat. This volume…

19.01.2026
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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 support Belarusians living in the…

19.01.2026
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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 1.3% compared with 2024. The GDP…

19.01.2026
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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 local elections in Council of Europe…

16.01.2026
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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, and send its representative to the…

16.01.2026
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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…

16.01.2026
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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 for the Armed Forces…

16.01.2026