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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
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Liquidation of the Information Ministry, Self-Regulation and Simplified Accreditation — BAJ Presents Concept for Reforming Belarus’ Media Sector

The Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ) is presenting a concept for reforming Belarus’ media sector, developed by experts for a…

16.01.2026
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Lithuanian Prosecutor’s Office Sends Weather-Balloon Cigarette Smuggling Case to Court

The Vilnius Regional Prosecutor’s Office has sent to court a criminal case against two Lithuanian citizens. They are accused of…

16.01.2026
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Decree on Cryptobanks Creates Opportunity for the Self-Employed to Receive Salaries in Cryptocurrency — Yagorau

The decree on cryptobanks creates an opportunity for the self-employed to receive salaries in cryptocurrencies. This was stated by First…

16.01.2026
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Decree on Cryptobanks and Token Oversight Signed

A decree “On Cryptobanks and Certain Issues of Oversight in the Sphere of Digital Tokens” was signed today, the press…

16.01.2026
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Resident of Byaroza District Restricted From Gambling for Three Years After Mother’s Complaint

In Byaroza District, a court granted a prosecutor’s claim and restricted a local resident from visiting gambling establishments, including online…

16.01.2026
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Retail Trade Turnover Increases by 6.6% in 2025

Retail trade turnover in 2025 amounted to 102.9 billion roubles. It grew by 6.6% compared with 2024, Belstat reported. Daily…

16.01.2026
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Estonia Intends to Actively Raise the Belarus Issue in the UN Human Rights Council

Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held a meeting with Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna. The talks took…

16.01.2026
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Median Salary in Belarus Reaches 2,081.7 Roubles in November 2025

The median salary in Belarus in November 2025 amounted to 2,081.7 roubles. Compared with May of the previous year, it…

16.01.2026
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Industrial Production Decreases by 1.8% in 2025

Industrial output in 2025 totalled 208 billion roubles. It decreased by 1.8% compared with 2024, Belstat reported. In December, industrial…

16.01.2026
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Legalisation and Settling in Poland — Tsikhanouskaya Meets Freed Political Prisoners and Volunteers in Warsaw

Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on 14 January held a meeting with volunteers and representatives of initiatives…

15.01.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya Discusses Potash Transit Sanctions With Lithuanian Seimas Members

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held a meeting with members of the Lithuanian Seimas group “For Democratic Belarus”. Representatives of both the ruling…

15.01.2026
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Ruginienė: The United States Helped Lithuania Resolve the Issue of Belarusian Weather Balloons

The United States helped Lithuania resolve the problem of weather balloons crossing from Belarus and continues efforts to secure the…

15.01.2026
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Battery Hidden in Truck Cabin Discovered at Belarusian Customs. Lithuanian Carrier May Lose the Vehicle

A hidden battery was discovered by Belarusian customs officers in the air duct of a truck cabin arriving from Lithuania.…

15.01.2026
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Lithuanian Interior Minister: Russia and Belarus Use Lithuania as a Testing Ground for Hybrid Attacks

Lithuanian Minister of the Interior Vladislav Kondratovič discussed the regional security situation with Czech Ambassador to Lithuania Aleš Opata. Kondratovič…

15.01.2026
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Maria Kalesnikava Meets With German President

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier met with former Belarusian political prisoner Maria Kalesnikava. On 15 January, he received her at his…

15.01.2026
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Lithuanian Border Guards Retrieve Two Cigarette Rafts From the Neman

Lithuanian border guards from Druskininkai retrieved two cigarette rafts from the Neman River. Smugglers attempted to transport 2,800 packs of…

15.01.2026
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One of the Workshops at Grodno Azot Partially Suspends Operations

The Ammonia-4 workshop at the Grodno Azot plant has partially suspended operations to carry out adjustment work. “In the Ammonia-4…

15.01.2026
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Turchyn: Agreements With Russia Allowed Oil Refineries to Achieve a Good Financial Result

Agreements with Russia reached last year allowed Belarusian oil refineries to achieve good financial results. This was stated by Prime…

15.01.2026
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Poland Promises Not to Delay Legalisation of Freed Belarusian Political Prisoners

Polish authorities intend to review the legalisation cases of freed Belarusian political prisoners who have applied for international protection in…

14.01.2026
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Belarusian and Myanmar Militaries Seek to Intensify Contacts

The Belarusian and Myanmar militaries seek to intensify contacts. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of…

14.01.2026
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MAZ Unveils Its Own Motorhome

The Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ), together with the MAZ-Kupava trailer and body plant, has presented its own motorhome. The “Kupava…

14.01.2026
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Meteorologists Issue Orange Alert Due to Severe Frost

The coming night will be extremely cold in Belarus. Meteorologists have issued an orange danger level for the eastern part…

14.01.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya Proposes Several Initiatives to Nawrocki in Support of Belarusians in Poland

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Polish President Karol Nawrocki. According to the Office of Tsikhanouskaya, this is the first bilateral meeting…

14.01.2026
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Belarusian Enterprises Continue Increasing Profits in January–November

Belstat has published data on the financial results of organisations for January–November. Their net profit increased by 15.3%. The upward…

14.01.2026
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President of Poland Expresses Support for Belarusians

President of Poland Karol Nawrocki expressed support for Belarusians during a traditional meeting with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and representatives of the…

14.01.2026
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Belarusian Bank Offers Settlements in Rupees

Belarusian Technobank has expanded the list of foreign currencies available for settlements as of 14 January. Clients can now send…

14.01.2026
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Agreement on Military Cooperation With Zimbabwe Published

The agreement between the Ministries of Defence of Belarus and Zimbabwe on military cooperation was published today on the National…

14.01.2026
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Permission to Use Foreign Currency for Transport Settlements Extended for Another Year

Permission to use foreign currency in settlements for transportation services has been extended for another year. The corresponding decision is…

14.01.2026
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What Happens to Political Prisoners Freed and Evacuated from Belarus in December

Representatives of democratic forces, human rights organisations and volunteer groups at a press conference in Warsaw described what has happened…

13.01.2026