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Culture Ministry Decides Not to Select Winner of Animated Film Script Competition for State Funding

The Ministry of Culture has summed up the results of a competition of synopsis scripts for the production of animated…

05.01.2026
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Industrial Export Slump and Digital Signature: Lukashenka Names Problems With Russia

Alyaksandr Lukashenka on Monday cited a slump in industrial exports and delays in the mutual recognition of digital signatures among…

05.01.2026
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State Control Committee May Receive Additional Powers

The State Control Committee may receive additional powers. A draft law “On Amendments to Laws on the Activities of the…

05.01.2026
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Lithuania Proposes Extending Sanctions Against Belarusians and Russians Until 2028

Lithuania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has proposed extending national restrictive measures against citizens of Russia and Belarus until 2028 amid…

03.01.2026
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Belarusian Citizen Detained With 42,000 Packs of Cigarettes at Lithuanian Border

A large shipment of smuggled cigarettes was detained at the Šalčininkai road border crossing, the Lithuanian Customs Criminal Service reported.…

03.01.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya on Events in Venezuela: Lukashenka Is Losing Another Ally

Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya commented on events in Venezuela, stating that Alyaksandr Lukashenka is losing another…

03.01.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya Office Says Pressure From Regime Has Intensified

Belarusian authorities have stepped up pressure on the democratic community after responsibility for the security of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya was transferred…

03.01.2026
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Belarusian Foreign Ministry Condemns “Armed Aggression” but Does Not Name the Aggressor

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus has issued a statement on the situation in Venezuela. The statement categorically condemns…

03.01.2026
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Lukashenka “Categorically Condemns” U.S. Actions Against Venezuela

Alyaksandr Lukashenka “categorically condemns the act of American aggression” against Venezuela, his press secretary Natallia Eismant told RIA Novosti. “The…

03.01.2026
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More Than 5,000 People Clearing Snow in Minsk

In Minsk, more than 5,000 people and over 200 units of equipment and mechanized tools have been involved in snow…

03.01.2026
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Maduro Declares State of Emergency in Venezuela

Venezuelan authorities issued a statement following a series of explosions in Caracas, placing responsibility for what happened on the United…

03.01.2026
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Cigarettes Worth More Than €250,000 Found in Lithuanian Forest

Lithuanian border guards have discovered 50,000 packs of Belarusian cigarettes in a forest near the village of Kuodžiai in the…

02.01.2026
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Andrej Stryzhak Announces New Aid Initiative — BELAID

Former participant and co-founder of BYSOL has announced the launch of a new aid initiative for Belarusians, BELAID. Andrej Stryzhak told…

02.01.2026
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Belarusian Woman Goes Swimming in River on Kola Peninsula, Still Missing

On January 1, a citizen of Belarus went missing during a group ice floating session in the waters of the…

02.01.2026
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More Than 2,000 Packages of Laundry Detergent Attempted to Be Imported Into Belarus at Undervalued Cost

A shipment of laundry detergent was attempted to be imported into Belarus with customs payments understated by 42,000 rubles, the…

02.01.2026
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39 Girls and 37 Boys Born in Belarus in the First Hours of 2026

In the first hours of 2026, 76 children were born in Belarus — 39 girls and 37 boys, the Ministry…

02.01.2026
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Housing and Utilities Ministry Deploys More Than 1,100 Units of Equipment to Streets and Roads

The Ministry of Housing and Utilities has deployed 1,129 units of special and municipal equipment to streets and roads. They…

02.01.2026
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Turchyn Signs Resolution on Boosting and Diversifying Exports

Prime Minister Alyaksandr Turchyn has signed a resolution of the Council of Ministers “On Issues of Boosting and Diversifying Exports…

31.12.2025
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Belarus Extends Ban on Imports of Certain Goods From “Unfriendly Countries”

The Belarusian government has adopted a resolution “On the Application of a Special Restrictive Measure.” According to the document, the…

31.12.2025
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Rights Defenders Record More Than 80 Cases of Politically Motivated Repression in December

The Viasna Human Rights Center has reported on the human rights situation in Belarus in December 2025. According to rights…

31.12.2025
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“Digital Belarus” State Program Envisions Creation of Import-Independent Software Ecosystem

The government has approved the “Digital Belarus” state program for 2026–2030. It includes 21 measures, with 1.08 billion rubles planned…

31.12.2025
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“No Point Going There!” Lukashenka Says He Cancelled Putin’s Trip to BRICS Summit

Alyaksandr Lukashenka, during a visit to the Horizont plant, spoke about how he had warned Vladimir Putin about assassination threats.…

31.12.2025
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Belarusian Alfa-Bank Apps Removed From App Store

Applications of Belarusian Alfa-Bank have been removed from the App Store. The financial institution’s press service reported this, citing sanctions…

31.12.2025
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Russian Citizen Becomes Founder of New Cigarette Manufacturer in Belarus

The new tobacco products manufacturer Eterna Prime LLC was founded by Russian citizen Nikolai Veselovsky. Information about the founders was…

31.12.2025
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Government Approves “Belarus Intellectual” State Program

The Council of Ministers has approved the “Belarus Intellectual” state program for 2026–2030. The program concerns the education system. “The…

31.12.2025
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MART Signs Agreements With Two Mobile Operators Not to Raise Tariffs

The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade (MART) has signed agreements with operators A1 and MTS not to raise mobile…

31.12.2025
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Lukashenka Urges Zelenskyy to “Reach an Agreement Before It Is Too Late” Amid Russian Claims of Attack on Putin’s Residence

Alyaksandr Lukashenka used a visit to the Horizont enterprise to comment on Russia’s statements about an alleged attack on the…

31.12.2025
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Cigarette Prices to Rise in Belarus From January 1 as New Tobacco Producer Appears in Tax Ministry Document

Cigarette prices in Belarus will rise from January 1. The Ministry for Taxes and Duties has published retail prices for…

31.12.2025
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Restoration of Belarusian Embassy Completed in Moscow

The restoration of the Belarusian Embassy building in Moscow has been completed. The work had been under way since April…

31.12.2025
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Russian Foreign Ministry Allows for Convergence of Gas Business Conditions for Belarus

Belarus and Russia continue to work out interaction algorithms in the gas sector, which could result in a convergence of…

31.12.2025
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National Bank Tests QR Code Payment System

The National Bank is testing a QR code payment system. Pilot payments for goods using QR codes have been carried…

31.12.2025
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Lukashenka’s Statements at the All-Belarusian People’s Assembly Sent to ICC Prosecutor

The National Anti-Crisis Management has sent an appeal to the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC)…

30.12.2025
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No Poles Among Those “Pardoned” by Lukashenka — Polish Foreign Ministry

There are no Polish citizens among the 22 people “pardoned” today by Alyaksandr Lukashenka, Polish Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maciej Wewiór…

30.12.2025
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Issue of Abolishing Roaming Between Belarus and Russia Remains Unresolved

The issue of abolishing roaming between Belarus and Russia has not yet been fully resolved, with many nuances still remaining,…

30.12.2025
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Tertel Receives Honorary Title of Merited Officer of State Security Bodies

On December 30, Alyaksandr Lukashenka awarded state decorations and commendations to 48 representatives of various sectors, his press service reported.…

30.12.2025
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Belarusian Foreign Ministry Expresses Concern Over Situation Around Taiwan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus has issued a statement regarding the situation around Taiwan. The ministry said it…

30.12.2025
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Belarus and Gazprom Review Prospects for Cooperation

Belarus and Gazprom have reviewed prospects for cooperation. A meeting took place between Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Viktar Karankevich and…

30.12.2025
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More Than 1,300 Belarusian Citizens Deported From Poland in 2025

Poland’s Border Guard has published deportation statistics for 2025. According to border guards, more than 9,300 foreign nationals voluntarily complied…

30.12.2025
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Belarus and Russia Sign Agreement to Create Common Jewelry Market

Belarus and Russia have signed an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the sphere of activities involving precious metals, precious stones,…

30.12.2025
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Government Plans to Spend More Than 1.6 Billion Rubles on Ecology

The Council of Ministers has approved the state program “Ecology” for 2026–2030. The volume of its financing for five years…

30.12.2025
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Incorrect Balances on Belarusbank Cards as BPC Reports Technical Failure

The Banking Processing Center has reported a technical failure due to which incorrect balances may be displayed today on Belarusbank…

30.12.2025
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Lukashenka Awards Grants to 42 Specialists

Alyaksandr Lukashenka has signed an order on the allocation of grants in 2026. A total of 42 specialists in the…

30.12.2025
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Tsikhanouskaya: Repressions Must Be Stopped

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has commented on the release of 20 political prisoners. Earlier today, Lukashenka’s press service reported that he had…

30.12.2025
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National Bank Issues Huge 12-Sided Commemorative Coin With Face Value of 1,000 Rubles

The National Bank will put several commemorative coins into circulation starting December 31. One of them is the “Chinese Calendar”…

30.12.2025
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Lithuanian President Sees No Grounds to Resume Transit of Belarusian Fertilizers

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda sees no grounds for lifting sanctions on Minsk and therefore no reason to resume the transit…

30.12.2025
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Nausėda Expects Sustainable Resolution of Balloon Crisis

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda expects a sustainable resolution of the balloon crisis, both as a result of negotiation efforts by…

30.12.2025
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Lukashenka Signs Decree Granting Pardon to 22 People

Alyaksandr Lukashenka has signed a decree granting pardons to 22 people. “Of this number, 20 people were convicted of crimes…

30.12.2025
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Nonstop Night Lastochka to Begin Running Between Minsk and Moscow

A nonstop night Lastochka train will begin operating between Minsk and Moscow. Belarus’s Ambassador to Russia Aliaksandr Rahozhnik said this in…

30.12.2025
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Lukashenka Signs Law on 2026 Budget

On December 29, Alyaksandr Lukashenka signed the law on the republican budget for 2026. “The adopted budget ensures the fulfillment…

29.12.2025
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MART and Retail Chains Extend Social Discount for Six Months

The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade (MART) and retail chains have signed an agreement to extend the social discount…

29.12.2025