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Security Forces Conduct Searches and Interrogations of People Linked to EHU, Rights Group Says

A criminal case has been opened in Belarus over cooperation with the European Humanities University (EHU), which has been designated…

02.06.2026
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Chinese Vice President to Visit Belarus

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng will pay a visit to Belarus. "At the invitation of the Government of the Russian…

02.06.2026
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International Fencing Federation Lifts All Restrictions on Belarusian Athletes

The International Fencing Federation (FIE) has lifted all restrictions on Belarusian and Russian athletes. They will be allowed to participate…

02.06.2026
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Russia Bans Imports of Potatoes and Eggplants From Armenia

Russia continues to impose restrictions on Armenia. Starting June 3, Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) is…

02.06.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya Meets UK Prime Minister

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. "At this moment in London, a meeting is taking place…

02.06.2026
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Belinvestbank Improves Terms for Loans on Belarusian-Made Goods

Belinvestbank has updated the terms of its "Svayo. Rodnaye" loan programme for Belarusian-made goods, bringing them closer to the preferential…

02.06.2026
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United Transitional Cabinet Awards Lech Wałęsa the Cross of Good Neighbourship

The United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus has awarded former Polish president and Solidarity leader Lech Wałęsa. The Cross of Good…

02.06.2026
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Lithuanian Border Guards Down Drone From Belarus

Lithuanian border guards intercepted a drone arriving from Belarus on Sunday evening, the State Border Guard Service said. A patrol…

02.06.2026
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Ryzhankou, Following Lukashenka, Raises Potash Sanctions With FAO Director-General

Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou met with FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu. "Particular attention during the talks was paid to sanctions…

02.06.2026
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U.S. Troops Leaving Lithuania as Part of Rotation, Arrival of Replacement Force Unclear – Media

The United States has begun withdrawing rotational military units from Lithuania, BNS reported. The deployment period of the current contingent…

02.06.2026
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Dollar, Euro and Yuan Rise Sharply on Belarusian Currency Exchange

Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange on Tuesday, June 2, ended with gains for the U.S. dollar, euro…

02.06.2026
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Contemporary Art Fair OFF MUSEUM Held in Minsk – Photo Report

This weekend, the contemporary art fair OFF MUSEUM took place at the Art Fabrika exhibition centre in Minsk. In line…

02.06.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya Calls National Identity the Key Tool Against the “Russian World” at Kościuszko Forum

National identity is the most important tool in resisting the "Russian World", Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said at the opening of the…

02.06.2026
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Shuleika Expects Grain Harvest of 11 Million Tonnes

Belarus expects to harvest 11 million tonnes of grain this year, Deputy Prime Minister Yury Shuleika said. "Since winter, we…

02.06.2026
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Bialiatski Receives Award From the European Solidarity Centre

Human rights defender and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski has received the Solidarity and Human Rights Award from the…

02.06.2026
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Bank Deposits Increase 5.9% in First Quarter

Bank deposits increased by 1.3 billion Belarusian rubles, or 5.9%, in the first quarter. The total volume of deposits held…

02.06.2026
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Rights Group Says KGB Continues Searches at Registered Addresses of Belarusians Living Abroad

The wave of searches at the registered addresses of Belarusians who have left the country is continuing, the human rights…

02.06.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya’s Office and International Humanitarian Fund Plan to Increase Number of Donor Countries

Tsikhanouskaya’s Office and the International Humanitarian Fund plan to expand the number of donor countries supporting the initiative. This was…

02.06.2026
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European Union May Impose Sanctions on Lukoil and Rosneft

The European Union may include restrictions on Lukoil and Rosneft in its 21st package of sanctions, Politico reported. The companies…

02.06.2026
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Border Guards Find Forged Belarusian Visa Held by Bangladeshi Citizen

Border guards at Minsk airport identified two cases of passengers presenting forged documents over the past week. According to the…

02.06.2026
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110 Foreign Companies Pay VAT on Electronic Services in Belarus, Tax Ministry Says

As of June 1, 110 foreign companies were registered in Belarus as payers of value-added tax (VAT) on electronic services,…

02.06.2026
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Smoke Incident Reported at Bahushevich Square Metro Station in Minsk

A smoke incident occurred at Bahushevich Square metro station in Minsk. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene. According to…

02.06.2026
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Bridge Deck Collapses in Krupki District

A bridge deck slab collapsed on a local road bridge in Krupki District. The bridge was undergoing reconstruction at the…

02.06.2026
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Former KGB Officer Detained After Returning From Poland, Rights Group Says

The human rights centre Viasna has reported the detention of Ihar Sutyrka, 39. He was detained on April 10 after…

02.06.2026
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Belarus Sets Monthly Electric Vehicle Sales Record

The Belarusian Automobile Association has released the results of the domestic automotive market for May. A total of 8,100 new…

02.06.2026
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Organizer of Migration Across the Belarus-Poland Border Detained in Poland

Poland's Border Guard has reported on two operations targeting organizers of illegal migration. Officers from the Nadbużański Border Guard Unit…

02.06.2026
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Organizers of Illegal Hunting Detained in Vitsyebsk Region

Officials from a forestry enterprise in Vitsyebsk Region have been detained for allegedly organizing illegal hunting activities, the Interior Ministry's…

02.06.2026
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Russia Used 729 Drones and Missiles in Overnight Attack on Ukraine

Russia used 729 aerial attack weapons against Ukraine during last night's large-scale strike, according to the Air Force of the…

02.06.2026
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Sales of Belarusian Gasoline on the St. Petersburg Exchange Increase 26-Fold

In May, 23,640 tonnes of Belarusian gasoline were sold on the St. Petersburg Exchange, TASS reported, citing the National Exchange…

02.06.2026
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Belarusbank to Raise 200 Million Roubles at an Ultra-Low Interest Rate

Belarusbank has published the prospectus for its 253rd bond issue. The issue is valued at 200 million Belarusian roubles. A…

02.06.2026
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Russia Launches Massive Strike on Ukraine, Killing and Injuring Civilians

Russia launched another large-scale attack on Ukraine overnight, using drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles. Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Sumy and…

02.06.2026
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Budanov Doubts Tsikhanouskaya Could Prevent Lukashenka’s Provocations

Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's Defence Intelligence, believes that Belarusian democratic movement leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya would not be able, "even…

02.06.2026
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Russia Restricts Imports and Transit of Fruit From Armenia

Russia's Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) is restricting imports of cherries, sweet cherries, apricots, plums, peaches, nectarines…

01.06.2026
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Companies and Sole Proprietors With Wage Arrears Barred From Registering New Businesses

Belarus is changing its procedures for the state registration and liquidation of business entities. The relevant law was signed by…

01.06.2026
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90 Belarusian Tractors Arrive in Zimbabwe

A new batch of Belarusian tractors has arrived in Zimbabwe. Ninety tractors were delivered to the country as part of…

01.06.2026
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Polish Embassy Changes Visa Appointment Rules for Polish Card Holders

Starting June 1, the rules for booking visa appointments at the Polish Embassy in Belarus have changed for holders of…

01.06.2026
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Lukashenka Approves Amendments to the Land Code and Water Code

Changes are being introduced to Belarus' Land Code and Water Code. The relevant laws were signed today by Aliaksandr Lukashenka.…

01.06.2026
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France Reaffirms Unchanged Support for Belarusian Democratic Forces

Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet and Head of the National Anti-Crisis Management Pavel Latushka met with France's ambassador…

01.06.2026
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BYSOL Continues Fundraising Campaign for Children of Political Prisoners

The BYSOL Foundation continues its fundraising campaign for the children of political prisoners. As of June 1, €8,206 had been…

01.06.2026
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BNB-Bank Reports Service Disruption

BNB-Bank experienced a technical disruption on June 1 affecting its mobile application and website. Due to the outage, the following…

01.06.2026
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Lukashenka Appoints New Chief of Communications and Deputy Chief of the General Staff for Combat Command

Aliaksandr Lukashenka has made personnel changes in the Armed Forces. The relevant decrees were signed on June 1. Colonel Pavel…

01.06.2026
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Russia Discusses Increasing Fuel Supplies From Belarus — Media Report

The Russian government is discussing an increase in fuel supplies from Belarus to help meet demand on the domestic market.…

01.06.2026
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Fifth Festival of Belarusian Singing Tradition “SONCAHRAJ” to Take Place in Podlasie

The Tutaka Foundation has announced the programme for the fifth anniversary edition of the SONCAHRAJ festival. The annual event, which…

01.06.2026
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Belarusian Railways Extends Advance Ticket Sales Period for Regional Business-Class Trains

Starting from June 1, the advance ticket sales period for regional business-class trains has been extended from 20 to 45…

01.06.2026
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Belarusian and Russian Foreign Ministries Discuss “Destructive Activities” of the EU and NATO

A regular round of Belarusian-Russian inter-ministerial consultations on current issues of pan-European security was held in Moscow on June 1…

01.06.2026
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Faculty Dean Sentenced to Six Years in Prison Over Foreign Student Scheme

A dean at the Belarusian State Agricultural Academy in Horki and an individual entrepreneur devised a scheme to profit from…

01.06.2026
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At Least 27 Minors Have Become Defendants in Politically Motivated Criminal Cases

Human rights defenders know of at least 27 minors who have become defendants in politically motivated criminal cases in Belarus.…

01.06.2026
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MTS Opens 5G Access for Visitors to Belarus

Fifth-generation mobile communication services have become available to roaming partners of Belarusian mobile operator MTS. According to the telecommunications company's…

01.06.2026
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Lithuanian Schools Flooded With Bomb Threat Reports

Lithuanian schools were once again flooded with bomb threat reports on Monday. Police said they had received at least 230…

01.06.2026
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Belarusian Port Project in Primorsky Krai Put on Hold

The project to build a Belarusian port in Russia's Primorsky Krai has been placed in reserve. That is how the…

01.06.2026