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Lukashenka Offers Iran Assistance “Based On Belarus’ Position In The Conflict”

Alyaksandr Lukashenka said he fears that Persian Gulf states could be drawn into a war with Iran and offered Tehran…

04.03.2026
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Ghana’s President Promises Large Order Of Belarusian Equipment To Ryzhankou

President of Ghana John Dramani Mahama promised Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou that his country would place a large order…

04.03.2026
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Bribe-Taker’s Appetite In Lida Grew Along With His Career

The Investigative Committee reported on a criminal case against an employee of a company in Lida. The 59-year-old man was…

04.03.2026
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Lukashenka Calls Israel’s Attack on Iran Unacceptable And Treacherous

On March 4, Alyaksandr Lukashenka met with Iran’s ambassador to Belarus Alireza Sanei. He commented on the situation in the…

04.03.2026
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Invest In Society, Not In Lukashenka — Latushka

Pavel Latushka, Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet and Head of the National Anti-Crisis Management, said that investments and…

04.03.2026
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Even Ketchup: Belarus Is The Largest Importer Of Tomato Sauces From Russia

Russia has updated its historic record for export revenue from ketchup and other tomato sauces — these products were sold…

04.03.2026
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Belarus Proposes Adding Draniki To UNESCO Cultural Heritage List

Belarusian authorities have proposed adding Belarusian draniki and babka to the UNESCO cultural heritage list. The Presidium of the Council…

04.03.2026
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Belarusian Car Market Grew By 13% In A Month

In February, legal entities in Belarus sold 4,100 new passenger cars. Compared with January, sales increased by 13%, the Belarusian…

04.03.2026
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Lukashenka-Ordered Inspection Reaches Radiation, Chemical And Biological Protection Brigade

Belarus has begun bringing the 8th Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection Brigade to readiness. The inspection is being carried out…

04.03.2026
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Charging Network For Electric Vehicles Disrupted In Belarus

A disruption has occurred in the network of charging stations for electric vehicles in Belarus. The company Belorusneft, which operates…

04.03.2026
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Belarus’ Gold And Foreign Exchange Reserves Increased By Another $665.5 Million In February

Belarus’ gold and foreign exchange reserves stood at $16.366 billion as of March 1, setting a new record. The data…

04.03.2026
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Tsapkala Spoke About Meeting at the White House

Valery Tsapkala said he had met at the White House with Deputy Assistant to the U.S. President for National Security…

04.03.2026
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MAZ Delivers 10 Trolleybuses to Smolensk

MAZ has delivered 10 MAZ 203T trolleybuses to Smolensk. They will begin operating on routes on Friday. The MAZ 203T…

04.03.2026
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Mahilyow Resident to Stand Trial for Organizing Fictitious Mandatory Work Placements

The Mahilyow Prosecutor’s Office has sent to court a criminal case against a 42-year-old resident of the regional center. He…

04.03.2026
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BelGee Sales in Russia Increase 2.3 Times in February

The Belarusian brand BelGee continues to increase passenger car sales in Russia. According to the Autostat agency, sales in February…

04.03.2026
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Belarus Finance Ministry to Issue $50 Million in Bonds

The Finance Ministry of Belarus has announced the placement of U.S. dollar-denominated government bonds on the Belarusian Currency and Stock…

04.03.2026
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Independence Avenue to Be Closed in Minsk on March 8

The Minsk City Executive Committee has decided to restrict traffic on Independence Avenue on March 8. According to Decision No.…

04.03.2026
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Interior Ministry Structures to Engage in Programming and Development of Covert Information-Gathering Tools

The Belarusian Interior Ministry, by Resolution No. 41 dated February 17, has expanded the list of paid services provided by…

04.03.2026
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Belavia Operates Flights From Oman and UAE to Minsk

Belavia has operated flights from Oman and the United Arab Emirates. After midnight today, aircraft from Muscat and Dubai landed…

04.03.2026
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Two Belarusians and Two Foreign Nationals Sentenced for Assisting Illegal Migration

The Pervamaisky District Court of Vitsyebsk has sentenced two citizens of Belarus and two foreign nationals for organizing and assisting…

03.03.2026
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Charhynets: About 1,000 Belarusians Stranded in the UAE

About 1,000 Belarusian tourists are stranded in the United Arab Emirates, and around 300 in Oman, Ihar Charhynets, генеральный director…

03.03.2026
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Ryzhankou Discusses Middle East Situation With Oman’s Foreign Minister on Lukashenka’s Instructions

Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou discussed the situation in the Middle East with Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al…

03.03.2026
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Political Prisoner Alena Malinouskaya To Be Tried In New Criminal Case

A new criminal case has been opened against political prisoner Alena Malinouskaya, who was convicted in 2022 together with a…

03.03.2026
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Paval Sieviaryniec Elected Chair of Freedom Day Organizing Committee

A meeting of the organizing committee for the March 25 Freedom Day celebration was held on March 2. The meeting…

03.03.2026
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Belavia Aircraft With 189 Passengers Departs Dubai

Belavia flight B2718 has departed from Dubai (United Arab Emirates) to Minsk. There are 189 passengers on board. This is…

03.03.2026
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Charter Flight Minsk–Salalah Returning to Minsk

Due to the introduction of flight restrictions in the airspace, the flight landed at an alternate airport in Muscat, the…

03.03.2026
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Fake Letters Calling for Support Sent to Politicians in Tsikhanouski’s Name

Mass mailings of fake emails continue to be sent to politicians, officials and lawmakers in various countries in the name…

03.03.2026
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Belarusian Railways Dispatcher Accused of Taking Bribes for Freight Train Stops

A train dispatcher of Belarusian Railways is accused of receiving more than €2,800 in bribes for arranging freight train stops…

03.03.2026
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Woman From Pinsk District Accused of Recruiting Girls for Prostitution in Dubai

A 27-year-old resident of the Pinsk District has been charged under two criminal articles for recruiting girls to engage in…

03.03.2026
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New Criminal Case Opened Against Viktoryia Kulsha Before Her Release

A new criminal case was opened against former political prisoner Viktoryia Kulsha, who was “pardoned” on December 13, 2025, shortly…

03.03.2026
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Belarusian MTS Offers Free Calls to Subscribers in the Middle East

Belarusian telecom operator MTS has provided free calls to its subscribers located in the United Arab Emirates, Israel, Saudi Arabia,…

03.03.2026
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Human Rights Defenders Report at Least 183 Detained in “Hajun Case”

At least 183 people have been held in custody in the “Hajun case,” the Viasna Human Rights Center reports. This…

03.03.2026
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Man in Chausy District Dies After Accidentally Ingesting Antifreeze

A 69-year-old resident of the Chausy District died after accidentally ingesting antifreeze. The State Forensic Examination Committee reported the incident.…

03.03.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya’s Threads Page Added to List of “Extremist Materials”

The Information Ministry has updated the national list of “extremist materials.” The list now includes the Threads page of Sviatlana…

03.03.2026
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Dollar and Euro Rise at March 3 Trading

Trading at the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange on March 3 ended with the U.S. dollar, the euro and the…

03.03.2026
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Lukashenka Appoints Ambassadors to Slovakia, Zimbabwe and Tanzania

Alyaksandr Lukashenka appointed three ambassadors today. According to his press service, Head of the Europe Directorate at the Foreign Ministry…

03.03.2026
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BELPOL Reports Staff Shortage at Bobruiskagromash

The initiative of former security officers BELPOL has obtained information about a request by Bobruiskagromash Holding Management Company OJSC to…

03.03.2026
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Karanik Receives New Deputies

The Chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, Uladzimir Karanik, has received two new deputies.…

03.03.2026
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Lukashenka Updates Composition of Security Council State Secretariat

Alyaksandr Lukashenka made a series of appointments today and updated the leadership of the State Secretariat of the Security Council…

03.03.2026
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Minsk Metro to Receive 15 More Railcars From Russian Manufacturer

The Minsk Metro will receive another 15 railcars this year produced by the Russian enterprise Metrovagonmash. The supply contract was…

03.03.2026
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Minsk Memorial Ceremony Marking Ghetto Massacre Postponed

The traditional memorial ceremony at the Yama memorial complex in Minsk has been postponed. The Union of Belarusian Jewish Public…

03.03.2026
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Insurance Companies Increase Premium Collections by 6.1 Percent in January

Insurance companies collected 267.75 million rubles in premiums in January, the Finance Ministry of Belarus reported. Compared with the first…

03.03.2026
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Belavia Schedules Dubai–Minsk Flight for Today

Belavia plans to operate a Dubai–Minsk flight today. The flight will carry passengers holding tickets for the Dubai–Minsk service scheduled…

03.03.2026
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Belarus and Togo Sign Visa Waiver Agreement for Diplomats

Belarus and Togo have signed an agreement abolishing visas for holders of diplomatic and service passports. The document was signed…

03.03.2026
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Lukashenka Calls Mishustin an Experienced Statesman on His 60th Birthday

Alyaksandr Lukashenka has sent congratulations to Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, who is turning 60 today. “In Belarus you are…

03.03.2026
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New Resident of Grodnoinvest FEZ to Produce Toilet Paper

The Grodnoinvest Free Economic Zone has registered a new resident. The company is Paper West LLC. It has joined the…

03.03.2026
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Linava Appeals to European Commission Over Trucks Detained in Belarus

The Lithuanian road transport association Linava has submitted an appeal to the European Commission regarding trucks detained in Belarus. In…

03.03.2026
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Police Detain Two Minsk Women for Assisting Deported Migrants

Belarus’ Interior Ministry reported the detention of two women who provided assistance to foreign nationals previously deported from the country.…

03.03.2026
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MAZ Truck Sales in Russia Continue to Decline in January

MAZ reduced truck sales on the Russian market in January 2026. According to ASM-Holding, 192 trucks were sold in January…

03.03.2026
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Agriculture Ministry Sets Procurement Prices for 2026 Grain Harvest

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food of Belarus, by Resolution No. 15 dated February 26, has set fixed prices for…

03.03.2026