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Married Drug Couriers Sentenced to Long Prison Terms. Four “Clients” Died From Methadone Poisoning

The Minsk District Court has handed down a verdict in the case of a married couple who acted as drug…

23.12.2025
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International Organization for Migration Implements Project in Belarus

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is implementing a project in Belarus titled “Strengthening the Capacity of the State Border…

23.12.2025
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Russia Launches Massive Strike on Ukraine

Russia today carried out a massive missile and drone strike on Ukraine. Overnight, Russian forces used drones. In the morning,…

23.12.2025
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Poland Refuses To Lift Sanctions on UAE Company Linked to Grodno Azot Supplies

Poland has refused to lift sanctions on the UAE-based company World Chem Trading CO. L.L.C.. The legal entity is registered…

23.12.2025
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Lithuania Investigates Export of Technologies for Russian Military Industry, Belarusians Among Detainees

Lithuania’s Financial Crime Investigation Service, in cooperation with the State Security Department of Lithuania, is conducting a pre-trial investigation into…

22.12.2025
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Lukashenka on Oreshnik in Belarus: A Dozen Will Be the Maximum

Alyaksandr Lukashenka has said that no more than 10 Oreshnik missile systems will be deployed in Belarus. He made the…

22.12.2025
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Belarusian Language on Instagram and Threads: Petition to Meta Launched

Belarusian users are calling on Meta to add their native language to the interface of popular social networks. A corresponding…

22.12.2025
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Memorial Service for Mikita Melkaziorau to Be Held in Vilnius Today: How to Say Farewell and Join the Prayer

Today, 22 December, the Belarusian community will be able to pray together for the repose of journalist Mikita Melkaziorau. The…

22.12.2025
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Lithuanian Defence Minister Suggests Using Funds From Belarusian Potash Transit to Aid Ukraine

Lithuanian Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas has proposed an unconventional idea for how to use revenues from the transit of Belarusian potash…

22.12.2025
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Zazulinskaya: The “White-Red-White Supporter” Mentioned by Lukashenka Is Alive

The man whose alleged killing was announced by Alyaksandr Lukashenka at the All-Belarusian People’s Assembly is alive and has been…

22.12.2025
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National Bank Updates List of Free Banking Services for Individuals and Caps Certain Fees

The National Bank has defined general approaches for banks to setting commission fees for services. The decision was adopted to…

22.12.2025
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Third Power Unit at Belarusian NPP Planned for Commissioning Between 2035 and 2038

The third power unit of the Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant may be commissioned in about 10 years. This was stated…

22.12.2025
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Tsikhanouskaya: Pressure and Sanctions Must Remain While Repression Continues

Belarusian democratic forces continue to work with international partners to secure the release of political prisoners and an end to…

22.12.2025
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Tsikhanouskaya on Melkaziorau: Belarus Has Lost a Great Son

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, at the start of a press conference with Belarusian political prisoners released in December, paid tribute to journalist…

22.12.2025
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Tsikhanouskaya Calls for Increased Support for Victims of Repression

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya called on the international community to step up support for Belarusian political prisoners and people affected by repression.…

22.12.2025
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Customs Reminds Travelers of Rules for Carrying Medicines Across the Border

The State Customs Committee has reminded travelers of the nuances involved in crossing the border with certain commonly used medicines.…

22.12.2025
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Government Approves “Sustainable Entrepreneurship” State Program for 2026–2030

The government has approved the state program “Sustainable Entrepreneurship” for 2026–2030. The relevant Resolution No. 739 of December 20 was…

22.12.2025
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Meteorologists Issue Orange Alert Due to Sharp Cold Snap

Meteorologists have issued an orange-level weather warning due to a sharp drop in temperatures. “On the night of December 23…

22.12.2025
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Vitsyebsk Resident Detained for Manufacturing Weapons

A 48-year-old resident of Vitsyebsk has been detained. He is suspected of illegal trafficking in weapons. According to the Interior…

22.12.2025
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Migrants Step Up Activity on the Belarus–Poland Border

Polish border guards recorded 30 attempts by migrants to cross the border from the Belarusian side between Friday and Sunday.…

22.12.2025
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Memorial to Victims of Repression Desecrated Outside Belarusian Embassy in Vilnius

A memorial to victims of repression outside the Belarusian Embassy in Vilnius has been desecrated. This was reported by LRT,…

22.12.2025
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Belarusian Economy to Continue Slowing in 2026, Macro Forecast Says

Growth rates of the Belarusian economy will continue to slow in 2026. GDP growth is expected at 0.5–1.5%. This is…

22.12.2025
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Belarusian Pilots to Leave the Tunisian Island of Djerba “In the Near Future”

The crew of a Mi-26T helicopter, consisting of seven Russian citizens and two Belarusian citizens, will leave Tunisia in the…

22.12.2025
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Prominent Journalist Mikita Melkaziorau Dies

Well-known Belarusian journalist and blogger, author of one of the most popular YouTube projects among Belarusians, “Zhytsyo-Malina,” Mikita Melkaziorau, died…

21.12.2025
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Lukashenka Speaks About Problems in the EAEU

Alyaksandr Lukashenka, speaking at a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in St Petersburg, said there are a number…

21.12.2025
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Putin Praises Lukashenka for the “Warmth” of His Remarks About Russia at the Assembly

Alyaksandr Lukashenka and Vladimir Putin held a meeting ahead of a session of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council at the…

21.12.2025
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Media: Russian and Belarusian Pilots Held in Tunisia Without Passports for More Than Two Days

The crew of a Mi-26 helicopter, including two Belarusian citizens, has been detained at Djerba Airport in Tunisia, Baza reported.…

21.12.2025
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Press Conference With Freed Political Prisoners to Be Held in Vilnius

On December 22 at 13:00 Minsk time, a press conference will be held with political prisoners who were released and…

21.12.2025
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International Ice Hockey Federation to Consider Reintegrating Belarusian and Russian National Teams

The Coordinating Committee of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) will discuss in the coming days the issue of admitting…

21.12.2025
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Council of Europe Website Materials Again Declared “Extremist” in Belarus

The Partizansky District Court of Minsk, which had previously overturned its own ruling, has again declared materials from the Council…

21.12.2025
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Liavonchyk and Stryzhak Added to “Extremist List”

The Interior Ministry has added 32 more people to the “List of Citizens of the Republic of Belarus, Foreign Citizens,…

20.12.2025
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Enrollment Opens for Free Online School for Belarusian Women From Vulnerable Groups

Representative of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus for economic and financial affairs Alisa Ryzhychenka has announced the launch of…

20.12.2025
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Council of Europe Congress of Local and Regional Authorities Extends Mandate of Democratic Forces Delegation for Two Years

The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe has extended the mandate of the Belarusian democratic…

20.12.2025
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Tsikhanouskaya on International Day of Solidarity: I Admire Everyone Who Finds the Time and Strength to Help Others

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addressed Belarusians on the International Day of Solidarity, marked on December 20. The leader of the democratic forces…

20.12.2025
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Lukashenka Signs Decree on Appointment and Dismissal of Judges

Alyaksandr Lukashenka on December 20 signed a decree titled “On the Appointment and Dismissal of Judges.” The document was adopted…

20.12.2025
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OMON and GUBOP Hung on a Christmas Tree in Hrodna

In Hrodna Region, results are being summed up for a contest for the most creative Christmas tree. The competition was…

20.12.2025
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Kalesnikava to Tsikhanouskaya in First Conversation: Know That I Support You

The content of a conversation between Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Viktar Babaryka, and Maria Kalesnikava has become known. It was their first…

19.12.2025
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Belarus Notifies Lithuania of Plans to Build Radioactive Waste Storage Facility

Belarus has notified Lithuania of plans to build a facility for the disposal and temporary storage of radioactive waste. Belarus’s…

19.12.2025
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Andrei Shved Appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

Former Prosecutor General Andrei Shved was elected Chair of the Supreme Court of Belarus at the second session of the…

19.12.2025
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“I Am Not Using Budget Funds. We Have Private Investors There.” Lukashenka Talks About Building a Belarusian Resort in Oman

Alyaksandr Lukashenka spoke at the All-Belarusian People’s Assembly about plans to build a resort in Oman. According to him, a…

19.12.2025
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Tsikhanouskaya Office Discusses Details of New Security System With Lithuania, LRT Reports

The Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is discussing the details of a new security system with Lithuania. For now, work is…

19.12.2025
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Belarus Seeks to Modernize Polonez With Electronic Warfare Capabilities in Mind

Alyaksandr Lukashenka said that Belarus intends to continue developing short- and medium-range missiles. He made the statement while speaking at…

19.12.2025
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Lukashenka: We Did Not Deploy Oreshnik in Slutsk

Alyaksandr Lukashenka, speaking at the All-Belarusian People’s Assembly, denied reports about the deployment of the Oreshnik system near Slutsk and…

19.12.2025
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Lukashenka Says Phones of His Inner Circle Are “Under U.S. Control”

Phones used by people around Alyaksandr Lukashenka are “under U.S. control.” He said he had been warned about this by…

19.12.2025
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Turchyn Names Key Investment Projects Through 2030

The construction of a second pulp and paper mill and the production of a high-powered tractor are among the main…

19.12.2025
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Belarus Plans to Establish Centers and Laboratories for Weapons and Military Equipment Development

Strengthening defense capability will be one of Belarus’s priorities in 2026–2030, Prime Minister Alyaksandr Turchyn said at the All-Belarusian People’s…

19.12.2025
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Belarus Seeks to Raise Birth Rate and Increase Life Expectancy

Belarus plans to raise the birth rate and increase life expectancy in the next five-year period. Prime Minister Alyaksandr Turchyn…

19.12.2025
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Tsikhanouskaya Welcomes European Parliament Resolution on Belarus

Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya welcomed the resolution on Belarus adopted by the European Parliament. “I welcome…

19.12.2025
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Khrenin Promises to Show Oreshnik

Defense Minister Viktar Khrenin has said he intends to show the Oreshnik system in Belarus. He made the statement while…

19.12.2025
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Prize-Winning Vocalist and Choir Singer Sent to Penal Colony for Protest Participation

Prize-winning vocalist and choir singer Daniel-Landsey Keita has been sentenced to a penal colony for participating in protests, the Viasna Human…

19.12.2025