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Khrenin Summarises Results of Combat Readiness Inspection

Defence Minister Viktar Khrenin held the first stage of summarising the results of the combat readiness inspection of the Belarusian…

15.04.2026
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Couple From Lithuania Sentenced to 6.5 and 7 Years in Prison for Spying for Belarus

The Klaipėda Regional Court sentenced Tatjana Beleckaja and Mindaugas Januitis to 6.5 and 7 years in prison respectively. The case…

15.04.2026
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UN Experts Express Concern Over Law on “Propaganda” of LGBT Issues, Gender Transition and Childlessness

UN experts have expressed concern over a law adopted in Belarus that introduces administrative liability for "disseminating in any form…

15.04.2026
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Belarusian Rouble Strengthens Against Three Currencies in BFSE Trading

Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange on April 15 ended with the dollar, euro and yuan weakening. The…

15.04.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya’s Office Ready to Help Preserve EHU’s Work

The office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is ready to cooperate with EHU and international partners to preserve the work of the…

15.04.2026
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Russia Evacuates 81 Belarusians Working at Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant From Iran

Russia has evacuated employees of the Bushehr nuclear power plant from Iran, including 81 Belarusian citizens. According to the Russian…

15.04.2026
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Case Over Large Bribe in Belarusian Energy System Sent to Court

The Prosecutor General's Office has sent to court a criminal case involving a large bribe in Belarus's energy system. Charges…

15.04.2026
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EHU Comments on Being Declared an “Extremist Organisation”

The European Humanities University has responded to the decision by Belarus's Supreme Court to declare EHU an "extremist organisation". In…

15.04.2026
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Agricultural Production in Belarus Grew by 2.6% in First Quarter

Agricultural production in Belarus increased by 2.6% in January-March across all categories of farms to 5.55 billion Belarusian roubles. In…

15.04.2026
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Growth in Real Household Incomes Slowed in February

Belarus's real disposable household incomes rose by 7.2% in January-February compared with the same period last year. In January alone,…

15.04.2026
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Lithuanian Customs Seize Fake Armani and Hermès Goods Bound for Belarus

Lithuanian customs seized a shipment of counterfeit branded clothing and footwear that was bound for Belarus. The fake goods will…

15.04.2026
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Hrodna Tobacco Factory Neman Sharply Increased Revenue in 2025

OJSC Hrodna Tobacco Factory Neman sharply increased its revenue in 2025. This is indicated by the company's financial statements published…

15.04.2026
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Major Forest Fire Extinguished in Stolin District, Preliminary Cause Believed to Be Arson

A forest fire in Stolin District was extinguished after around eight hours. The preliminary cause of the blaze is believed…

15.04.2026
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Trip Across Polish-Belarusian Border Ends in Criminal Case for Ukrainian Citizen

A Ukrainian citizen has become the subject of a criminal case under Part 2 of Article 228 of Belarus's Criminal…

15.04.2026
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More Than 100 Migrants Attempted to Cross Latvian Border

Latvian border guards on Tuesday, April 14, recorded 108 attempted illegal border crossings. This was one of the highest daily…

15.04.2026
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Latvian Border Guards Pull Tractor Tyres Filled With Cigarettes From Daugava River

Latvia's State Border Guard reported the interception of a shipment of contraband cigarettes. The incident took place on Friday. A…

15.04.2026
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Border Committee Promises to Increase Staffing at Checkpoints During Long Weekend

Belarus's State Border Committee said it will increase the number of border personnel shifts at checkpoints on the country's borders…

15.04.2026
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Lithuanian Parliament Votes to Extend Restrictions on Belarusian and Russian Citizens

Lithuania's parliament on Tuesday approved a bill extending restrictions on citizens of Belarus and Russia. One more vote will be…

15.04.2026
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IMF Lowers Forecast for Belarusian Economic Growth in 2026

The International Monetary Fund lowered its forecast for Belarus's GDP growth in 2026 in its April World Economic Outlook release.…

15.04.2026
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Instagram Page of Lukashenka Namesake Declared “Extremist”

Belarus's Information Ministry has updated its list of "extremist materials". The following were added to the list: the Instagram account…

14.04.2026
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Pilot Killed in Motorised Hang Glider Crash Was Former Guitarist of Tsvet Aloe Band

The pilot of the motorised hang glider that crashed near Minsk today was Ruslan Ivanou. This was reported on Instagram…

14.04.2026
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Budrys Expresses Support for EHU

Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys called the Belarusian authorities' decision to declare EHU an "extremist organisation" outrageous and expressed support for…

14.04.2026
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Two Killed as Hang Glider Crashes Near Minsk

A Fregat motorised hang glider crashed in Minsk District on April 14. A 45-year-old pilot and a 26-year-old female passenger…

14.04.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya’s Office on EHU Being Declared an “Extremist Organisation”: Regime Sees Independent Education as a Threat

The office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has commented on the designation of the European Humanities University as an "extremist organisation" in…

14.04.2026
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Some Summer Cottage Owners Eligible for Benefits Will Pay Less for Electricity

Summer cottage owners from privileged categories will pay for electricity at a separate subsidised tariff. The corresponding resolution was signed…

14.04.2026
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Belarus Fails in Bid for UN NGO Committee Seat

Official Minsk had hoped to secure a seat on the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations of the United Nations Economic and…

14.04.2026
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Lukashenka Threatens Agricultural Officials With Prison Over Fertilisers

Alyaksandr Lukashenka has again threatened crackdowns and prison terms. This time, his anger was directed at employees of agricultural enterprises…

14.04.2026
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Government Cancels Requirement to Label Remaining Stocks of Juices and Soft Drinks

Belarus's Council of Ministers has adopted a resolution "On the Sale of Labelled Goods". According to the government's press service,…

14.04.2026
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Supreme Court Declares European Humanities University an “Extremist Organisation”

Belarus's Supreme Court has declared the European Humanities University, together with its structural subdivisions, an "extremist organisation". Its activities, as…

14.04.2026
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Seven Criminal Cases Opened Over Bribes in Water Supply Sector

The Financial Investigations Department of the State Control Committee for Brest Region uncovered corruption in the water supply sector. Bribes…

14.04.2026
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Ryzhankou Passes Lukashenka’s Greetings to Tokayev

Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou met with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. According to the press service of the Kazakh president,…

14.04.2026
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Security Services Veteran Appointed Director of Puppet Theatre

Forty-nine-year-old Vyachaslau Leanenka has been appointed director of the Belarusian State Puppet Theatre. As discovered by Zerkalo with the help…

14.04.2026
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Statkevich Says Interior Ministry Database Still Lists Him as Imprisoned

Politician Mikalai Statkevich said that the Interior Ministry database still lists him as being imprisoned at Penal Colony No. 13…

14.04.2026
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Only the Dollar Fell in Trading on the BCSE

Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange on Tuesday, April 14, ended with only the dollar declining. All other…

14.04.2026
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Border Committee Reports Sharp Increase in Passenger Car Queues at the Polish Border

Belarus’ State Border Committee has warned of a sharp increase in queues of passenger vehicles leaving for Poland. "Over the…

14.04.2026
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“I Don’t Know What to Prepare You For.” Lukashenko Told Officials About an Uncertain Time

Alyaksandr Lukashenko, during today’s meeting on the development of the southeastern region of the Mogilev Region, admitted to officials that…

14.04.2026
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Belarus Reintroduced Export Duties on Liquefied Hydrocarbon Gases

The Council of Ministers adopted a resolution increasing export duties on liquefied hydrocarbon gases. The document will enter into force…

14.04.2026
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Photographer Aliaksandr Shyshko Detained at Minsk Airport After Returning From Georgia

The detention of photographer Aliaksandr Shyshko took place in April. Human rights defender Raman Kislyak confirmed the information to the…

14.04.2026
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Migrants Reappeared on the Polish Border After a Break

Polish border guards on Monday prevented an attempt by eight migrants to cross the border from Belarus. According to the…

14.04.2026
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State Control Committee Opened Criminal Case Over Fake Commercial Offers in Tenders

The State Control Committee uncovered an illegal scheme for winning tenders. It was identified during an inspection of one of…

14.04.2026
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Human Rights Coalition Demands Reversal of Decisions Labeling Belarusian PEN, Human Constanta and BHC as “Extremist Formations”

The coalition of Belarusian human rights organizations issued a statement regarding the designation of the organizations Belarusian PEN, Human Constanta…

14.04.2026
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Belarusian Volunteers of Ukraine’s Military Intelligence Unit Received Awards

Belarusian volunteers of Unit 1514 of Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate received awards. This was reported by the GUR. "For courage…

14.04.2026
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Profit of Belarusian Enterprises Declined Over Two Months

Belstat has published data on the financial results of organizations for January-February 2026. While net profit of enterprises included in…

14.04.2026
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Broad Money Supply Grew by 1.9% in March

Broad money supply grew by 1.9%, or 1.95 billion rubles, in March and amounted to 104.8 billion rubles as of…

14.04.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya: Belarus Is an Example of What Happens When Democracy Is Neglected

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at parliamentary hearings in Canada devoted to the human rights situation. “Belarus is a vivid example of…

14.04.2026
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Belarus Begins Discharging Conscripts Into Reserve

Belarus’ Armed Forces have begun discharging conscript servicemen into the reserve, the Defense Ministry said. It noted that servicemen who…

14.04.2026
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Belarus to Present Nuclear Safety Report at IAEA

A Belarusian delegation is taking part in the 10th Review Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Convention on Nuclear…

14.04.2026
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Lithuanian Border Guards Retrieve Two Smugglers’ Rafts From the Neman and Viliya Rivers

Smugglers continue to use waterways to transport cigarettes from Belarus to Lithuania. This method is usually especially popular in winter,…

14.04.2026
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European Commission Considers Suspending Tariffs on Nitrogen Fertilizers

Against the backdrop of the U.S. conflict with Iran, which has disrupted supplies of nitrogen fertilizers and gas from the…

14.04.2026
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Latushka Urges Hungary to Reverse Decision to Leave ICC

Deputy head of the United Transitional Cabinet Pavel Latushka congratulated Péter Magyar on his victory in Hungary’s parliamentary election and…

13.04.2026