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Prosecutors in Brest Region Report Violations in School Meal Services

The Prosecutor’s Office of the Brest Region, together with the State Control Committee, conducted inspections of school meal services. Numerous…

24.11.2025

Memorial Plaque Honoring Konstanty Kalinowski (Kastuś Kalinoŭski) Unveiled in Białystok County

A ceremonial unveiling of an information plaque installed at the birthplace of Kastuś Kalinoŭski took place in the Polish village of…

23.11.2025
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Belarus Allows Only Trucks That Entered After Border Reopening to Return to Lithuania

President of the Lithuanian National Road Carriers Association Linava Erlandas Mikėnas said that Belarus allows only those freight trucks that entered…

22.11.2025
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Among Freed Ukrainian Citizens Is Maria Misyuk, Convicted in the “Black Nightingales” Case

Among the Ukrainian citizens released from Belarusian prisons is political prisoner Maria Misyuk. Her photo was published by the Ukrainian…

22.11.2025
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Lithuania Intercepts 10 Weather Balloons and Detains 8 Suspects in Two Days

Over two days, Lithuania’s State Border Guard Service (SBGS) intercepted 10 weather balloons carrying 12,300 packs of Belarusian cigarettes and…

22.11.2025
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Lukashenka “Pardons” 31 Ukrainian Citizens

In Belarus, 31 Ukrainian citizens have been pardoned, and their transfer to the Ukrainian side is taking place at this…

22.11.2025
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Chile Keeps Lawyers of BelAZ Subsidiary in Custody During Investigation

A court in Santiago has ordered three suspects in a major corruption case involving the Chilean-Belarusian consortium Belaz Movitec SpA…

22.11.2025
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National Bank Allows Cash Settlements Between Legal Entities for Parking Services in Customs Control Zones

The National Bank has issued Resolution No. 335 of 21 November, permitting cash payments in Belarusian rubles between legal entities…

22.11.2025
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Government Updates Restrictions on Lithuanian Trailers and Semi-Trailers

Government Resolution No. 646 of 20 November has been published on the National Legal Internet Portal and entered into force…

22.11.2025
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Belarusian Foreign Ministry Reports Joint Operation With Poland to Locate Suspected Saboteurs

Belarusian and Polish law enforcement bodies are conducting joint measures to determine the whereabouts of two Ukrainian nationals suspected of…

21.11.2025
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MAZ Produces Special Vans for the Interior Ministry

Representatives of the Belarusian Interior Ministry have inspected new models of MAZ special-purpose vehicles, the automaker’s press service reported. “The…

21.11.2025
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Minsk Becomes One of the Key Hubs on the China–Europe Rail Route

Since its launch in 2011, the regular international freight train service "China–Europe", connecting China with European countries, has completed almost…

21.11.2025
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Eismant Says Belarusian Authorities Are Not Involved in U.S.–Russia Negotiations

The Belarusian authorities are not directly involved in the dialogue between Moscow and Washington. This was stated by Natalya Eismant,…

21.11.2025
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More Than 130 kg of Hashish Attempted to Be Smuggled Into Belarus in a Truck Carrying Alcohol; 8 People Detained

Belarusian customs officers have prevented an attempt to smuggle about 136 kilograms of hashish. According to the State Customs Committee,…

21.11.2025
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Freed Priests Are Now in the Vatican — Katolik.life

A day after reports emerged about the release of Catholic priests Henrikh Okolotovich and Andzhey Yukhnevich, no official information has…

21.11.2025
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Base Value to Reach 45 Rubles on January 1

The base value will amount to 45 rubles starting 1 January 2026. It is increasing by 3 rubles compared with…

21.11.2025
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Migrants Become Active Again on Borders of Poland and Latvia

Poland’s Border Guard and Latvia’s border services on Thursday, 20 November, again faced attempts by migrants to cross the border…

21.11.2025
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Viktar Lukashenka Establishes Cooperation With Dmitry Mazepin

Russian billionaire Dmitry Mazepin, who had previously been suspected of financing opponents of Alyaksandr Lukashenka, arrived in Minsk and met…

21.11.2025
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Lithuanian Foreign Ministry Sees Minsk’s Actions as Blackmail and Vows to Increase Pressure on the Regime

As the Belarusian authorities continue to prevent trucks registered in Lithuania from leaving the country and push for a ministerial-level…

21.11.2025
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Lithuania Proposes Recognizing Hybrid Attacks as a Criterion for Sanctions Against Belarus

Lithuania is proposing that the European Union recognize hybrid attacks from Belarus as a criterion for imposing sanctions. The proposal…

20.11.2025
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Belarus Sends 80% of Light Industry Exports to Russia

Belarus has a wide geography of light industry exports, but most shipments go to the Russian market. This was stated…

20.11.2025
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Lithuanian Trucks Still Unable to Leave Belarus

Lithuanian trucks are still unable to exit Belarus into Lithuania, according to Erlandas Mikėnas, head of the Lithuanian National Road…

20.11.2025
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Ukraine and Russia Conduct Exchange of Dead Bodies

On 20 November, Ukraine and Russia conducted an exchange of bodies of the deceased. Russia handed over 1,000 bodies to…

20.11.2025
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Lithuanian Seimas Ratifies Agreement With Council of Europe on Information Center for Belarusians

The Seimas of Lithuania today ratified an agreement with the Council of Europe to establish an information center for the…

20.11.2025
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Polish Media Name Suspects in Railway Sabotage: Yevhenii Ivanov and Oleksandr Kononov

Ukrainian citizens Yevhenii Ivanov and Oleksandr Kononov are allegedly responsible for sabotage on railways in Poland and fled to Belarus,…

20.11.2025
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Belarusian Foreign Ministry Reiterates Proposal for Ministerial-Level Consultations With Lithuania

The Belarusian Foreign Ministry believes that there are still grounds for holding consultations with Lithuania at the ministerial level. This…

20.11.2025
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Lukashenka Says Some University Rectors Have Pursued Anti-State Policies

Alyaksandr Lukashenka accused the rectors of several universities of engaging in anti-state policies but did not name any individuals. “Some…

20.11.2025
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Belarusian Ambassadors to Serbia and Kenya Receive Additional Duties

Alyaksandr Lukashenka made several appointments to the diplomatic corps today, assigning additional responsibilities to two ambassadors. Belarus’s ambassador to Kenya,…

20.11.2025
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Russian Producers of Equipment and IT Solutions Presented With Opportunities of the Hi-Tech Park

The Hi-Tech Park presented its capabilities to a delegation of Russian companies producing equipment and IT solutions. According to the…

20.11.2025
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Border Guards of Lithuania, Latvia and Poland Report No Migrant Crossings for the Second Day

Poland’s Border Guard on Wednesday, 19 November, again recorded no attempts by migrants to cross the border from Belarus. This…

20.11.2025
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Tsikhanouskaya Welcomes Release of Catholic Priests

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya welcomed the release of two Catholic priests. Earlier today it became known that political prisoners Fr. Henrikh Okolotovich…

20.11.2025
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“Bellesbumprom” Proposes Licensing of Toilet Paper and Matches Imports

The state-owned timber industry conglomerate “Bellesbumprom” has submitted for public discussion a draft government resolution introducing licensing for the import…

20.11.2025
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Lukashenka Appoints New National Sustainable Development Coordinator

Deputy Chair of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Uladzislau Tatarynovich has been appointed national coordinator…

19.11.2025
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Belarus May Ban Advertising of E-Cigarettes

Belarus is considering a ban on advertising e-cigarettes and other smoking devices, as well as expanding the list of places…

19.11.2025
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Nuns From St. Elisabeth Convent Spotted Again in Sweden

Nuns from the St. Elisabeth Convent have again arrived in Sweden to sell goods. They were seen in one of…

19.11.2025
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Ex-Kalinouski Regiment Fighter Maksim Ralko Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

Former fighter of the Kalinouski Regiment Maksim Ralko has been sentenced to 10 years in a high-security prison. He was…

19.11.2025
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German and Ukrainian Citizens Detained at Belarus Border for Undeclared Cash

A Ukrainian citizen attempted to leave Belarus with undeclared cash, while a German citizen declared only half of the money…

19.11.2025
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Lithuania to Reopen Two Border Crossing Points With Belarus on 20 November

The Lithuanian government decided at today’s meeting to reopen two border crossing points with Belarus ahead of schedule. The Šalčininkai…

19.11.2025
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Tsikhanouskaya Held Talks With Kraków Leadership as Key Issues for Belarusians Were Raised

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visited Kraków on 17–18 November to take part in the Open Eyes Economy Summit. During the visit, she…

19.11.2025
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Ryzhankou Signals Readiness for Pragmatic, Equal Dialogue With Germany and the EU

Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou has stated that Minsk is prepared to build a “pragmatic and equal dialogue with Germany…

19.11.2025
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Polish Foreign Ministry to Address Belarus and Russia Over Railway Sabotage Case

The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs will initiate démarches to Belarus and Russia in connection with the recent railway sabotage…

19.11.2025
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No Migrants Attempted to Cross Borders of Lithuania, Latvia, or Poland on Tuesday

Border services in Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia reported no attempts by migrants to cross their borders from Belarus on Tuesday.…

19.11.2025
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Rosoboronexport Exploring Joint Production of Su-75 Fighter Jet With Belarus

Rosoboronexport is exploring the joint production of the Su-75 fighter jet with Belarus. The announcement was made by the company’s…

19.11.2025
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224 People Granted Belarusian Citizenship by Decree of Alyaksandr Lukashenka

By decree of Alyaksandr Lukashenka, 224 foreign nationals and stateless persons, including 16 children, have obtained Belarusian citizenship. Some applicants…

18.11.2025
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State Border Committee Ready to Cooperate With Lithuania if “Full-Fledged Dialogue” Resumes

Belarus’ State Border Committee issued a press release following today’s working meeting between the deputy chief border commissioners of Belarus…

18.11.2025
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Turchyn Proposes That the SCO Create an Independent Financial Mechanism and a Transport Hub

Prime Minister Alyaksandr Turchyn emphasized the economic dimension of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s agenda at a meeting of the SCO…

18.11.2025
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Belarusian and Lithuanian Border Guards Hold Meeting at the  Lavoriškės Checkpoint

Belarusian and Lithuanian border guards have met at the  Lavoriškės checkpoint for a previously announced meeting. The State Border Committee…

18.11.2025
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Belarus’ GDP Growth Slows to 1.5% in January–October

Belarus’ GDP totalled BYN 234.6 billion in current prices in January–October. In comparable prices, it increased by 1.5% year-on-year. The…

18.11.2025
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Burundi Citizen Tried to Leave Belarus Using Sister’s Belgian Passport

Belarusian border guards prevented a citizen of Burundi from leaving the country after she attempted to cross through the Brest…

18.11.2025
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Fire Breaks Out in Great Stone Industrial Park

A fire occurred today in the Great Stone Industrial Park. According to the Emergency Ministry, smoke was observed on the…

18.11.2025