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Customs Committee Explains How to Import Non-Alcoholic Beer From Abroad

The State Customs Committee has published clarifications on importing non-alcoholic beer from abroad. It turns out that everything depends on…

20.02.2026
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Budrys Announces Expansion of Measures Against Belarus in 20th Sanctions Package

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said in an interview with LRT that some measures against Belarus will be expanded as…

20.02.2026
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Russia Again Complains About Growth in Dairy Supplies From Belarus

In Russia, complaints have again emerged about the growth of dairy supplies from Belarus. This time, Izvestia published a report…

20.02.2026
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EPAM Increased Revenue by 15.4 Percent in 2025

US IT company EPAM, founded by natives of Belarus, increased its revenue by 15.4 percent in 2025 to 5.457 billion…

20.02.2026
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Belarusian Railways and China Merchants to Develop New Logistics Products

Belarusian Railways and China Merchants will develop new logistics products. This was reported by the Belarusian Railways press centre following…

20.02.2026
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New Zealand Imposes Sanctions on Belarusian OAO Alevkurp

New Zealand on Tuesday expanded the sanctions it imposed on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. The sanctions list now…

20.02.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya at OSCE PA: We Must Ensure Systemic Change in Belarus

As part of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly winter session, a side event titled “Belarus and the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly: A…

19.02.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya: I Feel Great Relief That Mikalai Statkevich Is Finally Free

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has commented on reports about the release of political prisoner Mikalai Statkevich, which were announced earlier today by…

19.02.2026
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Kolegova Organises Rehabilitation for Former Political Prisoners in the Canary Islands, €22,000 Needed

The Dapamoga organisation run by Nataliya Kolegova has launched an initiative to organise rehabilitation for Belarusian women who have gone…

19.02.2026
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Political Prisoner Natallia Levaya Released While in Final Stage of Pregnancy

Political prisoner and illustrator from Brest Natallia Levaya has been released, the Pink Scarves project reported. She is in the…

19.02.2026
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Mikalai Statkevich Is Free

Political prisoner Mikalai Statkevich has been released and is at home in Minsk. This was reported by his wife, Maryna…

19.02.2026
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Stuk Jokes About Those Released: Freedom Is a Temporary Phenomenon

Deputy Prosecutor General Aliaksei Stuk displayed a peculiar sense of humour at a press conference summarising the Prosecutor General’s Office’s…

19.02.2026
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New Detention Centre to Be Built in Remote Minsk Industrial Zone — Nasha Niva

In Minsk, a new complex for the Centre for the Isolation of Offenders (CIP), currently located on 1st Akrestsina Lane,…

19.02.2026
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Photo Fact: Ryzhankou Absent From Group Photo of Peace Council Participants in Washington

Media outlets have published the first group photos of participants in the inaugural meeting of the Peace Council in Washington…

19.02.2026
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Rachkou Takes Offence at OSCE PA Over Tsikhanouskaya

The planned participation of Belarusian democratic forces leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya in a side event on the margins of the OSCE…

19.02.2026
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Ryzhankou Also Will Not Attend Peace Council — Media

Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou will not attend the first meeting of the Peace Council in Washington, Radio Svaboda reported,…

19.02.2026
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Applicants for Civil Service to Take Test on Constitution and Legislation

The format of the examination for individuals entering the state civil service for the first time has been changed in…

19.02.2026
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Defence Ministry Responds to Complaints Over Short Notice for Military Training Call-Ups

The Belarusian Ministry of Defence has said that the delivery of call-up notices for military training shortly before the reporting…

19.02.2026
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Italy Issues Visas to Belarusian and Russian Paralympians Without Restrictions — TASS

Italian authorities are not introducing “any sanctions measures” when issuing visas to Belarusian and Russian Paralympic athletes and their accompanying…

19.02.2026
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Belarus and Turkey Agree on Quota for International Road Haulage Permits for 2026

Belarus and Turkey have agreed on a quota of permits for international road freight transport for 2026. A meeting of…

19.02.2026
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Europol Reports Dismantling of Drug Network Operating in Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine

An international operation supported by Europol has led to the detention of 103 people and the dismantling of 36 clandestine…

19.02.2026
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Nearly 400 “Extremism” Cases Opened in Vitsyebsk Region Over a Year — BELPOL

In the Vitsyebsk Region, 393 criminal cases of an “extremist” nature were opened and solved in 2025, while the number…

19.02.2026
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Fake “Novaya Gazeta Europe” Journalist Tried to Recruit Nasta Ragatko

Another provocation was attempted by anonymous actors using the name of Russian journalist Irina Garina. This time, a cooperation offer…

19.02.2026
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Belneftekhim Promises to Keep AI-92 Petrol on Sale Until 2030

The Belneftekhim concern will ensure the availability of AI-92 petrol in its product range at least until 2030. This was…

19.02.2026
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Ravenka Accuses Military Attachés of Unconstructive Approach to Events in Belarus

Head of the Department for International Military Cooperation of the Ministry of Defence, Major General Valery Ravenka, has said that…

19.02.2026
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Ravenka Briefs Military Attachés on New Airborne Formation and Procurement of 75,000 Units of Weapons and Equipment

Belarus is forming an additional airborne formation and expanding its unmanned forces. This was stated by Head of the Department…

19.02.2026
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Poland to Boycott Paralympics Opening Ceremony Over Belarusians and Russians

Representatives of Poland’s Ministry of Sport and Tourism will not take part in the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympic…

19.02.2026
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Lukashenka Proposes That Zimbabwe Build a Port in Mozambique

Alyaksandr Lukashenka has proposed building a seaport in Mozambique with the involvement of Zimbabwe. The proposal was voiced during Lukashenka’s…

19.02.2026
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Polish Border Guards Foil 13 Migrant Border Breaches After Long Lull

Migrants have stepped up activity along the Belarus–EU border ahead of the onset of spring. Since the beginning of the…

19.02.2026
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Fraudsters Begin Staging Child Kidnappings — Interior Ministry

The press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has warned of a new scheme used by phone and cyber…

19.02.2026
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Canadian Competitor of Belaruskali Expects Growth in Potash Fertiliser Demand

Canadian company Nutrien, one of the world’s largest producers of potash fertilisers, expects further growth in shipments of potassium chloride…

19.02.2026
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EU Wants to Demand Withdrawal of Russian Nuclear Weapons and Troops From Belarus

The European Union wants to demand the withdrawal of Russian nuclear weapons and troops from Belarus. Such a provision is…

19.02.2026
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Zelenskyy: Belarus Must Not Be Lost, but Lukashenka Certainly Should Be

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that Belarus must not be lost to Europe, but that Alyaksandr Lukashenka, who puts the…

19.02.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya in Geneva Calls for Solidarity With Belarus: We Will Remember Who Stood With Us

Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya delivered a speech at the International Summit on Human Rights and Democracy,…

18.02.2026
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Weather Balloons Carrying 13,500 Packs of Cigarettes Intercepted in Several Districts of Lithuania

In Lithuania’s Varėna, Šalčininkai and Ignalina districts, law enforcement officers intercepted shipments containing a total of 13,500 packs of Belarusian…

18.02.2026
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Minsk Prosecutor’s Office Issued 34 Orders to Remove “Extremist” Books From Sale in 2025

In 2025, Minsk prosecutor’s offices issued 34 orders related to the sale of books designated as “extremist.” Several more orders…

18.02.2026
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Ukrainian Foreign Ministry Criticises Admission of Belarusian Athletes to Paralympics Under State Flag

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry has described as wrong and shameful the decision to allow Belarusian and Russian athletes to take part…

18.02.2026
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Lithuania Submits Evidence of Weather Balloon Incidents to ICAO

Lithuania has officially submitted a package of evidence to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regarding incidents involving the launch…

18.02.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya: Our Joint Efforts Will Bring Peace to Ukraine and Freedom to Belarus

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya thanked Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha for his statements regarding sanctions against Alyaksandr Lukashenka. The leader of the…

18.02.2026
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Belarusian Held Liable for Importing Beef Heads Into Russia

A Belarusian citizen has been held liable in Russia for importing beef heads without documentation. A vehicle driven by the…

18.02.2026
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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Comments on Sanctions Against Lukashenka: We Believe in the European Future of the Belarusian People

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has described the sanctions against Alyaksandr Lukashenka as an adequate response, called on partner countries…

18.02.2026
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Investment in Fixed Capital Fell by 12 Percent in January

Investment in fixed capital in January amounted to 3.135 billion roubles. This was down 12 percent compared with January 2025.…

18.02.2026
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House of Representatives Delegation to Attend OSCE PA Session

A delegation of the House of Representatives led by Chairman of the Standing Commission on International Affairs Siarhei Rachkou will…

18.02.2026
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Zelenskyy Assesses Results of Geneva Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the talks in Geneva ended with progress in one area. According to him, the…

18.02.2026
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European Commission to Support EU Regions Bordering Belarus

The European Commission has adopted a strategy to support regions that border Belarus, Russia and Ukraine. “From hybrid threats to…

18.02.2026
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Valfovich Reports to Lukashenka on Second Stage of Combat Readiness Check

State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus Alyaksandr Valfovich today reported to Alyaksandr Lukashenka on the completion of the…

18.02.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya Welcomes Ukraine’s Sanctions Against Lukashenka

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has welcomed the introduction by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of personal sanctions against Alyaksandr Lukashenka. Zelenskyy signed the…

18.02.2026
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Russian Authorities Officially Announce Slowdown of Telegram

The operation of the Telegram messenger’s services has been slowed down in Russia due to violations of Russian legislation, the…

18.02.2026
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Increase in Enterprises’ Net Profit Went Into Growth of Inventories — Yahorau

Belarusian enterprises significantly increased their net profit last year. However, this did not improve the situation with working capital, as…

18.02.2026
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National Bank Moves to Curb Consumer Imports

The National Bank is taking measures to limit consumer imports. This is stated in the report “Ensuring Financial Stability in…

18.02.2026