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Weather Balloons Again Cross From Belarus Into Poland

Polish military forces have again recorded the entry of weather balloons from Belarus into Poland, according to a statement by…

17.02.2026
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Another Alleged Russian Spy to Stand Trial in Poland

Polish prosecutors have referred another espionage case to court. Charges have been brought against Polish citizen Viktor Zh. According to…

17.02.2026
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Sons of Businessman Chyzh Held Lithuanian Citizenship — Bureau

The sons of prominent Belarusian businessman Yury Chyzh held Lithuanian citizenship. Siarhei Chyzh and Uladzimir Chyzh obtained Lithuanian citizenship in…

17.02.2026
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Vytis Jurkonis Awarded Officer’s Cross of the Order “For Merits to Lithuania”

On February 16, on the occasion of the Day of the Restoration of the State, President of the Republic of…

17.02.2026
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Yahorau Explains Why Belarusians Need Crypto Banks

Aliaksandr Yahorau, First Deputy Chairman of the Board of the National Bank, explained why Belarusians need crypto banks in his…

17.02.2026
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Reservists Called Up as Part of Combat Readiness Check

As part of a combat readiness inspection conducted by the Defence Ministry, reservists have been called up. According to the…

17.02.2026
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Price Analysis System Cost Government 5.1 Million Rubles but Works for Three Goods

The automated price analysis system created on the government’s initiative cost 5.1 million rubles, but currently operates for only three,…

17.02.2026
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“I Demand That All Flows in the Economy Be Balanced”: Lukashenka Speaks About Wage Growth

Alyaksandr Lukashenka, during today’s government report on the performance of the economy, drew attention to wage growth outpacing labour productivity.…

17.02.2026
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Lukashenka Says Economy Is Under “Extremely Serious Pressure” From Both East and West

Alyaksandr Lukashenka said the Belarusian economy is operating under near-military conditions and is facing “extremely serious pressure” from both the…

17.02.2026
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Real Incomes of the Population Rise by 9.6% in 2025

Real disposable monetary incomes of the population increased by 9.6% in 2025. The pace of growth slowed toward the end…

17.02.2026
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Belarus’s GDP Falls by 1.2% in January

Belarus’s gross domestic product in January 2026 amounted to 23.3 billion rubles at current prices. In comparable prices, it declined…

17.02.2026
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Babaryka Says He Will Work Toward a Non-Russian, Non-Nuclear and Democratic Belarus

Viktar Babaryka published a post on Tuesday morning in which he outlined what he intends to focus on going forward…

17.02.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya Holds Consultations With Babaryka and Kalesnikava in Berlin

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met in Berlin on Monday with Viktar Babaryka and Maria Kalesnikava. The meeting took place at the Pilecki…

17.02.2026
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Communications Ministry Counts Internet and Mobile Subscribers in 2025

The Ministry of Communications and Informatization has summed up the development of telecommunications infrastructure in 2025. Last year, 3.81 million…

17.02.2026
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Belarus Introduces Full Extraterritorial Property Registration From March 1

Belarus will introduce full extraterritoriality of property registration starting March 1, the State Property Committee reported. The relevant provision is…

17.02.2026
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Annual Mobilisation Readiness Training Begins in Belarus – Defence Ministry

The Defence Ministry has announced the start of annual mobilisation readiness training. The exercises will be held nationwide from February…

17.02.2026
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Liabedzka Takes Part in Celebration of Restoration of the Lithuanian State Day

On February 16, Anatol Liabedzka, advisor to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on parliamentary cooperation, took part on behalf of the Office of…

16.02.2026
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Kanapatskaya Boasts of Flying to Washington and Staying on the Same Street as the White House

Hanna Kanapatskaya, whom the regime of Alyaksandr Lukashenka uses to create the appearance of opposition in Belarus, has boasted that…

16.02.2026
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Nearly 30 Million Packs of Cigarettes and 33 Suspects: Polish Court to Hear Major Belarus Smuggling Case

The District Court in Siedlce will hear a major cigarette smuggling case involving 33 defendants and nearly 30 million packs…

16.02.2026
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Investigative Committee and Interior Ministry Reveal Details of Armed Robbery Near Smalyavichy

The Investigative Committee has published details of the night-time attack near Smalyavichy. Earlier in the morning, the Interior Ministry press…

16.02.2026
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BELPOL Begins Publishing List of Belarusian Enterprises Supporting Russian Aggression

The BELPOL initiative has begun publishing a list of Belarusian organisations that support Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. The first part…

16.02.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya: More Than 170 Belarusian Women Remain Political Prisoners

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in the international workshop “Women’s Progress Dialogue” during her visit to Berlin, timed to coincide with…

16.02.2026
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Delegation of Afghanistan’s National Development Corporation Visits Belarus

A delegation of Afghanistan’s National Development Corporation is visiting Belarus. Today, the Afghan guests met with First Deputy Foreign Minister…

16.02.2026
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Lukashenka Assures Glazyev He Is Not Solving His Problems With the US at Russia’s Expense

Alyaksandr Lukashenka, during a meeting with Union State Secretary of State Sergei Glazyev, said that in negotiations with the United…

16.02.2026
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Lukashenka Says He Intends to Personally Take Part in the Peace Council

Alyaksandr Lukashenka has said he intends to personally take part in the work of the Peace Council. He made the…

16.02.2026
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Supreme Court Rejects Appeal in “Black Nightingales” Case

The Supreme Court has rejected the appeal in the “Black Nightingales” case. The verdict of the court of first instance…

16.02.2026
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Human Rights Defenders Recognise Eight More People as Political Prisoners

Belarusian human rights defenders have published a statement recognising eight more people as political prisoners. The individuals recognised as political…

16.02.2026
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Lukashenka Says He Is Ready to Offer Trump a Way Out of the Situation in Venezuela

Alyaksandr Lukashenka, during a meeting with Union State Secretary of State Sergei Glazyev, said that he had not only decided…

16.02.2026
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Lukashenka Reveals Details of Talk With Putin and Names Date of Supreme State Council of Union State

Alyaksandr Lukashenka, during a meeting with Union State Secretary of State Sergei Glazyev, announced a new date for the session…

16.02.2026
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SEZ Residents Reduce Revenue in 2025

Residents of Belarusian free economic zones (SEZ) reduced revenue and production volumes in 2025. This is indicated by data published…

16.02.2026
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Defence Ministry Checks Readiness of Western Operational Command

As part of its own inspection, the Ministry of Defence today is placing the headquarters and a number of units…

16.02.2026
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Ryzhankou Personally Voices Support for Cuba

Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou met today with Cuban Ambassador Santiago Perez Benitez. According to the Foreign Ministry press service,…

16.02.2026
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Counterfeit Chinese Yuan Discovered in Hrodna

A counterfeit Chinese yuan banknote has been detected in Hrodna. This was reported by the State Committee of Forensic Examinations.…

16.02.2026
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Fired Minsk Resident Blackmailed IT Company With Threat to Leak Personal Data of 9 Million Users

A Minsk resident has become the subject of a criminal case for unlawful acquisition of computer information. This was reported…

16.02.2026
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Net Profit of Belarusian Enterprises Grows by 21.6% in 2025

Belstat has published data on the financial performance of organisations for the results of 2025. Their net profit increased by…

16.02.2026
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Polish Border Guards and Military Record Incursion of Weather Balloons From Belarus

Poland’s Border Guard and the Operational Command of the Armed Forces informed about another incursion of weather balloons from the…

16.02.2026
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Liabedzka Discusses Signing Cooperation Statement With Belarusian Democratic Forces With Speaker of Lithuanian Seimas

Advisor to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Anatol Liabedzka discussed with Speaker of the Lithuanian Seimas Juozas Olekas the signing of a statement…

16.02.2026
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Hackers Rack Up 20,000 Rubles in Calls to Egypt at Expense of Minsk Company

Hackers made international calls to Egypt at the expense of a Minsk company, causing losses of around 20,000 rubles. The…

16.02.2026
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Armed Robbery in Smalyavichy District: Three People Injured, Three Foreign Attackers Detained

The Interior Ministry press service reported the detention of three young foreign nationals on suspicion of an armed robbery in…

16.02.2026
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EDB Confirms Inflation Forecast for Belarus

Analysts at the Eurasian Development Bank expect inflation in Belarus this year to remain close to the target level of…

16.02.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya Urges EU Not to Follow US Example in Lifting Sanctions on Belarus

Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has urged the European Union not to replicate the US approach of…

15.02.2026
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Paysera Cards Stop Working in Belarus

Payment cards issued by the Lithuanian online bank Paysera stopped working in Belarus on February 11. Users of specialised chats…

15.02.2026
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Blogger Pavel Spiryn Leaves Belarus

Former political prisoner Pavel Spiryn has left Belarus and is currently in Lithuania. A video featuring the former political prisoner…

15.02.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya Discusses Communication With Minsk on Release of Political Prisoners With UN High Commissioner

Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya discussed the situation of political prisoners in Belarus and international efforts to…

15.02.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya in Munich Calls for Including Belarus in Regional Security Talks

During the second day of the Munich Security Conference, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in a panel discussion titled “Belarus in…

14.02.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya in Munich: Tech Giants Must Stop Regimes’ Abuse of Digital Platforms

Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in a youth side event of the Munich Security Conference…

14.02.2026
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Thrown Off a Train – Lithuanian Border Guards Intercept Another Batch of Belarusian Cigarettes

Officers of the Lithuanian State Border Guard Service stopped an attempt to smuggle tobacco products in the Vilkaviškis district. Border…

14.02.2026
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Icy Conditions and Temperatures Down to Minus 23°C – Meteorologists Issue Orange Alert

On February 14, icy conditions are expected on roads across Belarus, and a sharp drop in temperatures is forecast for…

14.02.2026
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Tatsiana Zaretskaya Moves From Estonia to the United Arab Emirates – Nasha Niva

Former representative of the United Transitional Cabinet for finance and founder of the Laava Tech startup Tatsiana Zaretskaya has left…

14.02.2026
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“It All Begins With Love”: NaviBand Presents New Song for Valentine’s Day

NaviBand has presented a single based on one of the most beautiful poems of Belarusian literature, “You Call Me. Invite…

14.02.2026