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Rostelecom Outage in Russia Also Affects Belarus

A major outage occurred in the Russian segment of the internet on the evening of April 6. The likely cause…

07.04.2026
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Squally Winds Sweep Across Belarus, Causing Damage

Squally winds were observed across Belarus on Sunday. In Senitsa near Minsk, the wind uprooted trees. In Minsk's Loshitsa district,…

06.04.2026
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NASA Publishes Photo of Far Side of the Moon

NASA has published for the first time since 1972 a photograph of the far side of the Moon taken by…

06.04.2026
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Will Akela Miss: Lukashenka and the Russian-Armenian Duel

At a recent meeting with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Russian President Vladimir Putin effectively issued an ultimatum to Armenia. Why…

06.04.2026
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Ryzhankou Says Lithuania Unwilling to Hold Talks With Belarus

Maksim Ryzhankou, Belarus' foreign minister, said he sees no willingness on Vilnius' part to talk to Minsk. He also said…

06.04.2026
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Knihi.by Website and Several Books Declared “Extremist” in Belarus

The website of the Belarusian literature store knihi.by and its Instagram page have been declared "extremist materials". The decision was…

06.04.2026
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Several People on Pardoned Prisoners List Have Not Been Released, Rights Defenders Say

Some people included in the published list of pardoned political prisoners have still not been released. The Dissidentby initiative said…

06.04.2026
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Lukashenka Approves Amendments to Agreement on Liability for Customs Violations in the Customs Union

Alyaksandr Lukashenka has signed a decree approving, as a basis for negotiations, a draft protocol on amendments to the Agreement…

06.04.2026
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Foreigner Worked in Belarus for Several Years Using Fake Pharmacist Diploma

A foreign national worked in Lida for several years using a fake pharmacist diploma, but the deception was uncovered when…

06.04.2026
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Fire Breaks Out at Mahilioukhimvalakno Plant

A fire broke out during the day on April 6 at the Mahilioukhimvalakno enterprise, the Emergencies Ministry said. The fire…

06.04.2026
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State Control Committee Suspends Operations of Three Cafes in Brest

In Brest, the operations of three cafes belonging to the same business entity have been suspended at the request of…

06.04.2026
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Khrenin and CSTO Secretary General Discuss Upcoming Exercises in Belarus

On April 6, Belarusian Defence Minister Viktar Khrenin met with CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov. Khrenin briefed Masadykov on the…

06.04.2026
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Two Apartments in Minsk Purchased in Melnikava’s Name After Her Disappearance, Zerkalo Reports

Two apartments in Minsk were purchased in the name of missing former Coordination Council speaker Anzhalika Melnikava in September 2025…

06.04.2026
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Belarusian Foreign Ministry Threatens Response “Using All Available Means” to YouTube Blocking of State Media

The Belarusian Foreign Ministry issued a statement in connection with the blocking of BelTA, ONT and STV channels on YouTube…

06.04.2026
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Film About Ales Bialiatski to Be Screened in Vilnius

A screening of the documentary film Bialiatski / Unbroken, dedicated to Belarusian human rights defender, dissident and Nobel Peace Prize…

06.04.2026
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Agricultural Enterprise Worker Transported 10 Tonnes of Grain by Bicycle

The Interior Ministry press service said it had uncovered a large-scale grain theft in the Pinsk district. A 58-year-old employee…

06.04.2026
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Homiel Resident Sentenced to Five Years for Fraud, Cites Sanctions in Court

The Savetski District Court of Minsk found a 60-year-old resident of Homiel guilty of fraud on an especially large scale.…

06.04.2026
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BAA Reports Shift in Belarusian Car Market Model

The Belarusian Automobile Association has once again drawn attention to the decline in passenger car imports by legal entities. According…

06.04.2026
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Government Revises Approach to Alterations in Residential Buildings

The Council of Ministers of Belarus has adopted a resolution "On Alterations and Redevelopment, Installation of Individual Antennas and Other…

06.04.2026
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Dollar, Euro and Yuan Fall in BCSE Trading on April 6

Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange on Monday, April 6, ended with the dollar, euro and yuan falling…

06.04.2026
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Orange Weather Alert Over Strong Winds Extended Through Tuesday

Tuesday will also be very windy in Belarus. Forecasters have extended the orange-level weather warning. "On April 7 (Tuesday), strong…

06.04.2026
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“They Will Never Cope With the Chinese” – Lukashenka Summarises US Campaign Against Iran

The US and Israeli operation against Iran showed that the United States is vulnerable and will not be able to…

06.04.2026
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Lukashenka Assesses What Kyrgyzstan Would Do in the Event of Conflict in Belarus

Alyaksandr Lukashenka, during a meeting with the new CSTO secretary general, Taalatbek Masadykov, a representative of Kyrgyzstan, outlined his vision…

06.04.2026
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Lukashenka Urges CSTO to Be Cautious Regarding Armenia

Alyaksandr Lukashenka believes that the Collective Security Treaty Organisation should be cautious in its dealings with Armenia. He made the…

06.04.2026
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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe to Prepare Report on Belarus

The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe will prepare a report on the situation in…

06.04.2026
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Visas and Political Prisoners: Democratic Forces Representatives Hold Talks in Italy

On April 2-3, Dzianis Kuchynski, diplomatic adviser to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, visited Italy. The trip was devoted to securing and implementing…

06.04.2026
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Russian Brand Volga Certifies Belarusian Version of Model Based on Geely Atlas

The fourth-generation Geely Atlas may appear in Belarus under the Russian Volga brand. As reported by Chinese Cars, Volga has…

06.04.2026
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Belarusian Helsinki Committee Designated as “Extremist Formation”

The Belarusian Helsinki Committee has been designated an "extremist formation". The decision was taken by the KGB on March 31.…

06.04.2026
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Ryzhankou Assures New CSTO Secretary General of Belarusian Support

Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou met on Monday with the new CSTO secretary general, Taalatbek Masadykov, who took office at…

06.04.2026
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Chukotka Offers Lukashenka Opportunity to Mine Gold

During the visit of the governor of Russia's Chukotka Autonomous Okrug to Minsk, Alyaksandr Lukashenka received an offer to take…

06.04.2026
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Health Ministry Explains How Medical Institutions Will Operate During Holidays

The Health Ministry has published the operating schedule for healthcare institutions during the upcoming holidays at the end of April…

06.04.2026
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Minsk Representative in Brussels Suggests Europe Return to Constructive Dialogue

Belarus' chargé d'affaires in Brussels, Siarhei Panasiuk, in an interview with TASS suggested that Europe return to constructive dialogue and…

06.04.2026
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Mahiliou Resident Tried to Flee Traffic Police and Then Attempted to Offer Bribe

A resident of Mahiliou has been detained for attempting to bribe traffic police officers. According to the Belarusian Interior Ministry…

06.04.2026
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Nearly 100 Migrants Attempted to Cross From Belarus Into Lithuania and Latvia on Sunday

The situation on the borders of Lithuania and Latvia with Belarus remains tense. On Sunday, border guards in the two…

06.04.2026
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Lithuania to Strengthen Air Defence Capabilities and Radar Network

Lithuania will allocate a quarter of this year's arms procurement budget to the acquisition of airspace surveillance and air defence…

05.04.2026
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Lithuania May Legally Ban Russians and Belarusians From Competing in the Country

Lithuania's Ministry of Education, Science and Sport said it intends to resume discussions on legal options for banning athletes from…

05.04.2026
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Restrictions and Bans on Forest Visits Introduced Across Most of Belarus

Restrictions and bans on visiting forests have been introduced across most of Belarus. This is shown by data from the…

05.04.2026
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Forecasters Warn of Strong Winds on Monday

Strong westerly winds with gusts of 15-20 metres per second are expected across most of Belarus on Monday afternoon. An…

05.04.2026
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Lithuanian Foreign Ministry Says It Has Not Received Official Proposals for Meetings From Belarus

Lithuania's Foreign Ministry said it had not received an official proposal from Belarus to hold a meeting at the level…

05.04.2026
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Viktar Lukashenka Flew to Turkey on Government Business Jet “on Official Business”

The head of Belarus' National Olympic Committee, Viktar Lukashenka, flew to Turkey on a government business jet with tail number…

05.04.2026
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Traffic Police to Inspect Taxis Across Belarus From April 6 to 10

From April 6 to 10, the State Traffic Inspectorate will conduct a nationwide preventive campaign aimed at improving the safety…

05.04.2026
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“Day When Faith and Hope Triumphed” – Tsikhanouskaya Congratulates Belarusians on Easter

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya congratulated Belarusians celebrating Easter and, speaking about faith in the future, recalled the release of political prisoners. "I…

05.04.2026
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STV Publishes Videos on Backup YouTube Channel, but Pratasevich Programme Is Missing

After the removal of the main YouTube channel of Belarusian state television broadcaster STV (@ctvby), which had 2.4 million subscribers,…

04.04.2026
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All Nine Lists Registered to Take Part in Coordination Council Elections

The Election Commission of the Coordination Council has announced the final results of candidate registration for the KS. All nine…

04.04.2026
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Musician Aleh Khamenka Marks His 59th Birthday in Detention

Today, April 4, marks the birthday of Belarusian folk-modern legend, founder of the band Palats and political prisoner Aleh Khamenka.…

04.04.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya Congratulates NATO on 77th Anniversary: For Belarusians, These Principles Are Not Abstract

The head of Belarus' United Transitional Cabinet, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, congratulated NATO on its 77th anniversary in a post on social…

04.04.2026
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Crimea Preparing for Visit by Belarusian Ambassador to Russia

Belarus' ambassador to Russia appointed this year, Yury Seliverstau, is planning to visit Crimea, which was annexed by Russia. Preparations…

04.04.2026
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Moose Opens Swimming Season Near Lida OSVOD Station – Video

Belarus' OSVOD shared striking footage filmed in the Hrodna region. The camera captured a moose swimming across a lake near…

04.04.2026
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Mobile Belgee-Based System to Monitor Unpaid Parking in Minsk

A mobile system installed on a Belgee X50 passenger car will be used to monitor parking payments in Minsk. The…

04.04.2026
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Up to Eight Years in Prison: Organisers of Migrant Smuggling From Belarus to the EU Convicted in Poland

A court in Legnica has sentenced members of an organised criminal group that smuggled migrants across the Polish-Belarusian border into…

04.04.2026