Tsikhanouskaya Thanks US for Release of 250 Political Prisoners
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya commented on the release of another group of Belarusian political prisoners, thanking US President Donald Trump,…
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Blogger Alyaksandr Lapshyn Detained in Yerevan for Sixth Time at Belarus’s Request
Blogger Alyaksandr Lapshyn was detained on March 19 at Yerevan airport at the request of the Belarusian authorities.…
US to Lift Sanctions on Belinvestbank, Development Bank of Belarus, and Finance Ministry
The United States is lifting sanctions on Belinvestbank, the Development Bank of Belarus, and the Ministry of Finance,…
BYSOL Launches Emergency Fundraiser for Released Political Prisoners
The BYSOL Foundation has launched an emergency fundraiser to support Belarusian political prisoners released today. The full list…
Belneftekhim: Belarusian Refineries Fully Meet Domestic Demand
The production capacity of Belarusian oil refineries allows them to fully meet domestic market demand under any market…
Unauthorized Excavation Work Disrupts Power Supply to Oncology Centre Near Minsk
A third-party organisation damaged cable lines while carrying out excavation work without coordination with Minskenergo. As a result,…
Coale: We Want Relations Between Belarus and Lithuania to Improve
The United States wants relations between Belarus and Lithuania to improve, US President’s Special Envoy John Coale said…
Coale: I Take Instructions Only From Trump, Others Are Inflating Their Importance
US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale said he works exclusively under the direction of US President…
Identities of Two Provocateurs at 2006 Protests Established
A representative of the BELPOL initiative, Uladzimir Zhyhar, has identified two provocateurs who were present during the protests…
Coale: Resumption of US Embassy Operations in Minsk Still Under Discussion
Belarus and the United States continue to work on restoring the functioning of the US Embassy in Minsk,…
Coale Says Direct Contact Between Trump and Lukashenka May Happen Soon
US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale said that direct contact between US President Donald Trump and…
Coale Comments on US Priorities Regarding Ukraine and the Middle East
US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale commented on suggestions that the Russia–Ukraine war has taken a…
“Dragon’s Teeth” Installed During Western Operational Command Exercise
Participants in the comprehensive exercise involving the Western Operational Command have begun carrying out training and combat tasks,…
Coale: US Was Disappointed by Lukashenka’s Refusal to Attend Peace Council
The United States was disappointed by Alyaksandr Lukashenka’s refusal to attend the first meeting of the Peace Council…
Ryzhankou Says Western Position Is Pushing Belarus Toward “Eurasian Vector”
Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou has urged Western partners to seize the moment and establish a stable channel…
Coale Promises to Convey Lukashenka’s Views to Trump
US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale said that during his meeting with Alyaksandr Lukashenka in Minsk,…
Coale Says Possible Lukashenka Visit to United States Discussed
During a meeting between Alyaksandr Lukashenka and US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale, the possibility of…
Radio Racyja Website Hacked
The website of Belarusian Radio Racyja has been hacked. Attackers embedded a phishing page into the Belarusian-language version…
Lithuanian MPs Met Coale in Vilnius Ahead of Minsk Visit, Discussing Fertilisers, Trucks, and Diplomacy
US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale met in Vilnius not only with Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga…
Hotline Launched for Relatives of Released Political Prisoners
Belgazprombank Announces Suspension of Visa Card Operations in EU
Belgazprombank has announced that Visa cards issued by the bank will no longer be serviced within the European…
Dollar Exceeds 3 Rubles at BCSE
Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange on Thursday, March 19, ended with gains for the euro,…
Some Political Prisoners Removed From Belarusian Colonies — Rights Defenders
On March 18, some political prisoners were removed from at least two Belarusian penal colonies, the human rights…
Alfa Bank Visa Cards Stop Working in EU
Visa cards issued by Alfa Bank have stopped working in the European Union, the United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein,…
Lukashenka Says Belarus Ready to Follow Agreements With US on Political Prisoners
Alyaksandr Lukashenka, during the protocol part of talks with US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale, said…
Bear “Patrols” Lithuanian–Belarusian Border
A bear was spotted on the Lithuanian–Belarusian border on Lithuanian territory, the State Border Guard Service of Lithuania…
SBU Detains Belarusian-Russian Agent in Unmanned Systems Forces
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has reported the detention of an agent who simultaneously worked for Russia’s FSB and…
Unknown Individuals Impersonate Belarusian Journalist to Collect Information on Volunteers
Journalist Zmicier Pankaviec has warned that unknown individuals are attempting to collect information about Belarusian volunteers fighting in…
Interior Ministry Reports Detention of Bribe-Takers Linked to Intermediary Schemes
The Interior Ministry’s press service reported the detention of executives of a Minsk-based enterprise. The statement noted that,…
Lukashenka Hints to Coale at Direct Air Link With the United States
Alyaksandr Lukashenka, welcoming US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale in Minsk, hinted at the possible launch…
Ukraine Returns Its Citizen With Serious Injuries From Belarus
Ukrainian authorities have reported the return of a Ukrainian citizen who had been in serious condition in Belarus.…
Lukashenka to Coale: My View on the Middle East Matters to You as You Are Fighting Against Our Friends
Alyaksandr Lukashenka said that his view on the situation in the Middle East is important for the United…
Belarusian PEN and Rights and Cultural Community Issue Statement on Systemic Persecution in Book Sector
Belarusian PEN, together with the human rights and cultural community, has strongly condemned a new wave of large-scale…
Tsikhanouskaya at EPP Congress: We Are Doing Everything Possible to Keep Belarus on the Agenda
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is taking part in the congress of the European People’s Party (EPP), an alliance of centre-right…
Lukashenka and Coale Begin Talks in Minsk
Alyaksandr Lukashenka and US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale have begun talks in Minsk. The US…
Migrants Attempt to Cross into Lithuania and Poland
Migration flows continue to intensify along Belarus’s borders with EU countries amid favourable weather conditions. According to the…
Statkevich: Stroke Was Artificially and Deliberately Provoked
Mikalai Statkevich has described how he was deprived of necessary medication in the colony and subjected to pressure…
Belarus Still Absent From World Happiness Ranking
The United Nations has published its latest World Happiness Report. It was prepared in partnership with the Gallup…
Navigation Season in Belarus to Begin on March 24–25
The navigation season in Belarus will begin on March 24–25, the Transport Ministry’s press service reported. “Unlike last…
Antimonopoly Regulator Issues Warning to Yandex Go Operator in Belarus
The Belarusian operator of the Yandex Go service, LLC BelGo Corp, has received a warning from the Ministry…
Comprehensive Exercise of Western Operational Command Begins in Belarus Away From Border
The Ministry of Defence has announced the start of a comprehensive exercise involving troops of the Western Operational…
Experimental Traffic Lights Installed at Three Intersections in Minsk
An experiment with traffic lights is underway in Minsk. It is being conducted by the city’s traffic police…
Interior Ministry Reports Detention of “Group of Adherents of Anarchist Views”
The Interior Ministry’s press service reported the detention of “participants and the leader of a group of adherents…
BelaPAN Facebook Account Added to List of Extremist Materials
The Ministry of Information has updated its national list of extremist materials. The Facebook account of BelaPAN has…
Latvian Agriculture Minister Urges EU to Ban Imports of Dogs and Cats From Russia and Belarus
Latvian Agriculture Minister Armands Krauze has sent a letter to European Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare Olivér…
Parents’ Association: Changes to Vilnius Gymnasium Charter Should Not Displace Belarusian Language
The Association of Belarusian Parents has welcomed the decision by the Vilnius City Council to add the Lithuanian…
Lithuanian Foreign Ministry Calls Turchyn’s Meeting With Lithuanian Carriers Propaganda
Lithuania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said it views the meeting between Belarusian Prime Minister Alyaksandr Turchyn and…
Belavia Extends Suspension of Flights to Dubai Until April 19
Belavia has extended the suspension of regular flights to the United Arab Emirates until April 19. This is…
108th Anniversary of the BNR: Where and When Freedom Day Events Will Take Place
On March 25, Belarusians will mark the 108th anniversary of the proclamation of the Belarusian People’s Republic (BNR).…
“You Can’t Prove That I Am Me.” Mikalai Statkevich Lives in Minsk Without Documents for a Month
Mikalai Statkevich remains at home in Minsk without documents. According to him, his passport is still in the…