MAZ Produces Special Vans for the Interior Ministry
Representatives of the Belarusian Interior Ministry have inspected new models of MAZ special-purpose
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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”
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Tsikhanouskaya Welcomes Release of Catholic Priests
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya welcomed the release of two Catholic priests. Earlier today it became known
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Turchyn Seeks to Build Strategic Ties With Iran
Prime Minister Alyaksandr Turchyn met with Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref. The talks
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National Bank Proposes Voting on New Belarusian Ruble Logo
The National Bank of Belarus is holding a vote on a new graphic symbol for the Belarusian ruble.
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Belarusian–Ukrainian Relations and Regional Security Discussed at Ostrogski Forum in Ukraine
Ostrogski Forum was held in Lviv and Kyiv (Ukraine) on 11–15 November, bringing together more than 100
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Ryzhankou Hopes for Restoration of “Normal Relations” With Poland
Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou says he hopes that the reopening of two checkpoints on the
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BYSOL Launches Christmas Fundraiser for Children of Political Prisoners
The BYSOL Foundation has announced a Christmas fundraiser for the children of political prisoners.
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Lukashenka to Gryzlov: For us the main thing is not “Rossotrudnichestvo” events, but the economy
Alyaksandr Lukashenka, during a meeting with the governor of Russia’s Rostov Oblast, Yury Slyusar, assured
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Lukashenka Hopes to Persuade Russians to Build a Second Nuclear Plant and Earn Money by Selling Power to Southwest Russia
Alyaksandr Lukashenka told Rostov Region governor Yury Slyusar during their meeting today that nothing
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Minsk Proposes Creating a Eurasian Security Architecture From Vancouver to Vladivostok
Minsk is proposing the creation of a Eurasian security architecture stretching from Vancouver to Vladivostok
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Polish Government Nears Completion of Information Portal for Belarusians
Work on a government information portal for Belarusians is nearing completion in Poland. The information
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Real Incomes Growth Accelerated in September
Real disposable monetary incomes of the population increased by 10.2% in January–September.
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