Trump Invites Lukashenka to Join Peace Council
U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed that Belarus become a founding member of the Peace Council in the…
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The collective account of the Reform.news editorial team. The identities of some journalists are withheld for security reasons due to the threat of political repression in Belarus.
Prosecutors in Minsk Region Filed More Than 1,400 Applications on “Extremist” Materials Over Five Years
The Minsk Region Prosecutor’s Office reported on filing applications with courts to have information products recognised as “extremist…
Human Rights Defenders Aware of 163 Defendants in the “Hajun Case”
The Viasna Human Rights Centre reported that 163 confirmed defendants in the “Hajun case” are currently known and…
Belarusian Military Visits Arms Exhibition in Qatar
A Belarusian military delegation headed by Chief of the General Staff Pavel Muraveika is visiting the DIMDEX-2026 exhibition…
Lukashenka Wants to Be a Bridge Between East and West
Alyaksandr Lukashenka wants Belarus to be not a dividing line but a bridge between East and West. He…
Network of Russian Informants Uncovered in Latvia. Some Suspects Fled to Belarus
Grain Harvest Totals 9.1 Million Tonnes in 2027
The grain harvest in 2027 amounted to 9.1 million tonnes in post-processing weight. This was reported by Belstat.…
Kuchynski: We Agreed on Concrete Steps to Support Belarusians in Spain
Belarusian democratic forces have agreed with Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on further steps to support Belarusians living…
Belarus’ GDP Grows by 1.3% in 2025
Belarus’ gross domestic product in 2025 amounted to 286.7 billion roubles. It increased by 1.3% compared with 2024.…
Belarusian Democratic Forces Will Be Able to Take Part in Local Election Observation Missions in Council of Europe Countries
Representatives of the Belarusian democratic forces will be able to participate in missions observing local elections in Council…
Belarus Proposes Sending Its Representative to Afghanistan
Belarus plans to develop relations with Afghanistan, simplify the visa regime for Afghan businessmen, and send its representative…
Raccoon That Arrived From America in a Car Container Is Being Kept at the Ashmyany Veterinary Station
The raccoon that arrived from America to Belarus in a container with a car is being kept at…
Belarusian Citizen and Five Other Foreigners to Be Tried in Lithuania for Attempted Arson of Equipment for Ukraine’s Armed Forces
Six foreign nationals will stand trial in Lithuania for attempting to set fire to equipment intended for the…
Liquidation of the Information Ministry, Self-Regulation and Simplified Accreditation — BAJ Presents Concept for Reforming Belarus’ Media Sector
The Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ) is presenting a concept for reforming Belarus’ media sector, developed by experts…
Lithuanian Prosecutor’s Office Sends Weather-Balloon Cigarette Smuggling Case to Court
The Vilnius Regional Prosecutor’s Office has sent to court a criminal case against two Lithuanian citizens. They are…
Decree on Cryptobanks Creates Opportunity for the Self-Employed to Receive Salaries in Cryptocurrency — Yagorau
The decree on cryptobanks creates an opportunity for the self-employed to receive salaries in cryptocurrencies. This was stated…
Decree on Cryptobanks and Token Oversight Signed
A decree “On Cryptobanks and Certain Issues of Oversight in the Sphere of Digital Tokens” was signed today,…
Resident of Byaroza District Restricted From Gambling for Three Years After Mother’s Complaint
In Byaroza District, a court granted a prosecutor’s claim and restricted a local resident from visiting gambling establishments,…
Retail Trade Turnover Increases by 6.6% in 2025
Retail trade turnover in 2025 amounted to 102.9 billion roubles. It grew by 6.6% compared with 2024, Belstat…
Estonia Intends to Actively Raise the Belarus Issue in the UN Human Rights Council
Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held a meeting with Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna. The…
Median Salary in Belarus Reaches 2,081.7 Roubles in November 2025
The median salary in Belarus in November 2025 amounted to 2,081.7 roubles. Compared with May of the previous…
Industrial Production Decreases by 1.8% in 2025
Industrial output in 2025 totalled 208 billion roubles. It decreased by 1.8% compared with 2024, Belstat reported. In…
Legalisation and Settling in Poland — Tsikhanouskaya Meets Freed Political Prisoners and Volunteers in Warsaw
Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on 14 January held a meeting with volunteers and representatives…
Tsikhanouskaya Discusses Potash Transit Sanctions With Lithuanian Seimas Members
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held a meeting with members of the Lithuanian Seimas group “For Democratic Belarus”. Representatives of both…
Ruginienė: The United States Helped Lithuania Resolve the Issue of Belarusian Weather Balloons
The United States helped Lithuania resolve the problem of weather balloons crossing from Belarus and continues efforts to…
Battery Hidden in Truck Cabin Discovered at Belarusian Customs. Lithuanian Carrier May Lose the Vehicle
A hidden battery was discovered by Belarusian customs officers in the air duct of a truck cabin arriving…
Lithuanian Interior Minister: Russia and Belarus Use Lithuania as a Testing Ground for Hybrid Attacks
Lithuanian Minister of the Interior Vladislav Kondratovič discussed the regional security situation with Czech Ambassador to Lithuania Aleš…
Maria Kalesnikava Meets With German President
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier met with former Belarusian political prisoner Maria Kalesnikava. On 15 January, he received her…
Lithuanian Border Guards Retrieve Two Cigarette Rafts From the Neman
Lithuanian border guards from Druskininkai retrieved two cigarette rafts from the Neman River. Smugglers attempted to transport 2,800…
One of the Workshops at Grodno Azot Partially Suspends Operations
The Ammonia-4 workshop at the Grodno Azot plant has partially suspended operations to carry out adjustment work. “In…
Turchyn: Agreements With Russia Allowed Oil Refineries to Achieve a Good Financial Result
Agreements with Russia reached last year allowed Belarusian oil refineries to achieve good financial results. This was stated…
Poland Promises Not to Delay Legalisation of Freed Belarusian Political Prisoners
Polish authorities intend to review the legalisation cases of freed Belarusian political prisoners who have applied for international…
Belarusian and Myanmar Militaries Seek to Intensify Contacts
The Belarusian and Myanmar militaries seek to intensify contacts. This was reported by the press service of the…
MAZ Unveils Its Own Motorhome
The Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ), together with the MAZ-Kupava trailer and body plant, has presented its own motorhome.…
Meteorologists Issue Orange Alert Due to Severe Frost
The coming night will be extremely cold in Belarus. Meteorologists have issued an orange danger level for the…
Tsikhanouskaya Proposes Several Initiatives to Nawrocki in Support of Belarusians in Poland
Belarusian Enterprises Continue Increasing Profits in January–November
Belstat has published data on the financial results of organisations for January–November. Their net profit increased by 15.3%.…
President of Poland Expresses Support for Belarusians
President of Poland Karol Nawrocki expressed support for Belarusians during a traditional meeting with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and representatives…
Belarusian Bank Offers Settlements in Rupees
Belarusian Technobank has expanded the list of foreign currencies available for settlements as of 14 January. Clients can…
Agreement on Military Cooperation With Zimbabwe Published
The agreement between the Ministries of Defence of Belarus and Zimbabwe on military cooperation was published today on…
Permission to Use Foreign Currency for Transport Settlements Extended for Another Year
Permission to use foreign currency in settlements for transportation services has been extended for another year. The corresponding…
What Happens to Political Prisoners Freed and Evacuated from Belarus in December
Representatives of democratic forces, human rights organisations and volunteer groups at a press conference in Warsaw described what…
Latushka Asks Poland to Accelerate Legalisation of Belarusian Political Prisoners
Belarusian political prisoners who are currently in Poland after being freed and evacuated from the country in December…
Belarus Opens Consulate General in Almaty
A Consulate General of Belarus has opened in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Today, Consul General Dzianis Mialeshkin met with Special…
Spouses Sentenced to 24 and 21 Years in Prison on “Terrorism” Charges
Dzmitry Kapuza and Volha Kapuza from the Drahichyn district have been sentenced to 24 and 21 years in…
Foreign Ministry Advises Belarusians in Iran to Exercise Caution
The Belarusian Foreign Ministry opposes interference in Iran’s internal affairs and recommends that Belarusian citizens in the country…
Family Capital in 2026 Set at 35,505 Roubles
Family capital in 2026 will amount to 35,505 roubles. This was reported by the Ministry of Labour. Compared…
Ryzhankou and Lavrov Hope for “Rapid Stabilisation of the Situation” in Iran
The foreign ministers of Belarus and Russia, Maksim Ryzhankou and Sergey Lavrov, expressed hope for a “rapid stabilisation…
Lithuanian Border Guards Detain Six People Involved in Aerial Cigarette Smuggling
Lithuanian border guards have detained six members of an organised group suspected of smuggling cigarettes using weather balloons…
Belarus to Simplify Permanent Residence for Highly Qualified Foreign Specialists
Belarus will simplify the procedure for obtaining permanent residence permits for highly qualified foreign nationals. This provision was…