Industrial Export Slump and Digital Signature: Lukashenka Names Problems With Russia
Alyaksandr Lukashenka on Monday cited a slump in industrial exports and delays in the mutual recognition of digital…
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State Control Committee May Receive Additional Powers
The State Control Committee may receive additional powers. A draft law “On Amendments to Laws on the Activities…
Lithuania Proposes Extending Sanctions Against Belarusians and Russians Until 2028
Lithuania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has proposed extending national restrictive measures against citizens of Russia and Belarus until…
Belarusian Citizen Detained With 42,000 Packs of Cigarettes at Lithuanian Border
A large shipment of smuggled cigarettes was detained at the Šalčininkai road border crossing, the Lithuanian Customs Criminal…
Tsikhanouskaya on Events in Venezuela: Lukashenka Is Losing Another Ally
Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya commented on events in Venezuela, stating that Alyaksandr Lukashenka is…
Tsikhanouskaya Office Says Pressure From Regime Has Intensified
Belarusian authorities have stepped up pressure on the democratic community after responsibility for the security of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya…
Belarusian Foreign Ministry Condemns “Armed Aggression” but Does Not Name the Aggressor
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus has issued a statement on the situation in Venezuela. The statement…
Lukashenka “Categorically Condemns” U.S. Actions Against Venezuela
Alyaksandr Lukashenka “categorically condemns the act of American aggression” against Venezuela, his press secretary Natallia Eismant told RIA…
More Than 5,000 People Clearing Snow in Minsk
In Minsk, more than 5,000 people and over 200 units of equipment and mechanized tools have been involved…
Maduro Declares State of Emergency in Venezuela
Venezuelan authorities issued a statement following a series of explosions in Caracas, placing responsibility for what happened on…
Cigarettes Worth More Than €250,000 Found in Lithuanian Forest
Lithuanian border guards have discovered 50,000 packs of Belarusian cigarettes in a forest near the village of Kuodžiai…
Andrej Stryzhak Announces New Aid Initiative — BELAID
Former participant and co-founder of BYSOL has announced the launch of a new aid initiative for Belarusians, BELAID.…
Belarusian Woman Goes Swimming in River on Kola Peninsula, Still Missing
On January 1, a citizen of Belarus went missing during a group ice floating session in the waters…
More Than 2,000 Packages of Laundry Detergent Attempted to Be Imported Into Belarus at Undervalued Cost
A shipment of laundry detergent was attempted to be imported into Belarus with customs payments understated by 42,000…
39 Girls and 37 Boys Born in Belarus in the First Hours of 2026
In the first hours of 2026, 76 children were born in Belarus — 39 girls and 37 boys,…
Housing and Utilities Ministry Deploys More Than 1,100 Units of Equipment to Streets and Roads
The Ministry of Housing and Utilities has deployed 1,129 units of special and municipal equipment to streets and…
Turchyn Signs Resolution on Boosting and Diversifying Exports
Prime Minister Alyaksandr Turchyn has signed a resolution of the Council of Ministers “On Issues of Boosting and…
Belarus Extends Ban on Imports of Certain Goods From “Unfriendly Countries”
The Belarusian government has adopted a resolution “On the Application of a Special Restrictive Measure.” According to the…
Rights Defenders Record More Than 80 Cases of Politically Motivated Repression in December
The Viasna Human Rights Center has reported on the human rights situation in Belarus in December 2025. According…
“Digital Belarus” State Program Envisions Creation of Import-Independent Software Ecosystem
The government has approved the “Digital Belarus” state program for 2026–2030. It includes 21 measures, with 1.08 billion…
“No Point Going There!” Lukashenka Says He Cancelled Putin’s Trip to BRICS Summit
Alyaksandr Lukashenka, during a visit to the Horizont plant, spoke about how he had warned Vladimir Putin about…
Belarusian Alfa-Bank Apps Removed From App Store
Applications of Belarusian Alfa-Bank have been removed from the App Store. The financial institution’s press service reported this,…
Russian Citizen Becomes Founder of New Cigarette Manufacturer in Belarus
The new tobacco products manufacturer Eterna Prime LLC was founded by Russian citizen Nikolai Veselovsky. Information about the…
Government Approves “Belarus Intellectual” State Program
The Council of Ministers has approved the “Belarus Intellectual” state program for 2026–2030. The program concerns the education…
MART Signs Agreements With Two Mobile Operators Not to Raise Tariffs
The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade (MART) has signed agreements with operators A1 and MTS not to…
Lukashenka Urges Zelenskyy to “Reach an Agreement Before It Is Too Late” Amid Russian Claims of Attack on Putin’s Residence
Alyaksandr Lukashenka used a visit to the Horizont enterprise to comment on Russia’s statements about an alleged attack…
Cigarette Prices to Rise in Belarus From January 1 as New Tobacco Producer Appears in Tax Ministry Document
Cigarette prices in Belarus will rise from January 1. The Ministry for Taxes and Duties has published retail…
Restoration of Belarusian Embassy Completed in Moscow
The restoration of the Belarusian Embassy building in Moscow has been completed. The work had been under way…
Russian Foreign Ministry Allows for Convergence of Gas Business Conditions for Belarus
Belarus and Russia continue to work out interaction algorithms in the gas sector, which could result in a…
National Bank Tests QR Code Payment System
The National Bank is testing a QR code payment system. Pilot payments for goods using QR codes have…
Lukashenka’s Statements at the All-Belarusian People’s Assembly Sent to ICC Prosecutor
The National Anti-Crisis Management has sent an appeal to the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal…
No Poles Among Those “Pardoned” by Lukashenka — Polish Foreign Ministry
There are no Polish citizens among the 22 people “pardoned” today by Alyaksandr Lukashenka, Polish Foreign Ministry spokesperson…
Issue of Abolishing Roaming Between Belarus and Russia Remains Unresolved
The issue of abolishing roaming between Belarus and Russia has not yet been fully resolved, with many nuances…
Tertel Receives Honorary Title of Merited Officer of State Security Bodies
On December 30, Alyaksandr Lukashenka awarded state decorations and commendations to 48 representatives of various sectors, his press…
Belarusian Foreign Ministry Expresses Concern Over Situation Around Taiwan
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus has issued a statement regarding the situation around Taiwan. The ministry…
Belarus and Gazprom Review Prospects for Cooperation
Belarus and Gazprom have reviewed prospects for cooperation. A meeting took place between Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Viktar…
More Than 1,300 Belarusian Citizens Deported From Poland in 2025
Poland’s Border Guard has published deportation statistics for 2025. According to border guards, more than 9,300 foreign nationals…
Belarus and Russia Sign Agreement to Create Common Jewelry Market
Belarus and Russia have signed an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the sphere of activities involving precious metals,…
Government Plans to Spend More Than 1.6 Billion Rubles on Ecology
The Council of Ministers has approved the state program “Ecology” for 2026–2030. The volume of its financing for…
Incorrect Balances on Belarusbank Cards as BPC Reports Technical Failure
The Banking Processing Center has reported a technical failure due to which incorrect balances may be displayed today…
Lukashenka Awards Grants to 42 Specialists
Tsikhanouskaya: Repressions Must Be Stopped
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has commented on the release of 20 political prisoners. Earlier today, Lukashenka’s press service reported that…
National Bank Issues Huge 12-Sided Commemorative Coin With Face Value of 1,000 Rubles
The National Bank will put several commemorative coins into circulation starting December 31. One of them is the…
Lithuanian President Sees No Grounds to Resume Transit of Belarusian Fertilizers
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda sees no grounds for lifting sanctions on Minsk and therefore no reason to resume…
Nausėda Expects Sustainable Resolution of Balloon Crisis
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda expects a sustainable resolution of the balloon crisis, both as a result of negotiation…
Lukashenka Signs Decree Granting Pardon to 22 People
Alyaksandr Lukashenka has signed a decree granting pardons to 22 people. “Of this number, 20 people were convicted…
Nonstop Night Lastochka to Begin Running Between Minsk and Moscow
A nonstop night Lastochka train will begin operating between Minsk and Moscow. Belarus’s Ambassador to Russia Aliaksandr Rahozhnik said…
Lukashenka Signs Law on 2026 Budget
On December 29, Alyaksandr Lukashenka signed the law on the republican budget for 2026. “The adopted budget ensures…
MART and Retail Chains Extend Social Discount for Six Months
The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade (MART) and retail chains have signed an agreement to extend the…
Another Lie — Zelenskyy Comments on Accusations of Attack on Putin’s Residence
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called a lie a statement by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov alleging that Ukraine attempted…