Share of Belarusian Goods in Retail Trade Declined in 2025
The share of Belarusian goods in the retail turnover of trade organizations declined in 2025.
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Number of Employed in the Economy Increases in December
In December, 4.1642 million people were employed in Belarus’s economy. This is 10,000 more than in November.
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Kalinoŭski Regiment Reports Death of Three Fighters
Three fighters of The Kalinoŭski Regiment were killed in the Zaporizhzhia direction. The incident occurred
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Belarus Plans to Step Up Cooperation With Venezuela in Science and Technology
On January 23, Belarus’s Ambassador to Venezuela Dzmitry Dzeravinski met with Venezuela’s Sectoral Vice
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Lithuanian Border Guards Intercept “Cigarette” Weather Balloons and Drone From Belarus Over the Weekend
Lithuanian border guards again intercepted cigarette smuggling from Belarus over the weekend.
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Kyzym Calls Zelenskyy–Tsikhanouskaya Meeting a Window of Opportunity for Belarusian Democratic Forces
Former Ukrainian ambassador to Belarus and former ambassador-at-large on Belarus issues Ihor Kyzym commented
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Lukashenka Proposed Creation of “Intellectual Special Forces” to Develop “Miracle Products”
Alyaksandr Lukashenka was proposed to create an “intellectual special forces.” This is how future graduates
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Defense Ministry Launches Its Own Combat Readiness Check
The Ministry of Defense has launched its own combat readiness check of formations and military units
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Man Detained at Polish-Belarusian Border — Rights Defenders
The Human Rights Center Viasna has learned of the detention of a man over the weekend while crossing
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Armed Forces Readiness Check to Continue Until Spring
The readiness check of the Armed Forces will continue until spring. This was stated by Alyaksandr Lukashenka
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Head of Lithuanian Liberals Says Tsikhanouskaya’s Relocation Is a Loss for Lithuania
Leader of Lithuania’s Liberal Movement Viktoria Čmilytė-Nielsen believes that Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s
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Russia Seeks Full Control Over Domestic Political Processes in Belarus — Latvian Security Service
Russia is seeking full control over domestic political processes in Belarus. Moscow is also becoming
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Foreign Trade Deficit in Goods and Services Reaches $1.31 Billion in January–November
The National Bank has published data on foreign trade in goods and services in January–November 2025.
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EDB Says Domestic Demand Was Main Driver of Belarusian Economic Growth in 2025
Analysts at the Eurasian Development Bank said that Belarus’s economy grew last year mainly due to domestic demand.
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“You Can Sell Bast Shoes by the Thousands” — Seliverstau Says Implementation of Joint Projects With Russia Is Slow
Former finance minister and now Belarus’s new ambassador to Russia Yury Seliverstau said that joint projects
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Tsikhanouskaya Honors Memory of Insurgents at Rasos Cemetery Together With Presidents of Lithuania, Poland, and Ukraine
Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, together with Lithuanian President
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Russian Foreign Ministry: Belarus and Russia Conduct Practical Work on Creating Unmanned Aerial Systems
Belarus and Russia are conducting practical work on the creation of unmanned aerial systems.
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Truck Clearance Suspended at Medininkai
At the Medininkai border crossing point (Kamenny Loh on the Belarusian side), the Lithuanian side has
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Mikalai Autukhovich to Be Transferred From Penal Colony to Prison Regime — Radio Svaboda
Political prisoner Mikalai Autukhovich will be sent to a closed prison for three years. The decision
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Belarusian Drones and Electronic Warfare Systems Conduct Combat Duty in Ethiopia
Belarusian unmanned aerial vehicle systems and electronic warfare equipment that have undergone testing
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Latushka Urges Latvia to Support Holding Lukashenka Regime Representatives Criminally Liable Internationally
Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus and head of the National Anti-Crisis Management
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Democratic Forces Representatives to Attend Ceremony Honoring 1863–1864 Uprising at Nawrocki’s Invitation
Representatives of Belarusian democratic forces will take part in a ceremony commemorating the participants
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Tsikhanouskaya Thanks Armenian President for Refusing to Extradite Persecuted Belarusians
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan at the World Economic Forum
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Tsapkala Says He Thanked Coale For U.S. Efforts To Free Political Prisoners
Valery Tsapkala said he personally thanked U.S. President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale for
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Investigative Committee Launches Special Proceedings Against Dzmitry Balkunets
The Investigative Committee of Belarus has announced the launch of special proceedings against political
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Belarus And India Discuss Expanding Trade
Belarus and India discussed intensifying bilateral cooperation, including trade, the international agenda
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Subsistence Minimum Budget To Rise By 1.2% From February 1
The subsistence minimum budget in Belarus will increase by an average of 1.2%, or 5.9 roubles, from February 1.
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Landsbergis: Tsikhanouskaya Is a Real Fighter, Her Legitimacy Is Secured
Former Lithuanian foreign minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said he welcomes Poland’s decision to grant
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Education Issues of Belarusians Discussed in Lithuanian Seimas
Education issues affecting Belarusians were discussed in the Lithuanian Seimas, the Parliamentary Channel reported.
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Belarusian Energy System Sets New Records Amid Severe Frosts
Belarus’ energy system has set new records amid severe frosts, the Ministry of Energy reported.
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Mechanised Unit Put on Combat Readiness During Belarusian Armed Forces Inspection
One of the mechanised units has been put on combat readiness as part of an inspection of the Armed Forces
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Another Nine People Added to Belarus’ “Extremists List”
Belarus’ Interior Ministry has added nine more people to the “List of Citizens of the Republic of Belarus
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Mobile Traffic Limits to Affect Fewer Than 15% of Subscribers
Mobile traffic limits will affect fewer than 15% of subscribers. This was stated by Minister of Communications
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Unemployment Under ILO Methodology Slightly Increased in Fourth Quarter
Belstat has published the results of a sample survey of households conducted to study employment issues
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Father and Son Spent Years Defrauding Minsk Residents by Swapping Apartments for Rural Ruins
An investigation into a real estate fraud case has been completed in Minsk. City residents were persuaded
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Death of More Than 700 Head of Cattle Discovered in Shchuchyn District, Criminal Case Opened
Officers of the Economic Crime Unit in Hrodna Region, during an inspection of one of the farms in Shchuchyn
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Funding for State Agro-Industrial Programme to Exceed 119 Billion Roubles
Funding for the state programme “Agro-Industrial Complex of the Future” for 2026–2030 will amount to 119.
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Belarusian Diplomat Summoned to Polish Foreign Ministry Over Weather Balloons
On 20 January, Poland’s Foreign Ministry summoned the Chargé d’Affaires of Belarus in Poland to provide
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Overheating of the Belarusian Economy Has Decreased
The scale of overheating in the Belarusian economy has decreased. In the first quarter, GDP will remain
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Communications Ministry Sets Initial Traffic Volume for “Unlimited” Mobile Plans
The Ministry of Communications and Informatization has set an initial traffic volume for mobile operators’
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Council of the Republic Approves Ratification of Visa-Free Agreement With Oman
The Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus has approved a bill ratifying an agreement
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Ryzhankou Hopes for Restoration of Relations With Poland
Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou hopes that Belarus will restore relations with its EU neighbours
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Piatkevich Expects a Surge in Birth Rates by 2030
Deputy Prime Minister Natallia Piatkevich expects that an increase in birth rates may occur by 2030.
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Lukashenka Signs Document on Joining Trump’s Peace Council
Alyaksandr Lukashenka has signed a document on Belarus’ accession to the Peace Council, a new organisation
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Coordination Council Approves Election Rules: List Voting and 40% Gender Quota
The Coordination Council has adopted regulations on elections to the Coordination Council, defining the
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Detained Radio Amateurs Recognised as Political Prisoners
Belarusian human rights defenders have recognised another 14 people as political prisoners.
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Prosecutor’s Office Explains Inclusion of Book on the Belarusian People’s Republic in Banned List
A book by Dorota Michaluk on the history of the Belarusian People’s Republic was banned from distribution
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IAEA: Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant Completely Loses External Power Supply
Several Ukrainian electrical substations vital to nuclear safety were damaged this morning as a result
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Shuleika and Patrushev Take Measures to Maintain Stability on the Agricultural Market
Belarus and Russia have discussed measures aimed at maintaining a stable situation on the agricultural
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Belarus and the United Nations Sign Cooperation Plan for 2026
Belarus and the United Nations have signed a cooperation plan for 2026. Today, Foreign Minister Maksim
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