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 imposing sanctions.…
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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.
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. This…
Lithuanian Trucks Still Unable to Leave Belarus
Lithuanian trucks are still unable to exit Belarus into Lithuania, according to Erlandas Mikėnas, head of the Lithuanian…
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 1,000…
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 center…
Polish Media Name Suspects in Railway Sabotage: Yevhenii Ivanov and Oleksandr Kononov
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 Lithuania at the ministerial…
Lukashenka Says Some University Rectors Have Pursued Anti-State Policies
Alyaksandr Lukashenka accused the rectors of several universities of engaging in anti-state policies but did not name any…
Belarusian Ambassadors to Serbia and Kenya Receive Additional Duties
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 and IT solutions. According…
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 border from…
Tsikhanouskaya Welcomes Release of Catholic Priests
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya welcomed the release of two Catholic priests. Earlier today it became known that political prisoners Fr.…
“Bellesbumprom” Proposes Licensing of Toilet Paper and Matches Imports
The state-owned timber industry conglomerate “Bellesbumprom” has submitted for public discussion a draft government resolution introducing licensing for…
Lukashenka Appoints New National Sustainable Development Coordinator
Deputy Chair of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Uladzislau Tatarynovich has been appointed…
Belarus May Ban Advertising of E-Cigarettes
Belarus is considering a ban on advertising e-cigarettes and other smoking devices, as well as expanding the list…
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…
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.…
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 only half of…
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 ahead of schedule.…
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. During the…
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 and equal dialogue…
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 the recent…
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 from Belarus…
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 was made by…
224 People Granted Belarusian Citizenship by Decree of Alyaksandr Lukashenka
By decree of Alyaksandr Lukashenka, 224 foreign nationals and stateless persons, including 16 children, have obtained Belarusian citizenship.…
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 deputy chief border commissioners…
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 agenda at a meeting of…
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. The State…
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 increased by 1.5%…
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 to cross through…
Fire Breaks Out in Great Stone Industrial Park
A fire occurred today in the Great Stone Industrial Park. According to the Emergency Ministry, smoke was observed…
Turchyn Seeks to Build Strategic Ties With Iran
Prime Minister Alyaksandr Turchyn met with Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref. The talks were held on…
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.…
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 analysts,…
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 Polish-Belarusian border will…
BYSOL Launches Christmas Fundraiser for Children of Political Prisoners
The BYSOL Foundation has announced a Christmas fundraiser for the children of political prisoners. “The adult world has…
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 him that no…
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 and no one will…
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, as well as…
Polish Government Nears Completion of Information Portal for Belarusians
Work on a government information portal for Belarusians is nearing completion in Poland. The information will be presented…
Real Incomes Growth Accelerated in September
Real disposable monetary incomes of the population increased by 10.2% in January–September. After seven and eight months, income…
Polish Foreign Ministry Expects to See Effects of Opening Two Border Crossings in the Coming Weeks and Months
The effects of opening two border crossings on the Belarusian border will become visible in the coming weeks…
Pavel Latushka Urges German Ambassador to Avoid Any Deals With Lukashenka Without Political Changes
Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet and head of the National Anti-Crisis Management Pavel Latushka told German…
Poland Reports Decrease in Migration Pressure on Border With Belarus
Poland’s Ministry of the Interior and Administration has reported a noticeable decline in activity along the Polish-Belarusian border.…
Belarusian State Military Industry Delegation Heads to Discuss International Cooperation at Dubai Airshow 2025
A delegation from the State Authority for Military Industry of Belarus, led by its chairman Dzmitry Pantus, has…
Lukashenka-Aligned Deputy to Take Part in OSCE PA Session in Istanbul
The chairman of the Standing Commission of the House of Representatives on International Affairs Siarhei Rachkou will take…
Moskalkova Speaks About Belarus’ Mediation in Addressing Humanitarian Issues
Belarus, Turkey, and the Vatican have expressed willingness to assist Russia in resolving humanitarian problems while remaining outside…
Latvian Authorities Extend Flight Restrictions Along Borders With Belarus and Russia
Latvian authorities have extended for another week the ban on evening and nighttime flights in the airspace adjacent…
‘The Day the Heart Came Home’ — Belarusian Woman Freed After Six Months in U.S. Immigration Detention
A six-month saga involving the detention of a 38-year-old Belarusian kindergarten teacher, Veranika Kazlouskaya, who lives in Florida,…
Car Torn Apart in Vetka District; Two 18-Year-Olds Killed
Two 18-year-old men were killed in a traffic accident in the Homiel region, the Interior Ministry’s press service…