Bavarian Delegation Visits Belarus Hi-Tech Park
A delegation from Germany visited the Belarus Hi-Tech Park (HTP). According to the HTP Secretariat, the
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Belarus’s Republican Budget Recorded a Deficit of Nearly 2 Billion Rubles in 2025
Belarus’s republican budget was executed with a deficit of 1.976 billion rubles in 2025. A draft law
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Belavia Introduces New Rates for Additional Checked Baggage
Belavia has introduced new rates for additional checked baggage from June 1. Passengers can purchase
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Belarus Cuts Refinancing Rate to 9.25% Per Year
A resolution by the National Bank of Belarus lowering the refinancing rate came into force today.
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EDB Notes Faster Wage Growth in Belarus’s Public Sector
Rising wages in Belarus amid slowing inflation are creating conditions for further growth in consumer
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LRT Reports What Lithuanians Think About Sanctions Against Belarus
LRT has published the results of a survey of Lithuanian residents regarding sanctions against Belarus.
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Ukrainian Parliament Discusses Problems Faced by Belarusian Volunteers and Their Families
A meeting between representatives of Belarus’s democratic forces and the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine’s
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Driver of “A Country for Life” Motorhome Aliaksandr Aranovich Released
Aliaksandr Aranovich, 43, the driver of the motorhome used by Siarhei Tsikhanouski’s YouTube channel
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Zelenskyy: Russia Launched More Than 2,300 Drones, 1,560 Aerial Bombs and 108 Missiles at Ukraine Over the Past Week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia carried out massive strikes against the country’s
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Volunteers Report Critical Situation Amid Mandatory Pet Tax: Animals Being Surrendered to Euthanasia Facility in Large Numbers
Volunteers report a critical situation at Minsk’s temporary animal holding facility, Fauna of the City
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Lithuanian Citizen Detained in Belarus After Visiting Old Believers Community
A Lithuanian citizen was detained in the village of Kukliany in the Pastavy district during a religious
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Lukashenka Urges Armenia to “Think Carefully” to Avoid Ukraine’s Fate
During a question-and-answer session with journalists at the Eurasian Economic Union summit in Astana
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Lukashenka Comments on Belarusian Democratic Forces’ Visit to Kyiv
Answering journalists’ questions at the Eurasian Economic Union summit in Astana, Aliaksandr Lukashenka
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Lukashenka Responds to Ukrainian Statement About 500 Targets in Belarus
At the Eurasian Economic Union summit in Astana, Aliaksandr Lukashenka commented on a statement by Ukraine’s
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Belarusian Railway Community Identifies Origin of Russian Military Train at Krychau-6 Base
The Belarusian railway community has reported that it has identified the origin of a Russian military
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Prytuliaj Mianie Shelter Opens in Warsaw for Belarusians
A new shelter house operated by the Prytuliaj Mianie foundation opened in Warsaw on May 30.
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Command-and-Staff Exercise on Countering Saboteurs and Martial Law Under Way in Vitsyebsk Region
A command-and-staff exercise is being held from May 31 to June 2 as part of a training camp for the territorial
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Linava: Up to 200 Lithuanian Trucks Remain in Belarus
More than two months after Belarus allowed detained Lithuanian trucks to leave the country, up to 200
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Latvian Border Guards Turn Back 67 Migrants at Belarus Border in 24 Hours
Latvian border guards on Friday turned back 67 migrants who were attempting to cross the border from Belarus.
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North Korea Sends Government Delegation to Belarus and Russia
A North Korean government economic delegation led by Foreign Economic Relations Minister Yun Jong Ho
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Zelenskyy Confirms Strike on Oil Facility in Armavir
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed a strike on a Russian oil industry facility in
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Ukraine Aligns Sanctions With EU, Belarusian Petroleum Exporter Targeted
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed decrees introducing a new package of sanctions as
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Memorial Events Held in Minsk to Honor Victims of Niamiha Tragedy
Memorial events marking the 27th anniversary of the Niamiha tragedy were held at the Niamiha metro station
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Belavia to Resume Flights to Sri Lanka From October 27
Belavia has announced the resumption of flights to Sri Lanka starting October 27. The route will be operated
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Traffic Police to Step Up Monitoring of Cyclists and Personal Mobility Device Users Over the Weekend
The State Traffic Inspectorate will increase road enforcement efforts over the weekend. Traffic police
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Poland Completes Investigation Into Money Laundering Scheme Involving Transfers to Belarus and Russia
Prosecutors in the Polish city of Bydgoszcz have completed an investigation into seven Ukrainian citizens
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‘The Struggle Between the Civilized World and the Post-Communist Empire, of Which Belarus Is Now a Part, Continues’: Meeting With Ales Bialiatski Held in Warsaw
A meeting with Nobel Peace Prize laureate, human rights defender, writer, former political prisoner and
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Russia Recalls Ambassador From Armenia for Consultations Amid Yerevan’s EU Course
Russia has summoned its ambassador to Armenia, Sergey Kopyrkin, to Moscow for consultations over steps
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Ukrainian Drones Destroy Iskander System and Two Tu-142 Aircraft at Taganrog Airfield
During the night of May 30, Ukraine carried out a strike on a military airfield in Taganrog.
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Kyiv Plans to Expand Powers of Envoy Responsible for Contacts With Belarusian Democratic Forces
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has announced plans to expand the powers of the Foreign Ministry’s
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Lukashenka Confident Business and Humanitarian Contacts With Croatia Will Expand
Aliaksandr Lukashenka, on behalf of the Belarusian people and himself personally, congratulated the people
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Forestry and Agriculture Ministries Granted Additional Price Regulation Powers
The Belarusian Council of Ministers has granted the Forestry Ministry and the Agriculture and Food Ministry
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Government Extends Permits for Russian Media Bureau Offices
The Belarusian Council of Ministers has extended permits for the operation of bureau offices of Russian
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Belarus and Venezuela Discuss Political Cooperation and Industrial Ties
Belarusian Deputy Foreign Minister Yauhen Shastakou paid a working visit to Venezuela on May 27–28.
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17-Year-Old Dies After Falling From 15th-Floor Balcony in Homiel
A 17-year-old boy died after falling from a 15th-floor balcony in Homiel. The incident occurred on the
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Deputy Prosecutor General Stuk Retires
Belarusian Deputy Prosecutor General Aliaksei Stuk has retired. A ceremonial farewell event was held
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Kremlin Publishes Joint EAEU Statement on Armenia
The Kremlin press service has published a joint statement by the presidents of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan
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Production Capacity Utilization Edged Up in May
The Economy Ministry has published the results of its May business survey, which indicate a slight increase
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Lukashenka Says Macron Asked About Potash in the Context of Normalizing Belarus-EU Relations
Emmanuel Macron, during a conversation with Aliaksandr Lukashenka, asked about ways to improve relations
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Companies Continue to Increase Borrowing From Banks
In April, banks issued loans to legal entities totaling 19.6 billion Belarusian rubles, 2.1 billion rubles
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Banks Maintain Household Lending at March Level in April
Banks maintained lending to households in April at roughly the same level as in March. Loans totaling 1.
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Lukashenka Discusses EAEU Statement on Armenia
A statement concerning Armenia’s membership in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) was signed following
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Lukashenka Announces Meeting With Macron’s Envoy
Aliaksandr Lukashenka revealed some details of his telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel
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Lukashenka and Putin Hold Meeting in Astana
Aliaksandr Lukashenka and Vladimir Putin are holding a meeting in Astana, where events are taking place
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Ukrainian Defence Ministry Adviser: A 2022-Style Invasion From Belarus Will Not Be Repeated
Ukrainian Defence Minister’s adviser Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov commented on reports of threats coming
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Belarusian Central Bank Delegation Visits Myanmar to Discuss Cooperation
A delegation from the National Bank of Belarus is on a visit to Myanmar. On May 28, First Deputy Chairman
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Child Nearly Drowns in Artificial Pond in Barysau District
A young child nearly drowned in a decorative pond on private property in the Barysau District, the Investigative
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Belarusian Citizens and Lithuanian Border Guard Detained in Cigarette Smuggling Case
Lithuania’s State Border Guard Service has detained a shipment of contraband cigarettes bearing Belarusian
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Romania Closes Russian Consulate After Drone Incident
Romania is closing Russia’s Consulate General in Constanța following the crash of a Russian drone into
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Viva, Rovar! Bicycle Carnival Postponed Until Next Week
The Viva, Rovar! bicycle carnival and the “Summer Mood” festival concert, scheduled for May 30, have
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