Icy Conditions and Severe Frosts: Forecasters Issue Orange Warning for Weekend
An orange level of weather danger will remain in effect in Belarus from Saturday through Monday.
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Update to “Extremists List”: 11 of 12 Convicted of “Facilitating Extremist Activity”
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has added another 12 people to the “List of Citizens of the Republic
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Zelenskyy Confirms Intention to Appoint Envoy for Belarus
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed his intention to appoint an envoy for Belarus.
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“Belarusy Kujava-Pamor’ya” Declared an “Extremist Formation”
The “Belarusy Kujava-Pamor’ya” project has been declared an “extremist formation” in Belarus.
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Poland Begins Deployment of Anti-Drone System
Poland is beginning the deployment of the “San” anti-drone system. Today, in the presence of Prime Minister
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Charity Foundation Director Accused of Large-Scale Embezzlement
The director of the charity foundation “Help for Seriously Ill Children” has been accused of embezzling
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Zelenskyy Rules Out Meeting With Putin in Belarus
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ruled out a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin
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Energy Sector Switches to Heightened Operating Mode Ahead of Frosts
The Ministry of Energy has held a meeting of its emergency situations commission ahead of the expected
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Lithuania Considers Talks With Belarus on Neutral Territory, No Specific Meeting Discussed Yet
A specific meeting between representatives of Lithuania and Belarus at the level of deputy ministers
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Tsikhanouskaya Office to Begin Operating From Warsaw on January 30, Reasons for Move Announced
The Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya will begin operating from Warsaw on January 30, Rzeczpospolita reports.
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Transport Ministry Updates List of Countries Whose Carriers May Enter Transshipment and Trailer Exchange Points
The Ministry of Transport and Communications has updated the list of countries whose carriers are allowed
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EU May Restrict Visa Issuance to Belarusian Citizens Over Hybrid Attacks
On January 29, the European Commission presented a new five-year migration strategy. It will define the
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Coordination Council to Hold Hearings on Results of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Activities
Hearings of the head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, will be
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Kondratovič: Belarus Does Not Cooperate With Lithuania on Smuggling Issue
Belarus does not cooperate with Lithuania on preventing the launch of weather balloons, Lithuanian Interior
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Vilnius Mayor Explains Changes to Education at Belarusian Gymnasium
The Vilnius City Council has approved amendments to the charter of the Francysk Skaryna Belarusian Gymnasium.
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Another Batch of Su-30SM2 Fighters Arrives in Belarus
Another batch of Su-30SM2 fighter jets has arrived in Belarus, the Ministry of Defense reported.
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Pressure on the Regime, Release of Political Prisoners — Latushka Holds Meetings at PACE
Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Pavel Latushka, as part of the Belarusian delegation to
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Estonia Plans to Ban Property Purchases by Belarusians and Russians Without Long-Term Residence Permits
Estonia’s Minister of the Interior Igor Taro is initiating urgent legislative changes that would ban
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Lithuania Proposes Restricting Voting Rights of Belarusian and Russian Citizens in Municipal Elections
Conservatives in the Lithuanian Seimas have initiated amendments that would restrict the electoral rights
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Former Political Prisoner Wins Dublin Regulation Case in Poland
Former political prisoner Ales Papkovich was facing transfer from Poland to Lithuania under the Dublin
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National Bank Does Not Plan to Revise Refinancing Rate
The National Bank of Belarus does not plan to revise the refinancing rate, First Deputy Chairman of the
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Twenty Product Categories Accounted for 80% of Inflation Growth in 2025 — Kartun
Eighty percent of inflation growth in 2025 was driven by just 20 product categories, including goods
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National Bank Seeks to Catch Up With Russia in GDP Per Capita
The National Bank sees the task of catching up with Russia in terms of GDP per capita, First Deputy Chairman
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Polish Bank Agrees to Serve Belarusians With Temporary Foreigner ID
Polish bank Millennium has recognized the Temporary Foreigner Identity Certificate (TZTC) as a valid
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Orange Weather Alert to Remain in Effect on Friday
Forecasters have issued an orange-level weather warning for Friday due to icy conditions. “On January
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Minsk City Executive Committee to Begin Development of Zeleny Bor Area This Year
The Minsk City Executive Committee will begin developing the territory of the Zeleny Bor neighborhood
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CSTO to Hold Exercises in Belarus in October
CSTO exercises will be held in Belarus in October, said Secretary General of the Collective Security
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Halouchanka: Lending Growth Exceeded Forecast Levels
Lending growth last year exceeded forecast levels, National Bank Chairman Raman Halouchanka said at an
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Lukoil Signs Agreement to Sell Foreign Assets
Russian oil company Lukoil has signed an agreement to sell its foreign assets. The buyer of LUKOIL International
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New Criminal Case Opened Against Mikola Dziadok
A new criminal case has been opened against former political prisoner Mikola Dziadok. His relatives are
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Political Prisoner Sent to Punishment Cell After Writing to Education Ministry About Study Ban
Human rights defenders report a new form of pressure on political prisoners held in Belarusian correctional
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Lithuania Threatens to Restrict Border Crossings if Weather Balloon Incidents Recur
Lithuania has sent Belarus a note of protest over violations of its airspace by smuggling weather balloons
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Lithuanian Government Agrees to Extend Sanctions Against Belarus Until 2028
The Lithuanian government has decided to extend national sanctions against Belarus and Russia until the
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Lithuania to Appeal to United States Over Weather Balloon Incursion From Belarus
Lithuania is preparing a note of protest to Belarus over the incursion of weather balloons on the night
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PACE Points to Responsibility of Lukashenka Regime for Aggression Against Ukraine
Coordination Council delegate and member of the Belarusian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of
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Sri Lankan Student Deported From Belarus for Fraud
A student from Sri Lanka who was in his fourth year at one of Vitsyebsk universities has been deported
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Rights Defenders Recognize Eight People as Political Prisoners
Belarusian human rights organizations have issued a statement recognizing Aliaksei Isayeu, Maksim Dudarha
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Group of 12 Wild Boars Spotted on Lithuanian-Belarusian Border
A family of 12 wild boars was spotted on the Lithuanian-Belarusian border in the Varėna district.
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New Palestinian Ambassador Begins Work in Belarus
Palestinian Ambassador Kamal Al-Shahr presented copies of his credentials to Belarus’s First Deputy Foreign
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39 Settlements Remain Without Electricity
As of 11:00, 39 settlements in Belarus remain without power supply. The largest number of disruptions
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BAA Expects Slowdown in Car Market in 2026
The Belarusian Automobile Association expects the domestic car market to slow down in 2026.
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Tsikhanouskaya Calls for Support for Belarusian Media
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke about the importance of preserving independent Belarusian media and called
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Lithuania Reports Most Massive Smugglers’ Weather Balloon Incursion Since Start of the Year
The head of Lithuania’s National Crisis Management Center, Vilmantas Vitkauskas, described today’s incursion
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In Absentia Trial of Five Kalinoŭski Regiment Fighters Begins Today
On January 28, an in absentia trial will begin at the Minsk City Court in the case of five fighters of
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Polish General Staff Reports on Strengthening Border With Belarus
The General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces has published a report on the implementation of the “Eastern
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Severe Weather Disrupts Power Supply in 227 Settlements Over 24 Hours
Severe weather disrupted power supply in 227 settlements over the past 24 hours, Belenergo reported.
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Government Regulates Fees for Cultural Event Services
By Resolution No. 40 of January 23, the Council of Ministers approved regulations on the procedure, conditions
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Vilnius Airport Closed Again Due to Weather Balloons
On January 27, Vilnius Airport suspended operations due to objects resembling weather balloons flying
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Sybiha: Zelenskyy Instructs Appointment of Special Envoy on Belarus
It is important for Ukraine to maintain relations with Belarusian democratic forces, and Kyiv will appoint
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Halouchanka Expects “Slight Weakening” of the Ruble
The National Bank does not deliberately weaken or strengthen the Belarusian ruble, and a slight weakening
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