US Imposes Sanctions on Belarusian Man in Ransomware Case
The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Belarusian citizen Yegeniy Silayev and Ukrainian
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Belarusian Man Wanted in Germany Detained at Border
German police checked a 22-year-old Belarusian man at the Polish-German border. It emerged that German
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Ukraine and Nine European Countries Announce Creation of Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition
Ukraine and nine European countries — France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Norway, Denmark, Sweden
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Naviband Social Media Accounts Declared ‘Extremist’
The social media accounts of the band Naviband have been declared “extremist materials”
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Seven More People Recognised as Political Prisoners in Belarus
Belarusian human rights organisations have recognised seven more people as political prisoners.
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Catholic Priest in Dziarėčyn Sentenced to 15 Days in Detention
Catholic priest Yury Hrytsko has been detained in the Hrodna Region. He was sentenced to 15 days of administrative
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Shushkevich Book and Alexievich Quotes Declared ‘Extremist’
The Information Ministry has updated its list of “extremist materials”. It now includes books by Stanislau
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MART Finds 21vek Store Sent Advertising Illegally
The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade found a violation of advertising legislation in the
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Archaeologists Find Two Towers of Original Sapieha Castle in Ruzhany
During archaeological excavations at the Ruzhany Palace complex, specialists discovered the foundations
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‘I Insulted the Artists for No Reason’ — Homiel Propagandist Apologises to Drozdzy Band in ‘Repentance’ Video
Editor-in-chief of the Homiel District Executive Committee newspaper Mayak, Viktoryia Futryna, called
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Belarusian and Russian Customs Authorities Discuss Exchange of Information on Upcoming Goods Deliveries
The exchange of information on upcoming goods deliveries was discussed at a meeting between Chairman
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Another Clothing Brand That Promoted Belarus and Its Culture Is Closing in Minsk
The LSTR Adzieńnie brand announced that it was entering its final days of operation. A message announcing
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74-Year-Old Entrepreneur From Vitsyebsk Accused of Tax Evasion
The Vitsyebsk Region Prosecutor’s Office has sent a criminal case against a 74-year-old entrepreneur
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Lukashenka Calls for Heating With Pellets and Saving Gas
Aliaksandr Lukashenka called for the use of wood pellets for heating during a visit to the Shklou District
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Belarusian Tax Authorities Again Hint at Blocking Spotify
The Telegram channel of the Belarusian Ministry of Taxes and Duties has published a follow-up to a post
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Migrants Keep Polish Border Guards Busy for Three Days
The Polish Border Guard recorded nearly 40 attempts by migrants to cross the border from Belarus between
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Belarusian Ruble Strengthens Against All Currencies on BCSE
Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange (BCSE) ended on Monday, July 13, with the Belarusian
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Poland Supplies German Refinery With Oil Amid Druzhba Pipeline Disruption
Polish Druzhba oil pipeline operator PERN is involved in supplying crude oil to the Schwedt refinery.
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Belarus Cuts List of Price-Regulated Goods but Will Require Retailers to Cap Markups on Own-Produced Goods
Belarus is introducing price regulation for goods produced by retail chains. The rules will cover processed
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Belarusian Investment Goods Exports Return to Growth in May
Belarusian exports of investment goods rose by 0.8% to $1.66 billion in January-May, according to data
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More Than 30,000 Foreigners Came to Belarus for Work in First Half of Year
More than 30,000 foreigners came to Belarus for work in the first half of the year, according to data
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Lukashenka on Migrants From Uzbekistan: Aides Will Keep This Under Control
Aliaksandr Lukashenka, during a visit to Shklou District, commented on an agreement with Uzbekistan to
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Human Remains Found Under Church Floor in Haradok District
Experts from the State Forensic Examination Committee are to examine human remains discovered during
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Smolevichi Broiler to Raise 150 Million Rubles From Banks and Companies
Smolevichi Broiler OJSC is issuing bonds worth 150 million rubles. The issue prospectus has been published
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Radzina Reports Attack on Herasimenia in Warsaw
Charter 97 editor Natallia Radzina reported on Facebook that athlete Aliaksandra Herasimenia had been
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Amendments to Personal Data Laws Put Up for Public Discussion
The National Personal Data Protection Centre has put up for public discussion a draft law amending legislation
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Russian Drone Crashes and Explodes in Moldova
A drone crashed and exploded near the village of Copanca in Moldova’s Căușeni District overnight.
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Lithuania Sends Second Group of Border Guards to Assist Latvia
Lithuania’s State Border Guard Service has sent a second group of border guards to assist their
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Lithuania Considers Introducing Controls on Border With Latvia
Lithuania’s new interior minister, Martynas Katelynas, has not ruled out introducing temporary
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EDB Names Reasons for Inflation Slowdown in June
Analysts at the Eurasian Development Bank have identified the reasons for the slowdown in inflation in
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Reality or a “Plant”? Notice Banning Kupalle Celebrations Appears in Village Near Vitsyebsk
A notice banning Kupalle celebrations has appeared in the village of Lyatokhi near Vitsyebsk.
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Three Antique Icons Belonging to Former Political Prisoner Priest Akalatovich Sold at Auction in Belarus
Belarusian authorities continue to sell off property belonging to Catholic priest Henrykh Akalatovich
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Bus and Car Collide Near Minsk Airport
A bus and a car collided near Minsk National Airport, the Minsk City Executive Committee’
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Syzran Oil Refinery in Russia on Fire Again After Drone Attack
The Syzran oil refinery, part of the Rosneft oil company, caught fire after a drone attack.
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Kupala Theatre Actor Ivan Kushniaruk Dies
Kupala Theatre actor Ivan Kushniaruk has died. News of the artist’s death appeared today on his
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Lithuania Gets Its First Modular Shelter
A modular shelter designed to protect residents in emergencies has been installed on the grounds of the
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Amsterdam Invites Participants to Join Large-Scale Performance in Support of Freedom and Belarusian Political Prisoners. Organisers Open Registration
On September 19, 2026, A Percussion Piece, a large-scale performance bringing together about 1,200 participants
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Aliaksandr Bahdanovich Re-Elected as Head of Belarusian Ice Hockey Federation
The Belarusian Ice Hockey Federation (BIHF) held its reporting and election conference in Minsk, where
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Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service: Belarus Is Trying in Every Way to Resist Russian Pressure
Belarus continues to develop military infrastructure near the Ukrainian border, despite the absence of
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Three Years Ago, Belarusian Artist, Performer, Activist and Political Prisoner Ales Pushkin Died in Hrodna Prison
Artist Ales Pushkin died on July 11 at the age of 57 in the intensive care unit of a Hrodna hospital
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Minsk Flooded by Downpour — Video
A heavy downpour hit Minsk, causing flooding on several streets across the city. According to the Minsk
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Yarashevich Discusses Issues Concerning Belarus With Patriarch of Jerusalem
Belarusian Ambassador to Israel Yury Yarashevich met with Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III.
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Russia Attacks Kyiv Overnight With More Than 120 Drones and 12 Missiles
On the night of July 11, Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine, using more than 120 drones
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Stepped-Up Patrols With Motorcycle Units and Drones Planned on Belarusian Roads This Weekend
Belarus’ State Traffic Inspectorate is stepping up enforcement of traffic regulations over the weekend.
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Belarusian Customs Finds 2 Kg of Hashish in Gearbox
Officers of Belarus’ Operational Customs seized about 2 kg of hashish brought from Poland.
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Downpour Floods Private Homes in Homiel
Heavy rain flooded three properties and three residential homes on Lepyashynskaha and Paleskaya streets
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Hrodna Regional Executive Committee Sets Lingonberry and Cranberry Harvest Dates
Under Decision No. 405 of the Hrodna Regional Executive Committee dated July 6, berry harvesting dates
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Security Agencies and Foreign Ministry Required to Monitor Employment of Personnel Dismissed on Discrediting Grounds
Belarus will monitor the employment of security and diplomatic personnel dismissed from service on discrediting grounds.
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Fisherman Pulls Drowning Victim’s Body From Water Near Vitsyebsk
The body of a man born in 1957 has been recovered from an artificial reservoir in the village of Sakolniki
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Former Political Prisoner Ihar Karnei Says He Is Abroad Without Valid Documents
Former political prisoner and ex-Radio Svaboda journalist Ihar Karnei has said that after his release
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