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
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Tsikhanouskaya Welcomes Release of Catholic Priests
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya welcomed the release of two Catholic priests. Earlier today it became known
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“Bellesbumprom” Proposes Licensing of Toilet Paper and Matches Imports
The state-owned timber industry conglomerate “Bellesbumprom” has submitted for public discussion a draft
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Lukashenka Appoints New National Sustainable Development Coordinator
Deputy Chair of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Uladzislau Tatarynovich
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Belarus May Ban Advertising of E-Cigarettes
Belarus is considering a ban on advertising e-cigarettes and other smoking devices, as well as expanding
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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 one
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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224 People Granted Belarusian Citizenship by Decree of Alyaksandr Lukashenka
By decree of Alyaksandr Lukashenka, 224 foreign nationals and stateless persons, including 16 children
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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Fire Breaks Out in Great Stone Industrial Park
A fire occurred today in the Great Stone Industrial Park. According to the Emergency Ministry, smoke
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Turchyn Seeks to Build Strategic Ties With Iran
Prime Minister Alyaksandr Turchyn met with Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref. The talks
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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.
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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
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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
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BYSOL Launches Christmas Fundraiser for Children of Political Prisoners
The BYSOL Foundation has announced a Christmas fundraiser for the children of political prisoners.
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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
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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
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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
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Polish Government Nears Completion of Information Portal for Belarusians
Work on a government information portal for Belarusians is nearing completion in Poland. The information
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Real Incomes Growth Accelerated in September
Real disposable monetary incomes of the population increased by 10.2% in January–September.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Moskalkova Speaks About Belarus’ Mediation in Addressing Humanitarian Issues
Belarus, Turkey, and the Vatican have expressed willingness to assist Russia in resolving humanitarian
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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
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‘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
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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
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State Border Committee of Belarus Announces Start of E-Queue Registration at Bruzgi and Berastavitsa
The State Border Committee of Belarus (SBC) has announced when registration will begin in the waiting
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United Kingdom Confirms Tough Line Toward Lukashenka’s Regime
On 12–13 November, the head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya paid a working
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Belarus National Football Team Stuck at Polish Border
The Belarus national football team was unable to depart for Copenhagen (Denmark) on schedule for its
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BYSOL Reports No Significant Drop in Donations After Harassment Allegations
BYSOL has not recorded any significant decline in the number of donations or donors following harassment
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Belarus Proposes Postponing Technical Talks With Lithuania — Ruginienė’s Adviser
Belarus is proposing to postpone a technical meeting with Lithuania until 18 November amid reports that
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“This Is Not Part of Political Negotiations”: Tusk Confirms Opening of Crossing on Border With Belarus
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed the opening of two crossings on the border with Belarus
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Decision Made to Build Third Unit at Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant
A decision has been made to construct a third power unit at the Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant (BelNPP).
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Poland’s Ministry of Interior and Administration Lifts Entry Ban for Alexander Moshensky
Poland’s Ministry of Interior and Administration has adjusted its sanctions against businessman Alexander
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Tsikhanouskaya Dedicates the Magnitsky Award to Political Prisoners
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya received the Magnitsky Human Rights Award on Thursday. She was honored together
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Lukashenka Calls Cryptocurrency Mining a Means of Reducing Dollar Dependence at Meeting on Second Nuclear Plant
Alyaksandr Lukashenka held a meeting today on the construction of a second nuclear power plant.
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