Fire in Polesie Nature Reserve on Ukrainian Territory Spreads Across 1,200 Hectares
In the Polesie Nature Reserve, rescuers and forestry workers continue efforts to extinguish the forest
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Free Belarus Museum Exhibition “Entry Point: Women’s Cause” Opens in Lublin During Human Rights Film Festival
The Free Belarus Museum presented its archival exhibition “Entry Point: Women’s Cause” as part of the
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Coale Promises to Raise Case of 19-Year-Old Political Prisoner Sentenced to 10 Years in Belarus
Former political prisoner Siarhei Sparysh, released on Sept. 11, 2025, with U.S. assistance, appealed to U.
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MART Rejects Proposal by Gas Station Chains to Remove Price Controls From Stores at Filling Stations
Belarus’ Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade did not support a proposal by gas station chains
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“We Have Different Symbols”: Distribution of St. George Ribbons Disrupted in Vitsyebsk
Pro-Russian activist from Vitsyebsk Elvira Mirsalimova complained that not everyone welcomed the distribution of St.
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“Criminalization of Cultural Activities Continues in Belarus”: Monitoring of Cultural Rights Violations for January–March Published
Belarusian PEN has published a new analytical report summarizing the state of Belarusian culture in the
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Pro-Russian Activists Managed to Integrate “Immortal Regiment” Marches Into the “Belarus Remembers” Campaign
Pro-Russian activists managed to hold “Immortal Regiment” marches in regional Belarusian cities by joining
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Lukashenka Says Belarus and Russia Have “Better Weapons Than Ever Before”
Alyaksandr Lukashenka stated that Belarus and Russia possess an excellent arsenal of weapons “as never before.
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“Very Good Indeed” — Lukashenka Praises Victory Parade on Red Square
Alyaksandr Lukashenka gave a positive assessment of the Victory Day parade in Moscow. Speaking to journalists
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Part of Concrete Parapet Collapses from Nine-Story Building onto Store in Zhlobin
A fragment of a reinforced concrete parapet measuring 0.4 by 3 meters collapsed from the roof of a nine-story
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Traffic Police to Increase Road Checks During Holiday Weekend
During the holiday weekend marking Victory Day celebrations, the Belarusian State Traffic Inspectorate
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Zelenskyy on Europe Day: Ukraine Is Fighting for Security from Tyranny Not Only for Itself, but for the Entire Continent
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Ukrainians on Europe Day, saying that the country
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Lukashenka Arrives at Red Square with Younger Son
Alyaksandr Lukashenka arrived at Red Square together with his younger son Mikalai. Photos from the stands
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Tsikhanouskaya: Memory of War Should Preserve Life, Not Accustom Children to Military Uniforms
The memory of war should remind people of the value of life, not accustom children to military uniforms
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US Imposes Sanctions on Belarusian Company Over Iran
The U.S. State Department has announced sanctions against 11 organizations and three individuals accused
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Cement Plants to Begin Repaying State Debts in 2026
Belarusian cement plants will begin repaying debts to the state budget in 2026, with their obligations
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Another Cigarette-Smuggling Drone Arrives in Lithuania
Lithuanian border guards intercepted another drone carrying cigarettes that had crossed from Belarus.
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Unknown Individuals Sent Mass Messages in the Name of the “Your Voice” Bloc
On May 7, unknown individuals carried out a mass messaging campaign in the name of the “Your Voice” bloc
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Lukashenka Says He Plans to Discuss “One and a Half Issues” with Putin
Alyaksandr Lukashenka met with Vladimir Putin during his visit to Moscow on May 8. Lukashenka said he
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Zelenskyy Signs Decree Allowing Parade in Moscow
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has published a decree titled “On Holding a Parade in Moscow,”
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Zelensky: Red Square Is Less Important to Us Than the Lives of Ukrainian Prisoners
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that Kyiv agrees to a ceasefire on May 9–11.
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Trump Announces Three-Day Ceasefire Between Ukraine and Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia for May 9, 10, and 11.
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Polish Medical Laboratory Claims Attack by “Hackers from Belarus”
The Polish medical laboratory network Laboratoria Medyczne Optimed was hit by a cyberattack on May 3.
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Belavia Passengers Wait 10 Hours for Flight from Minsk to Antalya
Passengers on the Belavia flight from Minsk to Antalya, which was scheduled to depart today at 8:45 a.
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Radiation Levels in Homiel Region Have Not Increased Due to Fire in Chornobyl Exclusion Zone
Radiation levels in Belarus’ Homiel Region have not exceeded normal values despite the forest fire in
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Tokayev and Mirziyoyev to Take Part in Victory Day Events in Moscow
The presidents of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan will, after all, participate in the Victory Day events in Moscow.
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International Tennis Federation Also Refuses to Lift Ban on Belarus
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has confirmed that the decision of the International Olympic
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Six Lithuanian Residents Convicted for Cigarette Smuggling from Belarus, Including Former Border Guard
The Panevėžys Regional Court has found six residents of Vilnius, Trakai, Visaginas, and Rokiškis guilty
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Belarus and Serbia Discuss Cooperation in Economic and Humanitarian Spheres
On May 8, Belarusian Ambassador to Serbia Siarhei Malinouski met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić.
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Illegal Burial of Recyclable Materials Discovered at Trastsianets Landfill
Officials from the Minsk City Committee for Natural Resources and Environmental Protection, together
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Heavy Rain Floods Seven Road Sections in Minsk
Following a heavy downpour in Minsk, seven sections of roads have been flooded. Most of the flooding
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Russia Blocked Shipment of 300 Chicks to Belarus
Russia’s agricultural watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor prohibited the export of about 300 day-old chicks to Belarus.
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BIC: Belarusian Companies Doubled Supplies to Russian Arms Manufacturers Over Two Years
The Belarusian Investigative Center, together with the Ukrainian outlet Slidstvo.Info and with support
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Poland Signs €43.7 Billion SAFE Defense Loan Agreement
Poland and the European Commission have signed an agreement on financing under the European Union’s SAFE
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DFR Conducts Searches and Arrests at Major Logistics Companies — Nasha Niva
Belarus’ Department of Financial Investigations (DFR) under the State Control Committee has been systematically
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Flooding Causes Public Transport Disruptions in Minsk
Heavy rain has once again caused flooding in Minsk, disrupting public transport operations.
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Zelensky Expects Visit of American Negotiators at the Turn of Spring and Summer
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expects American negotiators to visit Kyiv in the coming weeks.
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Diplomats From Britain, Germany, the EU, Ukraine, and Moldova Honor WWII Victims at Memorial in Minsk
Representatives of the diplomatic missions of the United Kingdom, Ukraine, Moldova, Germany, and the
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Belarusian Ruble Strengthens Against All Major Currencies at BCSE Trading
Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange on May 8 ended with declines in all major foreign
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Activist From Naroulia Sentenced to 10 Years on “High Treason” Charges
The Mahiliou Regional Court has sentenced public activist Mikalai Vitkouski from Naroulia, Homielskaya
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Forecasters Extend Orange Weather Warning Through May 9
Forecasters have extended the orange weather warning through May 9. Heavy rain and strong winds are expected.
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Belarusian Forestry Ministry Reports Cross-Border Forest Fire Threat From Ukraine
Belarus’ Forestry Ministry has warned about a cross-border fire threat that could spread from Ukrainian
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Flight From Mineralnye Vody to Minsk Cancelled
Today’s air navigation problems in southern Russia have affected flights to Minsk. According to the electronic
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Belarusian Interior Ministry Adds 25 More People to “Extremist” List
Belarus’ Interior Ministry has added another 25 people to the “List of Citizens of the Republic of Belarus
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Seliverstau Complains About Russia’s Tight Monetary Policy
Belarusian Ambassador to Russia Yury Seliverstau acknowledged a decline in supplies of some goods to
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World Athletics Refuses to Lift Ban on Belarusian Athletes Despite IOC Recommendation
World Athletics, the international athletics federation, has rejected a recommendation by the International
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Fire in Chernobyl Zone Poses No Threat to Belarus, Forestry Ministry Says
Belarus’ Forestry Ministry commented on reports of a large-scale fire in the Chernobyl nuclear power
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Belarusian Government Sharply Raises Export Duties on Hydrocarbon Gases
Belarus’ Council of Ministers has decided to sharply increase export duties on liquefied hydrocarbon gases.
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Liberal Leader Calls Vilnius Mayor’s Mandatory Lithuanian Language Initiative an Election “Show”
Chairwoman of the opposition Liberal Movement Viktorija Čmilytė-Nielsen criticized Vilnius Mayor Valdas
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Latvian Defense Minister Ready to Resign After Drone Incursion
Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds said he takes responsibility for the incident involving drones
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