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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Lukashenka Leaves for Moscow
Alyaksandr Lukashenka has departed for Russia on a visit, his press service said. Shortly before that
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Emergency Ministry Reports Consequences of Severe Weather
Rescuers dealt with the aftermath of strong winds on May 7, when gusts reached 20 meters per second.
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More Than 1,000 Hectares of Forest Burning in Chernobyl Exclusion Zone
Emergency crews continue efforts to extinguish a large-scale forest fire in the Chernobyl exclusion zone
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New Belarus Conference to Be Held in Warsaw on August 8-9
The “New Belarus” conference will take place in Warsaw on August 8-9. The event was announced by Tsikhanouskaya’s Office.
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Lithuanian Border Guards Discover Another Tunnel, Detain 18 Migrants
Lithuanian border guards prevented an attempt by 18 migrants to enter Lithuania from Belarus.
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Kubrakou Explains How Authorities Dealt With Foreign Taxi Drivers and Comments on Pakistanis’ Conduct
There are currently 324 Pakistani citizens in Belarus. The figure became known on Thursday during consideration
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Lukashenka to Travel to Moscow for Meeting With Putin
The press service of Alyaksandr Lukashenka has officially announced his visit to Moscow. The dates of
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Zelenskyy: Russia Is Not Even Imitating an Attempt to Cease Fire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia is not even imitating an attempt to cease fire.
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Drones Attack Enterprises in Yaroslavl and Rostov-on-Don
Russia’s Defense Ministry said it intercepted 264 drones overnight. According to the Russian military
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Agriculture Ministry Changes Cheese Prices for Russia for Second Consecutive Day
Belarus’ Agriculture and Food Ministry has again amended minimum export prices for dairy products.
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Belarus Intends to Resolve Issue With Lithuanian Trucks by End of May
Almost 1,700 Lithuanian freight trucks have left Belarus, where they had been stranded since November 2025.
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Minsk Metro Train Schedule to Change on May 9
Due to cultural and public events marking May 9, the Minsk Metro will switch to an adjusted train schedule.
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Minibus Catches Fire in Mahiliou
A minibus caught fire while driving in Mahiliou during the day on May 7. At 11:50 a.m., the driver noticed
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Resident of Pukhavichy District Sentenced to 18 Years in Penal Colony for 19-Year-Old Murder
The Minsk Regional Court sentenced a 37-year-old resident of the Pukhavichy district to 18 years in a
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Belarusbank to Restrict Card Transfers for Security Reasons
Belarusbank continues to expand restrictions on payments made using its cards. The measures are explained
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Russian Artists Under Ukrainian Sanctions to Perform at Viva Braslav Summer Festival
The organizers of the Viva Braslav festival have announced the lineup, which includes Belarusian performer
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Traffic to Be Restricted on Several Streets in Minsk on May 9
Minsk traffic police warned of traffic restrictions on May 9. From 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on May 9, traffic
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Zelenskyy: Ukraine Will Respond Symmetrically to Russian Strikes
Russia has violated the ceasefire declared by Ukraine for the second consecutive day, Ukrainian President
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Dollar, Euro, and Yuan Decline on BCSE
Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange on Thursday, May 7, ended with declines in the
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Orange Weather Alert to Remain in Effect on May 8
An orange-level weather danger alert will remain in effect on May 8, according to a warning issued by
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Lithuania Refuses Entry to 20 Trucks and Two Buses Over Excess Fuel
Since May 3, Lithuania has enforced a ban on the import of more than 200 liters of fuel in the tanks
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School Cafeteria Cook to Stand Trial for Theft After Food Stockpile Found at Home
A school cafeteria cook in Polatsk will stand trial after allegedly serving children reduced portions
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Pilot Census to Be Conducted in Babruisk District in 2027
Belarus will conduct a pilot census in October 2027. This was announced by Belstat Chairwoman Ina Miadzviedzieva.
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Former Director of Skidzel Sugar Plant Dies of Cancer in Penal Colony – Media
Former director of the Skidzel Sugar Plant Dzmitry Yahorau, who was convicted in the so-called sugar
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House of Representatives Ratifies Memorandum on Employment of Pakistanis
Belarus’ House of Representatives has ratified a memorandum of understanding between Belarus and Pakistan
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National Bank Plans to Consider Refinancing Rate Cut
The National Bank of Belarus is set to revisit the issue of lowering the refinancing rate in the near future.
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Belarus to Send Germany Copy of Verdict Against Deceased Siegling
Belarus will send Germany a copy of the Supreme Court verdict against Hans Eugen Siegling, who died in
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Citizens of Poland, Belarus, and Ukraine Organized Scheme of Fictitious Employment in Poland
Poland’s Border Guard has uncovered a large-scale scheme involving fictitious employment of foreigners
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First Unit of BelNPP Reconnected to Grid
On May 6, the first unit of the Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant (BelNPP) was reconnected to the grid after
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