Traffic Restrictions Planned in Minsk on May 30 Due to Viva, Rovar Cycling Festival
The Viva, Rovar 2026 cycling festival will take place in Minsk on May 30. The cycling route will run
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Belaya Rus Signs Agreements With Parties From Zimbabwe, Laos and Uzbekistan
The Belaya Rus party has signed cooperation agreements with political parties from Zimbabwe, Laos and
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Musician Aleh Khamenka Added to Belarus’ “Extremist” List
The Interior Ministry has added another 19 people to its “List of Citizens of the Republic of Belarus
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More Than 152,500 Schengen Visas Issued in Belarus in 2025
A total of 152,571 Schengen visas were issued in Belarus in 2025, according to data published by the
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Warsaw Wine Bar-Shop With Belarusian Roots Included in Michelin Guide
WIN, a Warsaw wine bar-shop opened by the team behind wine importer Enoterra, has been included in the
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Belarusian Organisations Laid Off 15,000 More Workers Than They Hired in April
Belarusian enterprises dismissed more employees than they hired in April, according to data published
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Peskov Describes Brief Exchange of Views Between Lukashenka and Putin
Aliaksandr Lukashenka and Vladimir Putin held several brief conversations on the sidelines of the Eurasian
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Emergency Ministry Summarises Impact of Severe Weather on May 28
Strong winds continued to bring down trees across Belarus on Thursday. According to the Emergency Ministry
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Farmer Shoots Son While Attempting to Slaughter Pig in Kastsyukovichy District
A farmer in Kastsyukovichy District accidentally wounded his son while attempting to slaughter a pig
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Geran-2 Drone Crashed Into Residential Building in Romania
Romania’s Ministry of National Defence has officially identified the type of Russian drone that crashed
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Port, Refinery and Fuel Storage Facility Targeted as Drones Strike Russia
Russia’s Defence Ministry said on Thursday that 208 Ukrainian drones had been intercepted and destroyed
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Lukashenka Says Belarus Will Do Everything It Can for Cuba Within Existing Constraints
Aliaksandr Lukashenka met with Cuban Vice President Salvador Valdés Mesa on the sidelines of the Eurasian
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Von der Leyen Recalls 21st Sanctions Package Following Drone Incident in Romania
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed solidarity with Romania following an incident
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Romania Informs NATO About Incident Involving Russian Drone
Romania has informed NATO about the incident involving a Russian drone that crashed into a residential
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Belarus and Slovakia Hold Political Consultations
Belarus and Slovakia held political consultations on Thursday. The Belarusian side was represented by
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Government Approves Agreement With Myanmar on Export Credits
The Council of Ministers has approved the General Agreement between the governments of Belarus and Myanmar
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Drone Crashes Into Residential Building in Romania After Russian Attack on Ukraine
During the night of May 29, Russian forces again attacked civilian and infrastructure targets in Ukraine
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Family of Aliaksandr Milinkevich Announces Completion of Fundraising Campaign for Rehabilitation
The family of Belarusian politician and public figure Aliaksandr Milinkevich has announced the completion
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Flagshtok Identifies Possible Locations for Nuclear Waste Repository in Belarus
Flagshtok has identified the locations of sites being considered for the construction of a radioactive
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Belarus Calls for Lifting Blockade on Cuba at UN Security Council
Belarus’ Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Aliaksei Panferau, spoke at a United
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Ukraine Expands Fortifications Along Entire Border With Belarus
Ukraine is actively expanding its defensive fortifications along its entire border with Belarus, which
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Tsikhanouskaya: “A Dictatorship That Destroys Democracy at Home Becomes a Security Threat Abroad”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya delivered remarks at the closing session of the Next Generation Security Conference
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Belarus Launches Free Early Lung Cancer Screening Program
The Belarusian Health Ministry has approved an instruction on the procedure for early lung cancer detection.
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Belavia Resumes Flights to Murmansk
Belavia has resumed flights to the Russian city of Murmansk. The flights will operate every Thursday
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Another 16 People Recognized as Political Prisoners in Belarus
Human rights defenders have recognized 16 people as political prisoners after they were prosecuted for
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Lithuania Discusses Ban on Belarusians Participating in Scientific and Sports Events
Lithuania is discussing the possible introduction of a legislative ban preventing citizens of Belarus
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Account of Initiative That Distributed Food in Minsk Added to “Extremist Materials” List
Belarus’s Information Ministry has updated the “Republican List of Extremist Materials.” Among other
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Police to Strengthen Security Measures Due to MTZ Anniversary Celebration
Festive events marking the 80th anniversary of the Minsk Tractor Works (MTZ) will take place near the
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IIHF Allows Three Belarusian National Teams to Participate in World Championships
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has allowed Belarusian national teams to participate in
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Lida Resident Takes Out Loans in Colleagues’ Names and Spends Money on Gambling
Five residents of Lida contacted the district police department, reporting that loans totaling 46,000
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Attempt Made to Illegally Import Fishing Gear Worth 360,000 Rubles Into Belarus From Russia
Belarusian customs authorities prevented the illegal import of fishing equipment into the country.
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Phones, Headphones and Smart Glasses: 14 Applicants Removed From Entrance Exams in Belarus
On the first day of entrance examinations in Belarus, 14 applicants were removed from examination rooms
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Belarusian Driver Detained in Poland With Contraband Tobacco Cargo
In the Silesian Voivodeship, officers from the Customs and Tax Service and the Central Bureau of Investigation
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Minsk Resident Loses Fiancée’s Money in Casino and Hides in Field
A 38-year-old resident of Minsk has been detained on suspicion of stealing money from the woman he planned to marry.
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New Dutch Prime Minister Confirms Continuity of Policy Toward Belarus
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held her first meeting with new Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten. The talks took
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Russia to Restrict Imports of Fruit and Vegetables From Armenia
Russia is continuing to increase pressure on Armenia ahead of parliamentary elections. Russia’s agricultural
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Defense Ministry Holds Joint Exercises With Investigative Committee and State Forensic Committee
The Belarusian Defense Ministry is conducting joint exercises with the Investigative Committee and the
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Kyiv Court Refuses to Release Kardash From Custody
A court in Kyiv has refused to release Belarusian citizen Ina Kardash, who is suspected of espionage
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Office of the President of Ukraine Displays Belarusian Electronics From Oreshnik Missile System
The Office of the President of Ukraine held a meeting with ambassadors of European countries during which
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BAA Calculates Financial Results of Belarusian Car Dealers
The Belarusian Automobile Association (BAA) has summarized the financial results of car dealers for 2025.
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Cars With Belarusian License Plates Caught Speeding in Poland 7,000-9,000 Times Per Year
Rzeczpospolita has obtained statistics on automatic speed enforcement in Poland. According to the newspaper
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Sakreta Explains Nuclear Drills to Diplomats by Referring to Neighbors’ Military Spending
Belarusian Deputy Foreign Minister Ihar Sakreta held a briefing for foreign diplomats. A representative
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Dollar and Euro Decline in Trading on May 28
Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange ended on Thursday, May 28, with the dollar and
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Activist From Hrodna to Be Tried on 10 Charges
Activist from Hrodna Valiantsina Navumava has been charged under 10 articles, reported Hrodna Human Rights.
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Strong Winds to Persist on Friday as Storm Warning Issued
Weather forecasters have once again issued a storm warning with an orange level of danger. “
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Share of Belarusian Population With Monthly Disposable Resources Above 2,000 Rubles Reaches 14.1%
Household disposable resources amounted to 2,984.9 rubles per month in the first quarter of 2026, an
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State Military Industry Committee Introduces AI Into Electronic Warfare Systems
Belarusian company Radar Design Bureau, part of the State Military Industry Committee system, is introducing
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26-Year-Old Political Prisoner Ashurak Suffers Minor Stroke in Colony
Political prisoner Kiryl Ashurak has been sentenced to an additional year in prison under an article
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Health Ministry Advises Belarusians Against Traveling to Congo and Uganda
Twelve days after the World Health Organization declared a public health emergency due to an outbreak
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Belarusian Publishers’ Stand to Open Today at International Book Fair in Warsaw
Today, May 28, at 2:00 p.m., the official opening of the Belarusian stand “Free Belarus Salon” will take
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