Ukraine and Russia Exchange Prisoners of War Ahead of Easter
The 72nd prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine took place ahead of Easter. According to the Ukrainian
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Unidentified Weather Balloon Found Near Warsaw
A resident of the village of Duchnów in Otwock County found an unidentified weather balloon in a forest clearing.
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Belarus Discusses Participation in Lunar Missions and Planetary Exploration With Russia and China
Belarus is in talks with Russia and China on participation in lunar exploration projects and missions
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“My Life Had Meaning Because of My Belarusianness.” Today Marks the 90th Birthday of Rada BNR Chair Ivonka Survilla
The chair of the Rada BNR turns 90 today. Ivonka Survilla was born on April 11, 1936, in Stoubtsy.
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Foreign Drug Courier Detained in Minsk District, One Kilogram of Mephedrone Found in Hiding Places
Officers from the drug control department of the Minsk Regional Executive Committee, supported by SOBR
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Traffic Police to Increase Checks on Belarusian Roads During Easter Weekend
On Saturday and Sunday, the State Traffic Inspectorate will increase checks on roads near religious events
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About 5,000 Former Nazi Camp Prisoners in Belarus to Receive Financial Assistance for Victory Day
Under a decision by the Belarusian government, every former prisoner of Nazi concentration camps will
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Karanik Announces Launch of Ultra-High-Resolution Satellite in 2028
Chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus Uladzimir Karanik said Belarus’
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One Defendant in “Booksellers Case” Remains Behind Bars – Nasha Niva
Most of those detained in the case involving Belarusian book publishers and booksellers have been released.
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Markau Adds US Embassy Internet Resource to Extremist List Before Departure
In the latest update to the list of “extremist materials” compiled by Belarus’ Information Ministry
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Tsikhanouskaya Calls for Independent Investigation Into Minsk Metro Attack Anniversary
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addressed Belarusians on the 15th anniversary of the explosion in the Minsk
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Lukashenka Approves Draft Agreement on EAEU E-Commerce
Alyaksandr Lukashenka has signed a decree approving a draft agreement on the electronic trade of goods
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Belarusian Police to Switch to Reinforced Duty Regime for Easter
Due to the celebration of Easter, the Interior Ministry is switching police officers and internal troops
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Lithuania Threatens to Close Border With Belarus Again
Lithuania has threatened to restrict movement at border crossing points on the Belarusian border and
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Belarusian Railways to Change Train Schedule on Minsk-Orsha Section on April 15 and 16
Due to planned repairs to a railway bridge on the Smaliavichy-Krasnaye Znamya section, trains on the
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Unknown Individuals Begin Adding Bot to Chats of Prisoners’ Relatives
A bot with administrator rights has begun appearing in chats of prisoners’ relatives that were designated
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Vitsyebsk Customs Officers Detain Truck With Fake VIN Numbers on Border With Latvia
At the Hryharoushchyna checkpoint, Vitsyebsk customs officers detained a DAF tractor unit with a KOGEL
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Official Website of the Representation for National Revival Presented
The Representation for National Revival of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus has launched its
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Lithuanian Customs Officers Had to Dismantle Belarusian’s Car to Reach Cigarettes
A Belarusian hid cigarettes so securely inside his car that Lithuanian customs officers had to call firefighters
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Bialiatski on Ban of Memorial: Dictators Adopt Repressive Practices From One Another
Belarusian human rights center Viasna has commented on the decision by Russia’s Supreme Court, which
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MART Identifies Violations by Belarusbank in Acquiring Services
The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade identified violations in the actions of Belarusbank
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“Charnobylski Shlyakh” to Be Held Under Slogan “For an Independent Nuclear-Free Belarus”
Democratic forces have convened the organizing committee for “Charnobylski Shlyakh” under the slogan
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Belaruskicry Production Director Added to “Extremist” List
The Interior Ministry has added another 37 people to the “List of Citizens of the Republic of Belarus
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Belarusian Human Rights Groups Say Passport Cancellations Could Be Considered Part of Crimes Against Humanity
A coalition of Belarusian human rights organizations has issued a statement regarding the cancellation
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Dollar, Euro and Yuan Fall Sharply on BCSE
Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange ended with a notable decline in the dollar, euro
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Minsk Teenager to Stand Trial for Theft of Tens of Thousands of Euros and Dollars
Prosecutors have sent to court a criminal case against a minor from Minsk. He is accused of large-scale theft.
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Polish Prosecutors Send Case Against Organizer of Attack on Volkov to Court
Polish prosecutors have sent to court a criminal case against Russian citizen Anatoly B. (Blinov – Reform.
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China Calls Belarus an “All-Weather Strategic Partner”
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that China and Belarus are all-weather comprehensive
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Belarusian Cryptobanks to Work With 25 Cryptocurrencies
Belarusian cryptobanks will be allowed to work with 25 cryptocurrencies. This was announced by First
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Owner of Tractor Repair Company and Heads of Agricultural Enterprises Detained in Kickback Case in Minsk Region
Officers from the department for combating economic crimes uncovered a corruption scheme at five agricultural
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Suburban Transport and Postal Services Saw the Sharpest Price Increases in March
Inflation stood at 0.6% in March. However, prices and tariffs for some items rose much more sharply.
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Lukashenka Receives Credentials From 10 Ambassadors
Alyaksandr Lukashenka today received credentials from 10 ambassadors. They were presented by representatives
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New Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Names Five Main Priorities in His Work
Aliaksandr Tsierakhau, who was appointed deputy prime minister of Belarus, outlined the main areas of his work.
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Press Service Again Portrays Lukashenka as a Favorite Among Women. Umka and Baskau Also Nearby
Alyaksandr Lukashenka attended a hockey game yesterday accompanied by young attractive women.
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Annual Inflation Slows to 5.4% in March
Belstat has published inflation data for March. Monthly inflation stood at 0.6%, the same level as in February.
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Minsk Enterprise Director General to Stand Trial Over Bribe and False Business Plan Data
The Prosecutor General’s Office has sent to the Supreme Court a criminal case against the former director
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Red Wings Launches Flights Between Perm and Minsk
Red Wings has launched regular flights between Perm and Minsk. There were 87 passengers on board the
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Zelenskyy Promises to Complete Druzhba Repairs by End of Spring
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Druzhba oil pipeline would be repaired during the spring.
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Smugglers’ Weather Balloons Drift Into Poland
Smugglers’ weather balloons not only disrupted operations at Vilnius Airport today. More than 10 balloons
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Siarheenka Takes Part in Myanmar President’s Inauguration
Chair of the House of Representatives Ihar Siarheenka took part in the inauguration of Myanmar President
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Foreigner With Mephedrone Tried to Bribe Police Officers Near Slonim
The Interior Ministry’s press service reported the detention of a “citizen of a neighboring country”
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Kachanava Speaks About Responsibility for Complaints on TikTok
Chair of the Council of the Republic Natallia Kachanava said she would like Belarusian residents to bear
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More Than 100 Migrants Attempted to Cross From Belarus Into Latvia on Thursday
On Thursday, April 9, Latvian border guards recorded 108 attempted illegal border crossings by migrants
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Belarus Plans to Begin Machinery Assembly in Oman This Year
Belarus plans to begin assembling machinery in Oman this year. This was announced in an interview with
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Migrants Dig Tunnel Under Lithuanian Border
Lithuania’s State Border Guard Service reported the detention of a group of migrants who used a tunnel
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Ministry Adds Well-Known Traveler’s Account to List of “Extremist Materials”
The Ministry of Information has once again updated its list of “extremist materials.” It now runs to
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A Word in Defense of Poor YouTube
Alyaksandr Lukashenka is unhappy with the results on the fronts of the ideological war. Oddly enough
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“Another Attempt to Hide the Scale of Repression” – Tsikhanouskaya Adviser on Designation of Prisoners’ Relatives Chat as “Extremist Formation”
Tsikhanouskaya’s legal adviser Leanid Marozau commented on the designation of the Telegram chat
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Poland to Recognize Temporary Foreigner Identity Certificate as Document for Opening Bank Accounts
The Polish Financial Supervision Authority said banks had already been informed of the need to recognize
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Viasna: Materials Published by Propaganda Channels Do Not Create New Security Risks
The Viasna human rights center commented on the publication of video recordings of seminars and some
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