Lukashenka “Categorically Condemns” U.S. Actions Against Venezuela
Alyaksandr Lukashenka “categorically condemns the act of American aggression” against Venezuela, his
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More Than 5,000 People Clearing Snow in Minsk
In Minsk, more than 5,000 people and over 200 units of equipment and mechanized tools have been involved
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Maduro Declares State of Emergency in Venezuela
Venezuelan authorities issued a statement following a series of explosions in Caracas, placing responsibility
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Cigarettes Worth More Than €250,000 Found in Lithuanian Forest
Lithuanian border guards have discovered 50,000 packs of Belarusian cigarettes in a forest near the village
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Andrej Stryzhak Announces New Aid Initiative — BELAID
Former participant and co-founder of BYSOL has announced the launch of a new aid initiative for Belarusians, BELAID.
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Belarusian Woman Goes Swimming in River on Kola Peninsula, Still Missing
On January 1, a citizen of Belarus went missing during a group ice floating session in the waters of
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More Than 2,000 Packages of Laundry Detergent Attempted to Be Imported Into Belarus at Undervalued Cost
A shipment of laundry detergent was attempted to be imported into Belarus with customs payments understated
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39 Girls and 37 Boys Born in Belarus in the First Hours of 2026
In the first hours of 2026, 76 children were born in Belarus — 39 girls and 37 boys, the Ministry of
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Housing and Utilities Ministry Deploys More Than 1,100 Units of Equipment to Streets and Roads
The Ministry of Housing and Utilities has deployed 1,129 units of special and municipal equipment to
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Turchyn Signs Resolution on Boosting and Diversifying Exports
Prime Minister Alyaksandr Turchyn has signed a resolution of the Council of Ministers “On Issues of Boosting
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Belarus Extends Ban on Imports of Certain Goods From “Unfriendly Countries”
The Belarusian government has adopted a resolution “On the Application of a Special Restrictive Measure.
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Rights Defenders Record More Than 80 Cases of Politically Motivated Repression in December
The Viasna Human Rights Center has reported on the human rights situation in Belarus in December 2025.
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“Digital Belarus” State Program Envisions Creation of Import-Independent Software Ecosystem
The government has approved the “Digital Belarus” state program for 2026–2030. It includes 21 measures, with 1.
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“No Point Going There!” Lukashenka Says He Cancelled Putin’s Trip to BRICS Summit
Alyaksandr Lukashenka, during a visit to the Horizont plant, spoke about how he had warned Vladimir Putin
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Belarusian Alfa-Bank Apps Removed From App Store
Applications of Belarusian Alfa-Bank have been removed from the App Store. The financial institution’s
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Russian Citizen Becomes Founder of New Cigarette Manufacturer in Belarus
The new tobacco products manufacturer Eterna Prime LLC was founded by Russian citizen Nikolai Veselovsky.
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Government Approves “Belarus Intellectual” State Program
The Council of Ministers has approved the “Belarus Intellectual” state program for 2026–2030.
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MART Signs Agreements With Two Mobile Operators Not to Raise Tariffs
The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade (MART) has signed agreements with operators A1 and
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Lukashenka Urges Zelenskyy to “Reach an Agreement Before It Is Too Late” Amid Russian Claims of Attack on Putin’s Residence
Alyaksandr Lukashenka used a visit to the Horizont enterprise to comment on Russia’s statements about
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Cigarette Prices to Rise in Belarus From January 1 as New Tobacco Producer Appears in Tax Ministry Document
Cigarette prices in Belarus will rise from January 1. The Ministry for Taxes and Duties has published
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Restoration of Belarusian Embassy Completed in Moscow
The restoration of the Belarusian Embassy building in Moscow has been completed. The work had been under
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Russian Foreign Ministry Allows for Convergence of Gas Business Conditions for Belarus
Belarus and Russia continue to work out interaction algorithms in the gas sector, which could result
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National Bank Tests QR Code Payment System
The National Bank is testing a QR code payment system. Pilot payments for goods using QR codes have been
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Lukashenka’s Statements at the All-Belarusian People’s Assembly Sent to ICC Prosecutor
The National Anti-Crisis Management has sent an appeal to the Office of the Prosecutor of the International
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No Poles Among Those “Pardoned” by Lukashenka — Polish Foreign Ministry
There are no Polish citizens among the 22 people “pardoned” today by Alyaksandr Lukashenka, Polish Foreign
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Issue of Abolishing Roaming Between Belarus and Russia Remains Unresolved
The issue of abolishing roaming between Belarus and Russia has not yet been fully resolved, with many
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Tertel Receives Honorary Title of Merited Officer of State Security Bodies
On December 30, Alyaksandr Lukashenka awarded state decorations and commendations to 48 representatives
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Belarusian Foreign Ministry Expresses Concern Over Situation Around Taiwan
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus has issued a statement regarding the situation around Taiwan.
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Belarus and Gazprom Review Prospects for Cooperation
Belarus and Gazprom have reviewed prospects for cooperation. A meeting took place between Belarusian
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More Than 1,300 Belarusian Citizens Deported From Poland in 2025
Poland’s Border Guard has published deportation statistics for 2025. According to border guards, more
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Belarus and Russia Sign Agreement to Create Common Jewelry Market
Belarus and Russia have signed an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the sphere of activities
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Government Plans to Spend More Than 1.6 Billion Rubles on Ecology
The Council of Ministers has approved the state program “Ecology” for 2026–2030. The volume of its financing
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Incorrect Balances on Belarusbank Cards as BPC Reports Technical Failure
The Banking Processing Center has reported a technical failure due to which incorrect balances may be
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Lukashenka Awards Grants to 42 Specialists
Alyaksandr Lukashenka has signed an order on the allocation of grants in 2026. A total of 42 specialists
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Tsikhanouskaya: Repressions Must Be Stopped
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has commented on the release of 20 political prisoners. Earlier today, Lukashenka’s
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National Bank Issues Huge 12-Sided Commemorative Coin With Face Value of 1,000 Rubles
The National Bank will put several commemorative coins into circulation starting December 31.
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Lithuanian President Sees No Grounds to Resume Transit of Belarusian Fertilizers
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda sees no grounds for lifting sanctions on Minsk and therefore no
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Nausėda Expects Sustainable Resolution of Balloon Crisis
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda expects a sustainable resolution of the balloon crisis, both as
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Lukashenka Signs Decree Granting Pardon to 22 People
Alyaksandr Lukashenka has signed a decree granting pardons to 22 people. “Of this number, 20 people were
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Nonstop Night Lastochka to Begin Running Between Minsk and Moscow
A nonstop night Lastochka train will begin operating between Minsk and Moscow. Belarus’s Ambassador to
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Lukashenka Signs Law on 2026 Budget
On December 29, Alyaksandr Lukashenka signed the law on the republican budget for 2026. “The adopted
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MART and Retail Chains Extend Social Discount for Six Months
The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade (MART) and retail chains have signed an agreement to
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Another Lie — Zelenskyy Comments on Accusations of Attack on Putin’s Residence
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called a lie a statement by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov alleging that
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Lavrov Says Ukraine Attempted Drone Attack on Putin’s Residence
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that on the night of December 29 Ukraine attempted to attack
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Finance Ministry Pays Income on Eurobonds
On December 29, the Ministry of Finance paid interest income on the Belarus-2027 eurobonds in the amount of $12.
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Finance Ministry Carries Out Another Eurobond Exchange
On December 29, the Ministry of Finance carried out another exchange of eurobonds for Belarusian government
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Preferences for Microenterprises Extended to Organizations With Up to 50 Employees
Alyaksandr Lukashenka has signed the law “On Amendments to Laws on Individual Entrepreneurial Activity,”
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At Least 1,254 People Tried Over the Year in Political Criminal Cases — Rights Defenders
In 2025, at least 1,254 people were tried in Belarus in political criminal cases, the human rights center
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Minsk Customs Identifies 500 Parcels Containing Drones and Parts Over the Year
This year, officers of the Minsk Regional Customs identified 500 attempts to import civilian UAVs, spare
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Belarus and UN Sign Five-Year Sustainable Development Program
Belarus and the United Nations have signed the Cooperation Framework for Sustainable Development for
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