Downpour Floods Private Homes in Homiel
Heavy rain flooded three properties and three residential homes on Lepyashynskaha and Paleskaya streets in Homiel. Water rose…
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Hrodna Regional Executive Committee Sets Lingonberry and Cranberry Harvest Dates
Security Agencies and Foreign Ministry Required to Monitor Employment of Personnel Dismissed on Discrediting Grounds
Belarus will monitor the employment of security and diplomatic personnel dismissed from service on discrediting grounds. A decree,…
Fisherman Pulls Drowning Victim’s Body From Water Near Vitsyebsk
The body of a man born in 1957 has been recovered from an artificial reservoir in the village…
Former Political Prisoner Ihar Karnei Says He Is Abroad Without Valid Documents
Former political prisoner and ex-Radio Svaboda journalist Ihar Karnei has said that after his release and forced removal…
Euroradio Issues Statement Against Harassment of Its Editor-in-Chief Yauhen Kazartsau
Euroradio has issued a statement in support of its editor-in-chief, Yauhen Kazartsau. The editorial team says Kazartsau has…
Two Drones Carrying Belarusian Cigarettes Fly Into Lithuania
Lithuanian border guards intercepted two drones carrying cigarettes that had flown in from Belarus. The unmanned aerial vehicles…
Even After 16 Years: Dudutki Cancels the Our Grunwald 2026 Festival
It has become known that the 17th International Historical Reenactment Festival “Our Grunwald 2026,” which had been scheduled…
Czech Senate Calls for Expanded Sanctions Against Representatives of the Lukashenka Regime
The Czech Senate has adopted a resolution “On Support for the Democratic Forces of Belarus and an Appeal…
Belarusian Removed From Train in Poland for Lacking Entry Documents
Polish border officers removed a Belarusian citizen from a train after he attempted to cross the border without…
Brest Customs Officers Find 2 kg of Mephedrone on Ukrainian Citizen
Customs officers at the Brest border crossing prevented an attempt to smuggle more than 2 kg of mephedrone…
Garbage Truck Driver to Stand Trial Over Fatal Road Accident in Vitsyebsk
The Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee for the Vitsyebsk Region has completed its investigation into a road…
Military Holds Combat Diver Training on the Dnieper Near Mahiliou
The Ministry of Defence is holding a combat diver training exercise on the Dnieper River near Mahiliou. Around…
Former Regional Forestry Chief Sentenced to 10 Years for Bribery
The conviction of the former director general of a regional forestry production association has entered into legal force.…
Council of Europe Congress Begins Work on Belarus Report
The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe has begun work on a report…
Novak Acknowledges Fuel Shortages in Russia Are Linked to Strikes on Refineries
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandr Novak has acknowledged that fuel supply problems in Russia are linked to strikes…
Dollar, Euro and Yuan Rise Ahead of Weekend
Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange ended with gains for the U.S. dollar, the euro and…
Dutch Citizen Detained With Marijuana at Belarus-Poland Border
Belarusian border guards detained a 55-year-old Dutch citizen at the Brest border crossing while she was allegedly attempting…
Regular Minsk–Sri Lanka Flight May Be Moved to the Country’s Capital
Belarus’ Ambassador to India and Sri Lanka Mikhail Kasko met with Sri Lanka’s Minister of Ports and Civil…
Political Prisoner Diagnosed With Cancer
Political prisoner Tatsiana Kolas, who was convicted in the “Black Book of Belarus” case, has been diagnosed with…
Finance Ministry to Issue Government Bonds in Belarusian Rubles
Belarus’ Finance Ministry has announced an auction for the placement of long-term government bonds denominated in Belarusian rubles.…
Another 18 People Added to Belarus’ “Extremist” List
The Interior Ministry has added another 18 people to the “List of Citizens of the Republic of Belarus,…
Potatoes and Vegetables Posted the Sharpest Price Increases in June
Inflation stood at 0.3% in June, while the annual rate slowed to 4.3%. The largest price increases were…
Alleged Sham Priest Detained in Vitsyebsk Region Over Alleged Orgies, Rituals and Alcohol Fundraising Scheme
Officers of the Main Directorate for Combating Organised Crime and Corruption (GUBOPiK) of the Interior Ministry, with the…
Annual Inflation Slows to 4.3% in June
Belstat has published inflation data for June. Monthly inflation stood at 0.3%, up 0.2 percentage points from May.…
Euractiv: EU Waters Down 21st Sanctions Package
Following negotiations among EU member states, the European Union’s 21st package of sanctions against Russia has been significantly…
Belarus and Uzbekistan to Launch Seven Joint Manufacturing Projects Worth $164 Million
Belarus and Uzbekistan have agreed to launch seven new joint manufacturing projects with a total value of $164…
15-Year-Old Girl Killed in Road Accident in Kobryn District
A 15-year-old girl was killed and three other people were injured in a road accident in the Kobryn…
Woodworking Shop Destroyed by Fire in Staryya Darohi
A fire broke out on the premises of a company on Karla Marksa Street in Staryya Darohi. According…
Minsk Airport Increases Cargo Throughput
Minsk Airport has increased its cargo throughput by 15% following the addition of Airbus A330 aircraft to Belavia’s…
Automatic Apartment Valuation Service Launched for Regional Centres
The National Cadastral Agency has launched its automatic apartment valuation service for Belarus’ regional centres. The service was…
Belarus and Uzbekistan Agree on Mechanism for Organised Employment
Belarus and Uzbekistan have agreed on a mechanism for organised employment. On Thursday, Belarusian Labour and Social Protection…
Belarus and Russia Seek to Simplify Residence Procedures for Citizens of Both Countries
Aliaksandr Lukashenka has signed a decree approving, as a basis for negotiations, a draft protocol amending the January…
Lukashenka Approves Draft Agreement With India on Protection of Classified Information
Aliaksandr Lukashenka has signed a decree approving, as a basis for negotiations, a draft agreement between Belarus and…
Belarusian Women Invited to Apply for the Women’s Political Leadership Academy in Prague
The Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has announced the opening of registration for the third Women’s Political Leadership Academy,…
Construction Company Director Buried Alive in Ground Collapse in Hrodna
A fatal workplace accident occurred in the Zarytsa district of Hrodna on July 9. A 41-year-old director of…
Latushka Urges Poland to Take Ongoing Repression Into Account When Reviewing Belarusians’ Applications
The legalisation process in Poland has been completed for virtually all Belarusian political prisoners deported from Belarus in…
Belarus Expands List of National Exhibitions
The Belarusian government has amended the rules governing the organisation of national exhibitions. The relevant Council of Ministers…
Welder Dies After Stepping Into Elevator Shaft Without a Cabin in Mahiliou
A 65-year-old welder died at a former industrial site in Mahiliou where repair and construction work is underway.…
Headless Body Found on the Banks of the Neman River in Hrodna
The body of a headless man was found on the bank of the Neman River near Popovich Street…
Minsk and Dushanbe Discuss Resuming Direct Air Service
The management of Minsk National Airport held a meeting with Abdulqosim Valiev, генеральный director of the Tajik airline…
Lithuanian Court Refuses to Remand Kandrotas, Who Fled to Belarus, in Custody
The Vilnius District Court on July 9 rejected a prosecutor’s request to remand Antanas Kandrotas, known as Celofanas,…
CSTO Military Representatives Approve Plans for Three Exercises
Representatives of relevant ministries and agencies from Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Tajikistan, together with the CSTO Joint…
Drone Carrying Cigarettes Intercepted on the Lithuanian-Belarusian Border
Lithuanian border guards intercepted another drone carrying cigarettes from Belarus, the Lithuanian State Border Guard Service reported. During…
Special Proceedings Launched Against Viachaslau Rusin
The Investigative Committee has announced the launch of another special proceeding. It has been initiated against Viachaslau Rusin.…
Investigative Committee Opens Criminal Case Over Fire on Lenina Street in Minsk
The Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case over the fire on Lenina Street in Minsk. On June…
Belarusian Sber Bank Introduces Limit on Cash Top-Ups to Cards in Russian Roubles
Belarusian Sber Bank has introduced a limit on cash top-ups to bank cards in Russian roubles at its…
Belarus and Uzbekistan Sign Strategic Partnership Declaration
Belarus and Uzbekistan have signed a declaration on a strategic partnership, along with a number of other documents,…
Customs Prevent Another Sole Proprietor From Bringing Goods Into Belarus From Russia
Homiel Customs has stopped another attempt by a sole proprietor to import goods into Belarus from Russia. Customs…
Investigative Committee Launches Special Proceedings Against Former Political Prisoner
The Investigative Committee has launched special proceedings against former political prisoner Hanna Vishniak. She is charged under articles…