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Sudan to Receive More Than $100 Million From Development Bank of Belarus for Grain Storage Facilities and Tractor Assembly

The Development Bank of Belarus will provide Sudan with more than $100 million in financing for the construction of 17…

04.10.2026
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Belarusian With Czech Citizenship Detained After Returning to Visit His Mother

Among the 12 people recognized as political prisoners on October 2 was 52-year-old Czech citizen Vital Dziamidchyk, who holds both…

03.10.2026
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Valiantsina Hayavaya Dies

Valiantsina Hayavaya, founder and longtime director of the Kharoshki choreographic ensemble, has died. She was 90. Since 1974, Hayavaya had…

03.10.2026
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Beskrestnov Says Russian Relays in Kyiv May Be Used to Control Shahed Drones

Ukrainian presidential adviser on the development of defense technologies Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov has said that Russian MESH radio relays may…

03.10.2026
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VEHA Archive Collects Photographs for Second Volume of “Ruins of Belarus”

The independent digital archive of vernacular photography VEHA has begun work on the second volume of the book "Ruins of…

03.10.2026
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Vaitsiakhouski, Who Returned From Poland, Sentenced to Four Years of “Home Khimiya”

Anatol Vaitsiakhouski, who returned to Belarus from Poland, has been sentenced to four years of so-called "home khimiya," or restricted…

02.10.2026
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Nearly All Former Political Prisoners Surveyed Report Psychological Abuse — Study

Psychological torture or ill-treatment was experienced by 98.6% of former Belarusian political prisoners who participated in a study after emigrating…

02.10.2026
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Murmansk Region Does Not Know When Belarusian Terminal Will Be Built

Work on the Belarusian terminal project is continuing, while its construction will take "several years." Artyom Kuksa, First Deputy Minister…

01.10.2026
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Minsktrans Responds to Complaints About Public Transport

Minsk residents have complained about disruptions to public transport services. Minsktrans attributed the delays to difficult traffic conditions and operational…

01.10.2026
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Hotel Voucher With Signature and Stamp Required for Portugal Visa Applications

From October 1, 2026, accommodation confirmation requirements have changed for applicants submitting documents for a tourist visa to Portugal through…

01.10.2026
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Ryzhankou Says Belarus Ready to Participate in Major Infrastructure Projects in Afghanistan

Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou met with Afghan Minister of Industry and Commerce Nooruddin Azizi. The meeting took place on…

01.10.2026
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Latushka at PACE: Supporting Independent Belarusian Culture Is an Investment in a Democratic and Secure Europe

Supporting independent Belarusian culture is an investment in a democratic and secure Europe, Pavel Latushka, a representative of the Coordination…

01.10.2026
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“How Do You Spread Your Wings When Your Roots Have Been Torn From the Ground?”: Mental Health Festival for Belarusians to Take Place in Warsaw

On October 17, the Free Belarus Museum will host the "Roots and Wings" psychological festival — an event for everyone…

01.10.2026
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Belwest First Deputy Director General Added to “Terrorist List”

The Belarusian KGB has updated its list of individuals allegedly involved in "terrorist activities." Viktar Huryin, first deputy director general…

01.10.2026
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Belarusian and Russian Military Discuss Logistics Support

A working meeting between Belarusian and Russian delegations was held in Russia to discuss logistics support for the armed forces…

01.10.2026
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French Embassy Introduces New Chargée d’Affaires in Belarus

The French Embassy has introduced its new Chargée d'Affaires in Belarus, Lise Talbot Barré, who has taken charge of the…

01.10.2026
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Ryzhankou Does Not Rule Out Coale Visit to Belarus Before End of Year

Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou does not rule out the possibility that US presidential special envoy John Coale could visit…

01.10.2026
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Special Proceedings Launched Against Five Belarusian Volunteers

The Belarusian Investigative Committee has launched special proceedings against five Belarusian volunteers. They are Aliaksandr Butko, Artsiom Voinich, Aliaksandr Hryb…

01.10.2026
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Belarus Introduces Visa-Free Travel With Ghana for Diplomatic and Service Passport Holders

Aliaksandr Lukashenka has signed a law ratifying an intergovernmental agreement with Ghana on visa-free travel for holders of diplomatic and…

01.10.2026
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Lukashenka Signs Decree Granting Belarusian Citizenship to 297 People

Aliaksandr Lukashenka has signed a decree granting Belarusian citizenship to 297 people, including 20 minors. The new Belarusian citizens came…

01.10.2026
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Lukashenka Ratifies Agreement With Russia on Debt Collection in Favor of Belarus

Aliaksandr Lukashenka has signed a law ratifying an agreement with Russia on the enforcement of writs of execution under which…

01.10.2026
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Belarus and Russia Set Union State Priorities for Next Three Years

Belarus and Russia have reviewed the implementation of the Union State program for 2024–2026 and identified the main areas of…

01.10.2026
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Ukrainian Receives Suspended Sentence for Transferring Military Pilot Training Software to Belarus

A Ukrainian court has sentenced a Ukrainian citizen to a two-year suspended sentence for transferring software to Belarus for the…

01.10.2026
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“Chagall as He Should Be”: Miane Niama Publishes First Version of Artist’s Autobiography, Translated by Siarhei Shupa

The Miane Niama publishing house has announced the release of Marc Chagall's memoir "Svayo" (Ejgens). It is the earliest surviving…

01.10.2026
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Ryzhankou Offers Belarus as Venue for Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks at UN

Belarus is ready to facilitate efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine and once again serve as a venue for negotiations.…

27.09.2026
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Nine Months in Captivity for a Belarusian Album: Ales Chumakou Describes Persecution and Imprisonment Over Music

Belarusian bard, musician and traditional instrument maker Ales Chumakou gave an extensive interview to the Viasna Human Rights Center in…

24.09.2026
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239 Belarusian Women Awarded Order of the Mother

Aliaksandr Lukashenka has signed a decree awarding the Order of the Mother to 239 women from all regions of Belarus…

24.09.2026
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Coordination Council Proposes Veranika Stankevich for Social Policy Representative in United Transitional Cabinet

Following a vote, the Belarusian Coordination Council proposed Veranika Stankevich as a candidate for the position of Representative for Social…

24.09.2026
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Belarus and Russia Discuss Fight Against Extremism and Illegal Migration

On September 23–24, a meeting was held in Moscow between the special representatives of Belarus and Russia responsible for implementing…

24.09.2026
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Flagshtok: At Least Three Russian UAVs Entered Belarusian Airspace Within 24 Hours

Within less than 24 hours, at least three Russian drones were in Belarusian airspace, according to monitoring channels. Flagshtok reports…

24.09.2026
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Leading Russian Media Fall for Fake KGB Telegram Channel Report About Foiled Sabotage in Russia

A report appeared on a fake Telegram channel purporting to belong to the Belarusian KGB (@kgb_kanal), claiming that a group…

24.09.2026
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“This Is a Snowdrop That May Bloom.” Sikorski Meets Ryzhankou

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski met with Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou in New York. Sikorski told Polish journalists about…

23.09.2026
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Lithuanian Seimas Comments on Possible US Deal for Belarusian Fertilizers

Lithuania was not informed about a possible major US deal to purchase fertilizers from Belarus announced by US President Donald…

21.09.2026
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Belarus to Establish Academy of Intelligent Technologies

Aliaksandr Lukashenka has signed a decree "On the Establishment of the Academy of Intelligent Technologies." The academy will begin training…

10.09.2026
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Family of Four Dies in House Fire in Smaliavichy District

Four people died in a fire in the village of Vysokiia Liady in Smaliavichy district. A private house caught fire…

10.09.2026
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Belarusian Solar Systo Festival Participant Dies Near Vyborg

A 53-year-old Belarusian named Anatol, known among friends and colleagues as Takhir, died on the night of September 4 in…

10.09.2026
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Ukraine Introduces Special Border Regime Along Borders With Belarus and Russia

Ukraine has introduced a special border regime in a one-kilometer-wide strip along its borders with Belarus and Russia. It will…

10.09.2026
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Lawyer Dzmitry Laeuski Recognized as Political Prisoner

Belarusian human rights defenders have recognized lawyer Dzmitry Laeuski and 13 other people as political prisoners. As of September 10,…

10.09.2026
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New Swiss Ambassador Arrives in Belarus

Switzerland's new ambassador, Stefan Estermann, has arrived in Belarus. "My wife and I received a very warm welcome and immediately…

10.09.2026
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Dzmitry Baskau Heads Dinamo Minsk Supervisory Board

Council of the Republic member and head coach of Aliaksandr Lukashenka's hockey team Dzmitry Baskau has become chairman of the…

10.09.2026
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Tragedy in Mahiliou: Husband Found Below Apartment Windows, Wife Found Inside With Stab Wounds

A married couple has died in Mahiliou. Their bodies were discovered on the morning of September 10, the State Forensic…

10.09.2026
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“Belarusian Language Remains Effectively Optional”: Review of Language Rights Violations in Belarus in First Half of 2026 Released

The International Union of Belarusian Writers association continues to monitor the state of the Belarusian language in Belarus and has…

10.09.2026
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Lukashenka Admits His Family “Strangles” and Harasses Him Over Goose Ad

At a meeting on licensing, Aliaksandr Lukashenka expressed outrage over gambling advertisements, particularly an ad by betting company MaxLine featuring…

10.09.2026
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Ukraine Reinforces Roads Near Belarusian Border With Anti-Drone Nets

Nets designed to protect against drones have appeared on roads leading toward Chornobyl in the Kyiv region as security measures…

09.09.2026
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Belarus Establishes Council to Ensure Technological Sovereignty

The Belarusian State Committee on Science and Technology has begun establishing an Interagency Council for Ensuring Technological Sovereignty. The decision…

05.09.2026
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Belarusian State Standards Committee Bans Russia’s DNS From Selling 116 Household Appliance Products in Belarus

The Belarusian State Committee for Standardization has banned DNS ELECTRONICS LLC from selling 116 product items for which conformity assessment…

05.09.2026
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“Russian Houses” Hand Out 1,500 “Russia Is With You” Backpacks to Belarusian First-Graders

Rossotrudnichestvo, through its "Russian Houses" in various Belarusian cities, distributed 1,500 backpacks with school supplies to Belarusian first-graders. The "Let's…

04.09.2026
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“Funeral Through a Screen”: Exhibition on Grief and Loss in Exile to Open in Poznań

A video recording or online broadcast is often the only way for Belarusians in political exile to take part in…

04.09.2026
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Ostrogski Forum to Discuss Cooperation Between Democratic Belarus and Ukraine

The socio-political part of the fifth Ostrogski Forum will take place in Kyiv on September 18–19. Participants will discuss prospects…

04.09.2026
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BelGee Sales in Russia Decline for Second Consecutive Month

Sales of Belarusian car brand BelGee in Russia fell again in August, against the backdrop of record sales in its…

04.09.2026