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Belarus Education Ministry Explains Why Schools Remain Open Despite Frost

School classes are not being cancelled despite freezing temperatures because the cold has not yet reached levels that would warrant…

19.01.2026
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IDRW Claims India Purchased a Batch of Berkut-BM Drones From Belarus

The para-military outlet Indian Defence Research Wing (IDRW) reported that India has purchased a batch of Belarusian Berkut-BM unmanned aerial…

18.01.2026
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Two Belarusian Citizens Detained in Thailand Over Illegal Car Rental Case

Thai police have detained two Belarusian citizens suspected of running an illegal car rental business on the island of Phuket.…

18.01.2026
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Several Dozen Objects Enter Poland Overnight From Belarus

On the night of January 17, several dozen unidentified objects entered Polish airspace from the territory of Belarus, Poland’s National…

17.01.2026
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“She Ran Across a Four-Lane Road and Fled.” Journalist Ihar Kulei Says He Was Followed in Warsaw

Journalist Ihar Kuley of the Belarusian Investigative Center shared a story on his Facebook blog about an incident that happened to…

17.01.2026
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Rising Demand for Legal Status in Poland: Belarusians File More Applications but Receive Fewer Permits

In 2025, Belarusian citizens received 34,200 residence permits in Poland — 18.3% fewer than a year earlier — while the…

17.01.2026
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“They Are There Temporarily” — Tsikhanouskaya Comments on Reports of Her Children Moving to the United States

Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has commented on reports that her children allegedly moved to the United States…

17.01.2026
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Two More Stations Removed From Minsk Metro Construction Plan — Nasha Niva

Two more stations have been removed from the construction plan for the fourth line of the Minsk metro, which is…

17.01.2026
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Belarus KGB Adds Three More People to “Terrorist” List

Belarus’s State Security Committee has added three more people to its list of “individuals involved in terrorist activities.” They are…

17.01.2026
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Belarusian Citizens Detained in Georgia With Methadone Worth Over $1 Million

Two Belarusian citizens have been detained in the Adjara region in a drug trafficking case. Nearly six kilograms of methadone…

17.01.2026
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Crypto Banks in Belarus to Have Minimum Charter Capital of 20 Million Rubles

The minimum charter capital for crypto banks in Belarus will be set at no less than 20 million Belarusian rubles…

17.01.2026
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Belarus Could See Its First Crypto Bank Within Six Months

Belarus could see its first crypto bank within six months. This is the time needed to bring legislation into line…

16.01.2026
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Crypto Bank to Be Able to Issue Loans Secured by Cryptocurrency

A crypto bank will be able to issue loans secured by cryptocurrency. This was announced by Aliaksandr Yahorau, First Deputy…

16.01.2026
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Valfovich Expresses Confidence That Belarus Has the “Oreshnik”

Belarus’s State Secretary of the Security Council Aliaksandr Valfovich has expressed confidence that the Russian medium-range mobile missile system known…

16.01.2026
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Large-Scale Inspection of the Armed Forces Begins in Belarus

A large-scale inspection of the Armed Forces has begun in Belarus. It will be comprehensive in nature, State Secretary of…

16.01.2026
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Russian Railways and Belarusian Railway Plan to Extend Ticket Sales Window to 90 Days

Russian Railways and the Belarusian Railway plan to extend the ticket sales window to 90 days. The railways are also…

16.01.2026
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Twelve People Killed in Fires in Hrodna Region Since Late December

Since late December 2025, a rise in fire-related fatalities has been recorded in Belarus’s Hrodna Region. According to the Investigative…

16.01.2026
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Bychek Travels to Russia in New Post at Bastrykin’s Invitation

Kanstantsin Bychek, chair of Belarus’s Investigative Committee, has made his first official visit to Russia since his appointment. He previously…

16.01.2026
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Interior Ministry Announces Exposure of “Grey” Scheme to Legalise Foreigners in Belarus

Belarus’s Interior Ministry has announced the exposure of a “grey” scheme to legalise foreigners in the country. Operatives from the…

16.01.2026
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Subbotin Relieved of His Post in Connection With His Resignation

Alyaksandr Subbotin, chair of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee, has been relieved of his post. The wording is contained in…

16.01.2026
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Two Belarusians Detained in the EU in Two Days on Interpol Notices — Partyzanka

Two Belarusian citizens were detained in European Union countries over the course of two days on so-called Interpol “red notices”…

15.01.2026
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Belarusian State Television Claims to Have Exposed a Network of “Radio-Hobbyist Spies”

Belarusian state media have aired a report claiming the “liquidation of a large network of radio spies.” Details of the…

15.01.2026
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Belarusian Ambassador to Tajikistan Steps Down

Viktar Dzenisenka has been relieved of his duties as Belarus’s ambassador to Tajikistan in connection with his resignation. The corresponding Decree…

15.01.2026
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Former Labor Minister Pauliuchenka Appointed to Council of the Republic

Natalia Pauliuchenka, who until today held the post of Minister of Labor and Social Protection, has been appointed to the…

15.01.2026
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Demonstration Deportation Hearing Held at Veterinary Academy in Viciebsk

A second-year student at the State Academy of Veterinary Medicine in Viciebsk was deported for drunk driving. A demonstration hearing…

15.01.2026
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More Than 139,000 Belarusian Citizens Registered With Polish Social Insurance System

Poland’s Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) has published data on insured foreign nationals as of the end of November 2025. The…

15.01.2026
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Latvian Armed Forces Say Belarusian Security Agencies Are Involved in Organizing Migration

Latvia’s National Armed Forces say they have evidence of the involvement of Belarusian security structures in organizing the crossing of…

15.01.2026
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Visa-Free Agreement Between Belarus and Laos Enters Into Force

A visa-free agreement between Belarus and Laos for holders of ordinary passports enters into force today, the Belarusian Embassy in…

15.01.2026
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Belarus Included Among Countries for Whose Citizens the United States Will Suspend Processing of Immigrant Visas

WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75…

15.01.2026
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Raccoon Illegally Reaches Belarus in a Sea Container From the United States

Hrodna customs officers and employees of Beltamozhservice discovered an unusual passenger while transloading passenger cars delivered in a sea container…

14.01.2026
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Nigerian Special Forces Undergo Training in Belarus

Special forces officers of the Nigerian police are undergoing training in Belarus. A photo of the group of special forces…

14.01.2026
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First Power Unit of BelAES to Be Taken Offline for Maintenance

The first power unit of BelAES will be taken offline for scheduled preventive maintenance on January 15, the Ministry of…

14.01.2026
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Lithuanian Interior Ministry Sees No Need to Lift State of Emergency Imposed Over Weather Balloons

Lithuania’s interior minister, Vladislav Kondratovič, said he sees no grounds for lifting the state of emergency introduced in the country…

14.01.2026
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Bus Drivers Smuggled Cigarettes to Poland in Spare Wheels

Polish customs officers detained two bus drivers at the Terespol border crossing. They were attempting to illegally bring cigarettes from…

14.01.2026
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Search for Belarusian Tourist in Murmansk Region Suspended Due to Weather

In Russia’s Arctic region, rescuers have suspended the search for a tourist from Belarus who went missing during ice floating…

14.01.2026
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flydubai Cancels Flights to Minsk Until February

flydubai has canceled all flights to Minsk until January 31, the Republican Union of Tourist Organizations said. “Dear partners! Flights…

14.01.2026
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150,000th BelGee Vehicle Produced in Belarus

The BelGee plant produced its 150,000th vehicle under the BelGee brand in early 2026. The company’s press service said the…

13.01.2026
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Belarus Defense Ministry Begins Armed Forces Staff Exercise

The Belarusian Defense Ministry has begun a joint staff exercise of the Armed Forces. It is taking place from January…

13.01.2026
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Education Ministry Approves Procedure for Selecting Candidates to Study Abroad

The Belarusian Ministry of Education has approved a procedure for selecting candidates to study abroad. Resolution No. 209 of December…

13.01.2026
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Health Ministry Sets Monthly Spending Per Patient Under State Order for 2026

The Belarusian Ministry of Health, by Resolution No. 210 of December 31, has approved maximum monthly spending amounts per citizen…

13.01.2026
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Antimonopoly Ministry Sets Monthly Allowable Price Growth for 2026

The Belarusian Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade (MART) has set indicators for the monthly allowable growth in prices. Over…

13.01.2026
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25 Evacuated From Dormitory in Bykhau After Bed Catches Fire

Twenty-five people, including eight children, were evacuated from a dormitory in Bykhau due to a fire. A fire alarm was…

12.01.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya and European Parliament Vice-President Discuss European Prospects for Belarus

On January 12, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with European Parliament Vice-President Pina Picierno in Vilnius. The sides discussed the situation of…

12.01.2026
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Antimonopoly Ministry Finds “Extremist Symbols” on AliExpress

The Belarusian Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade has discovered goods bearing “extremist” symbols on the AliExpress and Joom marketplaces.…

12.01.2026
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Foreign Ministry: Belarus Remains a Loyal Partner of Venezuela

Belarus has been and remains a loyal partner of Venezuela, the Belarusian Foreign Ministry said. Today, Deputy Foreign Minister Yauheni…

12.01.2026
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Russia’s Defense Ministry Says It Struck Ukraine With Oreshnik Missile

Russia’s Defense Ministry said it had carried out a strike on Ukraine using the Oreshnik missile system. “Last night, in…

09.01.2026
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Belarusian Railway Warns of Train Delays Due to Severe Weather

Belarusian Railway has warned of train delays due to adverse weather conditions. “On certain sections — Minsk–Orsha, Minsk–Homyel, Minsk–Brest, and…

09.01.2026
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Severe Weather in Belarus Disrupts Power Supply in 251 Localities

Heavy snowfall and strong winds over the past 24 hours disrupted power supply in 251 localities, Belarus’s Energy Ministry said.…

09.01.2026
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Belarusian Government to Allocate 1.26 Billion Rubles for Military Towns Over Five Years

In 2026–30, 1.26 billion rubles will be allocated for the development of military towns under a sectoral state program, including…

09.01.2026
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Lukashenka Signs Secret Decree on Kamvol OJSC

Alyaksandr Lukashenka has signed a secret decree on Kamvol OJSC. Decree No. 467 of December 31 “On the Activities of…

09.01.2026