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Nuclear Weapons Combat Use Drill Begins in Belarus

A drill involving military units responsible for the combat use of nuclear weapons and nuclear support has begun in Belarus,…

18.05.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya Thanks Norway for Support on the Path to Democracy

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya congratulated Norwegians on their national holiday, Constitution Day, and thanked the country for supporting the Belarusian people. “Today…

17.05.2026
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Lithuania Discusses Possible Ban on Bus Service With Belarus

Discussions are intensifying in Lithuania over restricting or fully banning bus service with Belarus. The debate is driven by concerns…

17.05.2026
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“Church Music Teaches You to Build a Shared Breath”: Conductor Darya Dziatko on the Warsaw Children’s Choir “Mara” and Its Victory at an International Festival

The children’s choir “Mara” of the Belarusian School of Arts named after Mikola Ravenski, located in the center of Warsaw,…

17.05.2026
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1,500 People Have Voted in Coordination Council Elections, Voting Continues

Since the start of voting, as of 14:40 Minsk time, 1,505 voters have registered in the elections to the Belarusian…

17.05.2026
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Man Drowns in Lepiel Lake

A man born in 1962 drowned in Lake Lepielskaje on Melniechny Lane, the Emergencies Ministry press service reported. Information about…

17.05.2026
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Youth Side Event as Part of Congress on Political Prisoners to Be Held in Poznań

A youth side event titled “The Unbroken Generation” will take place in Poznań on May 19 as part of the…

17.05.2026
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Truck Carrying 20 Tons of Scrap Metal Detained on Way to Russia

A truck carrying 20 tons of scrap metal to Russia without documents was detained on the M1 highway in the…

17.05.2026
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Electric Scooter With Passenger Flies Under Car in Minsk

An electric scooter rider carrying a passenger ran a red light and was hit by a car in Minsk, the…

17.05.2026
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Teenager Drowns in Lake in Mazyr District

A 15-year-old boy drowned in a lake in the Mazyr district. The tragedy occurred yesterday near the village of Drozdy.…

17.05.2026
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Orange Alert Issued for Monday Due to Thunderstorms and Squalls

Forecasters have warned of an orange-level weather alert for Monday. On the morning and afternoon of May 18, thunderstorms and…

17.05.2026
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Kitten Gets Stuck in Ventilation Shaft of Vitsiebsk Apartment Block

A kitten became trapped in a ventilation shaft in a high-rise apartment building on Petrus Broŭka Street in Viciebsk. Residents…

17.05.2026
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Graham Suggests Lukashenka Invite Trump to Minsk to Play Golf

American preacher Franklin Graham, president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, answered a question about US President Donald…

17.05.2026
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Drone Violates Latvian Airspace and Leaves It

This morning, at around 06:00, Latvia reported a possible threat in the country’s airspace over the Alūksne, Balvi, Krāslava, Ludza…

17.05.2026
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Lukashenka Ready for “Open Dialogue” With Norwegian Leadership

The press service of Aliaksandr Lukashenka has published a message marking Norway’s Constitution Day. Traditionally, the Belarusian ruler addresses greetings…

17.05.2026
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Commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces Comments on Attack on Moscow and Warns Lukashenka

Commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces Robert “Madyar” Brovdi commented on the large-scale attack on Moscow and the Moscow region…

17.05.2026
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Poczobut Plans to Return to Belarus by Congress of Union of Poles

Recently released Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut (Andrei Pachobut) plans to return to Belarus before autumn 2026. He said this on…

17.05.2026
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Bulgaria’s Historic Triumph and the Biggest Boycott: How the Jubilee Eurovision 2026 Took Place in Vienna

The grand final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest has ended at the Wiener Stadthalle arena in the Austrian capital.…

17.05.2026
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Belarusian Documentary Filmmaker Maksim Shved Planned to Present a Project About Johnny Cosmic in Montenegro. Here Is What the Film Is About

This week, screenings of works by documentary filmmaker Maksim Shved were supposed to take place in Budva. However, due to…

16.05.2026
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Minsk Residents Ask Lukashenka Not to Demolish Sheds, Authorities Cite Unsafe Condition and Improper Use

Residents of several apartment buildings in Minsk have appealed to Aliaksandr Lukashenka asking him not to demolish sheds located near…

16.05.2026
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Solid Waste Landfill Catches Fire in Nesvizh District

Rescuers are extinguishing a fire at a solid household waste landfill near the village of Uzhanka in the Nesvizh district.…

16.05.2026
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Third Congress on Belarusian Political Prisoners to Be Held in Vilnius

The Third Congress on Political Prisoners in Belarus, #WithoutJustCause, will take place in Vilnius on May 21–22. Chief adviser to…

16.05.2026
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Franklin Graham and Metropolitan Veniamin Express Hope for Peace and “Restoration of Good-Neighborly Relations”

American preacher Franklin Graham, president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, met with Patriarchal Exarch of All Belarus,…

16.05.2026
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World Archery Lifts Restrictions on Belarusian Athletes

The Executive Board of the World Archery federation has lifted restrictions on the participation of Belarusian athletes and teams in…

16.05.2026
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Voting Platform for Coordination Council Elections Unavailable for More Than Eight Hours Due to Hacker Attacks

On May 15, the platform for voting in the Coordination Council elections was unavailable for more than eight hours. Election…

16.05.2026
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“No Belarusian Bagpipers Are Against the Bagpipe Being on the UNESCO List. But Is Now the Right Time?”: Musician Yauhen Baryshnikau on an Exhibition in Warsaw and a Distinctive National Myth

The Free Belarus Museum project “Dudy: Music of the Past and Present” has been included in the program of Warsaw…

16.05.2026
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Smoke Reported at Pinsk Hospital Due to Welding Work

Emergency Ministry units responded to reports of smoke at the Pinsk Central Hospital. During an inspection, it was established that…

16.05.2026
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Book by Aliaksandr Fiaduta on the Lexicon of “Kalasou Pad Siarpom Tvaim” Written in KGB Detention Center to Be Published

During the Warsaw Book Fair, which will take place on May 28–31, a presentation will be held for the book…

16.05.2026
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EU Special Representative for Human Rights to Highlight Vulnerable Belarusian Political Prisoners

The EU Special Representative for Human Rights, Kaja Ollongren, said she would spend the five days leading up to the…

16.05.2026
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Driverless Bus Fatally Runs Over Elderly Couple in Chavusy

An elderly married couple died in Chavusy after being hit by a moving bus with no driver inside, the Investigative…

16.05.2026
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Stopped With Gunfire Near Baranavichy

Traffic police in the Brest region used gunfire to stop a drunk Volvo driver, the Interior Ministry’s press service reported.…

16.05.2026
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Belarusian Photographer Maksim Sarychau’s “Blind Spot” Project Honored at Poland’s Talent Roku 2026 Competition

Belarusian photographer Maksim Sarychau has received an award at the prestigious Polish photography competition Talent Roku 2026. His project “Blind…

15.05.2026
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Bison From Belavezhskaya Pushcha Brought to Bashkortostan

Six European bison from Belavezhskaya Pushcha have arrived in Bashkortostan, Russia. They will live in the Muradym Gorge natural park…

15.05.2026
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MART Signs Agreement With Seven Largest Online Platforms, Excluding Wildberries

Belarus’ Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade (MART) has signed a unified agreement with seven online platforms. The document was…

15.05.2026
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Belavia Resumes Flights to Dubai

Belavia is resuming regular flights between Minsk and Dubai, UAE, from May 22, the airline reported. The flights will operate…

15.05.2026
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Zelenskyy: Russia Is Actively Holding Talks With Lukashenka

Ukraine is observing increased Russian activity in negotiations with Aliaksandr Lukashenka aimed at drawing Belarus deeper into the war. Volodymyr…

15.05.2026
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Ukraine Returns Belarusian Captured in War

Yauhen Simanenkau, a Belarusian from Liozna who had been captured in Ukraine, was included in a prisoner exchange and returned…

15.05.2026
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Migrant Smuggler Rams Latvian Border Guards’ Vehicle

In Latvia, a migrant smuggler triggered a police chase and rammed a border guards’ vehicle, the Latvian Border Guard Service…

15.05.2026
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Appeal by Priests During 2020 Protests Declared “Extremist” in Belarus

Belarus’ Ministry of Information has updated the “Republican List of Extremist Materials.” The list now includes the “Appeal to the…

15.05.2026
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Lukashenka Reveals Data on Liquidation of Protestant Communities in Belarus

Today’s meeting between Aliaksandr Lukashenka and American preacher Franklin Graham revealed data on the liquidation of Protestant communities in Belarus…

15.05.2026
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Voting in Coordination Council Elections Extended by 36 Hours

Following a recommendation from the election commission, members of the Coordination Council have extended voting in the elections by 36…

15.05.2026
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Russia Planning Operations From Belarusian Territory Against Ukraine or NATO Countries — Zelenskyy

Russia is trying to draw Belarus deeper into the war against Ukraine and is considering plans for operations from Belarusian…

15.05.2026
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Beaver Gets Stuck in Drainage Sluice at Lake in Slutsk District

Employees of Belarus’ Ministry of Emergency Situations rescued a beaver that became stuck in a drainage sluice at Lake Rudnia…

15.05.2026
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Graj! Festival Team Launches Competition for Young Performers

“This competition is a great opportunity for young artists not only to present their music, but also to find new…

15.05.2026
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Belarus Plans To Ban Wearing Badges Without Authorization

The Belarusian Ministry of Justice is completing work on a draft law on official heraldic symbols. This was announced by…

14.05.2026
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Belarusian Woman Detained In Italy At Minsk’s Request

34-year-old Belarus-born Karina Zdanevich-Spychalska (Karina Zdanewicz Spychalska) has been unable for almost three and a half months to leave Italy…

14.05.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya Presented Medals Of The United Transitional Cabinet In Stockholm

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on May 11 at the Estonian House in Stockholm presented medals of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus…

14.05.2026
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Miane Niama Publishing House Is Preparing A Book By Maksim Zhbankou — 37 Texts About Belarus

“ShockingCult. The Book Of Changes” includes selected texts from Maksim Zhbankou’s YouTube project of the same name. 37 texts about…

14.05.2026
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Russian Drones Avoided Belarusian Salient During Flight Toward Western Ukraine

During the attack on western Ukraine on May 13, Russian drones flew along the Belarusian border while avoiding the salient…

14.05.2026
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A Ton of Glass Units Fell on Worker in Hrodna District

The Investigative Committee is conducting an inquiry into the death of a worker in the agro-town of Parechcha in Hrodna…

14.05.2026