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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
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Ukraine Air Force Says There Was Threat of Ballistic Missile Use From Kapustin Yar Test Range

A missile threat was declared late on January 8 due to the risk of Russia using ballistic missiles from the…

09.01.2026
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Russia Attacks Critical Infrastructure Facility in Lviv

A critical infrastructure facility came under attack by Russia, according to Maxym Kozytskyi, head of the Lviv Regional Military Administration,…

09.01.2026
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“Weather” Plan Activated Across Most of Belarus Due to Heavy Snowstorms

Due to heavy snowstorms and snowdrifts on roads in the Mahilyow, Homyel, Brest and Minsk regions, as well as in…

08.01.2026
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Belarus Proposes to Simplify Citizenship for Foreign Investors

An expert council under the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus has considered a draft law…

08.01.2026
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Belarus Recalls Some Batches of Nestlé Russia Baby Food

Belarus’s state sanitary and epidemiological service has reported a voluntary recall of a limited number of batches of baby food…

08.01.2026
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Lukashenka Says Venezuelan Scenario Is Unrealistic in Belarus

Alyaksandr Lukashenka said that a Venezuelan-style scenario, in which the country’s president was seized by U.S. special forces and taken…

08.01.2026
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Dialogue From the United Transitional Cabinet and the System’s Survival Instinct

Today, the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus once again called on the Belarusian regime to enter into dialogue. The occasion…

08.01.2026
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Lukashenka Says He Acted as Intermediary Between Venezuela and the United States

At the For Spiritual Revival awards ceremony, Alyaksandr Lukashenka said he had acted as an intermediary between Venezuela and the…

08.01.2026
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Lukashenka Says Maduro’s Wife Was Offered to Stay in Venezuela

Alyaksandr Lukashenka said that the wife of Nicolas Maduro, Cilia Flores, had been offered the option of remaining in Venezuela.…

08.01.2026
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Lukashenka Speaks of “Collusion and Betrayal” in Situation Around Maduro

Alyaksandr Lukashenka said that there had been collusion and betrayal in the situation surrounding the detention of Venezuelan President Nicolas…

08.01.2026
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Belarus Seeks to Resume Assembly Production in Egypt

Belarus wants to resume the operation of assembly production facilities in Egypt. The issue was discussed during a meeting between…

08.01.2026
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BelGee Ranks Fifth on Russian Auto Market in 2025

BelGee ranked fifth on the Russian car market at the end of 2025. According to Autostat-Info, 68,090 vehicles of the…

08.01.2026
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Belavia Resumes Flights to Tel Aviv

Belavia has resumed flights to Israel. The first flight from Minsk to Tel Aviv departed today at 7:10 a.m., according…

08.01.2026
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Belavia Carried 2.09 Million Passengers Over the Year

Belavia carried 2.093 million passengers in 2025, an increase of 8.4% compared with the previous year. Passenger turnover rose by…

08.01.2026
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Lithuanian Prime Minister Reports Minimal Number of Weather Balloons from Belarus

Lithuanian authorities are recording a minimal number of contraband weather balloons launched from the territory of Belarus, while attempts to…

07.01.2026
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Boris Johnson Receives Award from Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya

Adviser to the head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on diplomatic affairs Dzianis Kuchynski held a meeting…

07.01.2026
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Belarusian Woman Tried to Bring Botox Into Albania, to Be Tried for Smuggling

A 45-year-old citizen of Belarus was detained at Tirana Airport on smuggling charges, Albania’s border police said on January 6.…

07.01.2026
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Ministry of Information Updates List of “Extremist Materials” for the First Time in 2026

The Ministry of Information has updated its list of “extremist materials” for the first time in 2026. Two resources were…

07.01.2026
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National Bank of Belarus to Take Political Loyalty Into Account During Certification

The National Bank of Belarus, by Resolution No. 370 of its Board dated December 20, has amended the instruction on…

07.01.2026