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…
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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…
Valiantsina Hayavaya Dies
Valiantsina Hayavaya, founder and longtime director of the Kharoshki choreographic ensemble, has died. She was 90. Since 1974,…
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…
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…
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,”…
Nearly All Former Political Prisoners Surveyed Report Psychological Abuse — Study
Murmansk Region Does Not Know When Belarusian Terminal Will Be Built
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Belarus Introduces Visa-Free Travel With Ghana for Diplomatic and Service Passport Holders
Lukashenka Signs Decree Granting Belarusian Citizenship to 297 People
Lukashenka Ratifies Agreement With Russia on Debt Collection in Favor of Belarus
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
“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.…
“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…
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…
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…