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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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Antimonopoly Ministry Finds “Extremist Symbols” on AliExpress
The Belarusian Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade has discovered goods bearing “extremist”
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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