Viktor Pelevin’s Novel Banned in Belarus
The Ministry of Information has updated the “List of Printed Publications Containing Information Messages
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Explosion In Moscow Leaves One Police Officer Dead, Another Seriously Injured
An unidentified individual approached a patrol vehicle of the State Traffic Inspectorate of the Internal
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Russian Citizen With Crossbow Illegally Hunted Deer In Mahilyow Region
In the Mahilyow Region, a citizen of the Russian Federation was detained for illegally hunting a red
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Belarusian Band Gods Tower To Perform In Warsaw
Legend of the Belarusian metal-doom scene Gods Tower will perform in Warsaw on Sunday, February 22, at
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BMW Catches Fire In Central Minsk
A BMW vehicle suddenly caught fire near Victory Square in Minsk, the traffic police department of the
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Creator Of Kinokong Project Detained In Minsk Together With His Wife
In Minsk, the creator of the Kinokong project, Andrei Kim, has been detained. According to the Telegram
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Twelve People Rescued From Dormitory Fire In Pastavy
Twelve people were rescued by emergency workers during a fire at a dormitory in Pastavy. Information
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From School Meals To Road Construction: Belarus Updates Rules On Admission Of Goods To Public Procurement
The Belarusian government has updated the rules for conducting public procurement. The relevant resolution
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Twenty-Two People Evacuated After Overnight Fire In Homel Dormitory
Twenty-two people were evacuated from a dormitory in Homel following a fire, the Emergencies Ministry’s
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Lukashenka Awards 203 Belarusian Women The Order Of Mother
Aliaksandr Lukashenka on February 20 signed Decree No. 65 awarding 203 women across the country the Order
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Health Ministry Changes Operator Of Centralized Healthcare Information System
Belarus’ Health Ministry has changed the operator of the centralized healthcare information system.
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Agriculture Ministry Raises Export Prices For Skimmed Milk Powder
Belarus’s Agriculture and Food Ministry has raised export prices for skimmed milk powder. Resolution No.
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Council Of Europe Preparing New Action Plan For Cooperation With Belarusian Democratic Forces
Pavel Latushka, deputy head of the United Transitional Cabinet and a delegate of the Coordination Council
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Tsikhanouskaya Meets With Verkhovna Rada Speaker Stefanchuk
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Speaker of Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk on the sidelines
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Belarus And Saudi Arabia Plan To Abolish Visas For Diplomats
On February 20, Aliaksandr Lukashenka signed a decree approving as a basis for negotiations a draft agreement
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Defense Ministry Acknowledges Drone Incursions Into Belarus This Year, Says Aircraft And Air Defense Missiles Were Used
Since the beginning of the year, cases of violations of Belarus’s airspace have been recorded, Commander
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Minors To Be Banned From Instant Electronic Lotteries — Decree
New restrictions on lottery activities are being introduced in Belarus. The relevant decree was signed
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Minors To Be Banned From Instant Electronic Lotteries — Decree
New restrictions on lottery activities are being introduced in Belarus. The relevant decree was signed
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Belarusian Defense Ministry Turns Handshake Between Khrenin And US Military Attaché Into Public Show
On February 20, a ceremonial gathering dedicated to the Day of Defenders of the Fatherland and the Armed
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Convicted Defendants In “Black Nightingales” Case Added To ‘Terrorist’ List
Belarus’ State Security Committee has added nine more people to its list of “individuals involved in
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Working Agreement On Construction Of Third Unit At Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant Planned By Year-End
Belarus and Russia plan to sign a working agreement by the end of 2026 on the construction of a third
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Taxi Driver Sprays Gas in Face of Road Accident Participant in Minsk to Avoid Traffic Jam
In Minsk, a taxi driver sprayed pepper spray in the face of a road accident participant who was unable
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Who Represented The Participating Countries At The Peace Council In Washington, Where Ryzhankou Was Not Admitted
After it became known that the Belarusian delegation led by Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou failed
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Stroked Suffered By Statkevich Occurred On January 21 – RFE/RL
Politician Mikalai Statkevich suffered a stroke on January 21. This was reported by Radyyo Svaboda, citing
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Two Cases Of Tick Bites Registered In Belarus In January
Two cases of tick bites were registered in Belarus in January 2026. This was reported by Head of the
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EU To Extend Sanctions Against Belarus For Another Year Next Week — Nauseda
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said the European Union intends to extend individual and sectoral
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Владимир Путин и Александр Лукашенко на переговорах в Минске
Lukashenka And Putin Discuss Preparation For Supreme State Council Of Union State
Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Aliaksandr Lukashenka, the Kremlin press service reported.
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Belarusian Foreign Ministry Explains Why Ryzhankou Attended Literary Evening Instead Of Peace Council Session
The Belarusian Foreign Ministry said that Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou was unable to take part in
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“Participation And Mercy” — Propagandists Air Report On Release Of Natallia Levaya
State media aired a report about Natallia Levaya, a political prisoner pardoned today by Aliaksandr Lukashenka.
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Director Of Belarusian Military Optics Manufacturer Spotted In Myanmar
Aliaksei Shkadarevich, Director of the Unitary Enterprise “STC LEMT” BelOMO and an academician of the
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Zelensky Imposes Sanctions On Lukashenka
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree enacting a decision of the country’s National
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First Foreigner’s Passport Issued In Denmark To Belarusian Woman Without Refugee Status
Denmark has issued its first foreigner’s passport to a Belarusian citizen without refugee status.
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State Budget To Continue Paying Interest On Open Joint-Stock Company Kamvol Loans
The Council of Ministers of Belarus, under Resolution No. 83, has decided to continue state support in
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Alena Prykhodzka Elected Head Of Coordination Council Election Commission
Alena Prykhodzka has been elected chair of the election commission for the Coordination Council.
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Vilnius Airport Closed Again Over Weather Balloons From Belarus
Vilnius Airport temporarily suspended operations due to what was described as a hybrid attack from Belarus.
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Kolya Criticises Lukashenka Over Street Lighting Switch-Offs
Aliaksandr Lukashenka, during the government’s 2025 report, returned to the issue of street lighting
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BYSOL Says It Has No “Courier Network” In Belarus
The BYSOL foundation has issued a statement in connection with the verdicts in the so-called BYSOL case.
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Lukashenka Threatens To “Put Karankevich Against The Wall” Over Heating Main Breaks
Aliaksandr Lukashenka reminded the government of a heating main accident in Minsk that left some residential
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Four Belarusian Athletes Allowed To Compete Under National Flag At Paralympics
Four athletes from Belarus and six from Russia will be allowed to compete at the Winter Paralympic Games
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Teenager Dies In Brest
On 10 February, the body of a teenager with injuries consistent with a fall from a height was found in
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Four People Tried In Minsk In BYSOL Case
Four people have been tried in Minsk in connection with the BYSOL case. They were sentenced to between
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Lukashenka Says He Does Not Trust Government On Financial Matters
Aliaksandr Lukashenka said he does not trust the government on financial and economic issues.
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Telegram Channel Promoting Belarusian Events In Vilnius Declared “Extremist”
The Ministry of Information has updated its list of so-called extremist materials. The Telegram channel
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Interest Rate On New Dollar-Denominated Belarusian Finance Ministry Bonds Set At 2.9% Annually
The Finance Ministry of Belarus has held its first auction this year for the placement of government
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Forty-Two Projects Identified Under State Programme For Innovative Development
The government of Belarus has approved lists of national projects under the State Programme for Innovative
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State Control Committee Proposes Fines For Inefficient Use Of Budget Funds
The State Control Committee has proposed introducing administrative liability for the inefficient use
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Vilnius Belarusian Museum Named After Ivan Luckievic To Remain In Current Building As Lease Extended For Ten Years
The Belarusian Museum named after Ivan Luckievic has won a public tender to lease the building at 20-1C
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Belarusian Man To Stand Trial For Fraud After Sending Onions Instead Of iPhones
A 21-year-old resident of the Viciebsk District will stand trial on charges of large-scale fraud.
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Six Belarusians Fined For Smuggling Cigarettes Into Poland
At the Bobrowniki border crossing on the Belarusian-Polish border, Polish customs officers found contraband
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VSK-100 Assault Rifle Expected To Enter Mass Production In Belarus By End Of 2026
The VSK-100 assault rifle may enter mass production in Belarus by the end of 2026. This was announced
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