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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Great Stone Loses 18 Residents
The Great Stone industrial park has reduced the number of its resident companies. This was stated in
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Belarus’ GDP Growth Expected Near 1% in 2026 — MacroBy
Belarus’ GDP growth is expected to remain near 1% in 2026, according to a quarterly review prepared by
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Transport Ministry Introduces Seasonal Traffic Restrictions on Roads From May 25
Belarus’ Ministry of Transport and Communications will introduce seasonal axle load restrictions on republican
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Government Approves Agreement With Azerbaijan on Recognition of Driver’s Licenses
The Belarusian Council of Ministers has approved, by Resolution No. 328 of May 12, an intergovernmental
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Lukashenka Wants to Increase Exports to China to $4 Billion
Belarusian exports of goods and services to China are expected to grow to $4 billion by 2030.
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Lithuania Proposes Terminating Agreement With Belarus on Local Border Traffic
The Lithuanian government has proposed terminating the agreement with Belarus on travel procedures for
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Belarus and Russia Discuss Digitalization, SIM Cards and Development of “Union Media”
Belarusian Ambassador to Russia Yury Seliviorstau met with Russian Minister of Digital Development, Communications
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Man Gets Stuck in Tree in Dziatlava
In Dziatlava, rescuers freed a man whose leg became trapped by a branch while he was in a tree, the Emergencies
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Belarus and Sri Lanka Sign Air Services Agreement
An air services agreement between Belarus and Sri Lanka has been signed in Minsk, BelTA reported.
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Russia Again Used Belarusian Territory for a Strike on Ukraine
On May 13, Russia launched a large-scale strike on Ukraine, once again using the territory of Belarus
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Tsikhanouskaya on Conversation With Coale and Smith: Confident in the Success of Humanitarian Efforts
The Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya reported on today’s telephone conversation with U.S.
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EU Court Annuls Sanctions Against Mikhail Gutseriev
The General Court of the European Union on May 13 annulled EU sanctions against Russian businessman Mikhail
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Museum Night 2026: Events in Belarus and Beyond
On May 18, Museum Night is celebrated around the world, with cultural institutions remaining open until
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John Coale Reports “Good” Conversation With Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
U.S. presidential special envoy for Belarus John Coale reported that he had spoken with the head of the
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Communities Nostalgic for the USSR Declared “Extremist” in Belarus
Belarus’ Ministry of Information has updated the “Republican List of Extremist Materials.” Among the
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