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Twenty-Five Released: Greed, Disappointment, Political Miscalculation And The “Limits Of The Possible”

Either Aliaksandr Lukashenka was being stingy when releasing people, or he became disillusioned with the negotiating track with the United…

16.09.2026
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Under The Guise Of Public Good: Cleaning Up The Intercom Market And Stem The Loss Of Medical Staff

Belarus is proposing to tighten requirements for private healthcare workers and introduce licensing for intercom installation and maintenance services. The…

10.09.2026
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Trend Or Coincidence: What The Elections In Saxony-Anhalt Showed

The victory of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the German federal state of Saxony-Anhalt caused a stir far beyond…

09.09.2026
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Turning Point For Lukashenka: Rein In Ambitions Or Lose

US President’s Special Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Moscow and Kyiv. Has peace in Ukraine moved any closer,…

07.09.2026
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School Shakedowns As Preparation For The Rest Of Life

At the start of the school year, people here have been widely complaining about the access-control regime at schools. About…

02.09.2026
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“Carrot And Stick” Continues: New Oligarchs vs. “Carrot Chasers”

Yesterday, about 140 entrepreneurs “from across Belarus” visited the Palace of Independence, where, after a tour, they spoke with Prime…

27.08.2026
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Will Slave Labor From North Korea Be Coming To Belarus?

Belarus and North Korea are preparing to mutually abolish visa requirements. Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou said this. And just days…

24.08.2026
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Lukashenka’s New Decree On Farmsteads: Bringing The Dead Back To Life

What makes Belarusian journalism distinctive? The constant déjà vu of the phenomena and trends it describes. The state first cuts…

19.08.2026
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Versions of Another Incident on the Belarusian-Russian Border: Iranian Connection, New Provocation by Moscow

The “Krasny Kamen” checkpoint on the Russian-Belarusian border suspended operations yesterday. It was reportedly due to a drone strike. What…

12.08.2026
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Another Closed Border, A Chance for Minsk and Stimorol for Ryzhankou’s Ministry

“Sometimes it’s better to chew than to speak” — the slogan from an old Stimorol chewing gum advertisement came to…

03.08.2026