Fitness Club Chain Owner Released From Liability for Tax Evasion Due to “Active Repentance”
The owner of a fitness club chain was accused of tax evasion, but the criminal case was closed after
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Lithuanian Police Identify More Than a Dozen Cigarette Smuggling Groups Operating From Belarus
Lithuanian police have identified more than a dozen groups involved in smuggling cigarettes from Belarus.
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One Month From Robbery Conviction to Murder: Man Sentenced to 19 Years in Pinsk
A court in Pinsk has found a 36-year-old man guilty of torture, murder, violence and threats of violence
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Lepel District Resident Runs Over Wildlife Inspector and Tries to Flee With Wolf Carcass
A criminal case has been opened in Lepel District against a 37-year-old man accused of using violence
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Belarusian Customs Again Prevents Sole Proprietors From Bringing Clothing From Russia
Belarusian customs authorities continue to block the import of clothing from Russian markets.
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Man Dies in Ushachy District After Scarf Gets Caught in Angle Grinder
A man died in Ushachy District after failing to follow safety procedures while operating an angle grinder
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Woman Falls Into Utility Pit in Dobrush
A pensioner fell into a utility pit near a private house on Dobrolyubova Street in Dobrush.
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Car-Sharing Belgee Crashes Into City Bus in Minsk
A Belgee car-sharing vehicle crashed into a barrier and a bus in Minsk, the city traffic police reported.
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Migrant’s Body Found on Border With Latvia
The body of a man described as being of “Arab appearance” has been found on the Belarusian-Latvian
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Drunk Belarusian on E-Scooter Causes Traffic Accident in Poland
A Belarusian citizen was involved in a head-on collision with a car in the village of Mianowice in Poland’
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Russia Blocks Shipment of 2 Tonnes of Belarusian Butter
Russian authorities have detained a vehicle transporting 2 tonnes of butter from Belarus, according to
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“Loud Bang” Reported on Drop Tower Ride at Chalyuskintsau Park
A loud bang was heard while people were riding the Drop Tower attraction at Chalyuskintsau Park in Minsk.
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Eight Children Discharged from Hospital After Mass Food Poisoning Incident in Barysau
Belarus’ Health Ministry has provided further details about the mass food poisoning incident involving
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12 Kilograms of Mercury Found During Construction Work in Cherven Garage
A man carrying out construction work in a garage in Cherven discovered a cylindrical metal container
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Rescuers Help Stork Chick Return to Nest in Smarhon District
Rescuers helped a stork chick return to its nest in the Smarhon District. Residents of the agro-town
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Kazakh Citizen Who Gained Notoriety for Parking Incident Near Akademkniga Warned of Possible Expulsion from Belarus
The Belarusian Interior Ministry has provided an update on the high-profile case involving a Mercedes
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Belarusian Investigators Launch Inquiry Into Children’s Poisoning in Barysau
The Belarusian Investigative Committee has launched an inquiry into the mass food poisoning of children
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Lithuanian Ordered to Pay More Than €40,000 for Smuggling Cigarettes Using a Weather Balloon
A Lithuanian citizen has been fined heavily for smuggling Belarusian cigarettes using a weather balloon.
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27 Children Hospitalised in Barysau With Symptoms of Infection
On the evening of June 2, 27 preschool-aged children in Barysau were admitted to the infectious diseases
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Minsk Crypto Fraud Suspect to Stand Trial
Prosecutors have referred a criminal fraud case to court. A 30-year-old man has been charged in connection
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Flagshtok Identifies Location of Drone Crash in Slutsk
The publication Flagshtok has obtained a photograph from the site of a drone crash in Slutsk and has
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Belarusian Customs Foils Attempt to Export Armoured Vehicle Components to the EU Disguised as Chinese Engines
Belarusian customs and border officials have thwarted an attempt to export armoured vehicle components
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Minibus Hits Woman on Crosswalk in Mahilyow
A minibus struck a woman in Mahilyow as she was crossing the road at a pedestrian crossing, the Mahilyow
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Social Media Reports Drone Crash in Slutsk
Social media users reported the crash of a drone in Slutsk on June 2. Several Telegram channels reported
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Two Men Die From Drug Poisoning in Minsk
Two men have died from drug poisoning in Minsk. One of them was found by his wife on a stairwell, while
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Minsk Resident Sentenced to Corrective Labour for Refusing Military Training Call-Up on Religious Grounds
A court in Minsk has sentenced a 38-year-old man to six months of corrective labour for refusing to attend
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Lithuanian Border Guards Down Drone From Belarus
Lithuanian border guards intercepted a drone arriving from Belarus on Sunday evening, the State Border
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Border Guards Find Forged Belarusian Visa Held by Bangladeshi Citizen
Border guards at Minsk airport identified two cases of passengers presenting forged documents over the
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Smoke Incident Reported at Bahushevich Square Metro Station in Minsk
A smoke incident occurred at Bahushevich Square metro station in Minsk. Emergency responders were dispatched
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Bridge Deck Collapses in Krupki District
A bridge deck slab collapsed on a local road bridge in Krupki District. The bridge was undergoing reconstruction
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Organizer of Migration Across the Belarus-Poland Border Detained in Poland
Poland’s Border Guard has reported on two operations targeting organizers of illegal migration.
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Organizers of Illegal Hunting Detained in Vitsyebsk Region
Officials from a forestry enterprise in Vitsyebsk Region have been detained for allegedly organizing
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Russia Used 729 Drones and Missiles in Overnight Attack on Ukraine
Russia used 729 aerial attack weapons against Ukraine during last night’s large-scale strike, according
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BNB-Bank Reports Service Disruption
BNB-Bank experienced a technical disruption on June 1 affecting its mobile application and website.
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Lithuanian Schools Flooded With Bomb Threat Reports
Lithuanian schools were once again flooded with bomb threat reports on Monday. Police said they had received
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Black Smoke Seen Over Minsk as Emergency Services Respond
Emergency Ministry units were dispatched following reports of heavy smoke in the area of Pieramozhtsau
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Investigators Complete Probe Into Murder of Minsk Resident Who Went to Ask Neighbours to Keep the Noise Down
Belarus’s Investigative Committee has completed its investigation into the murder of a 35-year-old Minsk resident.
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Latvian Border Guards Turn Back 67 Migrants at Belarus Border in 24 Hours
Latvian border guards on Friday turned back 67 migrants who were attempting to cross the border from Belarus.
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Nikita Shatilin Released; Ukrainian Prosecutor General’s Office Reveals Details of the Case
Nikita Shatilin, a deputy of the Irpin City Council and the son of Belarusian democratic forces representative
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17-Year-Old Dies After Falling From 15th-Floor Balcony in Homiel
A 17-year-old boy died after falling from a 15th-floor balcony in Homiel. The incident occurred on the
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Child Nearly Drowns in Artificial Pond in Barysau District
A young child nearly drowned in a decorative pond on private property in the Barysau District, the Investigative
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Belarusian Citizens and Lithuanian Border Guard Detained in Cigarette Smuggling Case
Lithuania’s State Border Guard Service has detained a shipment of contraband cigarettes bearing Belarusian
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Lithuania Disrupts Major Belarusian Cigarette Smuggling Route Using Weather Balloons, Three Detained
Lithuanian police have dismantled an organised scheme for smuggling cigarettes bearing Belarusian excise
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Son of Belarusian Democratic Forces Representative Sviatlana Shatilina Detained in Ukraine
Officers of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) have detained Nikita Shatilin, a member of the Irpin
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Poland Dismantles Smuggling Gang Bringing Cigarettes From Belarus
Poland’s Border Guard, together with the National Revenue Administration, has dismantled a gang involved
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Emergency Ministry Summarises Impact of Severe Weather on May 28
Strong winds continued to bring down trees across Belarus on Thursday. According to the Emergency Ministry
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Farmer Shoots Son While Attempting to Slaughter Pig in Kastsyukovichy District
A farmer in Kastsyukovichy District accidentally wounded his son while attempting to slaughter a pig
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Drone Crashes Into Residential Building in Romania After Russian Attack on Ukraine
During the night of May 29, Russian forces again attacked civilian and infrastructure targets in Ukraine
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Lida Resident Takes Out Loans in Colleagues’ Names and Spends Money on Gambling
Five residents of Lida contacted the district police department, reporting that loans totaling 46,000
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Attempt Made to Illegally Import Fishing Gear Worth 360,000 Rubles Into Belarus From Russia
Belarusian customs authorities prevented the illegal import of fishing equipment into the country.
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