ICAO Experts Arrive in Belarus on Monitoring Mission
An expert group from the International Civil Aviation Organization has arrived in Belarus. The group
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Jörg Dornau Detained in Germany. Political Prisoners Worked on His Onion Farm
Jörg Dornau, a deputy from the populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, was detained today during
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Nearly 138,700 Belarusians Registered in Polish Social Insurance by Year-End
Poland’s Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) has published data on insured foreigners as of the end of
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Vitsyebsk Prosecutor’s Office Opens Six “Extremism” Criminal Cases
The Vitsyebsk Prosecutor’s Office opened six criminal cases related to “extremism” in 2025.
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Valfovich Arrives in Pechy for Snap Inspection Ordered by Lukashenka
A snap combat readiness inspection launched by order of Alyaksandr Lukashenka outside the Defense Ministry
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Belarus’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise to $15.7 Billion
Belarus’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $1.28 billion in January amid higher gold prices and reached
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Karankevich Authorized to Sign Gas Protocols With Russia
The Council of Ministers has authorized Deputy Prime Minister Viktar Karankevich to sign gas supply protocols
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Russian Missile Flew Over Belarus During Attack on Ukraine — Flagstok
Russia used Belarusian airspace to carry out an attack on Ukraine on the night of February 3.
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Security Forces Ask Political Prisoners Whether They Plan to Stay in Belarus — Nasha Niva
Security forces across the country are asking political prisoners about their plans to leave or remain
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Political Prisoners, Hybrid Attacks, and Round Table — Tsikhanouskaya Adviser Holds Meetings at the White House
Political adviser to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Dzianis Kuchynski is in Washington on a three-day visit.
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Belarusian Democratic Forces Representatives Meet With Secretariat of Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights
On February 3 in Kyiv, legal adviser to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Leanid Marozau, social policy representative
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Tsikhanouskaya and Babaryka Discuss Strategy of Democratic Forces
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Viktar Babaryka held a working meeting on February 3. It was their first
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At Least 175 People Detained in “Hajun Case” — Rights Defenders
At least 175 people are being held in custody in the “Hajun case,” the Viasna Human Rights Center reports.
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Ruginienė Discusses Political Prisoners and Support for Belarusian Democratic Forces at Meeting With Kalesnikava
Maria Kalesnikava and her sister Tatsiana Khomich met with Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė.
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Haftar’s Security Forces in Belarus Learn to Load Protesters Into Police Vans
Libyan security forces continue training in Belarus. The Interior Ministry of eastern Libya has published
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Ruginienė Sees No Possibility of Thawing Relations With Minsk
Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė said she sees no possibility of even a slight thaw in relations
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Lukashenka Seeks to Justify Army Inspection Conducted Outside Defense Ministry
Alyaksandr Lukashenka at a meeting on socio-economic development of Vitsyebsk Region on Tuesday sought
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Forecasters Warn of Another Night of “Orange-Level” Frost
Forecasters have issued a warning with an orange level of danger. “During the night and morning hours
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Tsikhanouskaya Condemns Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Cities
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has condemned Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities. “Targeting civilian homes
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“Budzma Belarusami!” Initiative Declared an “Extremist Formation”
The “Budzma Belarusami!” initiative has been declared an “extremist formation.” The decision of the Interior
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Nausėda to Advocate Extension of EU Sanctions Against Belarus
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said he will firmly advocate for extending European Union sanctions
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Russia Strikes Ukrainian Cities Amid Freezing Temperatures
Russia carried out a massive strike on Ukrainian cities overnight. Drones as well as ballistic and cruise
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Poland Refuses to Lift Sanctions Against Three Belarusian Citizens
Poland has refused to lift sanctions against three Belarusian citizens and two companies. The sanctions
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Council of Ministers Extends Ban on Labeling Imported Alcohol in “Unfriendly Countries”
The Council of Ministers of Belarus, by Resolution No. 54 of January 30, extended the ban on importing
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Group of Indians Ask Authorities to Rescue Them From Belarus
Nine Indian citizens say they are stranded in Belarus without work and are asking the Indian authorities
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Fingerprinting Becomes Mandatory for All Foreigners Entering Belarus
Belarus has revised the categories of persons required to provide fingerprints and changed the list of
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Western Operational Command Military Unit Put on Alert as Part of Inspection
One of the military units of the Western Operational Command has been placed on alert to carry out assigned
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Remember the Hero of “Ploshcha-2010” Alyaksandr Malchanau? KGB Agent Inna Kardash Was Also “In a Relationship” With Him
KGB agent Inna Kardash, arrested by Ukrainian security services, was in a relationship for several years
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Used Sex for Recruitment: TSN Reveals Details of Detention of Belarusian Spy
Ukrainian television channel TSN has reported details of the detention in Kyiv of Belarusian journalist
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Lukashenka and Putin to Meet in Late February
Alyaksandr Lukashenka and Vladimir Putin will meet in late February. The upcoming meeting was announced
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Posed as CIA Officer and Sought to Work for Belarusian KGB: Lithuanian Citizen Convicted in Poland
The District Court in Białystok on January 9 delivered a guilty verdict against 43-year-old Lithuanian
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Brazil Seeks to Increase Purchases of Potash Fertilizers From Belarus
Brazil wants to increase purchases of potash fertilizers from Belarus. This was stated by Brazil’s ambassador
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“B Stands for Belarus, the Horizontal Line for Stability”: Halouchanka Explains New Belarusian Ruble Symbol
The National Bank of Belarus today officially presented a new graphic symbol for the Belarusian ruble.
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Police Shut Down “Family Business” Organizing Migration From Asia
The Interior Ministry has reported the dismantling of an illegal migration scheme involving migrants
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Another Freezing Night: Forecasters Extend Orange Alert
An orange level of weather danger has been declared for Tuesday night. “During the nighttime and morning
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Merchandise Foreign Trade Deficit Reaches Nearly $7 Billion in 2025
The merchandise foreign trade deficit in 2025 amounted to $6.975 billion. Over the year, it increased by 29.
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Eurasian Development Bank Expects Further Wage Growth in Belarus
Analysts at the Eurasian Development Bank expect further growth in wages in Belarus. This will also be
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Belarus Education Ministry Allows Children to Skip School Due to Frosts
Taking into account weather conditions in a specific locality, parents have the right to decide not to
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Belarus Diplomatic Corps Car Collides With Police Vehicle in Bialystok
A traffic incident involving a vehicle of the Belarusian diplomatic corps and a police patrol car occurred
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Down to –33°C: Orange Alert Extended in Belarus Until Monday
Weather forecasters have extended the orange level weather alert due to severe frost until Monday.
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Weather Balloons Reach Western Lithuania — Video
Weather balloons were spotted in the skies over western regions of Lithuania on the morning of January 31.
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KGB Tried to Recruit Human Rights Defender Elena Tonkacheva. She Was Expelled from Belarus
Former prominent human rights defender Elena Tonkacheva was forced to leave Belarus and is currently
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Babaryka Issues Programmatic Statement: I Am Beginning a Movement Toward an Action Plan
One of the leaders of the 2020 campaign and former political prisoner Viktar Babaryka has announced his
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Poland Again Reports “Objects” From Belarus in Its Airspace
On the night of January 31 to February 1, 2026, Poland’s air defense systems detected the entry into
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World Taekwondo Allows Belarusians and Russians to Compete Under National Flags
World Taekwondo has allowed Russian and Belarusian junior and senior athletes to compete in international
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Tsikhanouskaya Proposes Mikalai Kazlou for Role of Law and Order Restoration Representative
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has submitted a proposal to the Coordination Council to nominate Mikalai Kazlou
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Poland’s Financial Ombudsman Sends Inquiries to Banks Over Account Openings for Belarusians
The Belarusian Solidarity Center (BSC) has appealed to Poland’s Financial Ombudsman over refusals to
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“Flagstok” Names Site Considered for Radioactive Waste Burial in Homyel Region
Flagstok has reported on the site being considered for the burial of radioactive waste in the Homyel Region.
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Farewell Held in Lviv for Fallen Belarusian Volunteer Aliaksei Lazarau
A farewell is being held in Lviv today for Belarusian volunteer Aliaksei Lazarau, who was killed on January
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Objects Entering From Belarus Again Detected in Poland
On the night of January 30 to 31, objects entering from Belarus were again detected in Polish airspace.
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