Viasna: 889 Political Prisoners Remain In Belarus At End Of August, At Least 185 In Vulnerable Situation
The Viasna Human Rights Centre published an overview of the human rights situation in Belarus in August. Human…
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Andrzej Poczobut Plans To Return To Belarus Next Week
Journalist and former political prisoner Andrzej Poczobut, who was released in April, said he plans to return to…
Witkoff And Kushner Arrive In Ukraine
U.S. presidential special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv on September 6 as part of…
Witkoff And Kushner’s Talks With Putin Lasted More Than Three Hours
U.S. presidential special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held talks with Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on…
Flagshtok Finds Signs Of New Work At Site Of Alleged Nuclear Waste Repository
Satellite imagery indicates that earthworks have continued in the Mstsislau district, an area that authorities are considering as…
“This Does Not Change My Plans To Return To Hrodna” — Poczobut Says Union Of Poles In Belarus Congress Postponed
Former political prisoner and journalist Andrzej Poczobut said the congress of the Union of Poles in Belarus, which…
Chornohor: Belarus’ Future Will Largely Determine The Security Of The Entire Region
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Yaroslav Chornohor said that the security of the entire region will largely depend on…
Putin Orders No Strikes On Kyiv For Three Days
Vladimir Putin has ordered that no strikes be carried out on Kyiv for three days starting at midnight…
“School Is Taking On Characteristics Of A Regime Institution” — UTC Comments On New Rules For Searching Students
Andrei Laurukhin, deputy representative of the United Transitional Cabinet (UTC) for national revival, commented on the introduction of…
Kukharau Outlines New Interchanges, Truck Restrictions and Metro Construction Timeline
Several major transport interchanges and overpasses are planned for completion in Minsk to form a full third transport…
Fallen Trees and Blocked Roads: Emergency Ministry Reports Aftermath of Bad Weather in Belarus
Emergency responders in the Brest, Vitsyebsk, Homiel and Minsk regions and Minsk helped deal with the aftermath of…
Ukraine Imposes Ceasefire Along Front Line, Media Reports
Ukrainian Defense Forces units have been ordered to observe a ceasefire along the front line from 00:00 on…
Belarusian State Standards Committee Bans Russia’s DNS From Selling 116 Household Appliance Products in Belarus
The Belarusian State Committee for Standardization has banned DNS ELECTRONICS LLC from selling 116 product items for which…
“Russian Houses” Hand Out 1,500 “Russia Is With You” Backpacks to Belarusian First-Graders
Rossotrudnichestvo, through its “Russian Houses” in various Belarusian cities, distributed 1,500 backpacks with school supplies to Belarusian first-graders.…
Russia Strikes SBU Building in Kyiv
On the afternoon of September 4, a Russian drone struck the central building of the Security Service of…
More Than 50 People Added to Belarus’s “Extremist List”
The Interior Ministry has added another 52 people to the “List of Citizens of the Republic of Belarus,…
“All the Rest Are the Opinions of Individuals” — Viačorka Says Democratic Forces’ Position in Support of Independent Media Remains Unchanged
Franak Viačorka, chief adviser to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, said that the official position of Belarus’s democratic forces toward independent…
Political Prisoner Journalist Andrei Aliaksandrau Wins Free Media Awards
Belarusian journalist and media manager Andrei Aliaksandrau, who is imprisoned in Belarus, has been named one of the…
Sisters of St. Elisabeth Convent Continue Selling Goods in France
Sisters of Minsk’s St. Elisabeth Convent, known for its public support for Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine,…
Ostrogski Forum to Discuss Cooperation Between Democratic Belarus and Ukraine
The socio-political part of the fifth Ostrogski Forum will take place in Kyiv on September 18–19. Participants will…
Lithuanian Intelligence Sees No Increase in Military Threat from Belarus, Matulionis Says
Lithuanian intelligence currently sees no increase in the military threat from Belarus. Deividas Matulionis, the chief national security…
Witkoff and Kushner to Visit Moscow and Kyiv
US President’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner will visit Kyiv and Moscow in the…
BelGee Sales in Russia Decline for Second Consecutive Month
Sales of Belarusian car brand BelGee in Russia fell again in August, against the backdrop of record sales…
Olekas Calls for Contacts With Belarusian Authorities and Stronger Sanctions
Lithuania should continue seeking opportunities for dialogue with the Belarusian authorities despite strained relations between the two countries,…
Mayday.Team: KGB Questions Mahiliou Residents Who Have Visited EU Countries
In the second half of August, KGB officers conducted several searches and questioned local residents in Mahiliou, Mayday.Team…
Belarus-Born British Citizen Beaten in Russia After Traveling There for Grandmother’s Funeral
A 36-year-old British citizen, Dzmitry Smatrytski, who was born in Belarus, says police officers beat him in Yessentuki,…
Belarus and Iraq Discuss Humanitarian Issues, Cooperation in Energy and Pharmaceuticals
Belarusian Ambassador to Turkey and Iraq concurrently Anatol Hlaz paid a working visit to Baghdad on September 1–3.…
Lukashenka Proposes Removing Cars From Residential Courtyards in Minsk
Aliaksandr Lukashenka instructed officials to remove cars from the courtyards of residential buildings in Minsk so that people…
Sybiha Announces “New Momentum in Peace Efforts”
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha expects “new momentum in peace efforts” this autumn. He said diplomacy would play…
Questions of Belarusians in Lithuania and Preparations for the Release of Political Prisoners. Tsikhanouskaya Meets Lithuanian Seimas Speaker
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Lithuanian Seimas Speaker Juozas Olekas and members of the “For a Democratic Belarus” parliamentary…
Belarus’ Gold and Foreign Exchange Reserves Again Exceed $15 Billion
Belarus’ gold and foreign exchange reserves increased by $1.048 billion in August, reaching $15.24 billion as of Sept.…
Italy to Check How Leipzig Sabotage Suspect Obtained Visa in Minsk
Italy’s Foreign Ministry will investigate the issuance in Minsk of a visa to a suspect in sabotage in…
Statkevich Addresses Tsikhanouski and Nasha Niva
Former political prisoner and politician Mikalai Statkevich addressed Siarhei Tsikhanouski and Nasha Niva. He gave them advice that…
Belarusian Car Market Grows 71.6% in August
Sales of new cars in Belarus reached 10,300 units in August. This was the best monthly result so…
Belarusian Citizens Convicted in Lithuania of EU Subsidy Fraud
A Lithuanian court has found two Belarusian citizens, a father and son, as well as a company they…
Latvia Extends Operation Against Illegal Migration On Border With Belarus
The Latvian government has extended the Vilkatis operation aimed at combating illegal migration on the country’s eastern border…
Tsikhanouskaya Briefs European Diplomats And Calls For Continued Pressure On Lukashenka Regime
Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held a briefing in Vilnius for ambassadors and diplomats from…
Andrzej Poczobut Meets Pope Leo XIV And Asks For Blessing For Belarus
Former political prisoner Andrzej Poczobut spoke with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. He approached the pontiff after…
Readiness Check Begins In Interior Ministry’s Internal Troops On Lukashenka’s Orders
A combat readiness check has begun in the 7th Separate Special Police Brigade of the Interior Ministry’s Internal…
Labkovich, Expelled From Belarus, Banned From Leaving The Country
Human rights defender Uladzimir Labkovich of Viasna, who was forcibly expelled from Belarus in December 2025, has been…
Belarusian Man With Russian Passport Suspected Of Sabotage In Leipzig — Media
In a case involving an attempted act of sabotage at Leipzig Airport, two suspects are a Belarusian citizen…
Global Hits Under a Church Dome: Why the “Euphoria” Pop Show Sold Out in Brest — and Why It Is a Problem
In Brest’s main Catholic church, the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, there was a rush…
Hora Discusses Criminal Justice Cooperation With Georgia
Belarusian Prosecutor General Dzmitry Hora met with Georgia’s ambassador to Minsk, Giorgi Saganelidze. According to the Prosecutor General’s…
European Union to Liberalize Trade With Armenia
The EU Council has decided to temporarily liberalize trade with Armenia. As a result, import duties on 80%…
Atomic Class Opens at Homiel Gymnasium
The first atomic class has opened at Homiel Gymnasium No. 51. It was made possible by an agreement…
FIBA Lifts Sanctions on Belarusian Basketball Players
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has lifted restrictions on Belarusian and Russian basketball players, while clubs and national…
Belarus’ Economy Ministry Again Reports Optimism in Industry
Investment activity at industrial enterprises remains at a high level. This was stated by the Economy Ministry’s press…
Three People Die in Sewer Shaft
The Investigative Committee of Belarus is investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths of three employees of Kalinkavichyvodakanal. According…
Former Turkish Interior Minister Admits Providing Car to Lukashenka’s Son
Former Turkish Interior Minister İdris Naim Şahin testified in an Ankara court in the case involving religious figure…
Zelenskyy Warns Airlines Against Using Russian Airspace
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned airlines that Russian airspace is no longer safe because of Ukrainian drones. “Today…