Hrodna Blogger Mikhail Dragun Sentenced to 1.5 Years in Prison
Seventeen-year-old Hrodna blogger Mikhail Dragun, who was detained after organizing a fundraiser for
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Pets to Be Registered Through E-Pasluga in Belarus
By the end of 2026, Belarus will introduce the option to register pets through the Unified Electronic
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Kubrakou Calls for Uzbek Citizens to Be Briefed on Belarusian Laws Upon Arrival at the Airport
Interior Minister Ivan Kubrakou held a working meeting in Vitsyebsk in connection with the arrival of
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Belarusians With Expired Passports Face Legalisation Problems in Ukraine
Belarusians living in Ukraine with expired passports have encountered difficulties in maintaining their
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Ukraine and Russia Exchange Bodies of the Dead Through Belarus
Ukraine and Russia carried out another exchange of the bodies of those killed in the war. The exchange
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EU Court Dismisses Klaipėda Terminal’s Lawsuit Over Belarusian Potash Transit
The General Court of the European Union has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Lithuanian company Birių krovinių
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Forecasters Issue Orange Heat Warning for Southwestern Belarus
Forecasters have issued an orange-level heat warning for southwestern Belarus. “During the daytime
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Median Wage in Belarus Exceeds 2,300 Belarusian Roubles in May
The median wage in Belarus stood at 2,314.9 Belarusian roubles in May 2026. Compared with November last
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Tsikhanouskaya: If We Do Not Get Rid of the Regime, the Threat From Belarus Will Remain Permanent
The continued rule of Aliaksandr Lukashenka means that the threat posed by Belarus to neighbouring countries
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Latvian Prosecutor General’s Office Opens Criminal Case Against Belarusian Border Officials
The Latvian Prosecutor General’s Office has opened a criminal case against officials of Belarus’
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Grunwald Battle Museum Responds to Appeals on White-Red-White Flag
The management of the Grunwald Battle Museum has responded to appeals from Belarusian politicians supporting
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Indonesia Officially Introduces Visa-Free Travel for Belarusian Citizens
Indonesia has added Belarus to the list of countries whose citizens may enter the country without a visa.
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International Handball Federation Allows Belarusian and Russian National Teams to Return to Competitions
The International Handball Federation (IHF) has lifted its ban on Belarusian and Russian teams, officials
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Verkhovna Rada Temporary Commission Discusses Legalisation and Social Protection Issues for Belarusians
Deputy Representative of the United Transitional Cabinet for Social Policy Anastasiya Makhamet addressed
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$700, Accommodation and Food: New Video Emerges on Conditions for Uzbek Workers in Belarus
A new appeal by an Uzbek citizen asking for an earlier video containing complaints about working conditions
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Investigation: A7 Sanctions-Evasion Network Expands in Africa, Zingman Spotted Among Event Participants
The Russian A7 network, which Western countries regard as a tool for circumventing sanctions, is expanding
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Former Lukashenka Aide Ihar Brylo Sentenced to 12 Years
Former Aliaksandr Lukashenka aide for the Vitsyebsk region Ihar Brylo has been sentenced to 12 years
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Mirziyoyev Demands Decent Jobs for Uzbeks in Belarus
On July 15, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on the implementation of agreements
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Hrodna Man Accused of Running ‘Shadow Taxi Fleet’
Criminal cases have been opened against a 47-year-old entrepreneur from Hrodna who provided taxi services.
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Ukrainian Defence Minister’s Adviser Says Russia May Still Be Using Relay Stations in Belarus
Ukrainian Defence Minister’s adviser Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov said Russia may still
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Uzbeks Who Arrived in Belarus Are Already Asking to Go Back
Uzbek citizens who arrived in the Vitsyebsk region a few days ago to work in agriculture are unhappy
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Lithuanian and Latvian Presidents Call Restoration of Border Controls Between Countries a Capitulation
Lithuanian and Latvian Presidents Gitanas Nausėda and Edgars Rinkēvičs described the restoration of border
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Orange Weather Alert for Heat to Remain in Southwestern Belarus on Thursday
Forecasters have issued an orange weather alert for southwestern Belarus. “During the day on July
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Search of Repression Researcher Stankevich’s Home Linked to Nation of Leaders Initiative
The search of the Minsk apartment of Stalinist repression researcher Ihar Stankevich was linked to the
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Growth in Real Household Incomes Slows Slightly in May
Real disposable cash incomes of the Belarusian population rose by 7.9% in January-May compared with the
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Nausėda: We Have Information About Possible Russian Provocations
Lithuania has received information about possible provocations by Russia, President Gitanas Nausėda said
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Polish Defence Ministry Reveals Scale of Coalition of the Willing’s First Drills
Some 1,500 troops from France and Britain will arrive in Poland in September for the first exercises
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National Bank Adopts Resolution on Crypto Bank Compliance With Prudential Requirements
The National Bank of Belarus has established specific rules for a crypto bank’s compliance with
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EU Calls on Belarus to Return All Unlawfully Detained and Deported Ukrainians to Ukraine
Ukraine and the EU High Representative issued a joint statement calling on Russia and Belarus to return
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“This Is a Programme to Destroy Everything Belarusian”: Cultural Figures Speak Out on Closure of Iconic Brands
In recent weeks, it has emerged that the Nash Grunwald historical reenactment festival has been cancelled
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Two New “Extremist Formations” Designated in Belarus
The Belarusian Interior Ministry has designated the “Belarusian Special Forces Unit 1514” as an “extremist
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Nina Bahinskaya Detained Again in Minsk
Activist Nina Bahinskaya was detained in Minsk, Belsat reports. Security officers stopped Bahinskaya
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Four Belarusian Companies to Invest Nearly One Billion Rubles in Vitsyebsk Region
Four Belarusian companies will invest nearly one billion rubles in the Vitsyebsk region, Vitsyebsk Regional
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Lukashenka Briefed on Vitsyebsk Region’s Agreements With Uzbekistan
Aliaksandr Lukashenka was briefed today during a visit to the Orsha district on agreements between the
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Owner of One of Closed Stores Detained by Security Forces — Viasna
The Honar, LSTR Adzenne and Ragna stores and brands recently ceased operations in Belarus. They announced
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Belarusian Universities Enrol 5,600 Target-Admission Students
Belarusian universities have completed the enrolment of students who will study under the target admission scheme.
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Forecasters Issue Orange Weather Warning Over Heat
Hot weather is expected to settle in southern Belarus in the coming days. Forecasters have issued an
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Latushka and Kuchynski Provide Polish President’s Chancellery With Information on Repression
Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet and Head of the National Anti-Crisis Management Pavel
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Tsikhanouskaya Backs Initiative to Install White-Red-White Flag at Grunwald Battlefield
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has backed a civic initiative to install the white-red-white flag at the Grunwald
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Belarusian Potash Company Begins Trading Nitrogen and Compound Fertilisers
The Belarusian Potash Company has expanded its product portfolio. BPC is a trader for Belaruskali and
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Belarusian Government Reallocates Budget Funds
The Belarusian Council of Ministers has reallocated budget funds for the Foreign Ministry, Finance Ministry
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Thunderstorms Hit Eastern Belarus: Homiel Flooded Again, Trees Fall in Vitsyebsk
Thunderstorms swept across eastern Belarus on July 13. Strong winds broke trees in Vitsyebsk, while streets
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US Imposes Sanctions on Belarusian Man in Ransomware Case
The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Belarusian citizen Yegeniy Silayev and Ukrainian
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Ukraine and Nine European Countries Announce Creation of Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition
Ukraine and nine European countries — France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Norway, Denmark, Sweden
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Naviband Social Media Accounts Declared ‘Extremist’
The social media accounts of the band Naviband have been declared “extremist materials”
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Lukashenka Calls for Heating With Pellets and Saving Gas
Aliaksandr Lukashenka called for the use of wood pellets for heating during a visit to the Shklou District
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Belarus Cuts List of Price-Regulated Goods but Will Require Retailers to Cap Markups on Own-Produced Goods
Belarus is introducing price regulation for goods produced by retail chains. The rules will cover processed
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More Than 30,000 Foreigners Came to Belarus for Work in First Half of Year
More than 30,000 foreigners came to Belarus for work in the first half of the year, according to data
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Lukashenka on Migrants From Uzbekistan: Aides Will Keep This Under Control
Aliaksandr Lukashenka, during a visit to Shklou District, commented on an agreement with Uzbekistan to
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Amendments to Personal Data Laws Put Up for Public Discussion
The National Personal Data Protection Centre has put up for public discussion a draft law amending legislation
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