Belarus Reintroduced Export Duties on Liquefied Hydrocarbon Gases
The Council of Ministers adopted a resolution increasing export duties on liquefied hydrocarbon gases.
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Human Rights Coalition Demands Reversal of Decisions Labeling Belarusian PEN, Human Constanta and BHC as “Extremist Formations”
The coalition of Belarusian human rights organizations issued a statement regarding the designation of
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Profit of Belarusian Enterprises Declined Over Two Months
Belstat has published data on the financial results of organizations for January-February 2026.
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Broad Money Supply Grew by 1.9% in March
Broad money supply grew by 1.9%, or 1.95 billion rubles, in March and amounted to 104.8 billion rubles
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Tsikhanouskaya: Belarus Is an Example of What Happens When Democracy Is Neglected
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at parliamentary hearings in Canada devoted to the human rights situation.
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Latushka Urges Hungary to Reverse Decision to Leave ICC
Deputy head of the United Transitional Cabinet Pavel Latushka congratulated Péter Magyar on his victory
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Those Convicted on Political Charges Threatened With Expulsion From Belarus, Viasna Says
Belarusians convicted on political charges are being threatened with expulsion from Belarus, human rights
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Lukashenka Congratulates Magyar on Victory
Alyaksandr Lukashenka congratulated TISZA party leader Péter Magyar on his victory in Hungary’s parliamentary election.
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Statkevich’s Passport “Found”
Mikalai Statkevich said on his Telegram channel that his passport had been “found.” It was discovered
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EDB Sees Signs of Sustainable Decline in Inflation in Belarus
Analysts at the Eurasian Development Bank see signs of a sustainable decline in inflation in Belarus.
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Poland Begins Construction of New Barrier on Border With Belarus
Construction has begun on an additional barrier along the Polish-Belarusian border designed to reinforce
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Viasna Has Information on 184 Defendants in “Hajun Case” Placed in Custody
Human rights center Viasna has information on at least 184 confirmed defendants in the “Hajun case” who
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Belarusian Authorities Refuse to Provide Information About Detained Priest Anatol Parakhnevich
Nearly a month after the detention of Catholic priest Anatol Parakhnevich, the Belarusian authorities
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Lukashenka Plans to Attend Victory Parade in Moscow
Alyaksandr Lukashenka and Vladimir Putin spoke by telephone, congratulated each other on Easter and discussed
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Tsikhanouskaya Congratulates Belarusians on Easter: Even in the Darkest Times, Things Happen That Remind Us of the Power of Faith and Hope
Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya congratulated Belarusians on Easter
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Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Congratulates Ivonka Survilla on Her 90th Birthday — Video
The head of the United Transitional Cabinet, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, congratulated the chair of the
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Ukraine and Russia Exchange Prisoners of War Ahead of Easter
The 72nd prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine took place ahead of Easter. According to the Ukrainian
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Karanik Announces Launch of Ultra-High-Resolution Satellite in 2028
Chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus Uladzimir Karanik said Belarus’
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One Defendant in “Booksellers Case” Remains Behind Bars – Nasha Niva
Most of those detained in the case involving Belarusian book publishers and booksellers have been released.
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Markau Adds US Embassy Internet Resource to Extremist List Before Departure
In the latest update to the list of “extremist materials” compiled by Belarus’ Information Ministry
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Tsikhanouskaya Calls for Independent Investigation Into Minsk Metro Attack Anniversary
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addressed Belarusians on the 15th anniversary of the explosion in the Minsk
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Tsikhanouskaya Office Director in Lithuania Discusses Legalisation Issues for Belarusians
On April 10, the director of the Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya in Lithuania, Dzianis Kuchynski
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Detentions Continue at Zrobim Architects Office
Detentions continued on April 10 at the Minsk office of the architectural studio Zrobim architects.
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Forestry Ministry Urges Complaints About Rave in Belavezhskaya Pushcha Be Directed to Lukashenka Administration
A techno rave is scheduled to take place on April 18 in Belavezhskaya Pushcha. The event is set to be
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Lithuania Threatens to Close Border With Belarus Again
Lithuania has threatened to restrict movement at border crossing points on the Belarusian border and
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“Charnobylski Shlyakh” to Be Held Under Slogan “For an Independent Nuclear-Free Belarus”
Democratic forces have convened the organizing committee for “Charnobylski Shlyakh” under the slogan
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Belaruskicry Production Director Added to “Extremist” List
The Interior Ministry has added another 37 people to the “List of Citizens of the Republic of Belarus
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Belarusian Human Rights Groups Say Passport Cancellations Could Be Considered Part of Crimes Against Humanity
A coalition of Belarusian human rights organizations has issued a statement regarding the cancellation
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China Calls Belarus an “All-Weather Strategic Partner”
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that China and Belarus are all-weather comprehensive
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Belarusian Cryptobanks to Work With 25 Cryptocurrencies
Belarusian cryptobanks will be allowed to work with 25 cryptocurrencies. This was announced by First
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Annual Inflation Slows to 5.4% in March
Belstat has published inflation data for March. Monthly inflation stood at 0.6%, the same level as in February.
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Smugglers’ Weather Balloons Drift Into Poland
Smugglers’ weather balloons not only disrupted operations at Vilnius Airport today. More than 10 balloons
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Kachanava Speaks About Responsibility for Complaints on TikTok
Chair of the Council of the Republic Natallia Kachanava said she would like Belarusian residents to bear
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Vilnius Airport Shut Overnight Due to Smugglers’ Weather Balloons
Operations at Vilnius Airport were disrupted overnight due to smugglers’ weather balloons. According
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Putin Announces Easter Ceasefire
Vladimir Putin has announced a ceasefire in connection with the Easter holiday. It will come into force
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Security Forces Hint at Reason for Detentions at Minsk Office of ZROBIM Architects
A Telegram channel close to security forces linked the detentions at the Minsk office of ZROBIM architects
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More Than 500 Lithuanian Trucks Remain in Belarus — State Customs Committee
More than 1,300 Lithuanian trucks previously detained in Belarus have returned home. This was stated
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A Word in Defense of Poor YouTube
Alyaksandr Lukashenka is unhappy with the results on the fronts of the ideological war. Oddly enough
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“Another Attempt to Hide the Scale of Repression” – Tsikhanouskaya Adviser on Designation of Prisoners’ Relatives Chat as “Extremist Formation”
Tsikhanouskaya’s legal adviser Leanid Marozau commented on the designation of the Telegram chat
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Poland to Recognize Temporary Foreigner Identity Certificate as Document for Opening Bank Accounts
The Polish Financial Supervision Authority said banks had already been informed of the need to recognize
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Viasna: Materials Published by Propaganda Channels Do Not Create New Security Risks
The Viasna human rights center commented on the publication of video recordings of seminars and some
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Security Forces Raid Minsk Office of ZROBIM Architects – Zerkalo
Around 50 employees of the architectural studio ZROBIM architects have been detained in Minsk, Zerkalo
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Chats for Relatives of Prisoners Declared an “Extremist Formation”
Belarus’s KGB has declared the largest chat for relatives of prisoners, “SIZO No. 1 Kalyadzichy”
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All Greek Catholic Parishes in Brest Region Have Been Liquidated – Katolik.Life
On April 9, the Supreme Court of Belarus rejected an appeal by the Greek Catholic parish of Saints Peter
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Ukraine and Russia Conduct Another Exchange of War Dead
Ukraine and Russia conducted another exchange of the bodies of fallen soldiers on April 9. Russia handed
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Lukashenka Appoints New BelTA Director General
Alyaksandr Lukashenka replaced the director general of the state news agency BelTA. Andrey Mokhar, who
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Lukashenka Replaces Markau With Zhuk
Alyaksandr Lukashenka replaced the information minister on Wednesday. According to Lukashenka’
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“Food Basket of the Future”: Halouchanka Discusses Major Investment Projects With Oman
National Bank of Belarus Chairman Raman Halouchanka met with Oman Investment Authority Chief Investment
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Somalia Looks to Cooperation With Belarus in Trade and Investment
On 8 April, Somalia’s non-resident ambassador to Belarus Mohamed Abukar Zubeyr presented copies
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Nasha Niva Reports Outcome of Belarusian Man’s New Belarus Passport Case in Polish Foreigners Office
A Belarusian citizen identified as Dzmitry, who used a New Belarus passport when replacing his residence
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