Belarus National Bank Orders Banks to Channel Part of Profits Into Investment Project Lending
Belarusian banks will be required to create funds from their profits, with the money to be used for lending
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Belarus Extends Ban on Škoda, Nivea and Liqui Moly Goods Until End of 2027
Belarus has extended its ban on goods produced by Škoda, Nivea and Liqui Moly until the end of 2027.
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Border Electronic Queue Registration Fee to Rise in Belarus From Jan. 1
The fee for registration in the electronic queue system at the border will increase from Jan.
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Lukashenka’s Statements at the All-Belarusian People’s Assembly Sent to ICC Prosecutor
The National Anti-Crisis Management has sent an appeal to the Office of the Prosecutor of the International
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No Poles Among Those “Pardoned” by Lukashenka — Polish Foreign Ministry
There are no Polish citizens among the 22 people “pardoned” today by Alyaksandr Lukashenka, Polish Foreign
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Incorrect Balances on Belarusbank Cards as BPC Reports Technical Failure
The Banking Processing Center has reported a technical failure due to which incorrect balances may be
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Tsikhanouskaya: Repressions Must Be Stopped
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has commented on the release of 20 political prisoners. Earlier today, Lukashenka’s
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Lukashenka Signs Decree Granting Pardon to 22 People
Alyaksandr Lukashenka has signed a decree granting pardons to 22 people. “Of this number, 20 people were
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Belarus Defence Ministry Shows “Oreshnik”
The Belarus Ministry of Defence has published a short video which it says shows the “ritual of assuming
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Belarus Sets Record for Oil Production
2 million tonnes of oil were produced in Belarus in 2025, a record annual output for the past 30 years
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Lukashenka Signs Law on 2026 Budget
On December 29, Alyaksandr Lukashenka signed the law on the republican budget for 2026. “The adopted
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At Least 1,254 People Tried Over the Year in Political Criminal Cases — Rights Defenders
In 2025, at least 1,254 people were tried in Belarus in political criminal cases, the human rights center
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Sorokin’s and Burroughs’ Books Added to the List of Banned Publications in Belarus
The Ministry of Information has added 52 books to the list of banned publications. The list includes
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Foreign Trade Deficit in Goods and Services Reaches $1.19 Billion by End of October
The National Bank has published data on foreign trade in goods and services for January–October.
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Number of Employed in the Economy Falls by 2,400 in November
In November, 4.1542 million people were employed in Belarus’s economy. This is 2,400 fewer than in October.
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Five Detained in Poland in Case Involving Supplies of Plywood From Belarus and Russia
Polish border guards, together with the customs and tax service, have detained five people in a case
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Belarusian Aircraft Delivered Secret Cargo to Cambodia. Thailand on Edge
On December 27, a cargo aircraft, an Ilyushin Il-62M with tail number EW-505TR belonging to the Belarusian
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Alyaksandr Lukashenka Knocked Off His Feet at Hockey Match and Unable to Stand — Video
The hockey team of Alyaksandr Lukashenka played to a draw with the Brest Region team on 27 December.
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Brigitte Bardot Has Died
French actress, singer and model Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91, BFMTV reported, citing a
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Latvia Extends Flight Restrictions Near Border With Belarus Again
Latvia has once again extended restrictions on the use of airspace near its eastern borders, TASS reported.
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Paval Sieviaryniec Records First Video After Release
Paval Sieviaryniec has recorded his first video since his release, publishing it on the Telegram channel
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Tsikhanouskaya On Strike On Kyiv: This Is Russia’s Idea Of “Peace”
Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has condemned the strike on Kyiv carried
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Russia Launches Combined Strike On Kyiv
Overnight, Russia carried out a combined strike on Kyiv and Kyiv Region. There are fatalities and dozens
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Orange Alert Issued For Weekend Due To Strong Winds
Meteorologists have issued an orange-level weather alert in Belarus due to strong winds. During the daytime
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Lithuania Officially Withdraws From Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention
On December 27, exactly six months passed since Vilnius notified the Secretary-General of the United
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Researchers Identify Likely Location Of Oreshnik Deployment In Belarus
The likely location for the deployment of Russia’s Oreshnik missile system in Belarus may be the former
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Ruginienė: Lithuania Ready To Consider A U.S. Request on Potash Transit
The United States has not asked Lithuania to consider the possibility of resuming potash transit, but
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Peskov Says New Contacts Have Taken Place Between Russian And US Representatives
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said that new contacts have taken place between representatives of
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Zelenskyy To Meet Trump: Much Could Be Decided Before New Year
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced an upcoming meeting with US President Donald Trump.
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Value Of Belarusian Potash Supplies To China Rises Sharply In November
The value of Belarusian potash supplies to China rose sharply in November, according to Chinese customs
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Ina Kuley Speaks About Alyaksandr Milinkevich’s Condition: “The Path To Full Recovery Is Not Short, But I Believe”
Ina Kuley has spoken about the condition of her husband, politician Alyaksandr Milinkevich, who was admitted
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Political Prisoner And Belarusian Wikipedia Editor Sentenced To Home Confinement
Forty-two-year-old Belarusian Wikipedia editor Volha Sitnik has been sentenced to “home confinement”
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Linava Urges Lithuanian Government To Take Concrete Action To Bring Trucks Back From Belarus
Linava President Erlandas Mikėnas has called on the Lithuanian government to take a concrete decision
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Kamunikat.org Library Hit By Hacker Attack
The Belarusian online library Kamunikat.org has been hit by a hacker attack, its founder Jarosław Iwaniuk said.
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Meteorologists Issue Orange Alert For Three Days Due To Strong Winds
Belarus will experience strong winds over the next three days. Meteorologists have issued a warning with
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Farewell To Mikita Melkaziorau To Take Place In Warsaw On December 30
The farewell ceremony for journalist Mikita Melkaziorau will take place in Warsaw on December 30.
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Crew Exchanges Between Districts: Traffic Police Step Up Road Checks
The traffic police have warned of increased road control during the long holiday period. As the Interior
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Tsikhanouskaya Congratulates Belarusians On Christmas
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has congratulated Belarusians on Christmas, wishing them a bright and peaceful holiday.
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Two Ukrainian Citizens And One Belarusian To Stand Trial Over Intrusion At Military Base In Gdynia
Two Ukrainian citizens and one Belarusian citizen will stand trial on charges of trespassing on the territory
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“No, He Didn’t.” John Coale Pressed With Questions About Tsapkala
US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale responded to questions about whether one of the potential
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Linava Says It Has No Data On Mass Return Of Trucks Stranded In Belarus
Lithuania’s National Association of Road Carriers Linava said it does not have confirmed data on a mass
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Dangerous Precedent — Zelenskyy Comments On Deployment Of Oreshnik In Belarus
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the deployment of the Oreshnik system in Belarus with
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Mass Pardons And Forced Expulsions: Viasna Describes Situation Of Political Prisoners In 2025
The Viasna Human Rights Centre has described the situation of political prisoners in Belarus in 2025.
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Tertel Speaks Of Three Or Four Acute Problems With Poland
State Security Committee chairman Ivan Tertel said that Belarus maintains contacts with Poland at the
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Tertel Discusses “New US Proposals” With Lukashenka
On December 24, Alyaksandr Lukashenka received reports from the chairman of the State Security Committee
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Average Salary Fell By 54.9 Roubles In November
The nominal accrued average salary in November amounted to 2,703.7 roubles before income tax.
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Government Approves Subsoil State Programme Through 2030
The Council of Ministers, by Resolution No. 740 of December 20, approved the Subsoil state programme
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Belarusian KGB Agent In Ukraine Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison
In Ukraine’s Volyn region, a 25-year-old resident of the Kovel district has been sentenced to 15 years
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Autopsy Results In Mikita Melkaziorau Case Expected In Several Months
An autopsy of Mikita Melkaziorau’s body was conducted in Warsaw. The results are expected to become available
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Lukashenka Calls Himself “Outgoing” But Says He Does Not Plan To Leave Tomorrow
Alyaksandr Lukashenka once again described himself as an outgoing leader but said he does not intend
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