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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Dozens of Buildings Left Without Heating in Viciebsk at −20°C
In Viciebsk, due to a rupture of a heating main, dozens of residential buildings, kindergartens and industrial
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United Transitional Cabinet: EU Does Not Plan to Change Visa Policy Toward Belarusians
No changes to the European Union’s visa policy toward Belarusian citizens are planned, the United Transitional
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Belarus and Turkey Extend Visa-Free Stay for International Carriers
Belarus and Turkey have extended the visa-free period of stay for international carriers to 90 days.
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Composition of Election Commission for Coordination Council Elections Approved
At a meeting on January 28, the Coordination Council approved the composition of the Election Commission
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“Belsat”: Artsiom Liabedzka Sent to Punishment Cell in “Wolf Holes”
Artsiom Liabedzka, the son of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s representative on constitutional reform and
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Putin Signs Deferral of Loan Payments Issued to Belarus
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law ratifying the Agreement between the governments of
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Franak Viačorka on New EU Visa Strategy: Overall Visa Situation Remains at Last Year’s Level
Chief Adviser to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Franak Viačorka has commented to Reform.news on the new five-year
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Rights Defenders Report Increased Pressure on Political Prisoners in “Wolf Holes”
After a brief thaw, pressure on political prisoners has resumed at Ivatsevichy Penal Colony No.
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More Than 6,000 People Enrolled in Interior Ministry Military-Patriotic Clubs
More than 6,000 people are enrolled in military-patriotic clubs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
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Icy Conditions and Severe Frosts: Forecasters Issue Orange Warning for Weekend
An orange level of weather danger will remain in effect in Belarus from Saturday through Monday.
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Update to “Extremists List”: 11 of 12 Convicted of “Facilitating Extremist Activity”
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has added another 12 people to the “List of Citizens of the Republic
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“Belarusy Kujava-Pamor’ya” Declared an “Extremist Formation”
The “Belarusy Kujava-Pamor’ya” project has been declared an “extremist formation” in Belarus.
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Charity Foundation Director Accused of Large-Scale Embezzlement
The director of the charity foundation “Help for Seriously Ill Children” has been accused of embezzling
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Zelenskyy Rules Out Meeting With Putin in Belarus
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ruled out a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin
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Energy Sector Switches to Heightened Operating Mode Ahead of Frosts
The Ministry of Energy has held a meeting of its emergency situations commission ahead of the expected
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Lithuania Considers Talks With Belarus on Neutral Territory, No Specific Meeting Discussed Yet
A specific meeting between representatives of Lithuania and Belarus at the level of deputy ministers
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Tsikhanouskaya Office to Begin Operating From Warsaw on January 30, Reasons for Move Announced
The Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya will begin operating from Warsaw on January 30, Rzeczpospolita reports.
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Transport Ministry Updates List of Countries Whose Carriers May Enter Transshipment and Trailer Exchange Points
The Ministry of Transport and Communications has updated the list of countries whose carriers are allowed
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EU May Restrict Visa Issuance to Belarusian Citizens Over Hybrid Attacks
On January 29, the European Commission presented a new five-year migration strategy. It will define the
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Vilnius Mayor Explains Changes to Education at Belarusian Gymnasium
The Vilnius City Council has approved amendments to the charter of the Francysk Skaryna Belarusian Gymnasium.
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Another Batch of Su-30SM2 Fighters Arrives in Belarus
Another batch of Su-30SM2 fighter jets has arrived in Belarus, the Ministry of Defense reported.
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Former Political Prisoner Wins Dublin Regulation Case in Poland
Former political prisoner Ales Papkovich was facing transfer from Poland to Lithuania under the Dublin
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Polish Bank Agrees to Serve Belarusians With Temporary Foreigner ID
Polish bank Millennium has recognized the Temporary Foreigner Identity Certificate (TZTC) as a valid
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New Criminal Case Opened Against Mikola Dziadok
A new criminal case has been opened against former political prisoner Mikola Dziadok. His relatives are
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IAEA Begins Inspection at Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is beginning a scheduled inspection at the Belarusian Nuclear
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Poland Refuses to Lift Sanctions Against Valiantsin Baiko
Belarusian businessman and member of the Council of the Republic Valiantsin Baiko attempted to challenge
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MART Sets Gas Transmission Tariff for Gazprom Transgaz Belarus
The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade, by Resolution No. 1 of January 13, has set a minimum
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Hearings in the U.S. Congress on Political Prisoners and Repression in Belarus
The Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission of the U.S. Congress will hold hearings on the human rights situation
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Political Prisoner Sent to Punishment Cell After Writing to Education Ministry About Study Ban
Human rights defenders report a new form of pressure on political prisoners held in Belarusian correctional
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Lithuania Threatens to Restrict Border Crossings if Weather Balloon Incidents Recur
Lithuania has sent Belarus a note of protest over violations of its airspace by smuggling weather balloons
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Lithuania to Appeal to United States Over Weather Balloon Incursion From Belarus
Lithuania is preparing a note of protest to Belarus over the incursion of weather balloons on the night
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PACE Points to Responsibility of Lukashenka Regime for Aggression Against Ukraine
Coordination Council delegate and member of the Belarusian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of
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Rights Defenders Recognize Eight People as Political Prisoners
Belarusian human rights organizations have issued a statement recognizing Aliaksei Isayeu, Maksim Dudarha
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39 Settlements Remain Without Electricity
As of 11:00, 39 settlements in Belarus remain without power supply. The largest number of disruptions
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Tsikhanouskaya Calls for Support for Belarusian Media
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke about the importance of preserving independent Belarusian media and called
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In Absentia Trial of Five Kalinoŭski Regiment Fighters Begins Today
On January 28, an in absentia trial will begin at the Minsk City Court in the case of five fighters of
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Severe Weather Disrupts Power Supply in 227 Settlements Over 24 Hours
Severe weather disrupted power supply in 227 settlements over the past 24 hours, Belenergo reported.
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Government Regulates Fees for Cultural Event Services
By Resolution No. 40 of January 23, the Council of Ministers approved regulations on the procedure, conditions
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Vilnius Airport Closed Again Due to Weather Balloons
On January 27, Vilnius Airport suspended operations due to objects resembling weather balloons flying
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Sybiha: Zelenskyy Instructs Appointment of Special Envoy on Belarus
It is important for Ukraine to maintain relations with Belarusian democratic forces, and Kyiv will appoint
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Russia Strikes Passenger Train in Kharkiv Region
On January 27, Russia struck a passenger train in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region that was traveling on the
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