Ryzhankou Hopes for Restoration of “Normal Relations” With Poland
Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou says he hopes that the reopening of two checkpoints on the
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BYSOL Launches Christmas Fundraiser for Children of Political Prisoners
The BYSOL Foundation has announced a Christmas fundraiser for the children of political prisoners.
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Lukashenka to Gryzlov: For us the main thing is not “Rossotrudnichestvo” events, but the economy
Alyaksandr Lukashenka, during a meeting with the governor of Russia’s Rostov Oblast, Yury Slyusar, assured
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Lukashenka Hopes to Persuade Russians to Build a Second Nuclear Plant and Earn Money by Selling Power to Southwest Russia
Alyaksandr Lukashenka told Rostov Region governor Yury Slyusar during their meeting today that nothing
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Real Incomes Growth Accelerated in September
Real disposable monetary incomes of the population increased by 10.2% in January–September.
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Polish Foreign Ministry Expects to See Effects of Opening Two Border Crossings in the Coming Weeks and Months
The effects of opening two border crossings on the Belarusian border will become visible in the coming
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Poland Opens Two Border Crossings With Belarus
As previously announced, at midnight today (or 2 a.m. Belarus time) Poland opened the Kuznica-Bialostocka
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Poland Reports Decrease in Migration Pressure on Border With Belarus
Poland’s Ministry of the Interior and Administration has reported a noticeable decline in activity along
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‘The Day the Heart Came Home’ — Belarusian Woman Freed After Six Months in U.S. Immigration Detention
A six-month saga involving the detention of a 38-year-old Belarusian kindergarten teacher, Veranika Kazlouskaya
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Car Torn Apart in Vetka District; Two 18-Year-Olds Killed
Two 18-year-old men were killed in a traffic accident in the Homiel region, the Interior Ministry’s press
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Alyaksandr Lukashenka and Vladimir Putin Discuss Border Situation by Phone
On Saturday evening, the press service of Alyaksandr Lukashenka reported a phone conversation with Russian
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Former Employees of Russian-Occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Now Work at BelAES — RFE/RL
Specialists who previously worked at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, seized by Russian forces in
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United Kingdom Confirms Tough Line Toward Lukashenka’s Regime
On 12–13 November, the head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya paid a working
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Pavel Shurmei Steps Down as Commander of the Kalinouski Regiment
Pavel Shurmei (call sign “Dziadka”) has stepped down as commander of the Kalinouski Regiment, a post
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Another Chilean Judge Suspected of Taking Bribes From Lawyers for a BelAZ Subsidiary
The Chilean Supreme Court has opened an investigation into Justice Diego Simpértigue after it emerged
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Turchyn and Valfovich Hold Meeting on Border Situation: “The Beginning of a Path Toward Restoring Contacts”
A meeting on the situation at the border with EU member states was held today under the leadership of
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Turkish Journalist Favoured by Propaganda Detained and Deported From Belarus
Turkish journalist Okay Deprem, who had visited Belarus several times and praised the country for cleanliness
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Official: Poland to Reopen “Bobrowniki” and “Kuznica” on Monday
Poland’s Ministry of the Interior and Administration has signed an order to resume operations at the
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MFA: Lithuania Has Not Responded to Belarus’ Proposal for Talks
The situation on the Belarus–Lithuania border requires a political and diplomatic solution, and Lithuania
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BYSOL Reports No Significant Drop in Donations After Harassment Allegations
BYSOL has not recorded any significant decline in the number of donations or donors following harassment
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Belarus Proposes Postponing Technical Talks With Lithuania — Ruginienė’s Adviser
Belarus is proposing to postpone a technical meeting with Lithuania until 18 November amid reports that
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Tsikhanouskaya on Poland’s Plans to Reopen Border Crossings: This Step Is Meant to Support People
Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya welcomed Poland’s plans to reopen border
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“This Is Not Part of Political Negotiations”: Tusk Confirms Opening of Crossing on Border With Belarus
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed the opening of two crossings on the border with Belarus
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Supreme Court Upholds Sentence for Ihar Ilyash
The Supreme Court of Belarus today reviewed the appeal against the verdict of the Minsk City Court in
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Decision Made to Build Third Unit at Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant
A decision has been made to construct a third power unit at the Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant (BelNPP).
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Poland’s Ministry of Interior and Administration Lifts Entry Ban for Alexander Moshensky
Poland’s Ministry of Interior and Administration has adjusted its sanctions against businessman Alexander
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Tsikhanouskaya Dedicates the Magnitsky Award to Political Prisoners
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya received the Magnitsky Human Rights Award on Thursday. She was honored together
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Budrys Hopes EU Foreign Ministers Will Approve New Sanctions Against Belarus Next Week
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said he hopes that next week the European Union’s foreign
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Poland to Open Two Border Crossings with Belarus on November 17
The Polish Ministry of the Interior and Administration has prepared a draft regulation providing for
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Belarusian Media Outlet “Plan B” Declared an “Extremist Group” by Authorities
The Belarusian Ministry of Internal Affairs has designated the outlet “Plan B,”
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Missing Teenager in Biarezino District Found Dead
Maksim Zenkovich, who went missing in the Biarezino District of Belarus, has been found dead.
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Tsikhanouski Unable to Attend Award Ceremony, Blames the Office; Response Follows
Siarhei Tsikhanouski accused the Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya of failing to inform him about the
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Ruginienė: We Are Not Holding Talks
Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė stated that no negotiations are being held with the Belarusian side.
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Latushka Briefs Polish Foreign Ministry on Regime’s Persecution of Democratic Forces Abroad
Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet and Head of the National Anti-Crisis Management Pavel
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GTK Threatens to Fine Lithuanian Truck Drivers Who Failed to Arrive at Parking Lots
The Belarusian customs service has threatened to fine drivers and carriers of Lithuanian trucks who failed
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Prosecutor General’s Office Opens Fraud Case Against Token Issuer
The Prosecutor General’s Office has opened a criminal case for large-scale fraud (Part 4, Article 209
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Belarus Proposes to Regulate the Activities of Organizing Committees for the Creation of Political Parties
Belarus plans to regulate the activities of organizing committees formed to establish political parties.
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Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Congratulates John Coale on His Appointment
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held a conversation with John Coale, who was recently nominated as the U.
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At Least 35 People Convicted in “Courtyard Chats” Case
At least 35 people from Smarhon, Navahrudak, Vaŭkavysk, and other cities have been convicted in the so-called
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Poland Imposes Sanctions on Operator of Belarusian Crypto Exchange BYNEX
Poland has imposed sanctions on the Belarusian company “ERPBel”, a resident of the High Technologies
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Lithuanian Prime Minister: Letter From Belarus Received on Starting Negotiations
Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė said that the situation with the hybrid attack from Belarus
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Energy Ministry: Planned Maintenance to Be Carried Out at Second Unit of Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant
On November 13, 2025, the second power unit of the Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant will be taken offline
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European Diplomatic Missions: No Transparent Investigation Into Raman Bandarenka’s Death Yet
UK, Sweden, Germany, Lithuania, and EU Delegations Call for End to Repression on Anniversary of Raman
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Lukashenka Issues Instructions on Negotiations with Lithuania Over Border Situation
On November 12, Alyaksandr Lukashenka heard reports from the chairman of the State Border Committee Kanstantsin
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Electric Vehicle Tax Exemption to Be Extended Through 2026
The exemption from the transport tax for electric vehicles will be extended through 2026, according to
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Finance Ministry Expects Russian Funds to Help Repay State Debt
The Ministry of Finance of Belarus expects to attract additional funds from Russia to help repay the
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Tsikhanouskaya: Raman Bandarenka Died at the Hands of Those Who Fear and Still Fear the Truth
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, in a statement marking the fifth anniversary of Raman Bandarenka’s death, expressed
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Lithuania Warns It May Extend Border Closure With Belarus
On November 11, Lithuania’s Foreign Ministry summoned a representative of the Belarusian embassy.
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Eismant on Negotiations With Lithuania: We Are Ready for Anything
Belarus is ready to hold talks on normalizing relations with any country, said Natalya Eismant, press
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Belarusian Government Adjusts Potato Size Standards in Stores
The Belarusian government has introduced mandatory size requirements for potatoes supplied under the
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