Lithuanian Airports Plan to File Compensation Claims Over Weather Balloons
Lithuanian airports have appealed to the Prosecutor General’s Office with a request to open a pre-trial
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Lithuanian Trucks Still Unable to Leave Belarus
Lithuanian trucks are still unable to exit Belarus into Lithuania, according to Erlandas Mikėnas, head
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Poland Demands That Belarus Extradite Suspects in Railway Sabotage
On 20 November, the chargé d’affaires of Belarus in Poland was summoned to the Polish Foreign Ministry.
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Extremely Timely Sabotage: The Regime’s Foreign-Policy Schizophrenia in Minsk
Poland barely had time to reopen two border crossings with Belarus when it immediately faced sabotage
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Lukashenka Plans Talks With the United States in December
Alyaksandr Lukashenka has said he expects talks with the United States this December, BelTA reported.
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Tsikhanouskaya Welcomes Release of Catholic Priests
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya welcomed the release of two Catholic priests. Earlier today it became known
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“Bellesbumprom” Proposes Licensing of Toilet Paper and Matches Imports
The state-owned timber industry conglomerate “Bellesbumprom” has submitted for public discussion a draft
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Catholic Priests Henrikh Okolotovich and Andzhey Yukhnevich Released
Two Catholic priests have been pardoned and released in Belarus. The decision was made by Alyaksandr
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China Increases Imports of Belarusian Potash in October
China’s imports of Belarusian potash increased in value terms in October. Overall, the country’s potash
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Minsktrans Resumes Bus Services to Vilnius, Kaunas and Riga
Minsktrans has announced the resumption of bus services to Vilnius, Kaunas and Riga following the reopening
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Border Checkpoints on the Lithuania–Belarus Border Officially Resume Operations
Three weeks later, the first vehicle entered the Benyakoni checkpoint, the press service of the State
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Ex-Kalinouski Regiment Fighter Maksim Ralko Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
Former fighter of the Kalinouski Regiment Maksim Ralko has been sentenced to 10 years in a high-security prison.
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Lithuania to Reopen Two Border Crossing Points With Belarus on 20 November
The Lithuanian government decided at today’s meeting to reopen two border crossing points with Belarus
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No Migrants Attempted to Cross Borders of Lithuania, Latvia, or Poland on Tuesday
Border services in Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia reported no attempts by migrants to cross their borders
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State Border Committee Ready to Cooperate With Lithuania if “Full-Fledged Dialogue” Resumes
Belarus’ State Border Committee issued a press release following today’s working meeting between the
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Lithuanian National Security Commission Recommended Government Consider Border Opening
The Lithuanian National Security Commission recommended that the government consider the issue of opening
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Two Ukrainian nationals who left for Belarus involved in railway sabotage
Two Ukrainian citizens are involved in acts of sabotage on the railway in Poland. Their identities have
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Rail Transit And Air Traffic. Transport Ministries Of Belarus And China Held Talks
Rail transit to Europe and air traffic were the main topics of the working meeting between the Ministers
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Belarusian and Lithuanian Border Guards Hold Meeting at the  Lavoriškės Checkpoint
Belarusian and Lithuanian border guards have met at the  Lavoriškės checkpoint for a previously announced meeting.
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Belarus’ GDP Growth Slows to 1.5% in January–October
Belarus’ GDP totalled BYN 234.6 billion in current prices in January–October. In comparable prices, it
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National Bank Proposes Voting on New Belarusian Ruble Logo
The National Bank of Belarus is holding a vote on a new graphic symbol for the Belarusian ruble.
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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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