Belarusians Raise More Than 27,000 Euros for Gifts to Children of Political Prisoners
The BYSOL foundation has completed its Christmas fundraiser for children of political prisoners.
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Lukashenka Mentions Events in Venezuela at Swearing-In of Constitutional Court Judges
Alyaksandr Lukashenka, while administering the oath to judges of the Supreme Court and the Constitutional
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Lithuanian Border Service Records Twofold Increase in Secondary Migration From Latvia
In 2025, the State Border Guard Service of Lithuania detained 1,288 migrants who arrived from Latvia
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Lukashenka Expects Renewed Supreme and Constitutional Courts to Contribute to “Final Shaping of Belarus’s Architecture”
Alyaksandr Lukashenka on Tuesday administered the oath of office to judges of the Constitutional Court
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Prosecutor General’s Office Sends to Court Case Against Three Insurance Company Executives Over Bribes Totaling 1.2 Million Rubles
The Prosecutor General’s Office has sent to court a case against three officials who held executive positions
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Belarus’s Gold and Foreign Exchange Reserves Exceed $14.4 Billion
Belarus’s gold and foreign exchange reserves exceeded $14.4 billion as of January 1, according to data
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Belarusian Enterprises Hired More Workers Than They Laid Off in November
In Belarus, organizations hired 6,572 more people than they laid off in November. At the same time, the
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Ragozhnik Says Belarus–Russia Gas Agreements Will Not Lead to Sharp Tariff Hikes
Belarus and Russia have reached agreements on gas supplies that are no worse than those in place before
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Lessons From Maduro for Alyaksandr Lukashenka
After the capture of Nicolas Maduro by U.S. special forces, certain conclusions should be drawn by regimes
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Linava Seeks to File Lawsuit Against Lithuanian Government Over Trucks Stuck in Belarus
The Linava transport association intends to file a collective lawsuit against the Lithuanian government
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Industrial Export Slump and Digital Signature: Lukashenka Names Problems With Russia
Alyaksandr Lukashenka on Monday cited a slump in industrial exports and delays in the mutual recognition
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State Control Committee May Receive Additional Powers
The State Control Committee may receive additional powers. A draft law “On Amendments to Laws on the
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Belarus’s GDP Reaches $90 Billion — Chabotar
Belarus’s gross domestic product has reached $90 billion. These figures were cited by Economy Minister
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Head of Belneftekhim Describes Preventive Measures Against Sanctions
A preventive mechanism has been established within the Belneftekhim concern to mitigate the impact of
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Lithuania Proposes Extending Sanctions Against Belarusians and Russians Until 2028
Lithuania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has proposed extending national restrictive measures against
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Tsikhanouskaya on Events in Venezuela: Lukashenka Is Losing Another Ally
Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya commented on events in Venezuela, stating
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Tsikhanouskaya Office Says Pressure From Regime Has Intensified
Belarusian authorities have stepped up pressure on the democratic community after responsibility for
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Maduro Declares State of Emergency in Venezuela
Venezuelan authorities issued a statement following a series of explosions in Caracas, placing responsibility
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Cigarettes Worth More Than €250,000 Found in Lithuanian Forest
Lithuanian border guards have discovered 50,000 packs of Belarusian cigarettes in a forest near the village
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Andrej Stryzhak Announces New Aid Initiative — BELAID
Former participant and co-founder of BYSOL has announced the launch of a new aid initiative for Belarusians, BELAID.
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Belarusian Woman Goes Swimming in River on Kola Peninsula, Still Missing
On January 1, a citizen of Belarus went missing during a group ice floating session in the waters of
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Opinion: Has Belarus Fallen Into a Gas Trap Again?
Experts from the Green Belarus Alliance previously warned about a fatal vulnerability in the country’s
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Criminal Case Opened Against Priest Alyaksandr Kukhta
A criminal case has been opened in Belarus against priest Alyaksandr Kukhta. He reported this on his
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Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Speaks About Her First Meeting With Maria Kalesnikava After Her Release
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Head of the United Transitional Cabinet, spoke about her first in more than
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Poland Expects Continued Drone and Weather Balloon Provocations From Russia and Belarus
Poland’s National Security Bureau (BBN) says that Russia and Belarus have intensified aerial provocations
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BYSOL Raises More Than €1.25 Million in Aid Over the Year
The BYSOL foundation has summed up its preliminary results for 2025. Over the year, the fund raised more than €1.
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“No Point Going There!” Lukashenka Says He Cancelled Putin’s Trip to BRICS Summit
Alyaksandr Lukashenka, during a visit to the Horizont plant, spoke about how he had warned Vladimir Putin
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Russian Citizen Becomes Founder of New Cigarette Manufacturer in Belarus
The new tobacco products manufacturer Eterna Prime LLC was founded by Russian citizen Nikolai Veselovsky.
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Lukashenka Urges Zelenskyy to “Reach an Agreement Before It Is Too Late” Amid Russian Claims of Attack on Putin’s Residence
Alyaksandr Lukashenka used a visit to the Horizont enterprise to comment on Russia’s statements about
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National Bank Names Winner of Contest for Best Graphic Symbol of the Belarusian Rouble
The National Bank of Belarus has named the winner of a contest for the best new graphic symbol of the
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Belarus’ Goods Trade Deficit Reaches Nearly $6 Billion by End of November
Belstat has published data on foreign trade in goods for the first 11 months of this year. In January–November
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Horizont Shows Lukashenka a Milking Robot
On Tuesday, during a visit by Alyaksandr Lukashenka to Horizont, a milking robot was demonstrated.
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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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