Almost 5,000 Lithuanian Trucks and Trailers Blocked in Belarus — State Customs Committee
Nearly 5,000 Lithuanian trucks and trailers remain in Belarus following the closure of the Lithuanian-Belarusian border.
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Democracy Activist Artur Senko Granted Asylum in the United States
A court has denied the deportation of democracy activist Artur Senko to Belarus and granted him political asylum.
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Lukashenka: Pratasevich Is an Officer of Belarusian Intelligence
Alyaksandr Lukashenka has described Raman Pratasevich as an officer of Belarusian intelligence.
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Container from Hydrochloric Acid Explodes at Belaruskali, Injuring Four
On October 31, an explosion occurred at the industrial site of the 4th mining department of Belaruskali
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Belarus Opposes Reopening of Bobrowniki and Kuznica Until It Is Ready
Belarus will agree to reopen the Bobrowniki and Kuznica border checkpoints on the Belarusian-Polish frontier
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Lukashenka Accuses Lithuania of Smuggling Cigarettes from Belarus
(updated with additional quotes later released by Lukashenka’s press service) Alyaksandr Lukashenka has
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Belarus. Foreign Trade Deficit Rises to $4.55 Billion in January–September
Belstat has published data on foreign trade in goods for January–September. In September, the largest
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New Zealand Imposes Sanctions on Belneftekhim and Naftan
New Zealand has expanded its sanctions against Russia and the supply chains of its oil, Foreign Minister
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Sheiman And Zingman Attend African Meeting With Lukashenka
Viktar Sheiman and businessman Alyaksandr Zingman attended Alyaksandr Lukashenka’s meeting today on developing
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European Diplomats Honor Victims of Stalinist Repressions in Kurapaty
European diplomats paid tribute today in Kurapaty to the victims of Stalinist repressions, the German
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Kierwiński: Opening of Border Crossings With Belarus Delayed by Several Weeks
The opening of two border crossings between Poland and Belarus has been postponed for several weeks
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Lithuanian Prime Minister Expects Poland to Adjust Border Opening Plans With Belarus
Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė said she expects Poland to revise its plans to reopen border
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Belarus and North Korea Agree on Steps to Elevate Relations to a New Level
Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou held talks with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui.
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Belarus Free Theatre at Icons of Culture in New York
The founder of the Belarus Free Theatre Natallia Kaliada and curator of art projects Daniella Kaliada
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Tsikhanouskaya’s Office Discusses Return of Belarusians From Lithuania With Lithuanian Authorities
The office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is in contact with Lithuanian authorities and is discussing options
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Lithuanian Government Closes Border With Belarus for a Month, Exceptions to Remain
Lithuanian Government Closes Border With Belarus for a Month, Exceptions to Remain The Lithuanian government
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Golovchenko Gives Inflation Forecast for Belarus
Roman Golovchenko, Chairman of the Board of the National Bank, believes that inflation in the country
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Belarusian KGB Conducts Anti-Terrorism Drills in Pukhovichi District
The State Security Committee (KGB) is conducting exercises in the Pukhovichi District on September 29–30.
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Labor Migration to Belarus Increases 1.5 Times — Interior Ministry
Labor migration to Belarus is on the rise, along with the number of crimes committed by foreigners.
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Journalists Find Who Funds Construction of Alleged Lukashenko Residence Near Sochi
Journalists have identified who is financing the construction of a residence at the Krasnaya Polyana
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Eismont: “Oreshnik” Missile System to Be Deployed on Combat Duty in Belarus in December
The Russian missile system Oreshnik will be put on combat duty in Belarus in December this year, Natalya
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Tusk: Poland Ready to Reopen Two Border Crossings With Belarus in November
Poland is ready to reopen two border crossings on its frontier with Belarus in November, Prime Minister
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Supreme Court Upholds Verdict Against Mikalai Katselapau
The Supreme Court has reviewed the appeal filed against the verdict issued to Mikalai Katselapau, co-founder
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Lukashenko Calls Lithuania’s Border Closure an Attempt to Disrupt Minsk Security Conference
Alexander Lukashenko, opening the Minsk Conference on Eurasian Security, accused Lithuania of attempting
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Belarus Labor Ministry Reduces List of Jobs Open to Foreign Workers Without Restrictions for 2026
The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection has approved the list of worker professions and staff positions
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Veniamin Proposes Coordinating Papal Visit to Belarus With Head of Russian Orthodox Church
A possible visit by Pope Leo XIV to Belarus should be discussed with the head of the Russian Orthodox
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Some Kind of Provocation: Ryzhankou on Lithuania’s Border Closure
Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou called Lithuania’s decision to close its border with Belarus
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Šalčininkai Checkpoint Remains Closed, Restricted Travel Allowed Through Medininkai
The Lithuanian State Border Guard Service has clarified the current operation of border checkpoints with Belarus.
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Lukashenko Invites Gugerotti to Visit Belarus More Often, Jokes About Sore Knee
Alexander Lukashenko met on Monday with Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, Prefect of the Dicastery for the
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Ruginienė: We Are Ready to Decide on Indefinite Border Closure With Certain Exceptions
The Lithuanian government will this week adopt a decision to close the border with Belarus indefinitely
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Belarus’ Trade Deficit in Goods and Services Narrows for Second Consecutive Month
Belarus’ deficit in foreign trade in goods and services has been declining for the second month in a
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Trial in Absentia of “Honest People” Initiative to Begin on November 5
The Vitebsk Regional Court has scheduled the start of the trial in absentia of the “Honest People” initiative
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Foreign Ministers of Russia, Hungary, North Korea, and Myanmar to Attend Minsk Security Conference
The Belarusian Foreign Ministry expects delegations from more than 40 countries and seven international
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Eurasian Development Bank Analysts Report Stabilization in Belarusian Labor Market
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) believes that the situation in the Belarusian labor market is stabilizing.
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Vilnius Airport Halts Operations Again Due to Balloons; Lithuania Closes Border Crossings With Belarus Indefinitely
On Sunday, October 26, from 11:10 p.m. Belarusian time, the passage of vehicles and people through the
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Nauseda Proposes Long-Term Closure of Border With Belarus and Restrictions on Kaliningrad Transit
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda has proposed a long-term closure of the border with Belarus and
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Lithuania Does Not Rule Out Longer-Term Border Closure With Belarus
Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė has not ruled out that the border with Belarus may be closed
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Lithuania Reopens Medininkai and Šalčininkai Border Checkpoints
At 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, Lithuania reopened the Medininkai and Šalčininkai border checkpoints with Belarus
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Claudio Gugerotti Hopes That Pope Leo XIV Will Be Able to Visit Belarus in the Future
The special envoy of Pope Leo XIV, Prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Eastern Churches, Cardinal
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Lithuanian Border Guard Service: Decision to Reopen Border With Belarus Made After Security Assessment
The Lithuanian State Border Guard Service (SBGS) also reported that inspections and the passage of people
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Two Killed in Road Accident Near Lepel
Two people were killed in a traffic accident near Lepel in the Vitebsk region, the Interior Ministry’s
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Lithuania Reopens Border Checkpoints With Belarus
Lithuania has reopened checkpoints on its border with Belarus, the press service of the Belarusian State
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Kabanchuk on KGB Claims of a “Liberation Army”: The Regime Fears the Potential of Democratic Forces
The representative for defense and national security of the United Transitional Cabinet, Vadim Kabanchuk
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Airspace Over Vilnius And Kaunas Airports Reopened At 2:35 A.M.
Airspace over Vilnius and Kaunas airports was reopened at 2:35 a.m., the airports’ press services reported.
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Belarusian Cigarettes Found In Shipping Container From China At Polish Border
Belarusian cigarettes were discovered hidden in a shipping container from China at the Polish border.
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Vilnius And Kaunas Airports Suspend Operations Due To Weather Balloons From Belarus
Airports in Vilnius and Kaunas, Lithuania, have suspended operations after meteorological balloons were
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Lithuania Temporarily Closes Border With Belarus
Lithuania has closed the Medininkai and Šalčininkai border checkpoints with Belarus as of 21:30 on October 24.
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BelGIE Removes VKontakte From List Of Blocked Websites
The website vk.com has been removed from the list of blocked resources published by BelGIE, the State
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KGB Blocks VKontakte Social Network In Belarus
The social network VKontakte has been blocked in Belarus. Access to the website vk.com was restricted
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Tsikhanouskaya Cancels Visit To Armenia After Lithuania Refuses Security Escort Abroad
The team of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has canceled a planned visit to Armenia after Lithuania rejected
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