Coale Says He Continues Working on the Release of Political Prisoners in Belarus
U.S. Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale said he continues working on the release of political prisoners in…
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Lithuania Seizes Record Amount of Contraband Cigarettes in 2025; Border Guards Name the Most Popular Brands
Lithuanian border guards seized a record amount of contraband cigarettes in 2025, the State Border Guard Service reported.…
Meteorologists Lower Weather Alert Level to Orange
Russia’s Defense Ministry Says It Struck Ukraine With Oreshnik Missile
Russia’s Defense Ministry said it had carried out a strike on Ukraine using the Oreshnik missile system. “Last…
Severe Weather in Belarus Disrupts Power Supply in 251 Localities
Heavy snowfall and strong winds over the past 24 hours disrupted power supply in 251 localities, Belarus’s Energy…
“Weather” Plan Activated Across Most of Belarus Due to Heavy Snowstorms
Due to heavy snowstorms and snowdrifts on roads in the Mahilyow, Homyel, Brest and Minsk regions, as well…
Dialogue From the United Transitional Cabinet and the System’s Survival Instinct
Today, the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus once again called on the Belarusian regime to enter into dialogue.…
Ales Bialiatski Visits Nobel Peace Center
Ales Bialiatski, head of the human rights centre Viasna and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, visited the Nobel Peace…
Minsk Route Appears in High-Profile Case of Stolen Rare Books From University of Warsaw Library
The Polish prosecutor’s office intends to bring charges of selling stolen property against the owner of a Moscow…
Currency Supply Exceeded Demand by USD 1.5 Billion in 2025
Currency supply in 2025 exceeded demand by USD 1.516 billion, according to new foreign exchange market statistics published…
United Transitional Cabinet Urges “De Facto Authorities of Belarus” to Engage in National Dialogue Following Maduro’s Arrest
The United Transitional Cabinet has issued an address to the official Minsk authorities in connection with the arrest…
Homyel Region Prepares for Heavy Snowfall as Red Alert Issued
A red level weather warning has been issued in the Homyel region due to heavy snowfall. Homyel Hydrometeorological…
National Bank Was a Net Buyer of Foreign Currency in December, an Unusual Development
The National Bank was a net buyer of foreign currency in December, First Deputy Chairman of the Board…
In-Absentia Trial of Five Kalinouski Regiment Members to Begin at End of January
An in-absentia trial in the case of five fighters of the Kalinouski Regiment will begin in the Minsk…
Lithuanian Prime Minister Reports Minimal Number of Weather Balloons from Belarus
Lithuanian authorities are recording a minimal number of contraband weather balloons launched from the territory of Belarus, while…
Boris Johnson Receives Award from Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
Adviser to the head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on diplomatic affairs Dzianis Kuchynski held…
Sentences Handed Down to Three Customs Officers Accused of Treason
Chief customs inspector Yauhen Hurinovich has been sentenced to 13.5 years in prison, Viktar Novik to 13 years,…
Bialiatski: Belarusians Are Hostages of Lukashenka
The head of the Viasna Human Rights Center, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former political prisoner Ales Bialiatski…
Heavy Snow and Blizzard Expected in Belarus on Thursday
An orange weather alert has been issued in Belarus for Thursday, 8 January. In the southeastern half of…
Tsikhanouskaya Congratulates Belarusians on Christmas
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has congratulated Belarusians on Christmas. “My dear ones. Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates this special…
Linava Dissatisfied With Beltamozhservice Response Regarding Lithuanian Trucks
The Lithuanian hauliers’ association Linava has commented on the responses of RUE Beltamozhservice to inquiries about vehicles stranded…
National Bank of Belarus to Take Political Loyalty Into Account During Certification
The National Bank of Belarus, by Resolution No. 370 of its Board dated December 20, has amended the…
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. The target amount was 27,400…
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 Court, also addressed…
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 after previously…
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 and the Supreme…
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 at…
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 published by…
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…
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…
Lessons From Maduro for Alyaksandr Lukashenka
After the capture of Nicolas Maduro by U.S. special forces, certain conclusions should be drawn by regimes located…
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 over trucks stranded in…
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 of digital…
State Control Committee May Receive Additional Powers
The State Control Committee may receive additional powers. A draft law “On Amendments to Laws on the Activities…
Belarus’s GDP Reaches $90 Billion — Chabotar
Belarus’s gross domestic product has reached $90 billion. These figures were cited by Economy Minister Yury Chabotar in…
Head of Belneftekhim Describes Preventive Measures Against Sanctions
A preventive mechanism has been established within the Belneftekhim concern to mitigate the impact of sanctions, Chairman of…
Lithuania Proposes Extending Sanctions Against Belarusians and Russians Until 2028
Lithuania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has proposed extending national restrictive measures against citizens of Russia and Belarus until…
Tsikhanouskaya on Events in Venezuela: Lukashenka Is Losing Another Ally
Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya commented on events in Venezuela, stating that Alyaksandr Lukashenka is…
Tsikhanouskaya Office Says Pressure From Regime Has Intensified
Belarusian authorities have stepped up pressure on the democratic community after responsibility for the security of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya…
Maduro Declares State of Emergency in Venezuela
Venezuelan authorities issued a statement following a series of explosions in Caracas, placing responsibility for what happened on…
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 of Kuodžiai…
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.…
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…
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 energy system. In…
Criminal Case Opened Against Priest Alyaksandr Kukhta
A criminal case has been opened in Belarus against priest Alyaksandr Kukhta. He reported this on his Telegram…
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 five and a…
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 in recent months and…
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…
“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 about…
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. Information about the…