13 Political Prisoners Pardoned in Belarus
Aliaksandr Lukashenka has signed a decree pardoning 15 convicted people, including 13 people convicted of “extremist-related crimes,” his…
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Belarusian Investigative Committee Reports “Repeated Attempts at Recruitment” for Attacks on Infrastructure
The Belarusian Investigative Committee reported cases in which unidentified individuals use messengers and social media to offer people…
Third Women’s Political Leadership Academy for Belarusians Held in Prague
The third Women’s Political Leadership Academy was held in Prague from Sept. 13 to 18. It was organized…
Ukraine Sentences Ukrainian Man to 15 Years for Cooperation With Belarusian Security Services
A 49-year-old Kyiv resident who cooperated with Belarusian and Russian security services has been sentenced in Ukraine to…
Russia Preparing Drone Attacks Against Spain, France or Italy — Media
The CIA has warned several European governments of a possible Russian attack involving drones against Spain, France or…
“Belspetsvneshtechnika” Seeks Contract to Modernize Mi-17 Helicopters in Côte d’Ivoire
The Belarusian state-owned company “Belspetsvneshtechnika” (BSVT) may take part in the repair and modernization of Mi-17 military transport…
Latvia Bans Distribution of “Radio Belarus,” Including Online
Latvia’s National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP) has banned the distribution of the “Radio Belarus” program in the…
Average Salary Fell by 36.9 Rubles in August
The average salary fell by 36.9 rubles in August to 3,135.9 rubles before income tax. The data was…
Lithuania Hands Belarus Protest Note Over Weather Balloons
On Sept. 23, Lithuania’s Foreign Ministry handed the chargé d’affaires of Belarus in Lithuania a protest note over…
Leading Russian Media Fall for Fake KGB Telegram Channel Report About Foiled Sabotage in Russia
A report appeared on a fake Telegram channel purporting to belong to the Belarusian KGB (@kgb_kanal), claiming that…
“High Probability of Sabotage.” Polish Minister on Fire at Starlink Station
Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs Krzysztof Gawkowski said on the morning broadcast of TVPinfo…
EBRD Raises Belarus GDP Growth Forecast
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has released its latest economic development forecast for its region. The…
Belarus and Maldives Sign Agreement on Mutual Visa-Free Travel
Belarus and the Maldives signed an agreement on mutual visa exemption on the sidelines of the UN General…
Poczobut Meets Coale in the United States
Former political prisoner and journalist Andrzej Poczobut met with U.S. presidential special envoy John Coale in the United…
Zelenskyy at UN General Assembly: Russia Uses Citizens of 47 Countries in War, Including Belarus
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia uses citizens of 47 countries in its war against Ukraine. He made…
Zelenskyy Threatens Russia With “General Winter” Over Attacks on Ukraine’s Energy System
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, said Russia could face consequences in winter…
Sikorski’s Meeting with Ryzhankou: Encouraging an Unreasonable Neighbor
On the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York, Polish Foreign Minister…
Minsk Allows Heating to Be Turned On in Schools, Kindergartens and Hospitals
In Minsk, heating may be turned on for first-priority consumers starting September 24. The relevant decision was made…
Latushka on Sikorski’s Meeting with Ryzhankou: “Nothing About Us Without Us”
Head of the National Anti-Crisis Management and Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Pavel Latushka commented on…
Return Commission Reviews New Appeals
A meeting of the Commission for Reviewing Appeals from Citizens Concerning Offenses They Have Committed was held in…
Combat Readiness Check Ordered by Lukashenka Begins in Air Force and Air Defense Forces
Belarus is continuing a combat readiness check of the Armed Forces ordered by Aliaksandr Lukashenka. This time, the…
Kubrakou Proposes Allowing Law Enforcement to Act Without Prosecutor’s Authorization Under Special Conditions
Belarusian Interior Minister Ivan Kubrakou has proposed expanding the powers of operational situation headquarters (OSH) so that they…
Nauseda’s Adviser Calls Belarusian Potash Transit Through Lithuania “Moral Humiliation”
Lithuanian President’s Adviser on National Security Deividas Matulionis believes that circumventing EU sanctions to allow the transit of Belarusian…
Orange Weather Alert Issued For Thursday Due To Heavy Rain
Heavy rain is expected in Belarus tonight. Forecasters have issued an orange weather alert. “On September 24 (Thursday),…
“Wailed, Screamed And Wheezed”: Teaser For “Pukst In The North” Series Released
A new documentary series by Reform.news will begin airing on September 30 on the YouTube channel “Sasha, What…
Long-Range Business Jet Appears In Belarusian Authorities’ Aircraft Fleet
A long-range Bombardier Global Express XRS business jet, previously registered in Russia, has appeared in the Belarusian government’s…
Former Hrodna Meat Plant Director Sentenced To 7 Years In Prison For Bribery
The Supreme Court of Belarus has sentenced the former director of a meat processing plant to seven years…
First Shipment Of Belarusian Potash To Arrive In US In October
The first shipment of Belarusian potash fertilizers in four years is due to arrive at the port of…
Finland To Allocate €100,000 To Help Belarusian Political Prisoners
Finland will contribute an additional €100,000 to the International Humanitarian Fund, which finances assistance to people affected by…
“This Is a Snowdrop That May Bloom.” Sikorski Meets Ryzhankou
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski met with Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou in New York. Sikorski told Polish…
EU Extends Russia Sanctions And Removes Usmanov And Fridman From List
The European Union on Tuesday decided to extend sanctions imposed in response to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. The…
Trump Says He Is Not Concerned That Belarus Potash Deal Could Strengthen Russia’s Position
US President Donald Trump said he was not concerned that a potential deal with Belarus on potash fertiliser…
Belarus Proposes Higher Rents For New Rental Housing. Government Explains How Rates Will Increase
The Belarusian government has proposed raising rents for modern rental housing. As Deputy Prime Minister Aliaksandr Tsierakhau told…
SBU Says It Detained FSB Agent Sent Through Belarus
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) said it had prevented an assassination attempt on a Russian opposition figure who now…
Court Ruling In Harauski Case To Be Published By End Of October
The ruling on the appeal in the case of former Belarusian SOBR officer Yury Harauski, who is accused…
Tsikhanouskaya Discusses Release Of Political Prisoners And Sanctions In New York
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held a series of meetings with representatives of European countries, the United States and international organisations…
BYSOL Begins Payments To Political Prisoners Released On September 16
The BYSOL Solidarity Foundation has begun making payments from an emergency fundraiser launched after political prisoners were released…
Belarusian Democratic Forces Leader Warns US Of Risks Of Deal With Lukashenka
Any deal with Belarusian leader Aliaksandr Lukashenka carries risks, the exiled leader of Belarusian democratic forces told AFP…
Possibility Of Buying Rental Housing From Employers May Emerge In Belarus
Employees of enterprises living in rental housing provided at their place of work may eventually be given the…
Lithuanian Parliament Votes on Constitutional Amendments on Nuclear Weapons
The Lithuanian Seimas has adopted amendments to the country’s Constitution that would remove a provision banning the deployment…
Tsikhanouskaya Calls For Work To Begin On Strong UN Resolution On Belarus
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya believes that Belarus should be returned to the UN agenda and that work should begin on…
Sybiha Calls For Increased Pressure On Lukashenka
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, speaking at a side event attended by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, called for increased pressure…
Budrys Says U.S. Attempts To Ease Relations With Belarus Lead To Increased Aggression On NATO Borders
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys believes that U.S. attempts to ease relations with Lukashenka are only leading to…
Vilnius Airport Suspended Operations Due To Smugglers’ Weather Balloons
Vilnius Airport suspended operations overnight due to weather balloons used by smugglers. According to the airport operator, restrictions…
Outdoor Gambling Advertising Set To Be Banned In Belarus
Belarus has prepared a draft amendment to the advertising law that would introduce additional restrictions on gambling advertising.…
Lithuanian Seimas Comments on Possible US Deal for Belarusian Fertilizers
Lithuania was not informed about a possible major US deal to purchase fertilizers from Belarus announced by US…
EU Countries Agree To Extend Sanctions Against Belarusians And Russians For Three Years
European Union countries have agreed to extend personal sanctions against Belarusian and Russian citizens and companies for three…
Tsikhanouskaya’s Office Warns Of Risks Of Traveling To Belarus For A New Passport
Leanid Marozau, legal adviser to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, has urged people not to rely on stories of Belarusians who…
Number Of Belarusians Registered With Poland’s Social Insurance System Exceeds 145,000
Poland’s Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) has published data on insured foreigners as of the end of August 2026.…
Radio Free Europe: Former Deputy Chairman Of Mahiliou Regional Executive Committee Held In KGB Detention Center
Former Deputy Chairman of the Mahiliou Regional Executive Committee Hennadz Dzienhalyou (Gennady Dengalev) has been detained and is…