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Coordination Council Approves Election Rules: List Voting and 40% Gender Quota

The Coordination Council has adopted regulations on elections to the Coordination Council, defining the procedure for organising and conducting the…

20.01.2026
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Detained Radio Amateurs Recognised as Political Prisoners

Belarusian human rights defenders have recognised another 14 people as political prisoners. They are Volha Barunova, Alyaksei Kerdal, Vital Zhaliazniakou,…

20.01.2026
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Prosecutor’s Office Explains Inclusion of Book on the Belarusian People’s Republic in Banned List

A book by Dorota Michaluk on the history of the Belarusian People’s Republic was banned from distribution in Belarus because it…

20.01.2026
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IAEA: Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant Completely Loses External Power Supply

Several Ukrainian electrical substations vital to nuclear safety were damaged this morning as a result of large-scale military activity, said…

20.01.2026
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Shuleika and Patrushev Take Measures to Maintain Stability on the Agricultural Market

Belarus and Russia have discussed measures aimed at maintaining a stable situation on the agricultural market of the two countries.…

20.01.2026
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Belarus and the United Nations Sign Cooperation Plan for 2026

Belarus and the United Nations have signed a cooperation plan for 2026. Today, Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou met with the…

20.01.2026
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At Least 22 Foreign Nationals Are Imprisoned in Belarus on Political Grounds — Human Rights Defenders

The Viasna Human Rights Centre reported that as of 20 January, at least 22 foreign nationals convicted on political grounds…

20.01.2026
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Free Belarus Center Recognised as an “Extremist Formation”

Free Belarus Center has been recognised as an “extremist formation”. The decision by the KGB is dated 15 January. Today…

20.01.2026
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Lithuania Notes Improvement in Situation With Smugglers’ Weather Balloons

Lithuania has noted an improvement in the situation with smugglers’ weather balloons. This was stated by the country’s presidential adviser…

20.01.2026
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Belarusian Military Familiarise Themselves With New Unmanned Aviation Technologies in the UAE

A Belarusian military delegation is visiting exhibitions in the United Arab Emirates. It is headed by Deputy Defence Minister for…

20.01.2026