Sybiha Announces “New Momentum in Peace Efforts”
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha expects “new momentum in peace efforts” this autumn. He said diplomacy would play…
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Internal Troops Exercises Feature Chase for SUV and Search for Unknown Men With Backpacks
Belarus is continuing a readiness check of its internal troops. The Interior Ministry’s press service said that after…
Belarusian Railway to Purchase 100 Railcars From Asipovichy Plant
Belarusian Railway is purchasing 100 new railcars this year from JSC Asipovichy Transport Engineering Plant. From January through…
Gamekeeper Accidentally Shoots Acquaintance During Hunt in Hrodna District
A 48-year-old man was killed during a hunting trip in the Hrodna district, the Investigative Committee reports. On…
“The Cohort Has Improved, But Not by Much.” Lukashenka Demands Stronger Physical Education in Schools
Aliaksandr Lukashenka demanded that Education Minister Andrei Ivanets strengthen physical education in schools and improve nutrition. According to…
21 Cows Killed by Electric Shock in Lyuban District. Chief Power Engineer to Stand Trial
In April 2025, 21 cows were killed by an electric shock at an agricultural enterprise in the Lyuban…
Questions of Belarusians in Lithuania and Preparations for the Release of Political Prisoners. Tsikhanouskaya Meets Lithuanian Seimas Speaker
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Lithuanian Seimas Speaker Juozas Olekas and members of the “For a Democratic Belarus” parliamentary…
Attempted Arson Attack on Defense Companies in Germany
An attempted arson attack on defense companies took place in Munich’s Berg am Laim district overnight from Wednesday…
Drunk Belarusian Truck Driver Damages Terminal in Koroszczyn
A Belarusian man arrived at the customs terminal in Koroszczyn while drunk. He was detained. A truck entering…
CSTO Exercises to Take Place in Belarus on Oct. 11-16
Exercises under the auspices of the CSTO will take place in Belarus on Oct. 11-16. Peacekeeping forces will…
Two Books Added to List of “Extremist Materials”
The Information Ministry has added two books posted on the Kamunikat library website (kamunikat.org) to the list of…
Belarus’ Gold and Foreign Exchange Reserves Again Exceed $15 Billion
Belarus’ gold and foreign exchange reserves increased by $1.048 billion in August, reaching $15.24 billion as of Sept.…
Italy to Check How Leipzig Sabotage Suspect Obtained Visa in Minsk
Italy’s Foreign Ministry will investigate the issuance in Minsk of a visa to a suspect in sabotage in…
Russia to Cut Oil Production Due to Unscheduled Refinery Repairs
Drone attacks on Russian oil refineries will affect oil production volumes in Russia in 2026. This follows from…
Statkevich Addresses Tsikhanouski and Nasha Niva
Former political prisoner and politician Mikalai Statkevich addressed Siarhei Tsikhanouski and Nasha Niva. He gave them advice that…
Under Warsaw’s Piłsudski Square, Occupation Propaganda Posters From World War II Found With Belarusian Inscriptions
During archaeological work being carried out beneath Warsaw’s Piłsudski Square, researchers discovered old, partially burned propaganda posters dating…
Rubio Calls CIA Director’s Visit To Russia Routine
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, following U.S. President Donald Trump, described CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s visit to…
Belarusian Car Market Grows 71.6% in August
Sales of new cars in Belarus reached 10,300 units in August. This was the best monthly result so…
Belarusian Citizens Convicted in Lithuania of EU Subsidy Fraud
A Lithuanian court has found two Belarusian citizens, a father and son, as well as a company they…
Belarusian Environment Ministry Finds Cause of Forest Lake’s “Disappearance” in Lahoysk District
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection has established the cause of the “disappearance” of a forest…
Lithuanian Border Resident Detained With Belarusian Cigarettes Hidden in Car
Border guards in Lithuania’s Šalčininkai district discovered hidden compartments containing Belarusian cigarettes in a local woman’s car. The…
Sw@da x Niczos Release Video for “Karnawał,” Premiered at Podlasie’s Barn+Field Festival
“Karnawał” is one of the latest songs by the Podlasie duo Sw@da x Niczos. The song premiered in…
Uladzimir Arlou Named Finalist for Angelus Central European Literature Award
Belarusian writer Uladzimir Arlou, with his prose book “Dances Above the City. Three Stories” (translated by Bohdan Zadura),…
Latvia Extends Operation Against Illegal Migration On Border With Belarus
The Latvian government has extended the Vilkatis operation aimed at combating illegal migration on the country’s eastern border…
School Shakedowns As Preparation For The Rest Of Life
At the start of the school year, people here have been widely complaining about the access-control regime at…
Tsikhanouskaya Briefs European Diplomats And Calls For Continued Pressure On Lukashenka Regime
Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held a briefing in Vilnius for ambassadors and diplomats from…
Andrzej Poczobut Meets Pope Leo XIV And Asks For Blessing For Belarus
Former political prisoner Andrzej Poczobut spoke with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. He approached the pontiff after…
Three Attempts To Import Drones And Aircraft Models Detected By Hrodna Border Guards In Several Days
Over several days, servicemen of the Hrodna border group detected three attempts to illegally bring a drone and…
Readiness Check Begins In Interior Ministry’s Internal Troops On Lukashenka’s Orders
A combat readiness check has begun in the 7th Separate Special Police Brigade of the Interior Ministry’s Internal…
Labkovich, Expelled From Belarus, Banned From Leaving The Country
Human rights defender Uladzimir Labkovich of Viasna, who was forcibly expelled from Belarus in December 2025, has been…
Belarusian Man With Russian Passport Suspected Of Sabotage In Leipzig — Media
In a case involving an attempted act of sabotage at Leipzig Airport, two suspects are a Belarusian citizen…
FIS Allows Belarusian Athletes To Compete In Individual Events Under Neutral Status
The Council of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has set conditions for the participation of athletes…
Global Hits Under a Church Dome: Why the “Euphoria” Pop Show Sold Out in Brest — and Why It Is a Problem
In Brest’s main Catholic church, the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, there was a rush…
Turchyn Says Belarusian Exports Face Problems
Belarusian Prime Minister Aliaksandr Turchyn said export shipments were facing problems after briefing Aliaksandr Lukashenka on Sept. 2.…
Lukashenka Gives Turchyn Tasks Following Talks With Putin
On Sept. 2, Aliaksandr Lukashenka heard a report from Prime Minister Aliaksandr Turchyn and gave instructions “to consolidate…
Tsikhanouskaya Congratulates Estonia’s New President
Belarusian Man Deported From Poland for Driving Bus While Drunk
A Belarusian citizen was deported from Poland and banned from entering the Schengen Area for eight years. He…
Ülle Madise Elected President of Estonia
Estonia’s parliament has elected a new president. The post went to Ülle Madise. Seventy-one members of the Riigikogu…
Russian Oil Companies Spend Heavily on Refinery Protection
Russian oil companies have allocated significant funds to protect oil refineries. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said…
Hora Discusses Criminal Justice Cooperation With Georgia
Belarusian Prosecutor General Dzmitry Hora met with Georgia’s ambassador to Minsk, Giorgi Saganelidze. According to the Prosecutor General’s…
Belarusian Ruble Weakens Against All Currencies on BCSE
Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange (BCSE) ended on Sept. 2 with gains in the exchange…
Homiel Man Made “Preserves” With Stolen Money and Buried Them
A Homiel resident stole more than 90,000 rubles from a safe, burying some of the money in glass…
European Union to Liberalize Trade With Armenia
The EU Council has decided to temporarily liberalize trade with Armenia. As a result, import duties on 80%…
Atomic Class Opens at Homiel Gymnasium
The first atomic class has opened at Homiel Gymnasium No. 51. It was made possible by an agreement…
“Not Quite a Romance, but Rather a Symbiosis”: Mihas Mishuk’s Diver Appears in the Vistula Alongside the Warsaw Mermaid
Belarusian street artist Mihas Mishuk has created a new work in Warsaw. This time, his cult character —…
FIBA Lifts Sanctions on Belarusian Basketball Players
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has lifted restrictions on Belarusian and Russian basketball players, while clubs and national…
Foreign Legal Entity Fined for Bribes to Secure Invitations for Performers to Concerts
At the request of Belarus’ Prosecutor General’s Office, a foreign legal entity was held administratively liable and fined…
Belavia Launches Codeshare With Russia’s Red Wings
Belavia is expanding cooperation with Russian airline Red Wings under a codeshare agreement. The company said passengers can…
Belarus’ Economy Ministry Again Reports Optimism in Industry
Investment activity at industrial enterprises remains at a high level. This was stated by the Economy Ministry’s press…
Truck and Bus Collide in Zhlobin District
The accident occurred on the morning of Sept. 1 in Zhlobin District on the Minsk–Homiel highway, the Homiel…