Belarusian National Bank Chief Says Crypto Bank Applications to Be Processed by Summer
The National Bank will process applications from investors in crypto banks by the summer, the regulator’s
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Lithuanian Culture Minister Backs Proposal to Restrict Performers Active in Russia and Belarus
Lithuanian Culture Minister Vaida Aleknavičienė expressed support for a proposal by the Mayor of Vilnius
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Trial of Journalist Pavel Dabravolski Begins Today
The trial of political prisoner and journalist Pavel Dabravolski begins today at the Minsk City Court.
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Belarus Plans to Deepen Military Ties with Ethiopia
Belarus intends to deepen its relations with Ethiopia in the military sphere. This is the main objective
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European Economic and Social Committee Holds Debate on Trade Union Situation in Belarus
The External Relations Section of the European Economic and Social Committee held a debate dedicated
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Unified Lesson “Belarusian Woman – A Symbol of Strength and Inspiration” to Be Held in Belarusian Schools
The Ministry of Education will hold a lesson entitled “Belarusian Woman – A Symbol of Strength and Inspiration”
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Prosecutors Find Snow Banks More Than a Metre Wide in Mazyr
The Prosecutor’s Office of the Homiel Region reported on its monitoring of municipal services during
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European Union Extends Sanctions Against Belarus
The European Union has extended sanctions against Belarus. The relevant regulation of the Council of
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Tax Ministry Sets Profitability Coefficient for Token Transactions
The Ministry for Taxes and Duties, by Resolution No. 8 of 18 February, has set the profitability coefficient
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MART Sets Tariff for Transportation of Oil Products by Zapad-Transnefteprodukt
The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade has set a tariff for the transportation of oil products
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Tsikhanouskaya Meets Organisations Assisting Political Prisoners in Warsaw
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held a meeting in Warsaw with organisations providing assistance to Belarusian
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Statkevich Launches Telegram Channel and Warns of Nuclear Retaliation Against Belarus
Mikalai Statkevich has launched a Telegram channel and published an extensive analytical text in Belarusian
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Coordination Council Approves Hennadz Manko as Head of Commission on National and Regional Security
The Coordination Council of Belarus (CC) has approved Hennadz Manko as Head of the Commission on National
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Belarusian Detained for Illegal Stay in Poland and Sent to Lithuanian Border
A Belarusian citizen has been detained for illegal stay in Poland and sent to the Lithuanian border under
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Legalisation of Released Belarusian Political Prisoners Discussed at Polish Foreign Ministry
Pavel Latushka, Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet and Head of the National Anti-Crisis Management
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Viktor Pelevin’s Novel Banned in Belarus
The Ministry of Information has updated the “List of Printed Publications Containing Information Messages
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Price Controls and Trade Turnover Growth: Snapkou Outlines MART Priorities for 2026
First Deputy Prime Minister Mikalai Snapkou has outlined the key priorities of the Ministry of Antimonopoly
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Latushka Sends Proposals on New Sanctions Against Lukashenka Regime to Kyiv
Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus and Head of the National Anti-Crisis Management
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Belarusian With New Belarus Passport Shares His Version of Events
A Belarusian man holding a New Belarus passport has described what happened when he went to submit an
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Those Convicted Under Political Articles Offered Replacement of “Home Chemistry” With Correctional Labour — Nasha Niva
In Belarus, people convicted under political articles and sentenced to so-called “home chemistry” have
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Union State Council Signs Decree on Rail Links Between Orsha, Vitsyebsk and Smolensk
The Supreme State Council of the Union State has decided to organise suburban railway services between
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Police Shoot Resident of Byaroza District During Arrest
Police officers used firearms during the arrest of a 34-year-old resident of the Byaroza district after
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Ananich Announces New Book Bans
Liliya Ananich, chair of the Republican Commission for the Evaluation of Symbols, Attributes and Information
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Tsikhanouskaya: As Long as Russian Military Drones Fly in Belarusian Skies, They Cannot Be Called Peaceful
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya commented on reports of a drone flying over the sky above Homyel, saying that
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Ukraine and Russia Exchange Bodies of the Fallen Via Belarus
On February 26, Ukraine and Russia carried out an exchange of the bodies of those killed. This was the
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Putin Says Russia and Belarus Ready to Ensure Union State Security With All Available Means
Vladimir Putin said Russia and Belarus are ready to ensure the military security of the Union State using
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Cross-Border Trains Between Belarus and Russia to Be Launched Within a Few Months
Belarus and Russia plan to launch cross-border railway services within a few months. This was stated
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Lukashenka Says Union Programmes 40% Complete
Union programmes for 2024–26 have been implemented by 40%. This was stated by Alyaksandr Lukashenka at
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Cyber Partisans Hack Grodno Khimvolokno
The hacktivist group Cyber Partisans has claimed responsibility for hacking the computer network of the
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Video Emerges of Drone Over Homyel
A video has emerged of a drone that was flying over Homyel today. The footage was published by Ihar Losik.
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Lukashenka’s Granddaughter Marries a Russian Citizen — Bureau
Anastasia Lukashenka, the daughter of Dzmitry Lukashenka and Hanna Lukashenka (Sialuk), has likely married
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“Your Words to God’s Ears”: Lukashenka Reacts to “Mr President” Address at the Kremlin
Alyaksandr Lukashenka reacted somewhat unusually to the form of address used by Kremlin commandant Sergey
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MART Expects Inflation to Slow in February
The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade expects monthly inflation to slow in February.
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India Discusses Military Cooperation With Sanctioned Belarusian Enterprise
Indian Ambassador to Belarus Ashok Kumar has visited the BelOMO enterprise and held talks with its director
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Peskov Says Council of Peace Not a Priority on Lukashenka–Putin Agenda
Alyaksandr Lukashenka and Vladimir Putin may discuss participation in the Council of Peace, but the issue
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Belarusians in Exile Are Not Ordinary Migrants: Tsikhanouskaya Holds Briefing at the Council of Europe
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held a briefing for ambassadors to the Committee of Ministers of the Council
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State Sector Significantly Increased Inventories in 2025
Enterprises fully or partially owned by the state improved many aggregate indicators in 2025, including
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Belhydromet Expects Higher Spring Flooding Than in Previous Years
Belhydromet expects spring flooding this year to be higher than in previous years. This was stated at
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Number of People Employed in the Economy Slightly Declines in January
In January, 4.1628 million people were employed in the economy of Belarus. This was 1,400 fewer than
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Shahed-Like Drone Flies Over Homyel
An unidentified drone producing a distinctive sound similar to that of a moped was spotted over various
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Lithuania Debates New Restrictions for Those Linked to Belarus and Russia
Lithuania is debating new restrictions for those linked to Belarus and Russia, LRT reports.
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Trade in Goods and Services Deficit Reached $1.8bn in 2025
The deficit in foreign trade in goods and services amounted to $1.8bn in 2025, according to data published
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EBRD Lowers Belarus GDP Growth Forecast
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has published a macroeconomic forecast for countries
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Prime Ministers of Three Countries Agree to Strengthen Coordination at External Borders Amid Threats from Russia and Belarus
The prime ministers of Lithuania, Latvia and Poland have signed a joint declaration on strengthening
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Head Of Drone Research And Production Centre Dismissed In Belarus — Belsat Sources
The director of Belarus’s Research and Production Centre (RPC) for Unmanned Systems, Yury Yatsyna, has
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Belarusian Government Approves New Utility Tariffs
Belarusian Prime Minister Alyaksandr Turchyn has signed a Council of Ministers resolution setting new
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Tsikhanouskaya At Council Of Europe Ministers’ Committee: A Free Ukraine Will Open The Way To A Democratic Belarus
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addressed a meeting of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in
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Belarusian in Poland May Lose International Protection Over New Belarus Passport
In Poland, proceedings have been initiated to revoke international protection from a Belarusian citizen
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Il-76MD Aircraft Put Up for Auction in Belarus
An announcement offering a heavy Il-76MD transport aircraft for sale has appeared on the Gostorg electronic
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Homyel Authorities and “Russian House” Clash Over USSR Flag — Flagshtok
In early February, Alexander Morzhukhin, head of the Russian House in Homyel, accused local authorities
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