Russian Foreign Ministry Allows for Convergence of Gas Business Conditions for Belarus
Belarus and Russia continue to work out interaction algorithms in the gas sector, which could result
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National Bank Tests QR Code Payment System
The National Bank is testing a QR code payment system. Pilot payments for goods using QR codes have been
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National Bank Names Winner of Contest for Best Graphic Symbol of the Belarusian Rouble
The National Bank of Belarus has named the winner of a contest for the best new graphic symbol of the
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Belarus’ Goods Trade Deficit Reaches Nearly $6 Billion by End of November
Belstat has published data on foreign trade in goods for the first 11 months of this year. In January–November
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Horizont Shows Lukashenka a Milking Robot
On Tuesday, during a visit by Alyaksandr Lukashenka to Horizont, a milking robot was demonstrated.
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Belarus National Bank Orders Banks to Channel Part of Profits Into Investment Project Lending
Belarusian banks will be required to create funds from their profits, with the money to be used for lending
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Belarus Extends Ban on Škoda, Nivea and Liqui Moly Goods Until End of 2027
Belarus has extended its ban on goods produced by Škoda, Nivea and Liqui Moly until the end of 2027.
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Border Electronic Queue Registration Fee to Rise in Belarus From Jan. 1
The fee for registration in the electronic queue system at the border will increase from Jan.
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Lukashenka’s Statements at the All-Belarusian People’s Assembly Sent to ICC Prosecutor
The National Anti-Crisis Management has sent an appeal to the Office of the Prosecutor of the International
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No Poles Among Those “Pardoned” by Lukashenka — Polish Foreign Ministry
There are no Polish citizens among the 22 people “pardoned” today by Alyaksandr Lukashenka, Polish Foreign
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Issue of Abolishing Roaming Between Belarus and Russia Remains Unresolved
The issue of abolishing roaming between Belarus and Russia has not yet been fully resolved, with many
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Tertel Receives Honorary Title of Merited Officer of State Security Bodies
On December 30, Alyaksandr Lukashenka awarded state decorations and commendations to 48 representatives
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Belarusian Foreign Ministry Expresses Concern Over Situation Around Taiwan
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus has issued a statement regarding the situation around Taiwan.
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Belarus and Gazprom Review Prospects for Cooperation
Belarus and Gazprom have reviewed prospects for cooperation. A meeting took place between Belarusian
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More Than 1,300 Belarusian Citizens Deported From Poland in 2025
Poland’s Border Guard has published deportation statistics for 2025. According to border guards, more
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Belarus and Russia Sign Agreement to Create Common Jewelry Market
Belarus and Russia have signed an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the sphere of activities
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Government Plans to Spend More Than 1.6 Billion Rubles on Ecology
The Council of Ministers has approved the state program “Ecology” for 2026–2030. The volume of its financing
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Incorrect Balances on Belarusbank Cards as BPC Reports Technical Failure
The Banking Processing Center has reported a technical failure due to which incorrect balances may be
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Lukashenka Awards Grants to 42 Specialists
Alyaksandr Lukashenka has signed an order on the allocation of grants in 2026. A total of 42 specialists
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Tsikhanouskaya: Repressions Must Be Stopped
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has commented on the release of 20 political prisoners. Earlier today, Lukashenka’s
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National Bank Issues Huge 12-Sided Commemorative Coin With Face Value of 1,000 Rubles
The National Bank will put several commemorative coins into circulation starting December 31.
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Lithuanian President Sees No Grounds to Resume Transit of Belarusian Fertilizers
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda sees no grounds for lifting sanctions on Minsk and therefore no
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Nausėda Expects Sustainable Resolution of Balloon Crisis
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda expects a sustainable resolution of the balloon crisis, both as
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Lukashenka Signs Decree Granting Pardon to 22 People
Alyaksandr Lukashenka has signed a decree granting pardons to 22 people. “Of this number, 20 people were
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Nonstop Night Lastochka to Begin Running Between Minsk and Moscow
A nonstop night Lastochka train will begin operating between Minsk and Moscow. Belarus’s Ambassador to
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Belarus Defence Ministry Shows “Oreshnik”
The Belarus Ministry of Defence has published a short video which it says shows the “ritual of assuming
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Belarus Sets Record for Oil Production
2 million tonnes of oil were produced in Belarus in 2025, a record annual output for the past 30 years
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Lukashenka Signs Law on 2026 Budget
On December 29, Alyaksandr Lukashenka signed the law on the republican budget for 2026. “The adopted
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MART and Retail Chains Extend Social Discount for Six Months
The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade (MART) and retail chains have signed an agreement to
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Another Lie — Zelenskyy Comments on Accusations of Attack on Putin’s Residence
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called a lie a statement by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov alleging that
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Lavrov Says Ukraine Attempted Drone Attack on Putin’s Residence
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that on the night of December 29 Ukraine attempted to attack
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Finance Ministry Pays Income on Eurobonds
On December 29, the Ministry of Finance paid interest income on the Belarus-2027 eurobonds in the amount of $12.
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Finance Ministry Carries Out Another Eurobond Exchange
On December 29, the Ministry of Finance carried out another exchange of eurobonds for Belarusian government
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Preferences for Microenterprises Extended to Organizations With Up to 50 Employees
Alyaksandr Lukashenka has signed the law “On Amendments to Laws on Individual Entrepreneurial Activity,”
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At Least 1,254 People Tried Over the Year in Political Criminal Cases — Rights Defenders
In 2025, at least 1,254 people were tried in Belarus in political criminal cases, the human rights center
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Sorokin’s and Burroughs’ Books Added to the List of Banned Publications in Belarus
The Ministry of Information has added 52 books to the list of banned publications. The list includes
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Minsk Customs Identifies 500 Parcels Containing Drones and Parts Over the Year
This year, officers of the Minsk Regional Customs identified 500 attempts to import civilian UAVs, spare
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Belarus and UN Sign Five-Year Sustainable Development Program
Belarus and the United Nations have signed the Cooperation Framework for Sustainable Development for
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Business Spouses Hand Over State Enterprise Director to Investigators Over Kickbacks
Business spouses handed over to investigators the director of a state-owned enterprise to whom they had
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Almost All Civic Initiatives in Minsk Concern Installation of Exercise Equipment and Playgrounds
The Minsk City Council last week approved civic initiatives that will be implemented in Minsk in 2026.
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Foreign Trade Deficit in Goods and Services Reaches $1.19 Billion by End of October
The National Bank has published data on foreign trade in goods and services for January–October.
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SBU Announces Detention of Agent Working for Belarus’s State Border Committee
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) announced the detention in Kyiv of an agent who had been working
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Meteorologists Declare Orange Alert for December 29–30
Meteorologists have declared an orange level of danger for December 29–30. Icy conditions and strong
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Number of Employed in the Economy Falls by 2,400 in November
In November, 4.1542 million people were employed in Belarus’s economy. This is 2,400 fewer than in October.
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Five Detained in Poland in Case Involving Supplies of Plywood From Belarus and Russia
Polish border guards, together with the customs and tax service, have detained five people in a case
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Council of Ministers to Spend 8.43 Billion Rubles on Sport and Physical Education Over Five Years
The Council of Ministers has approved the State Program “Physical Culture and Sport” for 2026–2030.
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Lukashenka Appears at Children’s Celebration After Fall at Hockey Match
Alyaksandr Lukashenka today took part in a children’s celebration held at the Palace of the Republic
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Belarusian Satellite Launched Into Orbit From Vostochny Cosmodrome
On December 28 at 16:18 (UTC+3), a Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle lifted off from the Vostochny Cosmodrome
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Belarusian Aircraft Delivered Secret Cargo to Cambodia. Thailand on Edge
On December 27, a cargo aircraft, an Ilyushin Il-62M with tail number EW-505TR belonging to the Belarusian
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Rahozhnik Expects Belarus–Russia Trade Turnover To Exceed $60 Billion In 2025
Belarus’s ambassador to Russia, Aliaksandr Rahozhnik, expects trade turnover between Belarus and Russia
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