Rights Defenders Say None of Pardoned Prisoners Remaining in Belarus Have Been Released Yet
Belarusian human rights defenders have not yet recorded the release of any of the 235 political prisoners pardoned…
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Chinese Investor to Build Greenhouse Complex in Bremina-Orsha Zone
A Chinese company, Shandong Lisente Agrotechnology, will build a greenhouse complex in the Bremina-Orsha special economic zone. The…
Lithuania Will Not Abandon Sanctions Against Minsk
Lithuania is not changing its position on Belarus and will continue to support sanctions against Minsk. “It should…
Belarusian Potash Supplies to China Rise Sharply at Start of Year
Supplies of Belarusian potash to China increased significantly at the beginning of the year, according to China’s customs…
“Constant Dripping Wears Away the Stone” — Kierwiński on Possible Release of Poczobut
Poland’s Minister of Interior and Administration Marcin Kierwiński expressed confidence that imprisoned journalist Andrzej Poczobut will be released.…
YouTube Channel SENS Added to List of Extremist Materials
Belarus’s Ministry of Information has once again updated its list of extremist materials. The YouTube channel “SENS_belarus” has…
Belavia Launches First Regular Flight to Vietnam
Belavia has launched its first regular flight to Vietnam. The aircraft departed for Nha Trang overnight and is…
Belarus Appoints New Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN
Coale: We Hope to Secure Release of All Political Prisoners by Year’s End
US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale said he believes all political prisoners in Belarus could be…
“Today Is a Joyful Day” — Ales Bialiatski Comments on Release of Colleagues
Nobel laureate and human rights defender Ales Bialiatski commented on the release of his colleagues — Valiantsin Stefanovic,…
Belarusian Political Prisoners Arrive in Vilnius
Belarusian political prisoners have arrived in Vilnius. Earlier it was reported that 15 people would be brought to…
Viasna: Some Pardoned Political Prisoners Have Not Yet Been Released
The human rights centre Viasna reports that some pardoned political prisoners have not yet been released. According to…
15 Released Political Prisoners Deported From Belarus to Lithuania Without Documents
Dzianis Kuchynski, head of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office in Lithuania, said that 15 released Belarusian political prisoners are arriving…
Photos of Melnikava From Minsk Gym Appear Online, Authenticity Unclear
Blogger Alyaksandr Rykau (BalaganOFF) has published screenshots of Instagram stories allegedly showing Anzhalika Melnikava in a GYM24 fitness…
Rights Defenders Report New Detention in Minsk on Day of Mass Release of Political Prisoners
The human rights centre Viasna reported that a person was detained in Minsk today on political grounds. Details…
Tsikhanouskaya Thanks US for Release of 250 Political Prisoners
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya commented on the release of another group of Belarusian political prisoners, thanking US President Donald Trump,…
Blogger Alyaksandr Lapshyn Detained in Yerevan for Sixth Time at Belarus’s Request
Blogger Alyaksandr Lapshyn was detained on March 19 at Yerevan airport at the request of the Belarusian authorities.…
US Secures Release of 250 Political Prisoners
The Belarusian government on Thursday released 250 political prisoners as part of an agreement with the United States:…
US to Lift Sanctions on Belinvestbank, Development Bank of Belarus, and Finance Ministry
The United States is lifting sanctions on Belinvestbank, the Development Bank of Belarus, and the Ministry of Finance,…
BYSOL Launches Emergency Fundraiser for Released Political Prisoners
The BYSOL Foundation has launched an emergency fundraiser to support Belarusian political prisoners released today. The full list…
Belneftekhim: Belarusian Refineries Fully Meet Domestic Demand
The production capacity of Belarusian oil refineries allows them to fully meet domestic market demand under any market…
Unauthorized Excavation Work Disrupts Power Supply to Oncology Centre Near Minsk
A third-party organisation damaged cable lines while carrying out excavation work without coordination with Minskenergo. As a result,…
Coale: We Want Relations Between Belarus and Lithuania to Improve
The United States wants relations between Belarus and Lithuania to improve, US President’s Special Envoy John Coale said…
Coale: I Take Instructions Only From Trump, Others Are Inflating Their Importance
US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale said he works exclusively under the direction of US President…
Identities of Two Provocateurs at 2006 Protests Established
A representative of the BELPOL initiative, Uladzimir Zhyhar, has identified two provocateurs who were present during the protests…
Coale: Resumption of US Embassy Operations in Minsk Still Under Discussion
Belarus and the United States continue to work on restoring the functioning of the US Embassy in Minsk,…
Coale Says Direct Contact Between Trump and Lukashenka May Happen Soon
US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale said that direct contact between US President Donald Trump and…
Coale Comments on US Priorities Regarding Ukraine and the Middle East
US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale commented on suggestions that the Russia–Ukraine war has taken a…
“Dragon’s Teeth” Installed During Western Operational Command Exercise
Participants in the comprehensive exercise involving the Western Operational Command have begun carrying out training and combat tasks,…
Coale: US Was Disappointed by Lukashenka’s Refusal to Attend Peace Council
The United States was disappointed by Alyaksandr Lukashenka’s refusal to attend the first meeting of the Peace Council…
Ryzhankou Says Western Position Is Pushing Belarus Toward “Eurasian Vector”
Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou has urged Western partners to seize the moment and establish a stable channel…
Coale Promises to Convey Lukashenka’s Views to Trump
US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale said that during his meeting with Alyaksandr Lukashenka in Minsk,…
Coale Says Possible Lukashenka Visit to United States Discussed
During a meeting between Alyaksandr Lukashenka and US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale, the possibility of…
Radio Racyja Website Hacked
The website of Belarusian Radio Racyja has been hacked. Attackers embedded a phishing page into the Belarusian-language version…
Lithuanian MPs Met Coale in Vilnius Ahead of Minsk Visit, Discussing Fertilisers, Trucks, and Diplomacy
US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale met in Vilnius not only with Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga…
Hotline Launched for Relatives of Released Political Prisoners
Belgazprombank Announces Suspension of Visa Card Operations in EU
Belgazprombank has announced that Visa cards issued by the bank will no longer be serviced within the European…
Dollar Exceeds 3 Rubles at BCSE
Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange on Thursday, March 19, ended with gains for the euro,…
Some Political Prisoners Removed From Belarusian Colonies — Rights Defenders
On March 18, some political prisoners were removed from at least two Belarusian penal colonies, the human rights…
Alfa Bank Visa Cards Stop Working in EU
Visa cards issued by Alfa Bank have stopped working in the European Union, the United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein,…
Lukashenka Says Belarus Ready to Follow Agreements With US on Political Prisoners
Alyaksandr Lukashenka, during the protocol part of talks with US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale, said…
Bear “Patrols” Lithuanian–Belarusian Border
A bear was spotted on the Lithuanian–Belarusian border on Lithuanian territory, the State Border Guard Service of Lithuania…
SBU Detains Belarusian-Russian Agent in Unmanned Systems Forces
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has reported the detention of an agent who simultaneously worked for Russia’s FSB and…
Unknown Individuals Impersonate Belarusian Journalist to Collect Information on Volunteers
Journalist Zmicier Pankaviec has warned that unknown individuals are attempting to collect information about Belarusian volunteers fighting in…
Interior Ministry Reports Detention of Bribe-Takers Linked to Intermediary Schemes
The Interior Ministry’s press service reported the detention of executives of a Minsk-based enterprise. The statement noted that,…
Lukashenka Hints to Coale at Direct Air Link With the United States
Alyaksandr Lukashenka, welcoming US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale in Minsk, hinted at the possible launch…
Ukraine Returns Its Citizen With Serious Injuries From Belarus
Ukrainian authorities have reported the return of a Ukrainian citizen who had been in serious condition in Belarus.…
Lukashenka to Coale: My View on the Middle East Matters to You as You Are Fighting Against Our Friends
Alyaksandr Lukashenka said that his view on the situation in the Middle East is important for the United…
Belarusian PEN and Rights and Cultural Community Issue Statement on Systemic Persecution in Book Sector
Belarusian PEN, together with the human rights and cultural community, has strongly condemned a new wave of large-scale…
Tsikhanouskaya at EPP Congress: We Are Doing Everything Possible to Keep Belarus on the Agenda
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is taking part in the congress of the European People’s Party (EPP), an alliance of centre-right…