Criminal Case Opened Against Slonim Resident Who Complained of Pressure Over 2016 “Like”
A resident of Slonim who spoke about pressure on his family over a social media “like” from a…
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Belarusian Cigarettes Found on Freight Train at Polish Border
Polish customs officers intercepted Belarusian cigarettes that were being smuggled on a freight train, the Tax and Customs…
Antimonopoly Authority Issues Warning to Flu Drug Manufacturer Over Misleading Advertising
Belarus’ Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade issued a warning to AmantisMed LLC over improper advertising of a…
Russia Bans Import of 22 Tonnes of Timber Boards to Belarus
A shipment of timber that was being transported to Belarus was detained in Russia’s Smolensk region. On March…
Belarus and Russia Discuss Border Security
On March 16–17, Minsk hosted a scheduled meeting of special representatives of Belarus and Russia to review the…
China to Allocate $2 Million for Medical Aid in Chernobyl-Affected Areas
The Chinese government will finance a technical assistance project for Belarus. Belarusian Prime Minister Alyaksandr Turchyn has signed…
Wife of Mikalai Statkevich Detained
Today, March 17, security forces detained Maryna Adamovich, the wife of Mikalai Statkevich. “Today, near our home, my…
Belarusian and Russian Foreign Ministries Hold Consultations on Relations with the United States
Another round of consultations between the foreign ministries of Belarus and Russia on relations with the United States,…
Belarusian Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison on “Extremism” Charges
The Brest Regional Court sentenced D. Tsyhankou to four years in a penal colony. He was charged under…
Belarusian Man Tried to Bring Hashish from Poland Hidden in Fruit Cans
Over the past two weeks, Belarusian border guards have uncovered two attempts to smuggle drugs into the country,…
“Sovereign World” Added to List of “Extremist Materials”
The Ministry of Information has updated the list of “extremist materials.” According to a decision by the Central…
Flooding Reported in Three Regions of Belarus
As of March 17, flooding caused by rising waters has been recorded in three regions of Belarus: Vitsyebsk,…
316,000 People Used Polish Border Crossings Opened in November
The Podlaskie branch of the Polish Border Guard has summarized the operation of the Bruzgi–Kuźnica and Berastavitsa–Bobrowniki border…
Investigative Journalist Karpeka Placed in Custody in Absentia
Investigative journalist Aliaksei Karpeka, who works for the outlet “Buro,” has been placed in custody in absentia as…
Lithuanian and Polish Carriers Hope for Positive Resolution of Truck Situation
The Belarusian government’s press service published a short video featuring comments from representatives of Lithuanian and Polish carriers…
Foreign Ministry Wants to Discuss Transit Opportunities with Lithuania
Belarus intends to discuss the use of transit opportunities with Lithuania. This was stated by Deputy Foreign Minister…
Dollar, Euro, and Yuan Rise in Trading on BCSE
Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange on March 17 ended with gains for the dollar, euro,…
Foreign Ministry: Belarus Will Decide on Lithuanian Trucks in Due Course
Belarus will make a decision regarding the trucks held in the country in due course and will notify…
Third Countries Offered Mediation to Establish Contacts with Lithuania — Sakreta
Deputy Foreign Minister of Belarus Ihar Sakreta said that third countries had offered to mediate in establishing contacts…
Industry Ministry Holds Warehouse Logistics Event at Hi-Tech Park
Agricultural Output in Belarus Rises by 2.8% in January–February
Agricultural production in Belarus increased by 2.8% to 3.63 billion rubles across all categories of farms. In agricultural…
Lukashenka Calls Kazakhstan Referendum Results “Impressive”
Alyaksandr Lukashenka met today with Kazakhstan’s ambassador to Belarus, Timur Zhaksylykov. The meeting was prompted by the constitutional…
Belarus Does Not Seek to Confiscate Lithuanian Trucks, Turchyn Says
Prime Minister Alyaksandr Turchyn is meeting today with Lithuanian and Polish transport companies. The meeting was prompted by…
Record Inventory Levels Continue to Rise in February
Industrial inventories continued to grow in February, reaching a new record. Over the past month, they increased by…
What Will Happen If a BelAZ Runs Over a UAZ? A Tragic Road Accident Occurred in Russia
The prosecutor’s office of Russia’s Belgorod Region has published photos of a crash involving a heavy dump truck…
Real Incomes of Population Rise by 7.5% in January
Real disposable monetary incomes in January increased by 7.5% compared with the same month last year. For comparison,…
Belarus GDP Falls by 1.2% in January–February
The dynamics of Belarus’s gross domestic product remained unchanged over the first two months of the year. In…
Group of Belarusian Car Thieves Detained in Spain
Spain’s Civil Guard and National Police have detained a group of four Belarusian citizens involved in car thefts…
Poles and Georgians Suspected of Human Trafficking, Belarusians Among Victims
Asphalt Deteriorated During Warranty Period: Prosecutor General’s Office Reviews “Roads of Belarus” Program for 2021–25
The Prosecutor General’s Office has issued an order to the Ministry of Transport and Communications to устранить violations…
Government Amends Rules for Targeted Enrollment in Educational Institutions
The Council of Ministers has amended the rules for targeted enrollment in educational institutions. The corresponding resolution was…
Hungary Seeks EU Suspension of Duties on Fertilizers From Belarus
Hungary is trying to persuade the European Union to suspend additional duties on fertilizers from Belarus and Russia…
Lithuania and Latvia Prevent 60 Attempts by Migrants to Cross the Border
On Monday, migrants were again active on the borders of Belarus with Lithuania and Latvia. Lithuanian border guards…
Visa-Free Agreement with Oman Enters into Force
An agreement between Belarus and Oman on the mutual abolition of visas for holders of ordinary national passports…
Residents of Asipovichy and Barysau Rob Cash Transporter in Russia, Detained
The Interior Ministry’s press service reported the detention of three residents of Asipovichy and Barysau. They stole a…
Communications Ministry Speaks About “White Spots” on Mobile Coverage Map
Belarus’ Ministry of Communications and Informatization plans to actively develop mobile internet. By the end of the current…
MTBank Seeks to Raise 80 Million Rubles
MTBank plans to raise 80 million rubles through bond placements. Prospectuses for three bond issues have appeared on…
Antimonopoly Authority Orders Shops to Expand Rapeseed Oil Assortment
The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade (MART) has amended the lists of goods subject to mandatory availability…
Granite Worker Killed in Quarry in Mikashavichy
An assistant drill rig operator was killed in a quarry of the Granit state enterprise in Mikashavichy. The…
Russia Extradited 225 People to Belarus in 2025
In 2025, Russia extradited 225 individuals to Belarus who were accused or convicted of crimes. The Russian Prosecutor…
Poland’s Financial Supervision Authority Responds to Problems with Bank Accounts for Belarusians
The Polish Financial Supervision Authority (UKNF) has responded to a letter from Deputy Commissioner for Human Rights Wojciech…
Ales Bialiatski Meets with Czech President
On March 16, Ales Bialiatski, head of the Viasna Human Rights Centre and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate,…
Another Criminal Case Opened Against Singer Marharyta Liauchuk
Singer Marharyta Liauchuk said on Instagram that a new criminal case has been opened against her in Belarus…
Lukashenka Authorizes KGB to Sign Agreement on Protection of Classified Information with Saudi Arabia
Aliaksandr Lukashenka has signed a decree approving, as a basis for negotiations, a draft agreement between Belarus and…
Fish Kill Recorded in Ponds in Luninets
A mass fish die-off has been recorded in the Bokhanava ponds in Luninets. The Luninets District Inspectorate for…
Lukashenka Signs Law Changing Procedure for Creating Political Parties
Alyaksandr Lukashenka on March 16 signed the law “On Amendments to Laws on the Regulation of Civil Procedure…
Law on Leasing Activities Signed
Alyaksandr Lukashenka has signed the law “On Leasing Activities.” The document provides for comprehensive regulation of leasing within…
Government Granted Authority to Set Special Export Incentives
Alyaksandr Lukashenka on March 16 signed Decree No. 88 “On Promoting Export Development.” The document предусматривает amendments to…
Lukashenka Approves Draft Visa-Free Agreement With Thailand
Alyaksandr Lukashenka on March 16 signed a decree approving as a basis for negotiations a draft agreement between…
Polish Court Refuses to Consider Appeal of Belarusian Journalist Banned From Entering the Schengen Area
The Voivodeship Administrative Court in Warsaw has dismissed an appeal in the case of Belarusian journalist Alyaksandr Burakou,…