Belarus’ Foreign Exchange Reserves Decline but Remain Above $15 Billion
Belarus’ foreign exchange reserves stood at $15.04 billion as of June 1, according to data published
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Flagshtok Identifies Location of Drone Crash in Slutsk
The publication Flagshtok has obtained a photograph from the site of a drone crash in Slutsk and has
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Bellegprom Dresses Mak.by Employees
Employees of the Mak.by fast-food chain are now wearing Belarusian-made clothing. The localisation effort
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Baiko Brothers Increase Control Over Turov Dairy Plant
Businessmen Dzmitry Baiko and Valiantsin Baiko have increased their control over Turov Dairy Plant.
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Bellegprom Actively Working to Turn Around Belwest
Bellegprom is actively working to improve the situation at Belwest, which is currently operating at a loss.
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Zelenskyy Says St. Petersburg Oil Terminal Hit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the St. Petersburg Oil Terminal had been struck. “
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Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Puzzled by Macron Seeking Contact With Russia Through Lukashenka
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova used her programme on Sputnik Radio to reflect
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Finance Ministry Seeks to Simplify Placement of Securities Abroad
The Finance Ministry has submitted for public discussion a draft resolution introducing amendments to
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Belarusian Customs Foils Attempt to Export Armoured Vehicle Components to the EU Disguised as Chinese Engines
Belarusian customs and border officials have thwarted an attempt to export armoured vehicle components
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EBRD Cuts Belarus Economic Growth Forecast
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has published its latest regional economic outlook.
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Drones Attack Leningrad Region Ahead of SPIEF Opening
Russia’s Leningrad Region came under a drone attack today. According to regional governor Aleksandr
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Government Updates National Council on Gender Policy
Belarus’ Council of Ministers, through Resolution No. 274 of June 1, approved a new version of
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Netanyahu: Belarusian Soil Produced an Entire Generation of Israeli Leaders
Belarus-born Roman Hofman officially took over today as head of the Mossad, Israel’s foreign intelligence service.
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Minibus Hits Woman on Crosswalk in Mahilyow
A minibus struck a woman in Mahilyow as she was crossing the road at a pedestrian crossing, the Mahilyow
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Foreign Citizens May Be Allowed to Serve in the Belarusian Army Under Contract
Belarus may allow foreign citizens to serve under contract in the Armed Forces and Internal Troops.
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European Security, Policy Coordination With the EU, and Media Support: What Tsikhanouskaya and Starmer Discussed
On June 2, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London. Tsikhanouskaya
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Belarusian Security Officers Complete Training Program in China
Officers of the Belarusian Interior Ministry have completed a training seminar in China at the Chinese
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Social Media Reports Drone Crash in Slutsk
Social media users reported the crash of a drone in Slutsk on June 2. Several Telegram channels reported
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Belarus and North Korea Interested in New Economic Projects
On June 2, Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou met with North Korean Minister of External Economic
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Khrenin Discusses Military-Technical Cooperation in Moscow
A Belarusian Defence Ministry delegation led by Defence Minister Viktar Khrenin is on a visit to Russia.
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Two Men Die From Drug Poisoning in Minsk
Two men have died from drug poisoning in Minsk. One of them was found by his wife on a stairwell, while
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Lukashenka and Putin Hold Talks
On June 2, Aliaksandr Lukashenka and Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation. The two sides discussed “
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Minsk Resident Sentenced to Corrective Labour for Refusing Military Training Call-Up on Religious Grounds
A court in Minsk has sentenced a 38-year-old man to six months of corrective labour for refusing to attend
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Корпус Европейского гуманитарного университета в Вильнюсе
Security Forces Conduct Searches and Interrogations of People Linked to EHU, Rights Group Says
A criminal case has been opened in Belarus over cooperation with the European Humanities University (EHU)
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Chinese Vice President to Visit Belarus
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng will pay a visit to Belarus. “At the invitation of the Government
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International Fencing Federation Lifts All Restrictions on Belarusian Athletes
The International Fencing Federation (FIE) has lifted all restrictions on Belarusian and Russian athletes.
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Russia Bans Imports of Potatoes and Eggplants From Armenia
Russia continues to impose restrictions on Armenia. Starting June 3, Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary
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Tsikhanouskaya Meets UK Prime Minister
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. “At this moment in London
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Belinvestbank Improves Terms for Loans on Belarusian-Made Goods
Belinvestbank has updated the terms of its “Svayo. Rodnaye” loan programme for Belarusian-made
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United Transitional Cabinet Awards Lech Wałęsa the Cross of Good Neighbourship
The United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus has awarded former Polish president and Solidarity leader
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Lithuanian Border Guards Down Drone From Belarus
Lithuanian border guards intercepted a drone arriving from Belarus on Sunday evening, the State Border
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Ryzhankou, Following Lukashenka, Raises Potash Sanctions With FAO Director-General
Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou met with FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu. “
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U.S. Troops Leaving Lithuania as Part of Rotation, Arrival of Replacement Force Unclear – Media
The United States has begun withdrawing rotational military units from Lithuania, BNS reported.
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Dollar, Euro and Yuan Rise Sharply on Belarusian Currency Exchange
Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange on Tuesday, June 2, ended with gains for the U.
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Contemporary Art Fair OFF MUSEUM Held in Minsk – Photo Report
This weekend, the contemporary art fair OFF MUSEUM took place at the Art Fabrika exhibition centre in Minsk.
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Tsikhanouskaya Calls National Identity the Key Tool Against the “Russian World” at Kościuszko Forum
National identity is the most important tool in resisting the “Russian World”, Sviatlana
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Shuleika Expects Grain Harvest of 11 Million Tonnes
Belarus expects to harvest 11 million tonnes of grain this year, Deputy Prime Minister Yury Shuleika said.
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Bialiatski Receives Award From the European Solidarity Centre
Human rights defender and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski has received the Solidarity and
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Bank Deposits Increase 5.9% in First Quarter
Bank deposits increased by 1.3 billion Belarusian rubles, or 5.9%, in the first quarter. The total volume
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Rights Group Says KGB Continues Searches at Registered Addresses of Belarusians Living Abroad
The wave of searches at the registered addresses of Belarusians who have left the country is continuing
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Tsikhanouskaya’s Office and International Humanitarian Fund Plan to Increase Number of Donor Countries
Tsikhanouskaya’s Office and the International Humanitarian Fund plan to expand the number of donor countries
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European Union May Impose Sanctions on Lukoil and Rosneft
The European Union may include restrictions on Lukoil and Rosneft in its 21st package of sanctions, Politico reported.
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Border Guards Find Forged Belarusian Visa Held by Bangladeshi Citizen
Border guards at Minsk airport identified two cases of passengers presenting forged documents over the
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110 Foreign Companies Pay VAT on Electronic Services in Belarus, Tax Ministry Says
As of June 1, 110 foreign companies were registered in Belarus as payers of value-added tax (VAT) on
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Smoke Incident Reported at Bahushevich Square Metro Station in Minsk
A smoke incident occurred at Bahushevich Square metro station in Minsk. Emergency responders were dispatched
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Bridge Deck Collapses in Krupki District
A bridge deck slab collapsed on a local road bridge in Krupki District. The bridge was undergoing reconstruction
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Former KGB Officer Detained After Returning From Poland, Rights Group Says
The human rights centre Viasna has reported the detention of Ihar Sutyrka, 39. He was detained on April
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Belarus Sets Monthly Electric Vehicle Sales Record
The Belarusian Automobile Association has released the results of the domestic automotive market for May.
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Organizer of Migration Across the Belarus-Poland Border Detained in Poland
Poland’s Border Guard has reported on two operations targeting organizers of illegal migration.
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Organizers of Illegal Hunting Detained in Vitsyebsk Region
Officials from a forestry enterprise in Vitsyebsk Region have been detained for allegedly organizing
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