Convicted Defendants In “Black Nightingales” Case Added To ‘Terrorist’ List
Belarus’ State Security Committee has added nine more people to its list of “individuals involved in
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Working Agreement On Construction Of Third Unit At Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant Planned By Year-End
Belarus and Russia plan to sign a working agreement by the end of 2026 on the construction of a third
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Taxi Driver Sprays Gas in Face of Road Accident Participant in Minsk to Avoid Traffic Jam
In Minsk, a taxi driver sprayed pepper spray in the face of a road accident participant who was unable
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Crowdfunding Platform Gronka Resumes Operations
The crowdfunding platform Gronka is resuming operations after a six-month break, Pavel Liber reported
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Political Prisoner Tsikhan Osipau Faces a Third Sentence Extension
A third criminal case has been opened against political prisoner Tsikhan Osipau for alleged malicious
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Drone Carrying Cigarettes Flies From Belarus to Lithuania, Three Detained
On the night of February 18, Lithuanian border guards spotted a drone flying from the direction of Belarus
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Linava: We Have No Confirmed Cases of Detained Trucks Being Returned From Belarus
The president of the Lithuanian transport association Linava, Erlandas Mikėnas, said that the situation
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EU Fails to Reach Agreement on 20th Package of Sanctions Against Russia
Permanent representatives of European Union member states to the European Council failed on Friday to
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General Staff Explains When Reservists May Be Exempted From Military Training
The Ministry of Defence has explained in which cases reservists may be exempted from military training
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“I Went There Three Times, And No One Told Me Anything”: Statkevich Has Been Held in Hlybokaye Colony Since September
Mikalai Statkevich has been held all this time in the penal colony in Hlybokaye, from which he was taken
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Belarusians Remain Third Among Foreign Nationals by Crime Levels in Poland
Belarusians remain in third place by crime levels among foreign nationals in Poland, behind citizens
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The Prakopieu-Yahorau Bloc Leaves the Coordination Council
The Prakopieu-Yahorau bloc has announced its withdrawal from the third convocation of the Coordination
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Who Represented The Participating Countries At The Peace Council In Washington, Where Ryzhankou Was Not Admitted
After it became known that the Belarusian delegation led by Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou failed
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Tsikhanouskaya: If We Want Peace in Europe, We Must Weaken Putin and His Accomplice Lukashenka
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya called at the OSCE to provide Ukraine with everything necessary for victory
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Eismant: Lukashenka Approved Relatives’ Request to Release Statkevich After Illness
Natallia Eismant, press secretary to Alyaksandr Lukashenka, said the president approved a request from
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Lithuanian Border Guards Report Detention of Nine Migrants After Month-Long Pause
Lithuania’s State Border Guard Service has reported the first attempt by migrants to cross the border
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EU Delegation in Belarus Wishes Statkevich Recovery
The European Union Delegation in Belarus said it had received with great relief the news of the release
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Another 22 People Added to “Extremists List,” 20 Convicted of “Facilitating Extremist Activity”
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has added another 22 people to the “List of Citizens of the Republic
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Rights Defenders Present Report on Discrimination Against Women in Places of Detention in Belarus
The human rights organisation Respect-Protect-Fulfill, together with an invited gender expert, has presented
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Foreign Organisation Pays 60 Million Roubles After Investigators’ Visit
The Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case against officials of a representative office of
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Lukashenka’s Press Service Reports on Conversation With Putin
The press service of Alyaksandr Lukashenka has published a statement about yesterday’s conversation with
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Losik Describes Health Condition of Tor Band Musician: Uses Crutches, Surgery Needed on Second Leg
Former political prisoner Ihar Losik has spoken about the health condition of political prisoner and
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Drug Distribution Network Uncovered in Minsk, Eight Detained
A drug distribution network has been uncovered in Minsk, with eight people detained. According to the
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Customs Committee Explains How to Import Non-Alcoholic Beer From Abroad
The State Customs Committee has published clarifications on importing non-alcoholic beer from abroad.
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Budrys Announces Expansion of Measures Against Belarus in 20th Sanctions Package
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said in an interview with LRT that some measures against
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Russia Again Complains About Growth in Dairy Supplies From Belarus
In Russia, complaints have again emerged about the growth of dairy supplies from Belarus. This time
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EPAM Increased Revenue by 15.4 Percent in 2025
US IT company EPAM, founded by natives of Belarus, increased its revenue by 15.4 percent in 2025 to 5.
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Belarusian Railways and China Merchants to Develop New Logistics Products
Belarusian Railways and China Merchants will develop new logistics products. This was reported by the
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New Zealand Imposes Sanctions on Belarusian OAO Alevkurp
New Zealand on Tuesday expanded the sanctions it imposed on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
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Stroked Suffered By Statkevich Occurred On January 21 – RFE/RL
Politician Mikalai Statkevich suffered a stroke on January 21. This was reported by Radyyo Svaboda, citing
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Two Cases Of Tick Bites Registered In Belarus In January
Two cases of tick bites were registered in Belarus in January 2026. This was reported by Head of the
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EU To Extend Sanctions Against Belarus For Another Year Next Week — Nauseda
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said the European Union intends to extend individual and sectoral
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Владимир Путин и Александр Лукашенко на переговорах в Минске
Lukashenka And Putin Discuss Preparation For Supreme State Council Of Union State
Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Aliaksandr Lukashenka, the Kremlin press service reported.
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Belarusian Foreign Ministry Explains Why Ryzhankou Attended Literary Evening Instead Of Peace Council Session
The Belarusian Foreign Ministry said that Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou was unable to take part in
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“Participation And Mercy” — Propagandists Air Report On Release Of Natallia Levaya
State media aired a report about Natallia Levaya, a political prisoner pardoned today by Aliaksandr Lukashenka.
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Tsikhanouskaya at OSCE PA: We Must Ensure Systemic Change in Belarus
As part of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly winter session, a side event titled “Belarus and the OSCE
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Tsikhanouskaya: I Feel Great Relief That Mikalai Statkevich Is Finally Free
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has commented on reports about the release of political prisoner Mikalai Statkevich
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Kolegova Organises Rehabilitation for Former Political Prisoners in the Canary Islands, €22,000 Needed
The Dapamoga organisation run by Nataliya Kolegova has launched an initiative to organise rehabilitation
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Political Prisoner Natallia Levaya Released While in Final Stage of Pregnancy
Political prisoner and illustrator from Brest Natallia Levaya has been released, the Pink Scarves project reported.
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Mikalai Statkevich Is Free
Political prisoner Mikalai Statkevich has been released and is at home in Minsk. This was reported by
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Stuk Jokes About Those Released: Freedom Is a Temporary Phenomenon
Deputy Prosecutor General Aliaksei Stuk displayed a peculiar sense of humour at a press conference summarising
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New Detention Centre to Be Built in Remote Minsk Industrial Zone — Nasha Niva
In Minsk, a new complex for the Centre for the Isolation of Offenders (CIP), currently located on 1st
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Photo Fact: Ryzhankou Absent From Group Photo of Peace Council Participants in Washington
Media outlets have published the first group photos of participants in the inaugural meeting of the Peace
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Rachkou Takes Offence at OSCE PA Over Tsikhanouskaya
The planned participation of Belarusian democratic forces leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya in a side event
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Ryzhankou Also Will Not Attend Peace Council — Media
Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou will not attend the first meeting of the Peace Council in
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Applicants for Civil Service to Take Test on Constitution and Legislation
The format of the examination for individuals entering the state civil service for the first time has
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Defence Ministry Responds to Complaints Over Short Notice for Military Training Call-Ups
The Belarusian Ministry of Defence has said that the delivery of call-up notices for military training
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Italy Issues Visas to Belarusian and Russian Paralympians Without Restrictions — TASS
Italian authorities are not introducing “any sanctions measures” when issuing visas to Belarusian and
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Belarus and Turkey Agree on Quota for International Road Haulage Permits for 2026
Belarus and Turkey have agreed on a quota of permits for international road freight transport for 2026.
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Europol Reports Dismantling of Drug Network Operating in Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine
An international operation supported by Europol has led to the detention of 103 people and the dismantling
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