Human Rights Defenders Call for an End to the Practice of Forcible Expulsion of Released Belarusian Citizens
Belarusian human rights defenders have issued a statement regarding the expulsion from Belarus of released political prisoners. They…
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Married Drug Couriers Sentenced to Long Prison Terms. Four “Clients” Died From Methadone Poisoning
International Organization for Migration Implements Project in Belarus
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is implementing a project in Belarus titled “Strengthening the Capacity of the…
Russia Launches Massive Strike on Ukraine
Russia today carried out a massive missile and drone strike on Ukraine. Overnight, Russian forces used drones. In…
Poland Refuses To Lift Sanctions on UAE Company Linked to Grodno Azot Supplies
Poland has refused to lift sanctions on the UAE-based company World Chem Trading CO. L.L.C.. The legal entity…
Lithuania Investigates Export of Technologies for Russian Military Industry, Belarusians Among Detainees
Lithuania’s Financial Crime Investigation Service, in cooperation with the State Security Department of Lithuania, is conducting a pre-trial…
Lukashenka on Oreshnik in Belarus: A Dozen Will Be the Maximum
Alyaksandr Lukashenka has said that no more than 10 Oreshnik missile systems will be deployed in Belarus. He…
Belarusian Language on Instagram and Threads: Petition to Meta Launched
Belarusian users are calling on Meta to add their native language to the interface of popular social networks.…
Memorial Service for Mikita Melkaziorau to Be Held in Vilnius Today: How to Say Farewell and Join the Prayer
Today, 22 December, the Belarusian community will be able to pray together for the repose of journalist Mikita…
Lithuanian Defence Minister Suggests Using Funds From Belarusian Potash Transit to Aid Ukraine
Lithuanian Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas has proposed an unconventional idea for how to use revenues from the transit of…
Zazulinskaya: The “White-Red-White Supporter” Mentioned by Lukashenka Is Alive
The man whose alleged killing was announced by Alyaksandr Lukashenka at the All-Belarusian People’s Assembly is alive and…
National Bank Updates List of Free Banking Services for Individuals and Caps Certain Fees
The National Bank has defined general approaches for banks to setting commission fees for services. The decision was…
Third Power Unit at Belarusian NPP Planned for Commissioning Between 2035 and 2038
The third power unit of the Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant may be commissioned in about 10 years. This…
Tsikhanouskaya: Pressure and Sanctions Must Remain While Repression Continues
Belarusian democratic forces continue to work with international partners to secure the release of political prisoners and an…
Tsikhanouskaya on Melkaziorau: Belarus Has Lost a Great Son
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, at the start of a press conference with Belarusian political prisoners released in December, paid tribute…
Tsikhanouskaya Calls for Increased Support for Victims of Repression
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya called on the international community to step up support for Belarusian political prisoners and people affected…
Customs Reminds Travelers of Rules for Carrying Medicines Across the Border
The State Customs Committee has reminded travelers of the nuances involved in crossing the border with certain commonly…
Government Approves “Sustainable Entrepreneurship” State Program for 2026–2030
The government has approved the state program “Sustainable Entrepreneurship” for 2026–2030. The relevant Resolution No. 739 of December…
Meteorologists Issue Orange Alert Due to Sharp Cold Snap
Meteorologists have issued an orange-level weather warning due to a sharp drop in temperatures. “On the night of…
Vitsyebsk Resident Detained for Manufacturing Weapons
A 48-year-old resident of Vitsyebsk has been detained. He is suspected of illegal trafficking in weapons. According to…
Migrants Step Up Activity on the Belarus–Poland Border
Polish border guards recorded 30 attempts by migrants to cross the border from the Belarusian side between Friday…
Memorial to Victims of Repression Desecrated Outside Belarusian Embassy in Vilnius
A memorial to victims of repression outside the Belarusian Embassy in Vilnius has been desecrated. This was reported…
Belarusian Economy to Continue Slowing in 2026, Macro Forecast Says
Growth rates of the Belarusian economy will continue to slow in 2026. GDP growth is expected at 0.5–1.5%.…
Belarusian Pilots to Leave the Tunisian Island of Djerba “In the Near Future”
Prominent Journalist Mikita Melkaziorau Dies
Well-known Belarusian journalist and blogger, author of one of the most popular YouTube projects among Belarusians, “Zhytsyo-Malina,” Mikita…
Lukashenka Speaks About Problems in the EAEU
Alyaksandr Lukashenka, speaking at a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in St Petersburg, said there are…
Putin Praises Lukashenka for the “Warmth” of His Remarks About Russia at the Assembly
Alyaksandr Lukashenka and Vladimir Putin held a meeting ahead of a session of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council…
Media: Russian and Belarusian Pilots Held in Tunisia Without Passports for More Than Two Days
The crew of a Mi-26 helicopter, including two Belarusian citizens, has been detained at Djerba Airport in Tunisia,…
Press Conference With Freed Political Prisoners to Be Held in Vilnius
On December 22 at 13:00 Minsk time, a press conference will be held with political prisoners who were…
International Ice Hockey Federation to Consider Reintegrating Belarusian and Russian National Teams
The Coordinating Committee of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) will discuss in the coming days the issue…
Council of Europe Website Materials Again Declared “Extremist” in Belarus
The Partizansky District Court of Minsk, which had previously overturned its own ruling, has again declared materials from…
Around 3,000 Foreign Nationals Deported From Belarus in 2025
About 3,000 foreign nationals have been deported from Belarus this year. Belarusian Interior Minister Ivan Kubrakou announced this…
Lukashenka Flies to St Petersburg Today
Alyaksandr Lukashenka will make a working visit to the Russian Federation on 21–22 December to take part in…
Liavonchyk and Stryzhak Added to “Extremist List”
The Interior Ministry has added 32 more people to the “List of Citizens of the Republic of Belarus,…
Enrollment Opens for Free Online School for Belarusian Women From Vulnerable Groups
Representative of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus for economic and financial affairs Alisa Ryzhychenka has announced the…
Council of Europe Congress of Local and Regional Authorities Extends Mandate of Democratic Forces Delegation for Two Years
The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe has extended the mandate of the…
Tsikhanouskaya on International Day of Solidarity: I Admire Everyone Who Finds the Time and Strength to Help Others
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addressed Belarusians on the International Day of Solidarity, marked on December 20. The leader of the…
Lukashenka Signs Decree on Appointment and Dismissal of Judges
Alyaksandr Lukashenka on December 20 signed a decree titled “On the Appointment and Dismissal of Judges.” The document…
OMON and GUBOP Hung on a Christmas Tree in Hrodna
In Hrodna Region, results are being summed up for a contest for the most creative Christmas tree. The…
Kalesnikava to Tsikhanouskaya in First Conversation: Know That I Support You
The content of a conversation between Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Viktar Babaryka, and Maria Kalesnikava has become known. It was…
Belarus Notifies Lithuania of Plans to Build Radioactive Waste Storage Facility
Belarus has notified Lithuania of plans to build a facility for the disposal and temporary storage of radioactive…
Andrei Shved Appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Former Prosecutor General Andrei Shved was elected Chair of the Supreme Court of Belarus at the second session…
“I Am Not Using Budget Funds. We Have Private Investors There.” Lukashenka Talks About Building a Belarusian Resort in Oman
Alyaksandr Lukashenka spoke at the All-Belarusian People’s Assembly about plans to build a resort in Oman. According to…
Tsikhanouskaya Office Discusses Details of New Security System With Lithuania, LRT Reports
The Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is discussing the details of a new security system with Lithuania. For now,…
Belarus Seeks to Modernize Polonez With Electronic Warfare Capabilities in Mind
Alyaksandr Lukashenka said that Belarus intends to continue developing short- and medium-range missiles. He made the statement while…
Lukashenka: We Did Not Deploy Oreshnik in Slutsk
Alyaksandr Lukashenka, speaking at the All-Belarusian People’s Assembly, denied reports about the deployment of the Oreshnik system near…
Lukashenka Says Phones of His Inner Circle Are “Under U.S. Control”
Phones used by people around Alyaksandr Lukashenka are “under U.S. control.” He said he had been warned about…
Turchyn Names Key Investment Projects Through 2030
Belarus Plans to Establish Centers and Laboratories for Weapons and Military Equipment Development
Strengthening defense capability will be one of Belarus’s priorities in 2026–2030, Prime Minister Alyaksandr Turchyn said at the…
Belarus Seeks to Raise Birth Rate and Increase Life Expectancy
Belarus plans to raise the birth rate and increase life expectancy in the next five-year period. Prime Minister…