Lukashenka Says Macron Asked About Potash in the Context of Normalizing Belarus-EU Relations
Emmanuel Macron, during a conversation with Aliaksandr Lukashenka, asked about ways to improve relations
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Companies Continue to Increase Borrowing From Banks
In April, banks issued loans to legal entities totaling 19.6 billion Belarusian rubles, 2.1 billion rubles
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Banks Maintain Household Lending at March Level in April
Banks maintained lending to households in April at roughly the same level as in March. Loans totaling 1.
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Lukashenka Discusses EAEU Statement on Armenia
A statement concerning Armenia’s membership in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) was signed following
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Lukashenka Announces Meeting With Macron’s Envoy
Aliaksandr Lukashenka revealed some details of his telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel
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Lukashenka and Putin Hold Meeting in Astana
Aliaksandr Lukashenka and Vladimir Putin are holding a meeting in Astana, where events are taking place
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Ukrainian Defence Ministry Adviser: A 2022-Style Invasion From Belarus Will Not Be Repeated
Ukrainian Defence Minister’s adviser Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov commented on reports of threats coming
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Belarusian Central Bank Delegation Visits Myanmar to Discuss Cooperation
A delegation from the National Bank of Belarus is on a visit to Myanmar. On May 28, First Deputy Chairman
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Child Nearly Drowns in Artificial Pond in Barysau District
A young child nearly drowned in a decorative pond on private property in the Barysau District, the Investigative
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Belarusian Citizens and Lithuanian Border Guard Detained in Cigarette Smuggling Case
Lithuania’s State Border Guard Service has detained a shipment of contraband cigarettes bearing Belarusian
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Romania Closes Russian Consulate After Drone Incident
Romania is closing Russia’s Consulate General in Constanța following the crash of a Russian drone into
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Viva, Rovar! Bicycle Carnival Postponed Until Next Week
The Viva, Rovar! bicycle carnival and the “Summer Mood” festival concert, scheduled for May 30, have
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Lithuania Disrupts Major Belarusian Cigarette Smuggling Route Using Weather Balloons, Three Detained
Lithuanian police have dismantled an organised scheme for smuggling cigarettes bearing Belarusian excise
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“Ruins of Belarus” Named Among Poland’s Most Beautiful Books. VEHA Archive Project Receives Prestigious Award in Warsaw
On May 28, an awards ceremony for the winners of the 66th edition of the “Najpiękniejsze Polskie Książki
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Son of Belarusian Democratic Forces Representative Sviatlana Shatilina Detained in Ukraine
Officers of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) have detained Nikita Shatilin, a member of the Irpin
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Belarus and Russia Coordinate Work at the United Nations
Belarus and Russia have coordinated their work at the United Nations, according to the Russian Foreign
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Belarusian Army Receives New and Modernised Communications Equipment
A ceremony to hand over communications equipment to military units was held at the 619th Base for the
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Lukashenka Calls for Putting EAEU Affairs in Order
Aliaksandr Lukashenka said that order must be restored within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
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Dollar, Euro and Yuan Rise on Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange on Friday
The final trading session of May on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange (BCSE) ended with gains
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Lukashenka Complains About High Recycling Fees Within EAEU
Aliaksandr Lukashenka has expressed dissatisfaction with vehicle recycling fees within the Eurasian Economic
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Fico Does Not Rule Out Visit to Brest on June 22
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has said he does not rule out visiting Brest on June 22 for events
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Tsikhanouskaya Comments on Russian Drone Incident in Romania
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya commented on the incident involving a Russian drone in Romania in a post on X.
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Poland Dismantles Smuggling Gang Bringing Cigarettes From Belarus
Poland’s Border Guard, together with the National Revenue Administration, has dismantled a gang involved
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Traffic Restrictions Planned in Minsk on May 30 Due to Viva, Rovar Cycling Festival
The Viva, Rovar 2026 cycling festival will take place in Minsk on May 30. The cycling route will run
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Belaya Rus Signs Agreements With Parties From Zimbabwe, Laos and Uzbekistan
The Belaya Rus party has signed cooperation agreements with political parties from Zimbabwe, Laos and
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Musician Aleh Khamenka Added to Belarus’ “Extremist” List
The Interior Ministry has added another 19 people to its “List of Citizens of the Republic of Belarus
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More Than 152,500 Schengen Visas Issued in Belarus in 2025
A total of 152,571 Schengen visas were issued in Belarus in 2025, according to data published by the
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Warsaw Wine Bar-Shop With Belarusian Roots Included in Michelin Guide
WIN, a Warsaw wine bar-shop opened by the team behind wine importer Enoterra, has been included in the
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Belarusian Organisations Laid Off 15,000 More Workers Than They Hired in April
Belarusian enterprises dismissed more employees than they hired in April, according to data published
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Peskov Describes Brief Exchange of Views Between Lukashenka and Putin
Aliaksandr Lukashenka and Vladimir Putin held several brief conversations on the sidelines of the Eurasian
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Emergency Ministry Summarises Impact of Severe Weather on May 28
Strong winds continued to bring down trees across Belarus on Thursday. According to the Emergency Ministry
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Farmer Shoots Son While Attempting to Slaughter Pig in Kastsyukovichy District
A farmer in Kastsyukovichy District accidentally wounded his son while attempting to slaughter a pig
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Geran-2 Drone Crashed Into Residential Building in Romania
Romania’s Ministry of National Defence has officially identified the type of Russian drone that crashed
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Port, Refinery and Fuel Storage Facility Targeted as Drones Strike Russia
Russia’s Defence Ministry said on Thursday that 208 Ukrainian drones had been intercepted and destroyed
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Lukashenka Says Belarus Will Do Everything It Can for Cuba Within Existing Constraints
Aliaksandr Lukashenka met with Cuban Vice President Salvador Valdés Mesa on the sidelines of the Eurasian
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Von der Leyen Recalls 21st Sanctions Package Following Drone Incident in Romania
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed solidarity with Romania following an incident
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Romania Informs NATO About Incident Involving Russian Drone
Romania has informed NATO about the incident involving a Russian drone that crashed into a residential
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Belarus and Slovakia Hold Political Consultations
Belarus and Slovakia held political consultations on Thursday. The Belarusian side was represented by
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Government Approves Agreement With Myanmar on Export Credits
The Council of Ministers has approved the General Agreement between the governments of Belarus and Myanmar
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Drone Crashes Into Residential Building in Romania After Russian Attack on Ukraine
During the night of May 29, Russian forces again attacked civilian and infrastructure targets in Ukraine
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Family of Aliaksandr Milinkevich Announces Completion of Fundraising Campaign for Rehabilitation
The family of Belarusian politician and public figure Aliaksandr Milinkevich has announced the completion
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Flagshtok Identifies Possible Locations for Nuclear Waste Repository in Belarus
Flagshtok has identified the locations of sites being considered for the construction of a radioactive
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Belarus Calls for Lifting Blockade on Cuba at UN Security Council
Belarus’ Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Aliaksei Panferau, spoke at a United
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Ukraine Expands Fortifications Along Entire Border With Belarus
Ukraine is actively expanding its defensive fortifications along its entire border with Belarus, which
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Tsikhanouskaya: “A Dictatorship That Destroys Democracy at Home Becomes a Security Threat Abroad”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya delivered remarks at the closing session of the Next Generation Security Conference
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Belarus Launches Free Early Lung Cancer Screening Program
The Belarusian Health Ministry has approved an instruction on the procedure for early lung cancer detection.
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Belavia Resumes Flights to Murmansk
Belavia has resumed flights to the Russian city of Murmansk. The flights will operate every Thursday
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Another 16 People Recognized as Political Prisoners in Belarus
Human rights defenders have recognized 16 people as political prisoners after they were prosecuted for
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Lithuania Discusses Ban on Belarusians Participating in Scientific and Sports Events
Lithuania is discussing the possible introduction of a legislative ban preventing citizens of Belarus
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Account of Initiative That Distributed Food in Minsk Added to “Extremist Materials” List
Belarus’s Information Ministry has updated the “Republican List of Extremist Materials.” Among other
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