Lukashenka Again Accuses Latvia of Staging a Border Provocation
During a visit to the Vierkhniadzvinsk District on October 16, Aliaksandr Lukashenka once again addressed the incident on…
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Warehouse Stocks Fell by 25.9 Million Roubles in September
Inventories of finished goods at warehouses of Belarusian industrial enterprises stood at 11.03 billion roubles as of October…
Five Kalinouski Regiment Members Added to Belarusian “Terrorist List”
Belarus’s KGB has updated its list of individuals allegedly involved in “terrorist activities,” adding nine people. Among them…
“Come On, Hit Me!” Lukashenka Recalls Harrowing Childhood Encounter With a Sambo Wrestler
Aliaksandr Lukashenka demonstrated self-defence techniques, explained how to defend against a knife attack, and recounted an encounter with…
Belarusian Volunteer Faces Possible Deportation from Ukraine Over Document Issues
Belarusian volunteer Emiliy Labeika, who has been fighting on Ukraine’s side since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion,…
Former Lieutenant Colonel Dzmitry Zara Recognised as a Political Prisoner
Eight more people have been recognised as political prisoners in Belarus, the Viasna Human Rights Centre reports. They…
Russia Returns 1 Tonne of Game Meat to Belarus
Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) stopped the import of roe deer, red deer and…
Karankevich Discusses Belarus-Russia Energy Cooperation With Novak
Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Viktar Karankevich met with his Russian counterpart, Alexander Novak, on the sidelines of Russian…
Two Russian Citizens Detained by Brest Customs Officers with Morphine and Tramadol
Over two days, Brest border guards uncovered two attempts to illegally bring narcotic-containing medicines into Belarus from Poland.…
Russian “Banderol” Munition Enters Belarusian Airspace Again
On the morning of 16 October, a Russian “Banderol” munition again entered Belarusian airspace. It crossed the border…
From Prison to War. A Political Prisoner in Belarus and a Frontline Soldier in Ukraine
The paradoxes of fate: if he had continued to remain a hostage of the Belarusian regime, sooner or…
Bus Driver Tried to Smuggle Veterinary Medicines from Poland into Belarus
Customs officers at the Brest checkpoint found 311 packages of veterinary medicines in the luggage of a 46-year-old…
“There Will Be Peace. If Not This Year, Then Next Year.” Lukashenka Says Russia Is Being Exhausted
Aliaksandr Lukashenka expects Russia and Ukraine to reach a peace agreement this year or next. According to him,…
Minsk Resident Faces Up to Three Years in Prison for Selling Other People’s Bank Card Details
Belarusian Ruble Weakens Against All Currencies on Friday’s BCSE Trading
Belarus Begins Trial in Absentia of Dissidentby Founders
A trial in absentia of Maryna Kasinerava and Viachaslau Kasinerau, founders of the human rights initiative Dissidentby, began…
Belarus to Inspect People’s Militia and Territorial Defence
Belarus will conduct an inspection of its people’s militia and territorial defence forces. Aliaksandr Lukashenka announced the plans…
Active Phase of CSTO Exercises Concludes in Belarus
The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) exercises “Indestructible Brotherhood 2026” and “Barrier 2026” have concluded in Belarus. They…
Investor Consortium Acquires Lesta Group
Swedish Citizen Detained by Russia’s FSB Crossed the Belarusian-Russian Border on Foot
Swedish citizen Freddy Mikael Stålkrantz Lindholm, detained by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) on suspicion of preparing sabotage…
Orange Weather Warning Issued for Saturday Due to Fog
Dense fog is expected in Belarus on Saturday. Forecasters have issued an orange-level weather warning. “Fog is expected…
Oman’s First Ambassador Arrives in Minsk
Oman’s first ambassador based in the Belarusian capital has arrived in Minsk. Previously, the Arab country’s interests in…
13 More People in Belarus Recognised as Former Political Prisoners
Thirteen people convicted in Belarus for expressing their opinions and participating in peaceful assemblies have been recognised as…
Agricultural Enterprise Director in Homiel Region Suspected of Selling Hay at the Company’s Expense
The director of an agricultural enterprise in the Homiel Region is suspected of illegally using company machinery to…
Belarus’ Industrial Production Grew by 0.5% in January–September
Industrial production in Belarus edged up its growth rate in September. Industrial output totalled 166.4 billion rubles in…
A Teenager in Babruysk Abandons Car and Tries to Flee Traffic Police With Passengers
A 17-year-old Volkswagen driver tried to evade traffic police in Babruysk. The teenager ignored an order to stop,…
Retail Trade Turnover in Belarus Rose by 8.7% in the First Nine Months
Retail trade turnover in January–September totalled 85.5 billion rubles, up 8.7% compared with the same period last year,…
Lukashenka Wants to Establish a People’s Militia in Every Village Council
Aliaksandr Lukashenka wants every village council in Belarus to have a people’s militia. He made the statement while…
Belarus’ GDP Grew by 2% in January–September
Belarus’ GDP growth accelerated again in September. According to Belstat, the country’s gross domestic product totalled 237 billion…
Belarusian Security Forces Visit Relatives of Kamaroŭka Platform Founder
Belarusian security forces have launched a series of visits to relatives of marketplace Kamaroŭka founder Źmicier Zavadski, as…
36-Year-Old Minsk Resident Dies in Dormitory Fire
A 36-year-old man died in a fire in a dormitory room on Pushkin Avenue in Minsk, the Investigative…
Lithuanian Troops to Remain on Border With Kaliningrad Region Until Mid-November
Man Suffers Fracture While Trying to Catch Train in Brest
A 53-year-old man in Brest was injured while attempting to jump onto a departing train. The incident occurred…
Deportations and Fines: Minsk Reports Results of “Illegal Migrant” Operation
Authorities in Minsk identified groups of migrants and property owners who had provided accommodation to foreign nationals without…
Mahiliou Amusement Park Manager Sentenced to 2.5 Years in an Open-Type Penal Colony Over Trainee’s Death
The Kastrychnitski District Court of Mahiliou found a 25-year-old amusement park manager guilty of violating safety regulations, resulting…
Belarusian Agriculture Ministry Reports Harvest of 10 Million Tonnes
Belarus’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food has announced that the country’s harvest has exceeded 10 million tonnes. As…
Belarus Allows Use of Gas Turbine Parts Without Rights Holders’ Permission
Poland to Increase Train Speeds to 250 km/h
Starting next year, trains in Poland will travel at speeds of up to 250 km/h on the Central…
Russian Petrol Imports Could Average 620,000 Tonnes a Month Through Year-End
Russian petrol imports could average 620,000 tonnes a month in October-December, according to an estimate reported by Kommersant.…
Belarusian Finance Ministry Cuts Purchase Prices for Gold, Silver and Platinum From Individuals
Belarus’s Ministry of Finance has revised the prices at which it buys precious metals in the form of…
Belinvestbank to Receive Compensation on Loan to Homiel Chemical Plant for Export Production
The Council of Ministers of Belarus has ordered compensation for Belinvestbank’s losses incurred in providing a loan to…
Composition of the “Commission for Return” Updated
The composition of the Commission for the Consideration of Appeals from Citizens of the Republic of Belarus Regarding…
Russia Discusses Building AI Data Centres Abroad, With Belarus Among Potential Locations
EU to Prepare Proposals to Prevent Russian and Belarusian Athletes From Returning to International Competitions
Belarusians in Ireland May Be Granted Residence Permit Extensions Despite Expired Passports
Instagram Account of Belarusian Choir in Poznań Declared “Extremist” in Belarus
Belarus’s Ministry of Information has once again updated the “Republican List of Extremist Materials.” Among other items, the…
Latvia’s Interior Minister Visits Border With Belarus to Discuss Measures to Strengthen Security
Latvian Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava and State Border Guard Chief Guntis Pujāts visited border guard units in Daugavpils…
BELPOL Report: How Belarus Is Being Militarized
The country’s militarization is not a natural adaptation to external threats but a systematic strategy pursued by the…
Two Schoolchildren Caught Train Surfing in Minsk Region
Two schoolchildren were found at Kalodzishchy station in the Minsk Region after attempting to ride on the outside…
Yandex Panoramas Service Stops Working in Belarus
The Yandex Panoramas service, which allows users to view photographs of streets and specific locations on Yandex Maps,…