OSCE Formally Disbands the Minsk Group
The OSCE has completed the dissolution of the Minsk Group, which was established in the last century to…
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Orange Hazard Level Issued for 2 December Due to Fog
Meteorologists have issued an orange-level warning related to fog. “During the night and morning hours of 2 December…
Polish Prosecutors Request European Arrest Warrant for Suspects in Sabotage Case
“‘The Guys Apologised.” Tsikhanouski Resolved the Situation Around the UK Visa
Siarhei Tsikhanouski released a video saying he had clarified the situation with the Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya regarding…
Belarusian Companies Fired More Workers Than They Hired in January–October
Belarusian organisations in October dismissed only 145 more people than they hired. In September, hires exceeded dismissals. These…
Lithuanian Economy Ministry Names Winners of Contest for Countering Smuggler Weather Balloons
The Ministry of Economy and Innovation of Lithuania has selected three companies with which it will continue developing…
Lukashenka Appears in Public With His Sons on Fourth Day of Oman Visit
Alyaksandr Lukashenka appeared in public with his sons on the fourth day of his visit to Oman. According…
Belarus Trade Deficit Reaches $5.28 Billion in January–October
Belarus’s trade deficit in goods reached $5.28 billion in January–October, a 45% increase compared with the same period…
Polish Border Guards Register Only One Attempted Border Breach in Three Days
Migrant activity on the borders between Belarus and EU member states has again decreased and remained minimal. According…
More Than 230,000 Foreign Nationals Reside in Belarus
Lithuanian Air Navigation Company Director Calls Weather Balloon Launches a Systemic Attack
The director of Lithuanian air navigation company Oro Navigacija, Saulius Batavičius, believes that smugglers are launching weather balloons…
Latvia to Extend Enhanced Border Regime on Frontier With Belarus
The Latvian government intends to extend the enhanced border regime on the border with Belarus for another six…
Defective €500 Banknotes Discovered in Hrodna
The State Committee of Forensic Examinations reported an unusual case during a banknote authenticity check. Two €500 banknotes…
Plans to Restore Mill and Chapel in Minsk’s Loshytski Park
A mill and a chapel in Loshytski Park in Minsk are planned for restoration. Only fragments of these…
Krutoi Talks About Failed Tenders in Russia and Aircraft Plant Workload
Belarusian manufacturers have failed to win tenders for trolleybus purchases in a Russian region, which will now be…
Belarus and Russia to Develop New Three-Year Plan for Union Programmes, Krutoi Says
Belarus and Russia will draw up a new three-year plan for Union State programmes. The head of the…
Krutoi: Belarusian Refineries Are Not Profiting Excessively From Processing Russian Tolling Oil
Belarusian oil refineries have begun processing tolling crude supplied from Russia. In the fourth quarter, they are moving…
World’s Largest Arms Companies Increase Revenue by 5.9%
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has published a report on the revenues of the world’s largest…
One of Minsk’s Last Independent Cultural Venues, “Monochrome” Creative Space, Closes
The Minsk creative space “Monochrome”, which became a platform for numerous cultural events, has announced its closure. In…
Vilnius Airport Closed Again Due to Weather Balloons
On 30 November 2025 at 18:09 (GMT+2), temporary airspace restrictions were introduced over Vilnius Airport, the airport’s press…
Minsk Scientist Convicted in Homiel for “Extremism” and “Insulting Lukashenka”
The Homiel Regional Court has delivered a verdict against 32-year-old Minsk resident Alyaksandr Rusakovich, who was charged under…
Fogs in Belarus to Persist Overnight and on the Morning of 1 December
Fogs observed across many parts of the country and in Minsk will persist during the day, as well…
Lithuania’s State Defence Council to Discuss Measures Against Meteorological Balloons
Possible response measures to the situation involving meteorological balloons carrying contraband that continue to arrive from Belarus will…
Latvia Extends Flight Restrictions Near Belarus Border for Another Week
Latvian authorities have extended for one week the restrictions on evening and night-time flights in the airspace along…
Belarus Health Ministry: Blood Type Stamp May Be Added to Passports Only Voluntarily
The Belarusian Ministry of Health has clarified the procedure for adding a blood type mark to citizens’ documents…
Lithuania Asks EU to Help Return Trucks From Belarus and Strengthen Sanctions
Lithuania’s ministers of foreign affairs and transport, Kęstutis Budrys and Juras Taminskas, have sent a letter to the…
Belarusian Defence Ministry Says It Is Ready for Dialogue With NATO
The Belarusian Defence Ministry has declared its readiness for dialogue with NATO to ensure security in the Eastern…
Direct Bus to Be Launched Between Hrodna and Homiel
A direct bus between Hrodna and Homiel will begin operating on 5 December. It will pass through four…
Lithuania Responds to Belarus Over Incident at Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant
The Belarusian Emergencies Ministry has received a response from the Lithuanian side regarding the incident at the Ignalina…
Pro-Russian Journalist Who Fled Latvia Receives Refugee Status in Belarus
Pro-Russian journalist Yuri Alekseyev has received refugee status in Belarus on the day of his 67th birthday. He…
EU Delegations in Belarus Urge Authorities Not To Use the Courts To Criminalise Human Rights Work
The European Union Delegation in Belarus, together with the embassies of the United Kingdom, Sweden, Germany and Lithuania,…
Wanted Belarusian Citizen Detained at Miedininkai Checkpoint
Lithuanian border guards at the Miedininkai crossing on the Belarusian border detained two foreigners wanted by Spain, Lithuania,…
Lukashenka Expresses Interest in Expanding Cooperation With Palestine
Alyaksandr Lukashenka reaffirmed his “sincere interest in developing Belarusian-Palestinian cooperation in areas of mutual interest for the benefit…
Tsikhanouskaya Calls for Stronger Support for Belarusian Democratic Forces and Myanmar’s National Unity Government
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, head of the United Transitional Cabinet, commented on Alyaksandr Lukashenka’s visit to Myanmar, which concluded the…
Twenty-One State Print Media Outlets to Receive Budget Funding in 2026
By Resolution No. 685 of 28 November, the Council of Ministers approved the list of print media outlets…
Belarus and Algeria to Sign Agreement on Animal Health Protection
Vilnius Airport Closed Overnight Due to Smugglers’ Balloons
Vilnius Airport was once again out of operation last night because of smugglers’ balloons. It was closed shortly…
Large-Scale Patrols Conducted Near the Belarusian Border in Lithuania
Since 24 November, Lithuanian police, customs officers, border guards, and military police have been intensively patrolling border areas…
Three Belarusians Accused of Working for Foreign Intelligence in Poland
Three Belarusians — Viktoryia M., Anton M. and Uladzimir U. — as well as two Ukrainians, Oleksandr S.…
Viktar Lukashenka Finds a New Partner, or How a Belarusian Cruise Missile Reached Dubai
Specialized media around the world are discussing a sensation at the Dubai Airshow 2025 — a new strike…
Prosecutors Label Christmas Ornaments Featuring Larysa Hienijuš as “Rehabilitation of Nazism”
Christmas ornaments depicting Larysa Hienijuš, sold in the Minsk shop “Kalyadnaya Krama,” have been deemed “rehabilitation of Nazism.”…
Belarusian Figure Skater Viktoryia Safonava Cleared to Compete at the 2026 Olympic Games
Belarusian figure skater Viktoriia Safonova has been cleared to participate in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan…
Lukashenka Concludes Visit to Myanmar
Alyaksandr Lukashenka has concluded his visit to Myanmar. It began yesterday evening Minsk time and ended today in…
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Receives Menschen in Europa Award “Brave Women for Freedom and Democracy”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya was awarded the Menschen in Europa prize “Brave Women for Freedom and Democracy” on 27 November…
Criminal Case Opened Against Iryna Khalip in Belarus
The Belarusian Prosecutor’s Office has opened a criminal case against special correspondent of Novaya Gazeta Europe Iryna Khalip.…
ILO Demands That Belarusian Authorities Return Passports to Former Political Prisoners and Restore Their Pensions
The Governing Body of the International Labour Organization (ILO) has demanded that the Belarusian authorities return passports to…
Lukashenka in Myanmar Offers Advice, Promises, and Mentions the Defense Industry
Alyaksandr Lukashenka held talks with the Acting President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and Chairman…
Belarus and Myanmar Sign Visa Waiver Agreement
A visa waiver agreement was signed today between Belarus and Myanmar. The document was signed by the foreign…
Belagroprombank and Alfa-Bank to Raise 850 Million Rubles Through Bonds
After Propagandists’ Complaints: Christmas Store in Minsk Closed and Sealed, Police Launch Criminal Inquiry
A criminal inquiry has been launched against the “Kalyadnaya Krama” shop on Kaltsova Street in Minsk, which recently…