Twenty-Five Released: Greed, Disappointment, Political Miscalculation And The “Limits Of The Possible”
Either Aliaksandr Lukashenka was being stingy when releasing people, or he became disillusioned with the negotiating track with…
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Political Prisoners Released Today Arrive in Vilnius
Political prisoners released today have arrived in Vilnius, the Viasna Human Rights Center reports. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya came to…
12 Tunnels Discovered On Lithuania-Belarus Border In Five Months
From April to August, 12 cases were identified in which migrants attempted to dig tunnels under the physical…
Russia Uses Belarus To Destabilize Europe — Sybiha
Russia is using the Belarusian regime and the migration crisis to destabilize Europe, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha…
Ryzhankou Meets Omani Princess
Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou met with an Omani delegation led by Princess Mona bint Fahad Al Said,…
“Reporters Without Borders” Welcomes Release of Belarusian Journalists
The organization Reporters Without Borders welcomed the release of Belarusian journalists and media workers who were among 25…
Full List of Political Prisoners Released on September 16, 2026
The Reform.news editorial team has learned the full list of 25 people released on September 16, 2026, as…
Dollar, Euro and Yuan Fall on Wednesday on BCSE
Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange (BCSE) ended on September 16 with the dollar, euro and…
Coale: We Are Working to Secure the Release of More People in the Very Near Future
U.S. presidential envoy John Coale hopes that more Belarusian political prisoners will be released “in the very near…
BYSOL Launches Fundraiser For Those Released On September 16
The BYSOL Solidarity Foundation has launched an emergency fundraiser to support political prisoners released today. Twenty-five people have…
25 Released Political Prisoners Taken to Lithuania
Tsikhanouskaya: Work Must Continue Until All Political Prisoners Are Free
Every person released is a victory. However, the work must continue until all political prisoners are free, Sviatlana…
Nauseda: A Gerbera Drone Was Shot Down In Lithuania
A Russian Gerbera drone was shot down in Lithuania last night. President Gitanas Nausėda identified its type. According…
First Photo Of Released Political Prisoners Emerges
U.S. President’s Special Envoy John Coale published a photo of the political prisoners released today. Those released include…
Hotline Opened For Relatives Of Political Prisoners
Poland Detonates Warhead From Russian Drone Found On Beach
Polish military personnel have completed their examination of a Russian drone that was previously recovered from the Baltic…
Coale Says Release Of Prisoners And Easing Of Sanctions Will Continue
The United States will continue easing sanctions, while Belarusian authorities will continue releasing prisoners, U.S. President’s Special Envoy…
Tsikhanouskaya’s Adviser Reports Start Of Political Prisoner Releases After Coale’s Visit To Minsk
Political prisoners have begun to be released in Belarus following the visit of U.S. President’s Special Envoy John…
US To Lift Sanctions On Lakokraska And Bellesbumprom; 25 People To Be Released, Coale Says
The United States will lift sanctions on Lida-based OJSC Lakokraska, as well as the Bellesbumprom concern, U.S. President’s…
Ukraine Bids Farewell To Belarusian Volunteer Tsikhan Kliukach
On September 13, Ukraine held a farewell ceremony for Belarusian volunteer Tsikhan Kliukach, call sign “Frants”. “The guard…
Industrial Inventories In Belarus Decline In August
Industrial inventories in Belarus continued to decline. According to Belstat, they stood at 11.025 billion rubles as of…
Industrial Production In Belarus Continues To Show Weak Growth In August
Industrial production in Belarus continued to show weak growth in August. Industrial output totaled 146 billion rubles in…
Retail Turnover Rises 8.4% In First Eight Months
Retail turnover totaled 75.5 billion rubles in January-August. It increased by 8.4% compared with the same period last…
Belarus Solves 27-Year-Old Murder Of Teenager
In 1998, the body of a 17-year-old teenager was found on a vacant lot in Baranavichy. In 2026,…
Belarus Develops Radar System To Detect Small Drones
OJSC KB Radar is developing a compact X-band radar station called Rebus for short-range detection of small aerial…
Belavia Offers Promotional Fares For The Entire Winter Season
Belavia is holding a promotion today under which tickets for regular flights to and from Minsk, Homiel, Mahiliou…
25-Year-Old Amusement Park Manager Charged In Case Over Death Of 18-Year-Old Worker
The Investigative Committee has completed its investigation into the death of an 18-year-old job applicant at an amusement…
Eurotorg Actively Issues Bonds
BelVitunifarm Signs Another Contract For Construction Of Biotechnology Drug Plant
OJSC BelVitunifarm has signed another contract related to the construction of a plant for the production of biotechnology…
Khrenin Calls For Compromise-Seeking In China
Belarusian Defense Minister Viktar Khrenin, speaking at the 13th Xiangshan Forum in China, called for efforts to seek…
Poland Sets New Record For Net Migration
Poland recorded a new record for net migration in 2025, based on permanent residence figures. This is indicated…
Poland Strengthens Border Crossings With Ukraine
Poland has strengthened border crossings along its border with Ukraine. The measures were taken after Russia struck targets…
Mazepin’s Son Could Buy Lesta Games
Zelenskyy Says Russia Tried to Attack His Plane With Drones Twice in Recent Weeks
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia had twice attempted to attack his plane with drones in recent weeks.…
Cyber Fraud Group Sentenced to 8.5-10 Years in Prison
The Frunzensky District Court of Minsk sentenced five people to between 8.5 and 10 years in prison on…
Belarus and Venezuela Discuss Implementation of Industrial Projects
Belarusian Ambassador to Venezuela Dzmitry Dzieravinski met with Venezuelan Vice President for Planning and Minister of Planning Ricardo…
Tez Tour Website Hacked
Hackers have breached the website of well-known tour operator Tez Tour. When users try to access teztour.by, a…
Truck Carrying 34 Migrants Stopped in Poland
A refrigerated truck carrying 34 migrants was stopped in Poland. It turned out that they had previously applied…
Unknown Drone Crashes Near German Air Base
Italy Visa Applications Temporarily Suspended in Belarus
VFS Global and the Italian Embassy in Belarus have temporarily suspended registration of new applicants on the waiting…
Family From Minsk Added to KGB “Terrorist List”
The Belarusian State Security Committee (KGB) has updated its list of people “involved in terrorist activities.” Another six…
Lukashenka Approves Draft Cooperation Agreement With Uruguay
Aliaksandr Lukashenka has signed a decree approving, as a basis for negotiations, a draft agreement on trade and…
Homiel Region Residents Urged to Stay Away From Shooting Ranges During Territorial Defense Training
Residents of the Homiel region are urged not to approach shooting ranges and designated areas during training exercises…
Five Years in Prison and Huge Fines: Creators of “Bottle Warehouse” Art Space Sentenced in Barysau
Belarus has handed down a harsh sentence in the case of the independent Barysau art space “Bottle Warehouse.”…
“Become the Voice of Those Who Are Silent”: A Major Performance in Support of Political Prisoners Will Take Place in Amsterdam This Week
On Saturday, September 19, a participatory performance titled “A Percussion Piece” will take place at the NDSM wharf.…
Lithuanian Defense Minister: Downed Drone Was Carrying Explosives
The drone shot down in Lithuania was carrying an explosive device. It was neutralized by bomb disposal experts,…
Drunk Belarusian Truck Driver Detained at Polish Border
A drunk Belarusian man driving a truck was detained at the Koroszczyn terminal on the Polish-Belarusian border, the…
Preliminary Data Suggest Drone That Entered Lithuania Was Not Carrying Explosives
The drone that entered Lithuania from Belarus was not carrying explosives, according to preliminary data, Lithuanian Defense Minister…
After Last Pardon, Another 224 People Recognized as Political Prisoners
Since the last major pardon of political prisoners on March 19, 2026, another 224 people have been recognized…
Khrenin Confirms Readiness to Strengthen Cooperation With Iran
Belarusian Defense Minister Viktar Khrenin met with Iranian Deputy Chief of the General Staff Mohammad Taghi Osanlou on…