Tsikhanouskaya Calls at GLOBSEC Forum for Investment in People Who Want to Build a Democratic Society
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in the session “Holding the Line of Democratic Resilience” at the
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Passenger Minibus Collides With Porsche in Central Minsk
A passenger minibus collided with a Porsche on Independence Avenue in Minsk, the Minsk City Traffic Police reported.
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Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Announces Tsikhanouskaya Visit to Kyiv
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced a planned visit to Kyiv by Head of the United Transitional
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Latushka and Lithuania’s Justice Minister Discuss Holding the Lukashenka Regime Accountable Through the International Court of Justice
Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet and Head of the National Anti-Crisis Management Pavel
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Belavia Resumes Scheduled Flights to Dubai
Belavia has resumed its flight programme to the UAE, which had been suspended due to the situation in
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US Asked Lithuania, Poland and Ukraine to Lift Sanctions on Belarusian Potash – Svaboda
The United States has officially asked Lithuania, Poland and Ukraine to lift sanctions on Belarusian
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EDB Ready to Finance Projects in Belarus Worth $300 Million This Year
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) is prepared to finance projects in Belarus worth $300 million this year.
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Polatsk Dairy Plant Enters Bankruptcy Proceedings
The Economic Court of Vitsyebsk Region has opened bankruptcy proceedings against OJSC Polatsk Dairy Plant.
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US Dollar, Euro and Yuan Rise on BCSE Trading on Friday
Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange ended with gains for the US dollar, euro and yuan.
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Polish Citizen Detained in Lithuania While Attempting to Climb Into Belarus With Large Amount of Cash
Lithuania’s State Border Guard Service reported the detention of an unusual would-be border crosser.
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Report on the Real Scale of Repression in Belarus Presented at Congress on Political Prisoners
The initiative of former security officers BELPOL presented a report titled “On the Real Scale of Political
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Kachanava Meets With Matviyenko
Chairperson of the Council of the Republic Natallia Kachanava met with Chair of Russia’s Federation Council
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Belarusian Railways Chief Tells Chinese Partners of Potential to Multiply Container Transit to Europe
Belarus could multiply container transport volumes from China to Europe. A working meeting between Belarusian
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Political Prisoner Journalist Kiryl Pazniak Admitted to Prison Hospital
Political prisoner and journalist Kiryl Pazniak has been admitted to a prison hospital. This was reported
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Tsikhanouskaya Calls on Democracies to Cooperate More Closely: Dictatorships Already Do
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is taking part today in the GLOBSEC forum in Prague. It is one of the key platforms
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Major Operation Against Cigarette Smugglers Conducted in Lithuania
A major operation targeting cigarette smugglers has been carried out in Lithuania. Lithuanian media reported
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Border Guards Detain Foreigner With Forged Armenian Passport
Border guards at Minsk airport detained a foreign national who attempted to use a forged document.
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National Bank Unveils New 200-Ruble Banknote Bearing Halouchanka’s Signature
The National Bank of Belarus has unveiled a new 200-ruble banknote of the 2026 series. It will enter
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Aliaksei Khliastou Speaks About Preventive Conversations
A video has been published on Instagram by singer and taxi driver Aliaksei Khliastou, whose detention
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Assistant Train Driver Killed Under Train Wheels in Stolin District
An assistant train driver died in Stolin district. The incident occurred on 21 May. According to the
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Customs Prevent Homiel Entrepreneurs From Bringing Goods From Russia
The State Customs Committee reported on an inspection of a Homiel–Moscow–Homiel bus. As a result, passengers
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Education Ministry Puts Draft Regulation on “Register of Tutors” Up for Discussion
The Ministry of Education has opened for public discussion a draft Council of Ministers resolution “On
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Defence Ministry Holds Annual Training Session With Regional Executive Committee Heads
The Defence Ministry is holding its annual training session, “Military Security and Defence of the State”, today.
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Turchyn Meets With Berdimuhamedow
Belarusian Prime Minister Aliaksandr Turchyn met with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedow.
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Human Rights Defenders Report More Than 10 Searches Targeting Activists Who Left Belarus
The Viasna Human Rights Centre has learned of more than 10 searches carried out yesterday targeting activists
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Bystanders Rescue Three Children From Fire in Baranavichy
Bystanders and neighbours rescued three children from a fire in Baranavichy. According to the Emergency
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Three-Quarters of International Road Freight Transport by Belarusian Carriers Is Accounted for by Russia
Russia’s share in international road freight transport carried out by Belarusian transport companies
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Sybiha Briefs NATO on Growing Threats From Belarus
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha briefed NATO allies on the growing threat from Belarus.
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Singer Aliaksei Khliastou Detained
Singer Aliaksei Khliastou has been detained. His wife reported this on Threads. He is being held at a
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Belavia Resumes Flights to Tunisia
Belavia and tour operator Intercity have resumed their charter programme to Tunisia. The first flight
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Lukashenka on Upgrading Polonez Systems: “Work Is Underway With Both China and Russia”
After today’s training on the combat use of nuclear weapons and nuclear support, Aliaksandr Lukashenka
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Putin Announces Belarus-Russia Military Exercise Union Shield 2027
Vladimir Putin announced that operational exercises of the armed forces of Russia and Belarus, Union
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841 Political Prisoners Remain Behind Bars in Belarus on Day of Solidarity With Political Prisoners
On the Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners, observed on 21 May, the Viasna Human Rights Centre
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Lukashenka Establishes Breast Badge of the Belarus Presidential Property Management Directorate
Aliaksandr Lukashenka signed a decree establishing the breast badge of the Presidential Property Management
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Zelenskyy Warns Belarus About Consequences of Aggression
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Slavutych in the north of the country, where he met with
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Belarus Ratifies Agreement With Russia on Joint Market for Precious Metals and Stones
Aliaksandr Lukashenka signed the law ratifying the agreement between the governments of Belarus and Russia
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Some Searches in Belarus Linked to Freedom Day Celebrations in Warsaw and Vilnius
Some of today’s searches in Belarus are linked to participation in Freedom Day celebrations in Warsaw
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Muraveika on Nuclear Drills: Missile Deviated by Less Than One Metre From Impact Point
Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Belarus Pavel Muraveika commented on the results of
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Belarus Ratifies Free Trade Agreement Between the EAEU and Indonesia
Aliaksandr Lukashenka signed the law ratifying the free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic
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Traffic Police Officer Hit by Car in Minsk Region Dies
The Interior Ministry reported the death of senior traffic police inspector Petr Masalbasau of the special
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Search Conducted at Minsk Apartment of Viasna Human Rights Defender Uladzimir Labkovich
A search is being conducted at the Minsk apartment of Viasna human rights defender Uladzimir Labkovich.
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Zelenskyy’s Office Responds to Lukashenka’s Proposal for a Meeting: Has a Habit of Somewhat Clumsily Inventing Things After the Fact
Ukraine’s Presidential Office has responded to today’s proposal by Aliaksandr Lukashenka to meet with
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Mass Searches Conducted in Minsk Apartments of Activists Who Left the Country
Human rights defenders from Viasna have learned of mass searches taking place in Minsk today.
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Lithuania Declares Air Alert for Second Consecutive Day
A red-level air alert was declared today in Lithuania’s Utena district after unmanned objects were detected
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Lukashenka Says How Belarus Could Be Drawn Into War and Proposes Meeting With Zelenskyy
Aliaksandr Lukashenka said Belarus does not intend to become involved in the war with Ukraine unless
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100 Students Leave EHU After It Was Designated an “Extremist Organisation” in Belarus
After Belarusian authorities designated the European Humanities University an “extremist organisation”
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Turchyn Plans to Meet Berdimuhamedow in Turkmenistan
Belarusian Prime Minister Aliaksandr Turchyn has departed for a working visit to Ashgabat to take part
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Lukashenka Speaks With Putin During Joint Nuclear Weapons Training Exercise
Aliaksandr Lukashenka and Vladimir Putin spoke via videoconference during a joint training exercise involving
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Belarusian Foreign Ministry Lodges Protest With Lithuania Over Ukrainian Drone Above Vitsyebsk Region
Belarus’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Lithuanian Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Erikas Vilkanecas
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More Than 150 People Fined in Belarus for Importing Drones
The Prosecutor General’s Office reported on the enforcement of Administrative Code provisions establishing
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