Zelenskyy Says Ukrainian Drones Attacked Oil Refinery in Russia’s Syzran
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukrainian drones had attacked the Syzran oil refinery
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Tsikhanouskaya Stresses Importance of International Pressure on the Regime and Support for Political Prisoners
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at the Third Congress on Political Prisoners of Belarus #WithoutJustCause
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Latvia Declares Airspace Threat for Third Consecutive Day
Today, the Latvian military once again issued a warning about a possible airspace threat. The alert has
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Tax Authorities Find Illegal Taxi Dispatcher in Cherven District
The tax inspectorate uncovered an illegal taxi dispatcher operating in Cherven District. According to
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Information Ministry Expands List of “Extremist Materials”
The Ministry of Information has once again expanded its list of so-called “extremist materials”.
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“Flagstok”: Drone Spotted in the Sky Over Rechytsa
A fixed-wing drone was spotted in the sky over Rechytsa today. This was reported by Flagstok.
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Turchyn Threatens “Personnel Decisions” Over Failure to Meet Targets in Construction
Prime Minister Aliaksandr Turchyn held an operational meeting today on the situation in the construction
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Net Profit of Belarus’s Digital Economy Declined in 2025
Belstat has published data on the net profit of digital economy organisations operating in Belarus.
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SBU Strengthens Security Measures on Border With Belarus
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) said it had strengthened security measures on the border with Belarus
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Three Belarusian Citizens Detained in Poland Over Alleged Involvement in Cigarette Smuggling
Polish police have disrupted the activities of an organised criminal group involved in cigarette smuggling.
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Latushka Briefs PACE Political Committee on Coordination Council Elections
Pavel Latushka addressed a meeting of the Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy of the Parliamentary
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Belarusian Driver Killed in Crash Involving Three Trucks in Novosibirsk Region
A driver from Belarus was killed in Russia’s Novosibirsk Region. According to the regional civil defence
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Belarusian Citizen in the United States Pleads Guilty to Illegal Export of Aviation Components to Russia
Belarusian citizen Yana Liavonava pleaded guilty in the United States in a case involving the illegal
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Search Continues in Lithuania for Drone That Triggered Air Alert
Lithuanian military forces on Wednesday failed to locate the drone that triggered an air alert declared
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Tsikhanouskaya: There Should Not Be a Single Political Prisoner in Belarus
There should not be a single political prisoner in Belarus, and the country must stop being a prison
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Oil Refining, Energy and IT. Experts Explain What Drove GDP Growth in April
Belarus’ GDP returned to growth in April. According to Belstat, GDP increased by 0.2% in January–April.
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Belarus Receives Tariff Exemption for Cocoa Powder Imports
The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission has decided to grant tariff exemptions for cocoa powder imports.
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Nuclear Munitions Delivered to Field Storage Sites in Belarus — Russian Defense Ministry
Nuclear munitions have been delivered to field storage sites in Belarus, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
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Belarusian Communications Ministry to Allocate 2.5 Million Rubles for Project With Sberbank of Russia
The Council of Ministers has ordered the allocation of 2.5 million rubles to Horizont Vozmozhnostey LLC
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Slalom Canal Near Minsk Filled With Water, Similar to Olympic Course in Munich
The slalom canal near Minsk has been filled with water as part of the reconstruction of a hydraulic engineering
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Belarusian Investigative Committee Conducts Probe Into Polish Police Shooting of Belarusian Citizen
The Belarusian Investigative Committee has announced that it is conducting an inquiry into an alleged
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World Confederation of Billiards Sports Lifts Restrictions on Belarusians
The World Confederation of Billiards Sports (WCBS) has announced the lifting of restrictions on the participation
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Belavia Changes Schedule of Several Flights Due to Technical Reasons
Belavia has reported changes to the flight schedule for several services this week. Due to “technical
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International Booker Prize Awarded to Taiwanese Novel Styled as Culinary Travel Notes
The novel “Taiwan Travelogue” by Taiwanese writer Yang Shuang-zi has won the 2026 International Booker Prize.
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World DanceSport Federation Lifts All Restrictions on Belarusian Athletes
The Presidium of the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has approved amendments fully removing restrictions
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Belarus Simulated Bombing as Part of Nuclear Drills
As part of training for the combat use of nuclear weapons, one of Belarus’s missile units moved today
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Franklin Graham Meets US Chargé d’Affaires in Belarus
American preacher Franklin Graham met with US diplomats in Lithuania. Also attending the meeting were
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National Bank of Belarus to Issue Updated 200-Rouble Banknote
The National Bank of Belarus will introduce a new 200-rouble banknote into circulation from June 1, 2026.
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Woman and One-Year-Old Child Killed in Crash in Hrodna Region
A woman and a one-year-old child were killed in a head-on collision on the M6 highway Minsk — Hrodna
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Industry Telegram Channels Report Searches at Royal Partners Office in Minsk
Industry Telegram channels are reporting searches at the offices of Royal Partners, a company associated
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Belarus and Algeria to Cooperate in AI, Pharmaceuticals and Agricultural Technologies
Belarus’s Council of Ministers has approved an agreement on cooperation with the Algerian government
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Lithuanian Court Rejects Danelius Request for Spy Exchange With Belarus
Lithuanian citizen Mantas Danelius, convicted of spying for Belarus, filed a complaint with a Lithuanian
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Lawn Mower and Bus Collide in Minsk
In Minsk, a lawn mower entered the roadway and collided with a city bus, the Minsk City Executive Committee
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Child Falls From Motor Cultivator and Is Run Over in Dobrush District
A four-year-old child was injured after being run over by a motor cultivator in the agrotown of Karma
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Foreign Ministry: Belarusian Citizen in Poland Was Shot by Polish Law Enforcement
Belarus’s Foreign Ministry has issued a statement regarding the gunshot injury of a Belarusian citizen.
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Five Polish Priests and a Monk Denied Extension of Ministry Permits in Belarus
Five Catholic priests and one monk of the Minsk-Mahiliou Archdiocese holding Polish citizenship have
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Investigative Committee Completes Investigation Into Blogger Mikhail Dragun
The Investigative Committee has completed its investigation into the criminal case against 17-year-old
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2,700 Household Appliances Without Documents Intercepted in Belarus on Route to Russia
Vitsyebsk customs officers prevented an attempt to illegally import a large shipment of household appliances
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Belarusian Railway Carried More Than 2.3 Million Passengers During April and May Holidays
During the April and May holiday period, Belarusian Railway transported more than 2.3 million passengers.
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Zelenskyy Orders Preparation of “Diplomatic Pressure Measures” Against Belarus
Ukraine is preparing a response to Russia’s plans for an offensive in the Chernihiv–Kyiv direction.
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Lithuania Received Information About the Drone From Belarus
Vilnius received information about the possible movement of drones toward Lithuania from the Belarusian
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Tsikhanouskaya: Belarus Must Not Be a Threat to Its Neighbours
Belarus must not be a threat to its neighbours or an instrument of imperial aggression. This is how Sviatlana
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Security Forces Conduct Searches at Homes of Parents of Two People Connected to Flagstok
On May 19, searches were conducted in Belarus at the homes of the parents of two people connected to
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Ursula von der Leyen Holds Russia and Belarus Responsible for Drones in the Baltic States
Russia and Belarus bear direct responsibility for the appearance of drones in the skies over the Baltic states.
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Emergency Situations Ministry Approves Humanitarian Aid for Iran
Belarusian Emergency Situations Minister Vadzim Siniausky met with Iran’s ambassador to Belarus to discuss
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Interior Ministry Proposes Cooperation With UAE in Combating Extremism
Belarus’s Interior Ministry has proposed training personnel for the UAE’s security structures and strengthening
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US Dollar Edges Higher on BCSE After Prolonged Decline
Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange on Wednesday, May 20, ended with gains for the
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Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain and Hail: Orange Weather Alert Issued for Thursday
Forecasters have issued an orange weather alert for Thursday. Thunderstorms, heavy rain and hail are expected.
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Russia Expects Visit by Witkoff and Kushner in Near Future
Russia expects a visit in the near future by US presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
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Halouchanka Explains Refinancing Rate Cut
National Bank of Belarus Chairman Raman Halouchanka explained the reduction of the refinancing rate by
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