Bank Card Payments to Be Introduced on Minsk Surface Transport From September 1
The introduction of bank card payments on surface public transport in Minsk will begin on September 1.
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Weather Balloon Carrying Package Found in Lesser Poland Voivodeship
A weather balloon with boxes attached to it was found in the settlement of Iwkowa in Poland’s Lesser
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Homiel and Brest Regions: Where Russian Drones Entered Belarus in April
April saw a record low number of recorded incursions by Russian drones into Belarus, all of which occurred
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Belarusian Customs Blocks “Grey Imports” Bound for Russia
Belarusian customs officers intercepted a shipment of goods intended for Russian consumers.
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Conference of Belarusians Worldwide Opens in Warsaw
The Conference of Belarusians Worldwide opens today in Warsaw. Participants from different countries
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“Make Sure You Don’t Embarrass Yourselves on Quality”: Lukashenka Shown Most Powerful MTZ Tractor
Alyaksandr Lukashenka was shown today the most powerful tractor in the MTZ lineup. The BELARUS-5425 has
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Belarus and Russia to Create Unified Register of Carriers’ Debts
Belarus and Russia will create a unified register of carriers’ debts. The decision was adopted following
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Traffic Police to Step Up Controls Over Long Weekend
The traffic police will step up controls over the long weekend, the Interior Ministry’s press service said.
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Lithuanian Police Find Bodies of Two Migrants in Forest Near Polish Border
Lithuanian police on Thursday morning discovered the bodies of two people in a forest near the settlement
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Subsistence Minimum and Linked Benefits Increase in Belarus
The subsistence minimum budget in Belarus increased by an average of 2.5% from May 1. It now stands at 509.
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It Was Minus 20 Degrees, Now Minus 15: Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Assesses Thaw in Relations With Minsk
Poland’s Deputy Foreign Minister Marcin Bosacki said that after the exchange that took place this week
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Tsikhanouskaya: The State Must Protect the Right to Work, Not Turn It Into a Tool of Control
The state must protect the right to work, not turn it into a tool of control, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
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New Fires Break Out in Tuapse After Drone Attack
Tuapse was again targeted by drones. According to the operational headquarters of Russia’s Krasnodar
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Banks Increase Lending to Legal Entities by 25.2% in March
In March, banks issued loans to legal entities totaling 17.5 billion rubles, 2.2 billion rubles more
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Belarusian Household Debt to Banks Exceeds 30 Billion Rubles
Banks increased lending to individuals in March. Loans totaling 1.56 billion rubles were issued during
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National Bank Links Slowdown in Belarusian Economy to Weaker External Demand
Belarus’s GDP declined by 0.4% in the first quarter of 2026, according to the National Bank’s quarterly
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Fear Of Deportation And Personal Problems — Son Of Former Belaruskali Strike Committee Leader In Coma In Czechia
A 23-year-old Belarusian Yakau has been in a coma in a hospital in Czechia since mid-April following
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Former Malady Front Activist Yauhen Skachko Sentenced To 3 Years In Colony
Entrepreneur from Homiel Yauhen Skachko has been sentenced to three years in a penal colony.
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Lamborghini Crashes Into Tram In Minsk
A Lamborghini crashed into a tram on Masherova Avenue in Minsk, the traffic police reported.
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Garage And Passenger Car Catch Fire In Minsk
A garage and a passenger car parked nearby caught fire in Minsk. The incident occurred today on Gurskogo Street.
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Loader And Minibus Advertising Penal System Shop Collide In Minsk
An LGCE loader and a Mercedes minibus collided in Minsk due to failure to maintain a safe distance, the
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Nordic and Baltic Countries Rule Out Review of Relations with Belarus Until Situation Changes
Foreign ministers of the Nordic and Baltic countries (NB8) met on April 29–30 in Kuressaare, Estonia
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United Transitional Cabinet Proposes “Young Belarusian Visa”
The representative of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus for youth policy Marharyta Vorykhava
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Criminal Case Opened Against Human Rights Defender from Mazyr Uladzimir Tselyapun
The Viasna Human Rights Centre reported that a criminal case has been opened against 70-year-old human
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Expired Plant Protection Products Sold at Homiel Market
Officials from the State Control Committee of the Homiel Region stopped the sale of expired and unregistered
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Cows Get Barns, Officials Face Criminal Liability: Lukashenka Signs Decree on Dairy Sector
On April 30, Alyaksandr Lukashenka signed a decree “On the Development of the Dairy Sector”.
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Mozambican Military Diplomat Accredited in Belarus for the First Time
A military attaché from Mozambique has been accredited in Belarus for the first time. First Deputy Head
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Belarusian Ambassador Presents Credentials to President of Zimbabwe
The Ambassador of Belarus to Zimbabwe Yury Mikalaychyk presented credentials to the President of Zimbabwe
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Mahiliou Real Estate Agency Devised Contract Termination Scheme to Pay Salaries “In Envelopes”
A real estate agency in Mahiliou concealed revenue and paid salaries “in envelopes” until it drew the
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YouTube Channel “vDud” Declared “Extremist” in Belarus
The Ministry of Information of Belarus has updated the “Republican List of Extremist Materials”.
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Heating Season Concludes in Minsk
The Minsk City Executive Committee has decided to end the heating season. From April 30, heating will
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Bar Visitor on Zybitskaya Street Assaults Two People Over Bar Stool
In a bar on Zybitskaya Street in Minsk, a 20-year-old man assaulted two patrons. A report from two Minsk
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Russian Border Guards Photograph Passports at Border with Belarus – Mayday.Team
Russian border guards are photographing passports at the border with Belarus, Mayday.Team reports.
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Illegal Use of Recycling Fee Benefits Identified in Mahiliou Region
The State Control Committee of the Mahiliou Region inspected 18 private business entities and identified
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Latvian Saeima Approves First Reading of Ban on Firearm Ownership for Belarusians
The Latvian Saeima has approved in the first reading amendments to a law providing for a ban on firearm
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Keramin CEO Dies Suddenly
The general director of OJSC Keramin, Aleh Panasiuk, has died suddenly at the age of 46. As reported
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Coffee and Pasta Attempted to Be Brought into Belarus from Lithuania Without Documents
Five tonnes of undeclared goods with a total value of more than 900,000 rubles were found in a DAF truck
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“Abnormal Situation” Reported at Minsk CHP-3
An “abnormal situation” occurred at Minsk CHP-3 on the evening of April 29, leading to a release of steam.
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Nausėda Signs Law on Construction of Military Training Ground in Kapčiamiestis
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has signed laws on the establishment of a military training ground
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Water Supply Disruption Continues for Second Day in Rahachou
Problems with tap water have continued for a second day in Rahachou. After painting work at the water
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Iranian President Calls Lukashenka to Discuss Talks with the United States
On April 30, Alyaksandr Lukashenka held a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
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Dog Food, Grass Seeds and Strawberry Seedlings Detained at Belarus-Russia Border
Russian customs officers, together with Rosselkhoznadzor, have detained several consignments of goods
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Belarus Government Tightens Technical Requirements for Alcohol
The Council of Ministers has adopted a resolution tightening technical requirements for alcoholic products
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“Do Not Knock on People’s Doors with an Iron Boot” — Lukashenka Criticises Oversight Bodies
Alyaksandr Lukashenka, speaking at a meeting on the “One District – One Project” initiative, positioned
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Khrenin Takes Part in Physical Training and Fitness Tests with Deputies and Aides
The Defence Ministry held a physical training session with the minister’s deputies and aides, as well
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Dollar, Russian Ruble and Yuan Rise Ahead of Long Weekend
Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange on April 30 ended with gains for the US dollar
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Belarusian Sentenced in Poland to Prison Term for $1 Million Cigarette Smuggling
A Belarusian citizen has been sentenced in Poland to one year and two months in prison in a cigarette
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Belarusians to Receive Special Medical Service Conditions in Dubai
The Consulate General of Belarus in Dubai (UAE) and Polyclinic AE have signed a cooperation agreement.
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Ten More People Recognised as Political Prisoners in Belarus
Belarusian human rights defenders have recognised another 10 individuals as political prisoners.
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Lukashenka Plans to Submit Regional Development Issues to All-Belarusian People’s Assembly
Alyaksandr Lukashenka has proposed submitting regional development issues for consideration at the All-Belarusian
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