IAEA: Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant Completely Loses External Power Supply
Several Ukrainian electrical substations vital to nuclear safety were damaged this morning as a result
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Shuleika and Patrushev Take Measures to Maintain Stability on the Agricultural Market
Belarus and Russia have discussed measures aimed at maintaining a stable situation on the agricultural
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Belarus and the United Nations Sign Cooperation Plan for 2026
Belarus and the United Nations have signed a cooperation plan for 2026. Today, Foreign Minister Maksim
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At Least 22 Foreign Nationals Are Imprisoned in Belarus on Political Grounds — Human Rights Defenders
The Viasna Human Rights Centre reported that as of 20 January, at least 22 foreign nationals convicted
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Free Belarus Center Recognised as an “Extremist Formation”
Free Belarus Center has been recognised as an “extremist formation”. The decision by the KGB is dated
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Lithuania Notes Improvement in Situation With Smugglers’ Weather Balloons
Lithuania has noted an improvement in the situation with smugglers’ weather balloons. This was stated
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Belarusian Military Familiarise Themselves With New Unmanned Aviation Technologies in the UAE
A Belarusian military delegation is visiting exhibitions in the United Arab Emirates. It is headed by
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China Imported $747.2 Million Worth of Belarusian Potash in 2025
China imported $747.2 million worth of Belarusian potash in 2025. Compared with 2024, supplies in value
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Belarus to Receive 300 Million Yuan in Technical and Economic Assistance From China
Belarus will receive 300 million yuan in technical and economic assistance from China. This is stipulated
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Leaders of the Belarusian Republican Youth Union to Join Collegiums of Several Ministries
Decree No. 22 of January 19 “On Support for the Belarusian Republican Youth Union (BRSM)” was published
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Moldova Begins Process of Withdrawal From CIS
Moldova has begun the process of withdrawing from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and plans
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Heating Main Accident in Barysau Leaves Several Buildings Without Heating
A heating network accident occurred in Barysau on Monday. On the evening of January 19, residential buildings
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Polish Prosecutors Say Melkaziorau Had Chronic Illnesses
Polish prosecutors have said that no injuries were found on the body of Belarusian journalist Mikita
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Tsikhanouskaya Plans to Discuss Belarus’ Future, Political Prisoners and Regional Security at Davos Forum
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya will take part in the World Economic Forum in Davos for the fourth time.
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After Lukashenka Remark, Energy Ministry to Lower Water Temperature in Pipes
The Ministry of Energy has taken measures to limit the operating modes of heat supply systems during
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Pensions in Belarus to Increase by 10% From February
From February 1, labor pensions will rise by an average of 10%. The corresponding decree was signed by
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Heat Supply Being Restored After Heating Main Accident in Minsk
Heat and hot water are returning to homes in the Frunzensky, Moskovsky, Tsentralny, Sovetsky and Oktyabrsky
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Belarus Information Ministry Sees Danger in Popular Gaming Platform Roblox
The Ministry of Information of Belarus has warned about the dangers of Roblox, a gaming platform popular
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Trump Invites Lukashenka to Join Peace Council
U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed that Belarus become a founding member of the Peace Council in
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Prosecutors in Minsk Region Filed More Than 1,400 Applications on “Extremist” Materials Over Five Years
The Minsk Region Prosecutor’s Office reported on filing applications with courts to have information
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Human Rights Defenders Aware of 163 Defendants in the “Hajun Case”
The Viasna Human Rights Centre reported that 163 confirmed defendants in the “Hajun case” are currently
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Belarusian Military Visits Arms Exhibition in Qatar
A Belarusian military delegation headed by Chief of the General Staff Pavel Muraveika is visiting the
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Lukashenka Wants to Be a Bridge Between East and West
Alyaksandr Lukashenka wants Belarus to be not a dividing line but a bridge between East and West.
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Network of Russian Informants Uncovered in Latvia. Some Suspects Fled to Belarus
Latvian television channel TV3, in its programme Nekā personīga, reported on a case involving the Telegram
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Grain Harvest Totals 9.1 Million Tonnes in 2027
The grain harvest in 2027 amounted to 9.1 million tonnes in post-processing weight. This was reported
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Kuchynski: We Agreed on Concrete Steps to Support Belarusians in Spain
Belarusian democratic forces have agreed with Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on further steps to
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Belarus’ GDP Grows by 1.3% in 2025
Belarus’ gross domestic product in 2025 amounted to 286.7 billion roubles. It increased by 1.
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Belarus Hands Over Drug Trafficking Suspect to Turkey
Turkey’s Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said that 17 suspects and defendants wanted for various crimes
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Minsk City Executive Committee Promises to Resolve Heating Problems Within Hours After Accident
The Minsk City Executive Committee has promised that within a couple of hours the temperature of the
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Traffic Restricted in Minsk Due to Pipeline Rupture
Minsk traffic police warned of traffic restrictions on a section of Akademika Karskogo Street due to
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EDB Expects Inflation in Belarus to Remain at Around 7%
The Eurasian Development Bank expects inflation in Belarus to remain at its current level in 2026.
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Minskenergo Warns of Temperature Drop in Five Districts of Minsk Due to Heating Main Accident
A section of heating main No. 41 has been damaged in Minsk, Minskenergo said. As a result of the accident
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Belarus Education Ministry Explains Why Schools Remain Open Despite Frost
School classes are not being cancelled despite freezing temperatures because the cold has not yet reached
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IDRW Claims India Purchased a Batch of Berkut-BM Drones From Belarus
The para-military outlet Indian Defence Research Wing (IDRW) reported that India has purchased a batch
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Two Belarusian Citizens Detained in Thailand Over Illegal Car Rental Case
Thai police have detained two Belarusian citizens suspected of running an illegal car rental business
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Several Dozen Objects Enter Poland Overnight From Belarus
On the night of January 17, several dozen unidentified objects entered Polish airspace from the territory
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“She Ran Across a Four-Lane Road and Fled.” Journalist Ihar Kulei Says He Was Followed in Warsaw
Journalist Ihar Kuley of the Belarusian Investigative Center shared a story on his Facebook blog about
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Rising Demand for Legal Status in Poland: Belarusians File More Applications but Receive Fewer Permits
In 2025, Belarusian citizens received 34,200 residence permits in Poland — 18.3% fewer than a year earlier
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“They Are There Temporarily” — Tsikhanouskaya Comments on Reports of Her Children Moving to the United States
Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has commented on reports that her children
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Two More Stations Removed From Minsk Metro Construction Plan — Nasha Niva
Two more stations have been removed from the construction plan for the fourth line of the Minsk metro
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Belarus KGB Adds Three More People to “Terrorist” List
Belarus’s State Security Committee has added three more people to its list of “individuals involved in
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Belarusian Citizens Detained in Georgia With Methadone Worth Over $1 Million
Two Belarusian citizens have been detained in the Adjara region in a drug trafficking case.
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Crypto Banks in Belarus to Have Minimum Charter Capital of 20 Million Rubles
The minimum charter capital for crypto banks in Belarus will be set at no less than 20 million Belarusian
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Belarusian Democratic Forces Will Be Able to Take Part in Local Election Observation Missions in Council of Europe Countries
Representatives of the Belarusian democratic forces will be able to participate in missions observing
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Belarus Proposes Sending Its Representative to Afghanistan
Belarus plans to develop relations with Afghanistan, simplify the visa regime for Afghan businessmen
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Raccoon That Arrived From America in a Car Container Is Being Kept at the Ashmyany Veterinary Station
The raccoon that arrived from America to Belarus in a container with a car is being kept at the Ashmyany
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Belarusian Citizen and Five Other Foreigners to Be Tried in Lithuania for Attempted Arson of Equipment for Ukraine’s Armed Forces
Six foreign nationals will stand trial in Lithuania for attempting to set fire to equipment intended
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Liquidation of the Information Ministry, Self-Regulation and Simplified Accreditation — BAJ Presents Concept for Reforming Belarus’ Media Sector
The Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ) is presenting a concept for reforming Belarus’ media
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Lithuanian Prosecutor’s Office Sends Weather-Balloon Cigarette Smuggling Case to Court
The Vilnius Regional Prosecutor’s Office has sent to court a criminal case against two Lithuanian citizens.
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Belarus Could See Its First Crypto Bank Within Six Months
Belarus could see its first crypto bank within six months. This is the time needed to bring legislation
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