Belarusian Information Ministry Again Adds to List of “Extremist Materials”
The Information Ministry continues to expand its list of “extremist materials.” The following have been added: Threads accounts…
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National Bank of Belarus Leaves Standard Risk Rates Unchanged for October
The National Bank of Belarus has decided not to change the standard risk calculation rates for October. The…
Sikorski: Belarusians Are Very Concerned About Being Drawn Into the War
“We are receiving information from many sources that the Russians are preparing something major,” Polish Deputy Prime Minister…
Human Rights Defenders and OTK Check Information on 15 People Pardoned in Belarus
The Office for Social Policy of the United Transitional Cabinet is in contact with human rights organizations and,…
Skoda Crashes Through Wall Into Underground Parking Garage in Minsk
In Minsk, a Skoda entered an underground parking garage through a wall. The crash occurred during the day…
Euractiv: EU Seeks Ways to Curb Return of Belarusian and Russian Athletes
EU countries are considering a number of measures that could limit the return of Belarusian and Russian athletes…
Belarusians Offered Option to Apply for Lithuanian Work Residence Permits in Armenia and Georgia
Starting November 1, Belarusian citizens will be able to apply for temporary residence permits in Lithuania through external…
Licensing of Apple Imports Introduced for Six Months in Belarus
Belarus has introduced licensing for apple imports from countries outside the Eurasian Economic Union for six months. The…
Poland Outlines Conditions for “Substantive Dialogue” With Belarus
Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Marcin Bosacki said Warsaw sees Belarus’ recent actions as a reduction in tensions at…
Belarus and Russia to Simplify Residence Permit Procedures for Citizens of Both Countries
Russia and Belarus have signed a protocol amending an agreement on ensuring equal rights for citizens of the…
Nine Months in Captivity for a Belarusian Album: Ales Chumakou Describes Persecution and Imprisonment Over Music
Belarusian bard, musician and traditional instrument maker Ales Chumakou gave an extensive interview to the Viasna Human Rights…
239 Belarusian Women Awarded Order of the Mother
Aliaksandr Lukashenka has signed a decree awarding the Order of the Mother to 239 women from all regions…
Coordination Council Proposes Veranika Stankevich for Social Policy Representative in United Transitional Cabinet
Following a vote, the Belarusian Coordination Council proposed Veranika Stankevich as a candidate for the position of Representative…
Belarus and Russia Discuss Fight Against Extremism and Illegal Migration
On September 23–24, a meeting was held in Moscow between the special representatives of Belarus and Russia responsible…
Flagshtok: At Least Three Russian UAVs Entered Belarusian Airspace Within 24 Hours
Within less than 24 hours, at least three Russian drones were in Belarusian airspace, according to monitoring channels.…
EU Court Again Refuses to Lift Sanctions on MAZ and BelAZ
OJSC BelAZ – Management Company of BelAZ-Holding and OJSC MAZ – Management Company of BelAvtoMAZ Holding sought to…
13 Political Prisoners Pardoned in Belarus
Aliaksandr Lukashenka has signed a decree pardoning 15 convicted people, including 13 people convicted of “extremist-related crimes,” his…
Lukashenka Appoints New Chief of Armed Forces Rear Services Staff
Italy’s Defense Minister Denies Reports of Possible Russian Drone Attacks on EU
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto denied reports of possible Russian drone attacks on Italy, Spain or France published…
Belarusian Investigative Committee Reports “Repeated Attempts at Recruitment” for Attacks on Infrastructure
The Belarusian Investigative Committee reported cases in which unidentified individuals use messengers and social media to offer people…
Minsk Police Arrest Bag Snatcher Four Years After Theft
Third Women’s Political Leadership Academy for Belarusians Held in Prague
The third Women’s Political Leadership Academy was held in Prague from Sept. 13 to 18. It was organized…
In Belarus, Car and Icon Belonging to Priest Henrykh Akalatovich Fail to Sell at Auction
Another auction to sell the seized property of former political prisoner, priest Henrykh Akalatovich, failed due to a…
Belarusian Information Ministry Sees Double Standards in Latvia’s Ban on Radio Belarus
The Belarusian Information Ministry strongly condemned Latvia’s ban on the distribution of the Radio Belarus program. The decision…
Poland Evacuates Border Checkpoints on Ukrainian Border
Russian strikes are forcing Poland to evacuate border checkpoints on the Ukrainian border. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk…
Belarusian Citizen Convicted in U.S. of Violating Sanctions by Supplying Mass Spectrometer to Russia
A federal jury in Boston found 37-year-old Kirill Gordei, a dual citizen of Belarus and the United States,…
Ukraine Sentences Ukrainian Man to 15 Years for Cooperation With Belarusian Security Services
A 49-year-old Kyiv resident who cooperated with Belarusian and Russian security services has been sentenced in Ukraine to…
Ukraine to Receive €3 Billion From EU
The European Union has approved the disbursement of another €3 billion tranche in financial assistance to Ukraine. This…
Belarus Plans to Introduce Licensing for Tire Imports
Belarus plans to introduce licensing for tire imports. A draft resolution of the Council of Ministers was discussed…
One Person Dies After Knife Attack at Abbey in Jarosław, Poland
A 31-year-old Ukrainian citizen attacked five people with a knife in the Polish city of Jarosław, Podkarpackie Voivodeship.…
Belarusian Cigarettes Found in Freight Train and Truck Wheels at Polish Border
Polish customs officers discovered several batches of Belarusian cigarettes that were being illegally brought into Poland. In Koroszczyn,…
Dollar, Euro and Yuan Rise on BCSE on September 24
Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange (BCSE ) ended on Sept. 24 with the dollar, euro…
Belarusian Industry Ministry Expects to Boost Machine Building and Reduce Warehouse Stocks by Year-End
The Ministry of Industry expects to restore production volumes in the machine-building sector and partially reduce warehouse stocks…
Peskov Responds to Putin’s Invitation to the U.S. for G20 Summit
Russia will take part in the G20 summit in Miami in any case. Whether Russian President Vladimir Putin…
Russia Preparing Drone Attacks Against Spain, France or Italy — Media
The CIA has warned several European governments of a possible Russian attack involving drones against Spain, France or…
“Belspetsvneshtechnika” Seeks Contract to Modernize Mi-17 Helicopters in Côte d’Ivoire
The Belarusian state-owned company “Belspetsvneshtechnika” (BSVT) may take part in the repair and modernization of Mi-17 military transport…
Lukashenka said the level of political and parliamentary cooperation with Pakistan does not correspond to the level of economic relations.
Lukashenka Asks Pakistani Senate Chairman to Help Review Relations With Pakistan Aliaksandr Lukashenka is dissatisfied with the development…
Turchyn Visits “Farmer-IT Specialist” to Check Orchard Planting Ordered by Lukashenka
Prime Minister Aliaksandr Turchyn visited the Spartan-Agro farm in the Maladzyechna district today. Its head, Ihar Abramchyk, is…
Drone Crashes in Romania Near Ukrainian Border
Latvia Bans Distribution of “Radio Belarus,” Including Online
Latvia’s National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP) has banned the distribution of the “Radio Belarus” program in the…
Polish Intelligence Services Coordinator: “Without Any Particular Illusions, We Are Approaching Relations With Belarus Cautiously and Calmly”
Poland’s Minister-Coordinator of Special Services Tomasz Siemoniak stressed that Warsaw is approaching relations with Minsk cautiously and calmly.…
Average Salary Fell by 36.9 Rubles in August
The average salary fell by 36.9 rubles in August to 3,135.9 rubles before income tax. The data was…
Lithuania Hands Belarus Protest Note Over Weather Balloons
On Sept. 23, Lithuania’s Foreign Ministry handed the chargé d’affaires of Belarus in Lithuania a protest note over…
Flooding Occurs in Homiel Due to Heavy Rain
Homiel municipal services are operating in a state of heightened readiness today. The city executive committee reported this.…
Charges Brought Against 28 Suspects in Fraudulent Call Center Case
The Investigative Committee said charges had been brought against 28 suspects in a criminal case involving a fraudulent…
400 Belarusians Detained in Poland for Immigration Law Violations in Eight Months
Poland’s Border Guard detained 400 Belarusian citizens for violating immigration laws in January-August. The figures were reported by…
Leading Russian Media Fall for Fake KGB Telegram Channel Report About Foiled Sabotage in Russia
A report appeared on a fake Telegram channel purporting to belong to the Belarusian KGB (@kgb_kanal), claiming that…
“High Probability of Sabotage.” Polish Minister on Fire at Starlink Station
Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs Krzysztof Gawkowski said on the morning broadcast of TVPinfo…
Fire Breaks Out at Starlink Ground Station in Poland
A fire broke out at a Starlink ground station in Poland on Wednesday evening. This was reported by…
EBRD Raises Belarus GDP Growth Forecast
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has released its latest economic development forecast for its region. The…