House of Representatives Ratifies Memorandum on Employment of Pakistanis
Belarus’ House of Representatives has ratified a memorandum of understanding between Belarus and Pakistan
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National Bank Plans to Consider Refinancing Rate Cut
The National Bank of Belarus is set to revisit the issue of lowering the refinancing rate in the near future.
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Belarus to Send Germany Copy of Verdict Against Deceased Siegling
Belarus will send Germany a copy of the Supreme Court verdict against Hans Eugen Siegling, who died in
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Citizens of Poland, Belarus, and Ukraine Organized Scheme of Fictitious Employment in Poland
Poland’s Border Guard has uncovered a large-scale scheme involving fictitious employment of foreigners
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First Unit of BelNPP Reconnected to Grid
On May 6, the first unit of the Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant (BelNPP) was reconnected to the grid after
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Industrial Facilities Catch Fire in Minsk and Babruisk
Belarus’ Emergency Situations Ministry reported the extinguishing of fires at two enterprises in Minsk
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Rail Container Transit From China to Europe Rises 45% in March
Rail container transit from China to Europe increased in March amid threats to shipping routes in the
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Russian Budget Oil and Gas Revenues Rise 39% in April
Oil and gas revenues of the Russian budget increased by 39% in April, according to data from Russia’s
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Online Library Kamunikat.org Down After Hacker Attack
The online library Kamunikat.org is unavailable following a hacker attack. The Belarusian library announced
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Government Allocates Tariff Quota for Electric Vehicles Between Individuals and Companies
The Council of Ministers has allocated the EAEU tariff quota for electric vehicle imports between individuals
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Canadian Competitor of Belaruskali Reports Growth in Potash Fertilizer Prices in First Quarter
Potash fertilizer prices continued to rise in the first quarter, according to the January-March report
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Brest to Hold Three “Days of Sobriety” in the Near Future
The Brest City Executive Committee will soon restrict alcohol sales. Decision No. 650 of April 17 was
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MART Raises Passenger Rail Transport Tariffs
Belarus’ Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade has updated tariffs for passenger, baggage, and
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Independent Belarusian Project “Official. Unofficial. Belarus” Opens at Venice Biennale – Photo Report
The Belarusian project “Official. Unofficial. Belarus” has opened at the 61st Venice Biennale as part
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Belarus Lowers Prices for Some Cheeses for Russia
Belarus’ Agriculture and Food Ministry has revised some minimum export prices for dairy products through
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Foreign Currency Supply Exceeded Demand by $489.7 Million in April
According to statistics from the National Bank, the supply of foreign currency exceeded demand by $489.
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Two Drones Crash in Latvia
Two drones crashed in Latvia overnight after entering the country’s airspace from Russia. Several UAV
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Minsk Begins Monitoring Scooter Speeds
On May 6, the “SKAT” violation detection system designed to monitor the speed of personal mobility devices
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Floor Collapses in Entrance of Apartment Building in Minsk’s Sliapianka District
Today, the floor and part of a wall in front of a stairway collapsed in the fourth entrance of a panel
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Belarus Proposes Assembly Plants for Machinery and Grain Hub in Egypt
Belarus has presented Egypt with a comprehensive proposal to establish assembly production facilities
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Belarus Expects Visit by Egyptian President
Belarus is expecting a visit by the president of Egypt, with a corresponding invitation having been sent
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Polish Visa Centers Launch Mobile Application for Booking Document Submissions
Since May 2026, Polish visa centers have launched a mobile application for booking document submission
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Ministry of Information Declares Ales Pushkin’s Facebook Account “Extremist”
Belarus’ Ministry of Information has updated the “Republican List of Extremist Materials.” Among other
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Two More Political Prisoners Sentenced for “Persistent Disobedience” in Penal Colonies
Belarus continues to open criminal cases against political prisoners under Article 411 of the Criminal
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Belavia Plans to Resume Flights to Dubai From May 22
Belavia plans to resume regular flights between Minsk and Dubai from May 22, 2026. The airline said the
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Operational Headquarters and Drone Protection: Minsk Police Prepare for May 9
Belarusian Interior Minister Ivan Kubrakou held a briefing for Minsk police officers ahead of upcoming
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Lithuania Does Not Consider Recent Railway Accidents to Be Sabotage
Two railway accidents in Lithuania last week showed no signs of sabotage, Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga
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Deputy Chief of General Staff Lahadziuk Dismissed From Position
Alyaksandr Lukashenka has dismissed Deputy Chief of the General Staff and Head of the Main Operations
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Unlicensed 17-Year-Old Sentenced to 1.5 Years in Penal Colony Over Fatal Traffic Accident
A resident of the Dobrush district who caused a fatal traffic accident at the age of 17 has been sentenced to 1.
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Viasna Aware of More Than 10 Searches Conducted at Relatives of Coordination Council Candidates
The Viasna Human Rights Center has learned of more than 10 searches carried out involving candidates
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Former Malady Front Activist Yauhen Skachko Awaiting Transfer to Penal Colony, Faces Health Problems
Former Malady Front activist Yauhen Skachko, sentenced to three years in prison, is to be transferred
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Pavel Liber: A Proven Secure Solution Will Be Used for Voting in the Upcoming Coordination Council Elections
Elections to the fourth convocation of the Coordination Council will take place from May 11 to May 17
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Publishing House “Literaturny Svet” Suspended for Three Months in Belarus
Belarus’ Ministry of Information has suspended for three months the state registration certificate of
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Fragments From Russia’s War Against Ukraine Melted Down in Brest for Monument in Moscow
A ceremony was held in the Brest region to melt down coins for the “Living Memory of Grateful Generations”
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Former Political Prisoners Summoned for “Preventive Conversations” in Homiel
Former political prisoners in Homiel are being summoned to district police departments for “preventive
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Turchyn Approves State Order For Glass Waste
The government of Belarus has set the volume of the 2026 state order for the supply of glass waste.
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Two Residents Of Kalodzishchy Charged With Aiding Illegal Stay Of Foreigners In Belarus
The prosecutor’s office has sent to court a criminal case against two residents of Kalodzishchy near Minsk.
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Man From Maladzyechna Sentenced In Absentia Returns To Belarus And Receives 5.5-Year Prison Term
Aliaksandr Karneyeu from Maladzyechna, who had previously been sentenced in absentia, returned to Belarus
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Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisers Discuss Creation Of “For A Democratic Belarus” Group In Armenian Parliament
A group titled “For a Democratic Belarus” may be established in the Armenian parliament. The issue was
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Rights Defenders Report Searches Of Relatives Of Coordination Council Candidates
Human rights defenders have learned of several cases of searches conducted at the homes of relatives
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Dollar Falls At Belarusian Currency Exchange Trading
Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange ended with a decline in the US dollar.
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Zelenskyy: Russia Has Violated Ceasefire
Russia has violated the ceasefire declared by Ukraine from midnight on May 6. Ukraine will determine
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Orange Weather Alert To Remain In Effect On May 7
Forecasters have extended the orange level weather alert for Thursday, May 7. “During the day on
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Funds Raised Within A Day For Halina Kazimirouskaya To Fight Cancer
Yesterday, the head of the “Free Choir”, Halina Kazimirouskaya, appealed for help due to a serious illness
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Simonyan: Belarus Governance Model Unacceptable For Armenia
Speaker of Armenia’s National Assembly Alen Simonyan responded to the Belarusian Foreign Ministry’s reaction
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Clone Of BSU History Journal Appears Online
A clone of the Belarusian State University (BSU) history journal has appeared online, the university’s
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Russia Exports $12.5 Million Worth Of Dairy Products To Belarus
Russia exported $12.5 million worth of dairy products to Belarus in the first quarter, according to data
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Tsikhanouskaya Discusses Countering Abuse Of Interstate Search Mechanisms In Armenia
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with representatives of Armenian civil society and experts. According to
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Sawmill Fire In Mahiliou District
A sawmill caught fire on the evening of May 5 in the village of Selets in the Mahiliou district.
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Kim Jong Un Amends Constitution
Kim Jong Un has updated North Korea’s Constitution, Yonhap reported. The changes concern the definition
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