Government Revises Tariffs For Cultural Event Services
The Council of Ministers of Belarus has revised tariffs for services related to the organisation of cultural events.
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New Passenger Car Sales In Belarus Rise 17% Month-On-Month
In Belarus, 6,700 new passenger cars were sold in April 2026, the Belarusian Automobile Association reported.
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US To Allocate Up To $100 Million For Containment At Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant
The United States will allocate up to $100 million to ensure the containment of nuclear materials at
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Belarusian Detained in Poland With Counterfeit Cigarette Packaging
Polish tax service officers detained two vehicles transporting counterfeit accessories for cigarette
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Ukraine Plans Reform of Foreign Recruitment for Armed Forces
Ukraine is planning to reform the system for recruiting foreign nationals into the Armed Forces and the
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Russia Strikes Zaporizhzhia and Central Kramatorsk, Casualties Reported
On May 5, Russia carried out strikes on central Kramatorsk and Zaporizhzhia. At least 12 people were
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Belarusian Foreign Ministry Hands Protest Note to Armenian Diplomat
On May 5, Armenia’s chargé d’affaires in Belarus Artur Sargsyan was summoned to the Belarusian Foreign
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Territorial Defence Drills Begin in Lida District
Planned training exercises for reservists assigned to territorial troops have been launched in the Lida
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Belarus Restricts State Support for Imported Seed Purchases
The Belarusian government has limited state support for the purchase of imported seeds for agricultural needs.
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Deputy District Executive Committee Head in Vitsyebsk Region Accused of Abuse of Power
The first deputy chairman — head of the agriculture and food department in one of the district executive
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Mural Dedicated to Uladzimir Karatkevich Disappears During Renovation in Orsha
During major renovation works on building No. 2 on Marata Street, the walls were insulated.
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Fawn Gets Stuck in Fence in Vitsyebsk
A fawn became stuck between the bars of a metal fence on 2nd Vetaranskaya Street in Vitsyebsk during the day.
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Babruisk Resident Given “Home Chemistry” Sentence for Hunting Lynx
A resident of Babruisk went hunting for wild boar but shot a lynx he encountered in the forest, despite
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Belarusian Timber Shipment Turned Back in Russia
Russia returned 2 cubic metres of timber to Belarus after it was transported without the required documents.
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Minnesota Tax Court Rejects BelarusianAmericans.Org Appeal Over Property Tax Assessment
The Minnesota Tax Court has dismissed a complaint by the non-profit organisation BelarusianAmericans.
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New Academy of National Security Building Near Completion on Site of Historic Catholic Cemetery in Minsk — Photo Fact
Recent photos and videos of construction near St Roch’s Church on Zalataya Horka in Minsk have appeared
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Government to Review Changes to Payments to National Development Fund
The Belarusian government will consider changing its approach to payments to the national development fund.
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SBU Reports Strike on Oil Refinery in Leningrad Region
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), together with the Defence Forces, struck the Kirishinefteorgsintez
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Turchyn Briefs Lukashenka on Agenda for Meeting With Putin
Alyaksandr Lukashenka on Tuesday received Prime Minister Alyaksandr Turchyn for a briefing.
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Human Rights Groups Recognise Seven as Political Prisoners
Belarusian human rights organisations have published a statement recognising seven more individuals as
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Extradited Man to Stand Trial for Fraud
Prosecutors have sent to court a criminal case against a native of the Hrodna region. The man is accused
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Dollar Edges Down on BCSE
Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange ended on Tuesday, May 5, with the US dollar and
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Zelenskyy Says F-5 Flamingo Missiles Used in Strike on Cheboksary Plant
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the strike on a plant in Cheboksary overnight was carried
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Orange Weather Alert Issued for May 6
Forecasters have issued an orange-level weather warning due to heat. “During the day on May 6 (Wednesday)
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Streets to Be Closed in Minsk for Rehearsals of Ceremonial Events
Streets in Minsk will be closed for rehearsals of ceremonial events. According to the Minsk city traffic
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Lukashenka Rebukes Turchyn Over Frequent Requests for “Benefits and Handouts”
Aliaksandr Lukashenka reproached Prime Minister Aliaksandr Turchyn for frequent requests for “benefits
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BYSOL Launches Annual Fundraiser for Children of Political Prisoners
The BYSOL foundation has launched its annual fundraiser for children of political prisoners.
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Free Choir Leader Halina Kazimirouskaya Diagnosed With Cancer, Appeals for Support
The leader of the “Free Choir,” Halina Kazimirouskaya, is battling cancer and is in need of support.
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UK Expands Sanctions Against Russia
The United Kingdom has expanded its sanctions against Russia. A total of 18 legal entities and individuals
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Customs Launch Criminal Case Over Evasion of Duties on Perfume Imports
The Hrodna Regional Customs has uncovered an attempt by a carrier to evade payment of customs duties
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Hrodna Azot Employee Dies by Suicide — Rabochy Rukh
A deputy head of a workshop at Hrodna Azot committed suicide, Rabochy Rukh reported. According to activists
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BelGee Sells 3,900 Vehicles in April
BelGee sold 3,900 vehicles in April, including Geely and BelGee models, the company said. In April, 1,600
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EU and Armenia Conclude Transport Infrastructure Agreement
The European Union and Armenia concluded a Partnership Agreement in the field of transport infrastructure
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Belarusian Ambassador Presents Miniature BelAZ Truck to Venezuelan Official
Belarus’ ambassador to Venezuela Dmitry Derevinsky met with Venezuela’s Deputy Minister of Ecological
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Fire Reported at Babruisk’s Fandok
Emergency Ministry workers extinguished a fire on the premises of the Fandok enterprise in Babruysk.
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Poczobut Addresses Belarusian Poles via Video Link
Former political prisoner Andrzej Poczobut addressed Belarusian Poles via video link. He posted on X
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Belarus’ International Reserves Increase by $24.4 Million in April
Belarus’ gold and foreign exchange reserves stood at $15.266 billion as of May 1. In April, they increased by $24.
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Statkevich Publishes Court Ruling Declaring His Facebook “Extremist Materials”
Politician Mikalai Statkevich posted on his Telegram channel a photo of a ruling declaring his Facebook
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Lithuanian Customs Destroys 3.9 Million Belarusian Cigarettes
Lithuanian customs authorities destroyed Belarusian contraband cigarettes. A total of 195,000 packs, or 3.
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Pope Meets Apostolic Nuncio to Belarus
Pope Leo XIV received the Apostolic Nuncio to Belarus Ignazio Ceffalia on Monday. According to the Vatican
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Drones Strike Facilities in Leningrad Region and Cheboksary
Russia’s Defense Ministry said 289 drones were neutralized overnight. Drones were intercepted over the
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Catholic Couple Detained In Minsk: Among Them Fashion Intellectual Valer Krasnahir
It has become known about the detention of Valer Krasnahir, an aesthete and intellectual of Belarusian
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Russia Imposes Ban On Products From Three Belarusian Enterprises
Russia’s agricultural watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor has temporarily restricted imports of products from three
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Two Belarusian Drones Carrying Cigarettes Intercepted In Lithuania
On the evening of May 1, Lithuanian border guards intercepted two drones carrying cigarettes that had
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Ukraine Announces Ceasefire Starting May 6
Ukraine has responded to a statement by the Russian Defence Ministry on a May 8–9 ceasefire by announcing
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Tsikhanouskaya Says Relations With Armenia Have Reached New Level
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan.
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“Belarus Is Sacred”: Pavel Seviarynets To Present Book Of Drawings And Poems Created Behind Bars In Warsaw
On May 23, Warsaw will host the presentation of a new book by Pavel Seviarynets, “Belarus Is Sacred.
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Tsikhanouskaya And Macron Discuss European Unity
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the European Political
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Russian Defence Ministry Announces Ceasefire For May 8–9 And Threatens Strike On Kyiv
The Russian Ministry of Defence has unilaterally announced a ceasefire for May 8–9 and is threatening
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Without “Peremen”: “Approved” Kino Songs Selected For Karaoke Clubs In Belarus
As Nasha Niva has learned, songs by the bands “Zveri” and “Gradusy” are returning to Belarusian karaoke clubs.
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