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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Son of Preacher Melyanets Will Not Be Deported from Poland
The son of Belarusian preacher Siarhei Melyanets, who was detained yesterday by Polish border guards
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Belstat Publishes Migration Data for 2025
In 2025, nearly 46,900 people arrived in Belarus, while 37,800 people left the country. These figures
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Poczobut Speaks About His Health
Former political prisoner Andrzej Poczobut has spoken about his health. He is undergoing examinations
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Polatsk Dairy Plant, to Be Transferred to Savushkin Produkt, Reports Rising Losses in First Quarter
OJSC Polatsk Dairy Plant reported increased losses in the first quarter of 2026. It was recently announced
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Stolin Resident Raises Nearly One Million Rubles for Business Development, Investigators Raise Concerns
The Investigative Committee is investigating a criminal case against a 57-year-old resident of Stolin.
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Belarus Rises One Place in Reporters Without Borders Press Freedom Index
Reporters Without Borders has published its annual World Press Freedom Index. Belarus has moved up from
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Prosecutor’s Office Sends Balkunets Case to Court
The Minsk prosecutor’s office said on Wednesday that it had referred a criminal case to court against
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Eurotorg Starts the Year with Decline in Profit
Eurotorg, the operator of Belarus’s largest retail chain, has reported its performance results for the
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MART Sets Special Gas Price for Fabric Manufacturers
The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade has adopted Resolution No. 27 of April 10 “On the regulation
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Government Sets Procurement Volumes of Vegetables and Apples for State Reserve Funds
The Council of Ministers has set the volumes of fruit and vegetable products to be supplied from stabilisation
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Belarus and Tanzania Establish Trade and Cooperation Committee
Belarus and Tanzania have established a joint committee on trade and cooperation. The corresponding intergovernmental
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Ukraine Imposes Sanctions on Sheiman and Lukashenka’s Sons
Details have emerged of a new package of Ukrainian sanctions against Belarus, introduced by a decree
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Belarus-Born Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Russia for Brutal Murder of Federal Judge
The Volgograd Regional Court has sentenced 48-year-old businessman Siarhei Kibalnikau to 22 years in
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Lithuanian Prime Minister: Issue of Political Contacts with Belarus to Be Discussed with Poland in June
Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė said that the possibility of restoring political cooperation
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“Belarus Must Not Be Drawn into War” — Zelenskyy Announces New Sanctions
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a new package of sanctions, which also includes measures
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Rescue of Poczobut and Lukashenka’s Russian Knot
The story of the exchange involving Andrzej Poczobut once again demonstrates how constrained Alyaksandr
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Borys Describes Meeting with Poczobut in Belavezhskaya Pushcha
Former political prisoner and activist of the Union of Poles in Belarus Anzhalika Borys told LRT about
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Belarusian Bookshop Kamunikat.shop Opens in Warsaw – Photos
A Belarusian bookshop, Kamunikat.shop, has opened in Warsaw as a joint project of the Kamunikat foundation
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Son of Belarusian Preacher Siarhei Melyanets Detained by Polish Border Guards
The eldest son of former Belarusian political prisoner and Christian preacher Siarhei Melyanets has been
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Croatia Contributes €100,000 to International Humanitarian Fund
Croatia has contributed €100,000 to the International Humanitarian Fund to support victims of repression
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