Lukashenka Threatens Agricultural Officials With Prison Over Fertilisers
Alyaksandr Lukashenka has again threatened crackdowns and prison terms. This time, his anger was directed
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Government Cancels Requirement to Label Remaining Stocks of Juices and Soft Drinks
Belarus’s Council of Ministers has adopted a resolution “On the Sale of Labelled Goods”
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Supreme Court Declares European Humanities University an “Extremist Organisation”
Belarus’s Supreme Court has declared the European Humanities University, together with its structural
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Seven Criminal Cases Opened Over Bribes in Water Supply Sector
The Financial Investigations Department of the State Control Committee for Brest Region uncovered corruption
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Ryzhankou Passes Lukashenka’s Greetings to Tokayev
Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou met with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
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Security Services Veteran Appointed Director of Puppet Theatre
Forty-nine-year-old Vyachaslau Leanenka has been appointed director of the Belarusian State Puppet Theatre.
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Statkevich Says Interior Ministry Database Still Lists Him as Imprisoned
Politician Mikalai Statkevich said that the Interior Ministry database still lists him as being imprisoned
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Only the Dollar Fell in Trading on the BCSE
Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange on Tuesday, April 14, ended with only the dollar
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Border Committee Reports Sharp Increase in Passenger Car Queues at the Polish Border
Belarus’ State Border Committee has warned of a sharp increase in queues of passenger vehicles leaving
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“I Don’t Know What to Prepare You For.” Lukashenko Told Officials About an Uncertain Time
Alyaksandr Lukashenko, during today’s meeting on the development of the southeastern region of the Mogilev
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Belarus Reintroduced Export Duties on Liquefied Hydrocarbon Gases
The Council of Ministers adopted a resolution increasing export duties on liquefied hydrocarbon gases.
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Photographer Aliaksandr Shyshko Detained at Minsk Airport After Returning From Georgia
The detention of photographer Aliaksandr Shyshko took place in April. Human rights defender Raman Kislyak
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Migrants Reappeared on the Polish Border After a Break
Polish border guards on Monday prevented an attempt by eight migrants to cross the border from Belarus.
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State Control Committee Opened Criminal Case Over Fake Commercial Offers in Tenders
The State Control Committee uncovered an illegal scheme for winning tenders. It was identified during
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Human Rights Coalition Demands Reversal of Decisions Labeling Belarusian PEN, Human Constanta and BHC as “Extremist Formations”
The coalition of Belarusian human rights organizations issued a statement regarding the designation of
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Belarusian Volunteers of Ukraine’s Military Intelligence Unit Received Awards
Belarusian volunteers of Unit 1514 of Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate received awards.
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Profit of Belarusian Enterprises Declined Over Two Months
Belstat has published data on the financial results of organizations for January-February 2026.
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Broad Money Supply Grew by 1.9% in March
Broad money supply grew by 1.9%, or 1.95 billion rubles, in March and amounted to 104.8 billion rubles
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Tsikhanouskaya: Belarus Is an Example of What Happens When Democracy Is Neglected
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at parliamentary hearings in Canada devoted to the human rights situation.
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Belarus Begins Discharging Conscripts Into Reserve
Belarus’ Armed Forces have begun discharging conscript servicemen into the reserve, the Defense Ministry said.
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Belarus to Present Nuclear Safety Report at IAEA
A Belarusian delegation is taking part in the 10th Review Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Convention
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Lithuanian Border Guards Retrieve Two Smugglers’ Rafts From the Neman and Viliya Rivers
Smugglers continue to use waterways to transport cigarettes from Belarus to Lithuania. This method is
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European Commission Considers Suspending Tariffs on Nitrogen Fertilizers
Against the backdrop of the U.S. conflict with Iran, which has disrupted supplies of nitrogen fertilizers
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Latushka Urges Hungary to Reverse Decision to Leave ICC
Deputy head of the United Transitional Cabinet Pavel Latushka congratulated Péter Magyar on his victory
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State Control Committee Finds 122 kg of Expired Products in Chashniki Store
Employees of the State Control Committee found 122 kg of expired food products in a private store in
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MART Complains About Sale of “Batkin Reserve” Canned Goods in Russia
Belarus’ Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade complained to Russia’s Federal Antimonopoly Service
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Lukashenka and the Election in Hungary: One Less Competitor
While the TISZA party and its leader Péter Magyar celebrate victory, leading global media outlets are
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Symbal.by Founder Pavel Belaus Transferred to Mahiliou Prison
Political prisoner Pavel Belaus has been transferred to Mahiliou prison No. 4. According to former political
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Ryzhankou to Visit Kazakhstan on April 14
Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou will pay an official visit to Kazakhstan on April 14, the
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Feed Producers Registry to Be Created in Belarus
A registry of animal feed producers will be created in Belarus. The activities of producers not included
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Educational Initiative Heta Baza Declared an “Extremist Formation” in Belarus
Belarus’ KGB has designated the educational initiative Heta Baza as an “extremist formation.
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Those Convicted on Political Charges Threatened With Expulsion From Belarus, Viasna Says
Belarusians convicted on political charges are being threatened with expulsion from Belarus, human rights
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World Aquatics Allows Belarusian Athletes to Compete Under National Flag and Anthem
World Aquatics has restored full membership rights to Belarus and Russia and allowed Belarusian and Russian
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Finance Ministry Raises Gold Purchase Prices for Individuals
The Finance Ministry has changed purchase prices for precious metals in products and scrap bought from
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Lukashenka Congratulates Magyar on Victory
Alyaksandr Lukashenka congratulated TISZA party leader Péter Magyar on his victory in Hungary’s parliamentary election.
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Euro, Dollar and Yuan Fall on Monday
Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange ended with declines in the dollar, euro and yuan.
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Belarusian Citizen Detained Upon Entry From Lithuania
A Belarusian citizen was detained while returning from Lithuania. The reason was the possession of a
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Bank Card Service Interruptions Possible Overnight on April 15
The Banking Processing Center has warned of technical work scheduled overnight on April 15. “
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Belsat Social Media Accounts Added to List of “Extremist Materials”
The Ministry of Information has updated its list of “extremist materials.” Two English-language Belsat
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Belarusian Exports of Investment Goods Have Almost Recovered
Exports of Belarusian investment goods have almost recovered. This is indicated by Belstat data.
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Migrants Attempted to Cross Only the Latvian Border on Sunday
Latvia’s State Border Guard on Sunday prevented 79 migrants from crossing the border from Belarus.
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Eight Types of Drugs Found in Brest Woman Who Died From Overdose
An 18-year-old woman died from a drug overdose in Brest. An investigative team worked at the scene.
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Online Lending Services Issued 60 Million Rubles in Loans in 2025
Online lending services issued loans worth 60 million rubles in 2025. A total of 107,900 agreements were
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Statkevich’s Passport “Found”
Mikalai Statkevich said on his Telegram channel that his passport had been “found.” It was discovered
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MAZ Cuts Truck Sales in Russia and Increases Bus Deliveries
Sales of MAZ trucks in Russia declined in the first quarter, while bus deliveries increased.
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EDB Sees Signs of Sustainable Decline in Inflation in Belarus
Analysts at the Eurasian Development Bank see signs of a sustainable decline in inflation in Belarus.
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Belarus-Born Officer to Head Mossad
Israeli foreign intelligence service Mossad will be headed from July 2 by Major General Roman Gofman.
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Tsikhanouskaya Congratulates Magyar on Election Victory in Hungary
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya congratulated Péter Magyar on his election victory in Hungary in a post on X. “
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Poland Begins Construction of New Barrier on Border With Belarus
Construction has begun on an additional barrier along the Polish-Belarusian border designed to reinforce
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Viasna Has Information on 184 Defendants in “Hajun Case” Placed in Custody
Human rights center Viasna has information on at least 184 confirmed defendants in the “Hajun case” who
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