Krutoi Reports $20 Million Worth of Imported Microchips Replaced
The implementation of import-substitution projects has enabled Belarus and Russia to replace foreign-made
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Kuchynski Meets Assistant Secretary Smith
Dzianis Kuchynski, diplomatic adviser to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, met in Washington with Deputy Assistant
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Four Cartridges Found on German Citizen at Kamenny Loh
Customs officers found four cartridges on a German citizen who was entering Belarus from Lithuania through
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Prosecutor General’s Office Sends Major Corruption Case Involving Belshina to Court
The Prosecutor General’s Office has sent to court a major corruption case involving the “manufacture
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Belarus–Russia Trade Turnover Rises by 1.8% to USD 44 Billion
Belarus–Russia trade turnover increased by 1.8% to USD 44 billion, Dmitry Krutoi, chief of staff to Alyaksandr
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Nicaragua Receives Large Shipment of Belarusian Machinery
Nicaragua has received a large shipment of Belarusian machinery, the Ministry of Industry reported.
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State Control Committee Suspends Operations of Meat-Processing Company Near Minsk
The State Control Committee has suspended the operations of a private meat-processing company in the
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Lithuanian Border Guards Seize Three Shipments of Belarusian Cigarettes
Lithuania’s State Border Guard Service reported on Thursday that three shipments of smuggled cigarettes
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Belarus Extends Permission for Carriers to Use Cash Foreign Currency in Settlements With Non-Residents for Another Year
The Council of Ministers and the National Bank have amended Joint Resolution No. 231/12 of 1 April 2024.
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Persons Convicted Under “Extremism” Articles Barred From Working as Auditors
A resolution of the Council of Ministers, No. 696 of 1 December, was published today on the National
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Former Political Prisoner Priests Remain in Rome for Medical Examinations — Katolik.life
Catholic priests Henrykh Akalatovich and Andzhei Yukhnevich, released two weeks ago, remain in Rome and
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International Handball Federation Bars Belarus National Team From Tournament in Morocco but Promises to Consider Reinstatement
On 31 October 2025 the Belarus women’s national team was scheduled to travel to Morocco, but less than
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Airspace Above Vilnius Airport Closed Again
Airspace above Vilnius Airport was closed again today from 19:36 to 22:30. According to the airport’s
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Russian Foreign Ministry Appoints New Consul General in Hrodna
Andrey Varlamov has been appointed Consul General of Russia in Hrodna. The corresponding order was signed
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More Than 16,000 Students Take Part in Military-Patriotic Groups in Belarus
More than 16,000 students in Belarus participate in the activities of about 1,200 military-patriotic groups.
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Industry Ministry Denies Reports on Launch of Zubr Car Production in Belarus
The Belarusian Ministry of Industry issued a statement in response to media reports alleging a planned
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Belarus State Military-Industrial Committee Says It Is Ready to Localize Production in Algeria
Belarus and Algeria have identified potential projects for military-technical cooperation. This was stated
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Belarus Government Introduces Tighter Controls on Price Growth for Cucumbers and Tomatoes
Prime Minister Alyaksandr Turchyn has signed a Council of Ministers resolution amending certain price-regulation norms.
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Alyaksandr Lukashenka Concludes Visit to Algeria and Travels Again to Oman
Alyaksandr Lukashenka has concluded his visit to Algeria, his press service reported. According to the
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Alyaksandr Lukashenka Wants Algeria and Oman to Launch a Three-Party Fertilizer Production Project
Alyaksandr Lukashenka said he was ready to implement a major trilateral project to produce mineral fertilizers
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Belarus and Algeria Agree to Strengthen Friendship and Partnership
Alyaksandr Lukashenka and Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune signed a joint statement on strengthening
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Teen Collected Card Details and Crypto Wallets: Interior Ministry Detains 17-Year-Old “Hacker”
The Interior Ministry reported the detention of a 16-year-old resident of Brest suspected of using malicious software.
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Smugglers’ Weather Balloons Create Problems for Lithuanian Energy Operators
Vilnius Airport is not the only one affected by smugglers’ weather balloons. According to Delfi, the
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Belarus Starts Purchasing Apples From Dagestan
Belarus has started purchasing apples from Dagestan, according to a regional Russian media outlet.
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Belarusian and Vietnamese Security Agencies Create Joint Working Group
Belarusian and Vietnamese security agencies are creating a joint working group. State Secretary of the
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Finance Ministry Says It Is Not Considering an Increase in VAT
The Belarusian Finance Ministry is not considering raising VAT following the examples of Russia and Kazakhstan
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Lawmakers Ratify Security-Information Agreement With Zimbabwe
The House of Representatives has ratified several international agreements, including an intergovernmental
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Prosecutor General’s Office Details Sentences for Verameichyk and Hrachykha
The Prosecutor General’s Office has released a statement outlining the sentences handed down to former
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House of Representatives Approves National Budget for 2026
The House of Representatives has adopted the draft national budget for 2026 in the second reading.
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Lawmakers Lower Income Tax Rate for High Earners in Second Reading of Tax Code Amendments
Members of the House of Representatives have adopted amendments to the Tax Code in the second reading.
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Government Approves First State Program for 2026–2030
The Council of Ministers has approved the first state program for 2026–2030. The National Register of
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Belarus’s Gold and Foreign Exchange Reserves Reach 13.9 Billion Dollars
Belarus’s gold and foreign exchange reserves set a new record in November. They increased by 177.
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BelGee Sales in Russia Rise 2.6 Times in November
The Belarusian brand BelGee continues to show strong results on the Russian market. According to data
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Belarusian Short-Range Radar Tested on Territory of Potential Foreign Customer
A Belarusian short-range reconnaissance radar station, the Klen, produced by OAO Alevkurp, was tested
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Belarusian Government Approves Agreement With Laos on Export Credits
The Council of Ministers of Belarus has approved an intergovernmental framework agreement with Laos on
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Lithuanian Defense Minister Calls Belarus’ Drone Claims Fake
Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas said that statements by the Belarusian authorities about
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Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: No Real Grounds To Believe the Regime Has Softened Repression
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s office stated that repression in Belarus is systemic and that the situation
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Lukashenka Urges Algeria’s Prime Minister To Invest, Saying “Money Means Nothing”
Alyaksandr Lukashenka, during his official visit to Algeria, met with Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb.
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Putin Says Russia Is Ready to Fight Europe “Right Now”
Vladimir Putin said at a press conference during the “Russia Calling” forum on 2 December that Europe
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Lukashenka Promises Not To Slow Down Cooperation With Algeria
Alyaksandr Lukashenka arrived in Algeria on an official visit on 2 December. Immediately after landing
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Belavia Announces Discounts for Flights to Georgia, Kazakhstan and Russia
Belavia has announced discounted fares on flights from Minsk to Georgia, Kazakhstan and Russia under
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Belarusian Ski Union Wins Case Against FIS
The Belarusian Ski Union has won its case against the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS)
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Svyetlahorsk Resident Disappeared After Returning From Poland, Found in Homyel Detention Center
A resident of Svyetlahorsk, Hleb Panasiuk, left Poland for Belarus on 8 October and disappeared.
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EU Ambassadors to Consider New Sanctions on 3 December
Permanent representatives of EU member states to the European Council will consider new sanctions on
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Belkartagrafiya Releases Culinary Map of Belarus
Belkartagrafiya has published a specialized map dedicated to Belarus’s culinary traditions.
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Belarusian YouTube Channels Garner Over 390 Million Views in a Month, November Ranking Published
The Belarusian segment of YouTube in November 2025 recorded a total of more than 390 million views (in
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Inga Ruginienė Plans to Meet With Coale
Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė plans to meet with U.S. President’s Special Envoy for Belarus
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Polish Prosecutors Charge Russian Suspected of Creating Spy Network
Poland’s National Prosecutor’s Office has announced that charges have been filed in absentia against
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Homel Couple Sentenced for “Facilitating Extremist Activities”
At the end of November, the Homel Regional Court delivered a verdict against spouses Stanislau Machalau
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Russian Provocateur Lectures Belarusian Historians on State Ideology
Russian pseudo-historian and provocateur Aleksandr Dyukov held the 3rd International School of Historical
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