Two Belarusian Citizens Detained in Thailand Over Illegal Car Rental Case
Thai police have detained two Belarusian citizens suspected of running an illegal car rental business
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Several Dozen Objects Enter Poland Overnight From Belarus
On the night of January 17, several dozen unidentified objects entered Polish airspace from the territory
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
“She Ran Across a Four-Lane Road and Fled.” Journalist Ihar Kulei Says He Was Followed in Warsaw
Journalist Ihar Kuley of the Belarusian Investigative Center shared a story on his Facebook blog about
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Rising Demand for Legal Status in Poland: Belarusians File More Applications but Receive Fewer Permits
In 2025, Belarusian citizens received 34,200 residence permits in Poland — 18.3% fewer than a year earlier
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
“They Are There Temporarily” — Tsikhanouskaya Comments on Reports of Her Children Moving to the United States
Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has commented on reports that her children
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Two More Stations Removed From Minsk Metro Construction Plan — Nasha Niva
Two more stations have been removed from the construction plan for the fourth line of the Minsk metro
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Belarus KGB Adds Three More People to “Terrorist” List
Belarus’s State Security Committee has added three more people to its list of “individuals involved in
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Belarusian Citizens Detained in Georgia With Methadone Worth Over $1 Million
Two Belarusian citizens have been detained in the Adjara region in a drug trafficking case.
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Crypto Banks in Belarus to Have Minimum Charter Capital of 20 Million Rubles
The minimum charter capital for crypto banks in Belarus will be set at no less than 20 million Belarusian
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Belarusian Democratic Forces Will Be Able to Take Part in Local Election Observation Missions in Council of Europe Countries
Representatives of the Belarusian democratic forces will be able to participate in missions observing
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Belarus Proposes Sending Its Representative to Afghanistan
Belarus plans to develop relations with Afghanistan, simplify the visa regime for Afghan businessmen
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Raccoon That Arrived From America in a Car Container Is Being Kept at the Ashmyany Veterinary Station
The raccoon that arrived from America to Belarus in a container with a car is being kept at the Ashmyany
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Belarusian Citizen and Five Other Foreigners to Be Tried in Lithuania for Attempted Arson of Equipment for Ukraine’s Armed Forces
Six foreign nationals will stand trial in Lithuania for attempting to set fire to equipment intended
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Liquidation of the Information Ministry, Self-Regulation and Simplified Accreditation — BAJ Presents Concept for Reforming Belarus’ Media Sector
The Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ) is presenting a concept for reforming Belarus’ media
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Lithuanian Prosecutor’s Office Sends Weather-Balloon Cigarette Smuggling Case to Court
The Vilnius Regional Prosecutor’s Office has sent to court a criminal case against two Lithuanian citizens.
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Belarus Could See Its First Crypto Bank Within Six Months
Belarus could see its first crypto bank within six months. This is the time needed to bring legislation
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Crypto Bank to Be Able to Issue Loans Secured by Cryptocurrency
A crypto bank will be able to issue loans secured by cryptocurrency. This was announced by Aliaksandr
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Valfovich Expresses Confidence That Belarus Has the “Oreshnik”
Belarus’s State Secretary of the Security Council Aliaksandr Valfovich has expressed confidence that
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Decree on Cryptobanks Creates Opportunity for the Self-Employed to Receive Salaries in Cryptocurrency — Yagorau
The decree on cryptobanks creates an opportunity for the self-employed to receive salaries in cryptocurrencies.
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Decree on Cryptobanks and Token Oversight Signed
A decree “On Cryptobanks and Certain Issues of Oversight in the Sphere of Digital Tokens” was signed
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Resident of Byaroza District Restricted From Gambling for Three Years After Mother’s Complaint
In Byaroza District, a court granted a prosecutor’s claim and restricted a local resident from visiting
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Retail Trade Turnover Increases by 6.6% in 2025
Retail trade turnover in 2025 amounted to 102.9 billion roubles. It grew by 6.6% compared with 2024
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Estonia Intends to Actively Raise the Belarus Issue in the UN Human Rights Council
Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held a meeting with Estonian Foreign
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Median Salary in Belarus Reaches 2,081.7 Roubles in November 2025
The median salary in Belarus in November 2025 amounted to 2,081.7 roubles. Compared with May of the previous
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Industrial Production Decreases by 1.8% in 2025
Industrial output in 2025 totalled 208 billion roubles. It decreased by 1.8% compared with 2024, Belstat reported.
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Large-Scale Inspection of the Armed Forces Begins in Belarus
A large-scale inspection of the Armed Forces has begun in Belarus. It will be comprehensive in nature
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Russian Railways and Belarusian Railway Plan to Extend Ticket Sales Window to 90 Days
Russian Railways and the Belarusian Railway plan to extend the ticket sales window to 90 days.
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Twelve People Killed in Fires in Hrodna Region Since Late December
Since late December 2025, a rise in fire-related fatalities has been recorded in Belarus’s Hrodna Region.
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Bychek Travels to Russia in New Post at Bastrykin’s Invitation
Kanstantsin Bychek, chair of Belarus’s Investigative Committee, has made his first official visit to
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Belarusbank Lowers Tariffs for Individuals
Belarusbank has reduced a number of tariffs for individuals and has also abolished fees for certain procedures
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Interior Ministry Announces Exposure of “Grey” Scheme to Legalise Foreigners in Belarus
Belarus’s Interior Ministry has announced the exposure of a “grey” scheme to legalise foreigners in the country.
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Subbotin Relieved of His Post in Connection With His Resignation
Alyaksandr Subbotin, chair of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee, has been relieved of his post.
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Two Belarusians Detained in the EU in Two Days on Interpol Notices — Partyzanka
Two Belarusian citizens were detained in European Union countries over the course of two days on so-called
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Belarusian State Television Claims to Have Exposed a Network of “Radio-Hobbyist Spies”
Belarusian state media have aired a report claiming the “liquidation of a large network of radio spies.
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Legalisation and Settling in Poland — Tsikhanouskaya Meets Freed Political Prisoners and Volunteers in Warsaw
Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on 14 January held a meeting with volunteers
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Belarusian Ambassador to Tajikistan Steps Down
Viktar Dzenisenka has been relieved of his duties as Belarus’s ambassador to Tajikistan in connection
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Former Labor Minister Pauliuchenka Appointed to Council of the Republic
Natalia Pauliuchenka, who until today held the post of Minister of Labor and Social Protection, has been
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Tsikhanouskaya Discusses Potash Transit Sanctions With Lithuanian Seimas Members
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held a meeting with members of the Lithuanian Seimas group “For Democratic Belarus”.
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Ruginienė: The United States Helped Lithuania Resolve the Issue of Belarusian Weather Balloons
The United States helped Lithuania resolve the problem of weather balloons crossing from Belarus and
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Battery Hidden in Truck Cabin Discovered at Belarusian Customs. Lithuanian Carrier May Lose the Vehicle
A hidden battery was discovered by Belarusian customs officers in the air duct of a truck cabin arriving
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Maria Kalesnikava Meets With German President
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier met with former Belarusian political prisoner Maria Kalesnikava.
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Lithuanian Border Guards Retrieve Two Cigarette Rafts From the Neman
Lithuanian border guards from Druskininkai retrieved two cigarette rafts from the Neman River.
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
One of the Workshops at Grodno Azot Partially Suspends Operations
The Ammonia-4 workshop at the Grodno Azot plant has partially suspended operations to carry out adjustment work.
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
“Great Stone” Gets New Head of Administration
Aliaksandr Lukashenka has today appointed Tacciana Kharlap as head of the state institution “Administration
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Latushka: Round Table Could Prevent Collapse of the State System
A round table between Belarusian democratic forces and the authorities could resolve the issue of power
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Turchyn: Agreements With Russia Allowed Oil Refineries to Achieve a Good Financial Result
Agreements with Russia reached last year allowed Belarusian oil refineries to achieve good financial results.
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Belavia Warns of Delays on Dubai Flights Due to Closure of Iranian Airspace
Belavia continues to operate flights between Minsk and Dubai but has warned of delays caused by the closure
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Lukashenka Plans to Send Subbotin to the “External Track”
Former chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee Aliaksandr Subbotin may receive an appointment
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
National Bank Aims to Raise Share of Loans for Belarusian Goods to 20%
The National Bank plans to increase the share of consumer loans for Belarusian-made goods to 20% by 2030.
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)
Legalization of Belarusians and CC Elections: Tsikhanouskaya and Polish Senate Speaker Discuss Key Issues
Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, her deputy Paval Latushka, and Coordination
REFORM.news (formerly REFORM.by)