Deputy Chief Engineer at Oil Refinery Sentenced to 13 Years for Bribery
The Zheleznodorozhny District Court of Vitsyebsk found the deputy chief engineer of one of Belarus’ oil refining enterprises…
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Prosecutors Identify Underpayments to Special Culture Support Fund in Hrodna Region
Prosecutors in the Hrodna region have identified underpayments to the presidential fund for the support of culture and…
First Slavic Caravan Freight Train Arrives in Uzbekistan
The first Slavic Caravan through freight train arrived in Uzbekistan today. The train departed from Belarus on July…
BelGee Sales in Russia Decline in July
Against the backdrop of a record month for BelGee vehicle sales in Belarus, sales of the Belarusian brand…
Belarus’ Foreign Exchange Reserves Increase by $36.9 Million in July
Belarus’ foreign exchange reserves stood at $14.19 billion as of Aug. 1, increasing by $36.9 million during July,…
Belarusian Government to Compensate Food Exporters for Transport Costs
Food exporters in Belarus will be eligible for partial compensation of transport and logistics costs when exporting to…
Driver’s License Exchange and Legalization Discussed at Meeting With Lithuania’s Migration Department
Dzianis Kuchynski, an adviser to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, met in Vilnius with Indrė Gasperė, head of Lithuania’s Migration Department.…
Ukrainian Company Announces Production Halt After Russian Strike
Ukrainian company Epicentr has announced that it is halting production following today’s Russian strike. “Last night, the enemy…
Sanctions Have Slowed Some Chinese Projects at Great Stone
Geopolitical tensions, wars and sanctions have slowed the implementation of some Chinese projects at the Great Stone Industrial…
Rail Terminal at Great Stone Expected to Receive First Train From China in October
The railway terminal under construction at the Great Stone Industrial Park near Minsk National Airport is expected to…
Wildberries Fast-Tracks Construction of Logistics Center in Great Stone
Russian marketplace Wildberries is rapidly completing construction of its logistics center in the Great Stone Industrial Park near…
Government Approves Resolution on Liquidation of the National Centre for Contemporary Arts
The Council of Ministers has adopted Resolution No. 391 of Aug. 3, formalizing the decision to liquidate the…
Major Fire Breaks Out at Wildberries Warehouse in Russia’s Tula Region After Drone Attack
Drones attacked another Wildberries sorting center in Russia’s Tula region. “A UAV crashed onto the premises of the…
Russia Launches Ballistic Missile Attack on Kyiv and Surrounding Region
Russia launched a large-scale missile attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region today. According to Ukraine’s State Emergency…
Eleven Minors Convicted of “Extremism-Related Offenses” Since the Beginning of the Year
In the first half of 2026, 11 minors in Belarus were convicted under articles classified by the authorities…
Latvia Reopens Traffic Through Pāternieki Border Crossing
Latvia has resumed traffic through the Pāternieki (Hryharoushchyna) border crossing on the Belarus-Latvia border. “We inform you that…
Belarus Discusses Creating a Marketplace for Businesses and Sole Proprietors
“The Statute of Limitations Under Article 342 Has Expired, So You Can Return.” Human Rights Defenders Explain Why That Is Not the Case
“The statute of limitations under Article 342 has expired, so you can return to Belarus” — the human…
Russia Ratifies Protocol on Military-Technical Cooperation With Belarus
Russia has completed the ratification process for the protocol amending the Treaty Between the Republic of Belarus and…
New Car Sales Rose in July as Belgee Sets New Record
A total of 9,600 new passenger cars were sold in Belarus in July 2026. That was 30% more…
“Don’t Look for Logic Here”: Telegram Channel of Local History Project “In Search of Old Homiel” Declared “Extremist”
The authorities have added the Telegram channel of the “In Search of Old Homiel” project to the Republican…
Latvia Expands Ban on Imports of Belarusian Food Products
Latvia has expanded the list of products whose import from Belarus and Russia is prohibited. The relevant amendments…
Latvia Will Not Close the Border
Latvia will not close the Pāternieki (Hryharoushchyna) border crossing on the Belarus-Latvia border. The decision was made by…
Adults Were Not Fed, Detainees Were Called “Cocksuckers”: Rainbow Gathering Participant Near Rasony Describes Detention
Lukashenka Continues to Dream of a Wonder Weapon Against Drones
Aliaksandr Lukashenka has not abandoned hope that Belarus will develop a wonder weapon capable of countering drones. He…
Siarhei Mikhalok Sentenced in Absentia to Four Years in Prison
The Minsk City Court has sentenced well-known musician Siarhei Mikhalok in absentia. The leader of Lyapis Trubetskoy, Brutto…
Academy of Intellectual Technologies to Admit Up to 150 Students Annually
The Academy of Intellectual Technologies will offer several academic programs, each admitting 10 to 15 students, with total…
Dollar, Euro and Yuan Continue to Rise on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange
Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange (BCSE) on Aug. 4 ended with gains for the U.S.…
Minsk Prosecutor’s Office Highlights “Extremist” Designations of Tsikhanouskaya, Viačorka and Liabedzka Social Media Accounts
The Minsk City Prosecutor’s Office has reported on its efforts to pursue dissent and the political opponents of…
Sales of Belarusian Fuel on the St. Petersburg Exchange Continued to Grow in July
The volume of Belarusian fuel sold through the St. Petersburg Exchange continued to increase in July. According to…
“Should We Spend Money on This Today?” Lukashenka Raises Concerns Over Creation of Academy of Intellectual Technologies
Belarus plans to establish an Academy of Intellectual Technologies. It would be an educational institution for gifted people…
“Belarusian Cultural and National Identity Is Increasingly Viewed as a Sign of Political Opposition”: Monitoring Report on Cultural Rights Violations in Belarus Published
The Belarusian PEN has published its monitoring report on violations of cultural rights during the first half of…
Belkaapsayuz Introduces Measures Against Small-Scale Resellers When Purchasing Agricultural Produce From the Public
Belkaapsayuz has introduced new requirements this year for purchasing agricultural produce from the public, requiring sellers to present…
Situation in Belarus to Be Reviewed at Upcoming UN Human Rights Council Session
The human rights situation in Belarus will be reviewed at the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights…
Russia Is Targeting Ukraine’s Water Supply System, Shmyhal Says
Russia has shifted its focus to Ukraine’s water supply system, Ukrainian Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal told Politico. “Russia’s goal…
Belarusian Railways to Adjust Train Schedule on the Minsk–Orsha Line in August
Belarusian Railways has warned passengers about temporary changes to train schedules on the Minsk–Orsha line. The restrictions are…
Lithuanian Justice Ministry Sends Extradition Request for Kandrotas to Belarus
Lithuania’s Justice Ministry has sent Belarus an official request for the extradition of Antanas Kandrotas. “After receiving a…
Minsk Business Union Urges Economy Ministry to Raise Wildberries Issue at the Highest Level
The Minsk Capital Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers has sent a letter to Belarus’ Economy Ministry regarding drone…
Former Polish Prime Minister to Launch New Political Party
Former Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki is set to launch a new political party. Earlier, members of his…
Drones Strike Warehouses Near St. Petersburg and Moscow
Ukrainian drones attacked warehouse facilities near St. Petersburg and Moscow overnight. Leningrad Region Governor Alexander Drozdenko said 17…
Eurasian Biotechnology Company Allowed to Build Facility in Great Stone Under Special Procedure
The Council of Ministers, by Resolution No. 387 of July 31, has established a special procedure for the…
Ukraine Imposes Sanctions on Belarusian Companies
Two Belarusian companies have been placed under Ukrainian sanctions. The sanctions decree was signed today by Volodymyr Zelenskyy.…
Belarusians Without Educational Documents Can Apply to Polish Universities Under a Special Procedure
Belarusian citizens who are unable to obtain educational documents in their home country may apply to Polish universities…
Second Slavic Caravan Freight Train Departs for Uzbekistan
Belarusian Railways has dispatched a second Slavic Caravan freight train to Uzbekistan, BelTA reported. The train departed from…
Man With Saber Detained at the Belarusian-Lithuanian Border
A man arrived in Belarus from Lithuania carrying a saber. The weapon was discovered at the border, and…
Homiel Removed From Radioactive Contamination Zone
Homiel and another 176 towns and villages have been removed from the list of settlements and sites located…
A Figure of European Stature. Today Marks the 100th Anniversary of Ales Adamovich
On Aug. 3, 1926, Ales Adamovich was born. He was a writer, literary critic, scholar, screenwriter, publicist and…
Another Closed Border, A Chance for Minsk and Stimorol for Ryzhankou’s Ministry
“Sometimes it’s better to chew than to speak” — the slogan from an old Stimorol chewing gum advertisement…
104 School Buses to Be Purchased With State Funds for the New School Year
A total of 104 school buses will be purchased with funds from the national budget to transport children…
Forest Fire Breaks Out in Zhytkavichy District
A forest fire has broken out in the Zhytkavichy district. Aircraft from the Ministry of Emergency Situations have…