Demonstration Deportation Hearing Held at Veterinary Academy in Viciebsk
A second-year student at the State Academy of Veterinary Medicine in Viciebsk was deported for drunk driving.
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More Than 139,000 Belarusian Citizens Registered With Polish Social Insurance System
Poland’s Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) has published data on insured foreign nationals as of the
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Latvian Armed Forces Say Belarusian Security Agencies Are Involved in Organizing Migration
Latvia’s National Armed Forces say they have evidence of the involvement of Belarusian security structures
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Visa-Free Agreement Between Belarus and Laos Enters Into Force
A visa-free agreement between Belarus and Laos for holders of ordinary passports enters into force today
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Belarus Included Among Countries for Whose Citizens the United States Will Suspend Processing of Immigrant Visas
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas
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Raccoon Illegally Reaches Belarus in a Sea Container From the United States
Hrodna customs officers and employees of Beltamozhservice discovered an unusual passenger while transloading
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Nigerian Special Forces Undergo Training in Belarus
Special forces officers of the Nigerian police are undergoing training in Belarus. A photo of the group
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First Power Unit of BelAES to Be Taken Offline for Maintenance
The first power unit of BelAES will be taken offline for scheduled preventive maintenance on January
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Lithuanian Interior Ministry Sees No Need to Lift State of Emergency Imposed Over Weather Balloons
Lithuania’s interior minister, Vladislav Kondratovič, said he sees no grounds for lifting the state of
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Bus Drivers Smuggled Cigarettes to Poland in Spare Wheels
Polish customs officers detained two bus drivers at the Terespol border crossing. They were attempting
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Search for Belarusian Tourist in Murmansk Region Suspended Due to Weather
In Russia’s Arctic region, rescuers have suspended the search for a tourist from Belarus who went missing
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flydubai Cancels Flights to Minsk Until February
flydubai has canceled all flights to Minsk until January 31, the Republican Union of Tourist Organizations said.
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Poland Promises Not to Delay Legalisation of Freed Belarusian Political Prisoners
Polish authorities intend to review the legalisation cases of freed Belarusian political prisoners who
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Belarusian and Myanmar Militaries Seek to Intensify Contacts
The Belarusian and Myanmar militaries seek to intensify contacts. This was reported by the press service
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MAZ Unveils Its Own Motorhome
The Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ), together with the MAZ-Kupava trailer and body plant, has presented
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Meteorologists Issue Orange Alert Due to Severe Frost
The coming night will be extremely cold in Belarus. Meteorologists have issued an orange danger level
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Tsikhanouskaya Proposes Several Initiatives to Nawrocki in Support of Belarusians in Poland
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Polish President Karol Nawrocki. According to the Office of Tsikhanouskaya
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Belarusian Enterprises Continue Increasing Profits in January–November
Belstat has published data on the financial results of organisations for January–November. Their net
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President of Poland Expresses Support for Belarusians
President of Poland Karol Nawrocki expressed support for Belarusians during a traditional meeting with
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Belarusian Bank Offers Settlements in Rupees
Belarusian Technobank has expanded the list of foreign currencies available for settlements as of 14 January.
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Agreement on Military Cooperation With Zimbabwe Published
The agreement between the Ministries of Defence of Belarus and Zimbabwe on military cooperation was published
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Permission to Use Foreign Currency for Transport Settlements Extended for Another Year
Permission to use foreign currency in settlements for transportation services has been extended for another year.
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What Happens to Political Prisoners Freed and Evacuated from Belarus in December
Representatives of democratic forces, human rights organisations and volunteer groups at a press conference
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Latushka Asks Poland to Accelerate Legalisation of Belarusian Political Prisoners
Belarusian political prisoners who are currently in Poland after being freed and evacuated from the country
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Belarus Opens Consulate General in Almaty
A Consulate General of Belarus has opened in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Today, Consul General Dzianis Mialeshkin
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Spouses Sentenced to 24 and 21 Years in Prison on “Terrorism” Charges
Dzmitry Kapuza and Volha Kapuza from the Drahichyn district have been sentenced to 24 and 21 years in
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Foreign Ministry Advises Belarusians in Iran to Exercise Caution
The Belarusian Foreign Ministry opposes interference in Iran’s internal affairs and recommends that Belarusian
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Family Capital in 2026 Set at 35,505 Roubles
Family capital in 2026 will amount to 35,505 roubles. This was reported by the Ministry of Labour.
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Ryzhankou and Lavrov Hope for “Rapid Stabilisation of the Situation” in Iran
The foreign ministers of Belarus and Russia, Maksim Ryzhankou and Sergey Lavrov, expressed hope for a
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Lithuanian Border Guards Detain Six People Involved in Aerial Cigarette Smuggling
Lithuanian border guards have detained six members of an organised group suspected of smuggling cigarettes
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150,000th BelGee Vehicle Produced in Belarus
The BelGee plant produced its 150,000th vehicle under the BelGee brand in early 2026. The company’s press
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Belarus to Simplify Permanent Residence for Highly Qualified Foreign Specialists
Belarus will simplify the procedure for obtaining permanent residence permits for highly qualified foreign
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House of Representatives Ratifies Visa-Free Travel With Oman
The House of Representatives has adopted the draft law “On the Ratification of the Agreement Between
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Belarus Reduces Export of Investment and Intermediate Goods
Belarus is reducing exports of investment and intermediate goods, while imports of consumer goods — including
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Annual Inflation in Belarus Reaches 6.8%
Annual inflation in Belarus amounted to 6.8%. The figures were published today by Belstat. According
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Belarus Defense Ministry Begins Armed Forces Staff Exercise
The Belarusian Defense Ministry has begun a joint staff exercise of the Armed Forces. It is taking place
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Education Ministry Approves Procedure for Selecting Candidates to Study Abroad
The Belarusian Ministry of Education has approved a procedure for selecting candidates to study abroad.
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Health Ministry Sets Monthly Spending Per Patient Under State Order for 2026
The Belarusian Ministry of Health, by Resolution No. 210 of December 31, has approved maximum monthly
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Antimonopoly Ministry Sets Monthly Allowable Price Growth for 2026
The Belarusian Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade (MART) has set indicators for the monthly
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25 Evacuated From Dormitory in Bykhau After Bed Catches Fire
Twenty-five people, including eight children, were evacuated from a dormitory in Bykhau due to a fire.
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Tsikhanouskaya and European Parliament Vice-President Discuss European Prospects for Belarus
On January 12, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with European Parliament Vice-President Pina Picierno in Vilnius.
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Antimonopoly Ministry Finds “Extremist Symbols” on AliExpress
The Belarusian Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade has discovered goods bearing “extremist”
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Foreign Ministry: Belarus Remains a Loyal Partner of Venezuela
Belarus has been and remains a loyal partner of Venezuela, the Belarusian Foreign Ministry said.
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Court Completes Liquidation of BelaPAN and Imposes Large “Debt” on Former Executives
The Economic Court of Minsk has completed the liquidation of the Closed Joint-Stock Company BelaPAN —
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Valfovich Says Venezuelan Scenario Impossible in Belarus: People in Uniform Incapable of Betrayal
State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus Alyaksandr Valfovich believes that a Venezuelan scenario
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Vaitsiakhouski, Who Returned to Belarus, Appears in BT Propaganda Film
Anatol Vaitsiakhouski, who disappeared in Białystok about a month ago, has appeared in the propaganda
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Belarusian Wanted by Authorities Detained in Wrocław
Poland’s Railway Security Service detained a suspicious man at the Wrocław railway station.
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Finance Ministry Revokes Licence of Insurance Company Kentavr
The Ministry of Finance has terminated the licence of the Closed Joint-Stock Insurance Company Kentavr
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Russian Diplomat Dies Suddenly in Cyprus. Baumgertner Disappeared a Day Earlier
On 8 January 2026, Russian Embassy staff member A.V. Panov passed away. The announcement appeared on
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Flydubai Extends Rerouting of Dubai–Minsk Flights
The Emirati airline Flydubai has once again extended the rerouting of its Dubai–Minsk flights.
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