Vilnius Airport Closed Again Due to Weather Balloons
On 30 November 2025 at 18:09 (GMT+2), temporary airspace restrictions were introduced over Vilnius Airport
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Minsk Scientist Convicted in Homiel for “Extremism” and “Insulting Lukashenka”
The Homiel Regional Court has delivered a verdict against 32-year-old Minsk resident Alyaksandr Rusakovich
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Fogs in Belarus to Persist Overnight and on the Morning of 1 December
Fogs observed across many parts of the country and in Minsk will persist during the day, as well as overnight
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Lithuania’s State Defence Council to Discuss Measures Against Meteorological Balloons
Possible response measures to the situation involving meteorological balloons carrying contraband that
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Latvia Extends Flight Restrictions Near Belarus Border for Another Week
Latvian authorities have extended for one week the restrictions on evening and night-time flights in
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Belarus Health Ministry: Blood Type Stamp May Be Added to Passports Only Voluntarily
The Belarusian Ministry of Health has clarified the procedure for adding a blood type mark to citizens’
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Lithuania Asks EU to Help Return Trucks From Belarus and Strengthen Sanctions
Lithuania’s ministers of foreign affairs and transport, Kęstutis Budrys and Juras Taminskas, have sent
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Belarusian Defence Ministry Says It Is Ready for Dialogue With NATO
The Belarusian Defence Ministry has declared its readiness for dialogue with NATO to ensure security
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Direct Bus to Be Launched Between Hrodna and Homiel
A direct bus between Hrodna and Homiel will begin operating on 5 December. It will pass through four
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Lithuania Responds to Belarus Over Incident at Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant
The Belarusian Emergencies Ministry has received a response from the Lithuanian side regarding the incident
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Pro-Russian Journalist Who Fled Latvia Receives Refugee Status in Belarus
Pro-Russian journalist Yuri Alekseyev has received refugee status in Belarus on the day of his 67th birthday.
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EU Delegations in Belarus Urge Authorities Not To Use the Courts To Criminalise Human Rights Work
The European Union Delegation in Belarus, together with the embassies of the United Kingdom, Sweden
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Wanted Belarusian Citizen Detained at Miedininkai Checkpoint
Lithuanian border guards at the Miedininkai crossing on the Belarusian border detained two foreigners
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Lukashenka Expresses Interest in Expanding Cooperation With Palestine
Alyaksandr Lukashenka reaffirmed his “sincere interest in developing Belarusian-Palestinian cooperation
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Tsikhanouskaya Calls for Stronger Support for Belarusian Democratic Forces and Myanmar’s National Unity Government
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, head of the United Transitional Cabinet, commented on Alyaksandr Lukashenka’s
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Twenty-One State Print Media Outlets to Receive Budget Funding in 2026
By Resolution No. 685 of 28 November, the Council of Ministers approved the list of print media outlets
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Belarus and Algeria to Sign Agreement on Animal Health Protection
Belarus and Algeria will sign an agreement on animal health protection. By Resolution No. 681 of 27 November
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Vilnius Airport Closed Overnight Due to Smugglers’ Balloons
Vilnius Airport was once again out of operation last night because of smugglers’ balloons. It was closed
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Large-Scale Patrols Conducted Near the Belarusian Border in Lithuania
Since 24 November, Lithuanian police, customs officers, border guards, and military police have been
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Three Belarusians Accused of Working for Foreign Intelligence in Poland
Three Belarusians — Viktoryia M., Anton M. and Uladzimir U. — as well as two Ukrainians, Oleksandr S.
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Viktar Lukashenka Finds a New Partner, or How a Belarusian Cruise Missile Reached Dubai
Specialized media around the world are discussing a sensation at the Dubai Airshow 2025 — a new strike
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Prosecutors Label Christmas Ornaments Featuring Larysa Hienijuš as “Rehabilitation of Nazism”
Christmas ornaments depicting Larysa Hienijuš, sold in the Minsk shop “Kalyadnaya Krama,” have been deemed
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Belarusian Figure Skater Viktoryia Safonava Cleared to Compete at the 2026 Olympic Games
Belarusian figure skater Viktoriia Safonova has been cleared to participate in the 2026 Winter Olympic
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Lukashenka Concludes Visit to Myanmar
Alyaksandr Lukashenka has concluded his visit to Myanmar. It began yesterday evening Minsk time and ended
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Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Receives Menschen in Europa Award “Brave Women for Freedom and Democracy”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya was awarded the Menschen in Europa prize “Brave Women for Freedom and Democracy”
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Criminal Case Opened Against Iryna Khalip in Belarus
The Belarusian Prosecutor’s Office has opened a criminal case against special correspondent of Novaya
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ILO Demands That Belarusian Authorities Return Passports to Former Political Prisoners and Restore Their Pensions
The Governing Body of the International Labour Organization (ILO) has demanded that the Belarusian authorities
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Lukashenka in Myanmar Offers Advice, Promises, and Mentions the Defense Industry
Alyaksandr Lukashenka held talks with the Acting President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and
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Belarus and Myanmar Sign Visa Waiver Agreement
A visa waiver agreement was signed today between Belarus and Myanmar. The document was signed by the
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Belagroprombank and Alfa-Bank to Raise 850 Million Rubles Through Bonds
Belagroprombank and Alfa-Bank have published prospectuses for five bond issues. Belagroprombank plans
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After Propagandists’ Complaints: Christmas Store in Minsk Closed and Sealed, Police Launch Criminal Inquiry
A criminal inquiry has been launched against the “Kalyadnaya Krama” shop on Kaltsova Street in Minsk
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Alyaksandr Milinkevich Placed in Medically Induced Sleep
Politician Alyaksandr Milinkevich, who was earlier reported to have been admitted to intensive care after
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Belarus Reports No Radiation Level Exceedances Following Incident at Ignalina NPP
In connection with the incident at the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant, specialists from the Ministry of
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Over 3,000 Political Prisoners Freed in Myanmar Ahead of Lukashenka’s Arrival
Myanmar’s National Defense and Security Council (NDSC) has issued two amnesty decrees ahead of the general
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Polish Court Arrests Two Saboteurs Who Fled to Belarus in Absentia
A Warsaw district court on Thursday ordered a two-month provisional arrest for two Ukrainian citizens
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Upper House of Belarusian Parliament Approves Ratification of Readmission Agreement With Pakistan
The draft law “On the Ratification of the Agreement Between the Government of the Republic of Belarus
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Lithuania Develops Simplified Mechanism for Returning Semi-Trailers From Belarus
The Lithuanian National Road Carriers Association Linava and the Lithuanian Customs Service have agreed
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Belarusian Interior Ministry Delegation Takes Part in Interpol General Assembly Session
A delegation of the Belarusian Interior Ministry participated in the 93rd session of the Interpol General
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Russian Political Analyst Suzdaltsev Sentenced to 400 Hours of Community Service in Case Over Defamation of Lukashenka
The Lefortovo District Court in Moscow sentenced Russian political analyst Andrei Suzdaltsev to 400 hours
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Lukashenka Says Everyone Except Zelensky Agrees to Talks in Belarus
Aliaksandr Lukashenka said while speaking to journalists in Bishkek that he does not seek to serve as
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Tsikhanouskaya Proposes Establishing Regular Contacts Between the Bundestag and the Belarusian Diaspora
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has proposed establishing regular contacts between the Bundestag and the Belarusian diaspora.
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Latvia May Halt Regular Bus Services With Belarus and Russia
Latvia’s Ministry of Transport is drafting a government order to discontinue regular passenger bus services
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Lukashenka Describes How Bakiyev Lives
Alyaksandr Lukashenka told Kyrgyz media in Bishkek how Kurmanbek Bakiyev lives. He also praised how Kyrgyzstan
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Lukashenka Advises Zelenskyy to Accept Proposed Terms
Alyaksandr Lukashenka believes that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should agree to the terms of peace
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Belarus and Myanmar Sign Contracts Worth 9 Million Dollars
Contracts worth 9 million dollars are being signed at the Belarus–Myanmar business forum in Yangon.
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Lukashenka Plans Meeting on AI and May Establish Cyber Troops
Preparations are underway in Belarus for an event dedicated to the development of artificial intelligence.
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Mikalay Lukashenka (Nikolai Lukashenko) Arrives at CSTO Summit
Alyaksandr Lukashenka brought his younger son Mikalay Lukashenka to the CSTO summit in Bishkek.
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4.4 Billion Rubles Planned for Agricultural Support in 2026
A total of 4.4 billion rubles is planned to be allocated for support of the agricultural sector in 2026
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Lukashenka Expects Ukraine to Agree to a Peace Treaty With Russia
Alyaksandr Lukashenka stated at the meeting of the CSTO Collective Security Council that he supports
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Lukashenka Accuses Europe Of Preparing For War At CSTO Summit
Alyaksandr Lukashenka accused European politicians of preparing for war and emphasised the relevance
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