Dollar, Euro and Yuan Rise Sharply on Belarusian Currency Exchange
Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange on Tuesday, June 2, ended with gains for the U.S.…
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Contemporary Art Fair OFF MUSEUM Held in Minsk – Photo Report
This weekend, the contemporary art fair OFF MUSEUM took place at the Art Fabrika exhibition centre in Minsk.…
Tsikhanouskaya Calls National Identity the Key Tool Against the “Russian World” at Kościuszko Forum
National identity is the most important tool in resisting the “Russian World”, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said at the opening…
Shuleika Expects Grain Harvest of 11 Million Tonnes
Belarus expects to harvest 11 million tonnes of grain this year, Deputy Prime Minister Yury Shuleika said. “Since…
Bialiatski Receives Award From the European Solidarity Centre
Human rights defender and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski has received the Solidarity and Human Rights Award…
Bank Deposits Increase 5.9% in First Quarter
Bank deposits increased by 1.3 billion Belarusian rubles, or 5.9%, in the first quarter. The total volume of…
Rights Group Says KGB Continues Searches at Registered Addresses of Belarusians Living Abroad
Tsikhanouskaya’s Office and International Humanitarian Fund Plan to Increase Number of Donor Countries
Tsikhanouskaya’s Office and the International Humanitarian Fund plan to expand the number of donor countries supporting the initiative.…
European Union May Impose Sanctions on Lukoil and Rosneft
The European Union may include restrictions on Lukoil and Rosneft in its 21st package of sanctions, Politico reported.…
Border Guards Find Forged Belarusian Visa Held by Bangladeshi Citizen
Border guards at Minsk airport identified two cases of passengers presenting forged documents over the past week. According…
110 Foreign Companies Pay VAT on Electronic Services in Belarus, Tax Ministry Says
As of June 1, 110 foreign companies were registered in Belarus as payers of value-added tax (VAT) on…
Smoke Incident Reported at Bahushevich Square Metro Station in Minsk
A smoke incident occurred at Bahushevich Square metro station in Minsk. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene.…
Bridge Deck Collapses in Krupki District
A bridge deck slab collapsed on a local road bridge in Krupki District. The bridge was undergoing reconstruction…
Former KGB Officer Detained After Returning From Poland, Rights Group Says
The human rights centre Viasna has reported the detention of Ihar Sutyrka, 39. He was detained on April…
Belarus Sets Monthly Electric Vehicle Sales Record
The Belarusian Automobile Association has released the results of the domestic automotive market for May. A total of…
Organizer of Migration Across the Belarus-Poland Border Detained in Poland
Poland’s Border Guard has reported on two operations targeting organizers of illegal migration. Officers from the Nadbużański Border…
Organizers of Illegal Hunting Detained in Vitsyebsk Region
Officials from a forestry enterprise in Vitsyebsk Region have been detained for allegedly organizing illegal hunting activities, the…
Russia Used 729 Drones and Missiles in Overnight Attack on Ukraine
Sales of Belarusian Gasoline on the St. Petersburg Exchange Increase 26-Fold
In May, 23,640 tonnes of Belarusian gasoline were sold on the St. Petersburg Exchange, TASS reported, citing the…
Belarusbank to Raise 200 Million Roubles at an Ultra-Low Interest Rate
Belarusbank has published the prospectus for its 253rd bond issue. The issue is valued at 200 million Belarusian…
Russia Launches Massive Strike on Ukraine, Killing and Injuring Civilians
Russia launched another large-scale attack on Ukraine overnight, using drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles. Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro,…
Budanov Doubts Tsikhanouskaya Could Prevent Lukashenka’s Provocations
Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence, believes that Belarusian democratic movement leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya would not be…
Russia Restricts Imports and Transit of Fruit From Armenia
Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) is restricting imports of cherries, sweet cherries, apricots, plums,…
Companies and Sole Proprietors With Wage Arrears Barred From Registering New Businesses
Belarus is changing its procedures for the state registration and liquidation of business entities. The relevant law was…
90 Belarusian Tractors Arrive in Zimbabwe
A new batch of Belarusian tractors has arrived in Zimbabwe. Ninety tractors were delivered to the country as…
Polish Embassy Changes Visa Appointment Rules for Polish Card Holders
Starting June 1, the rules for booking visa appointments at the Polish Embassy in Belarus have changed for…
Lukashenka Approves Amendments to the Land Code and Water Code
Changes are being introduced to Belarus’ Land Code and Water Code. The relevant laws were signed today by…
France Reaffirms Unchanged Support for Belarusian Democratic Forces
Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet and Head of the National Anti-Crisis Management Pavel Latushka met with…
BYSOL Continues Fundraising Campaign for Children of Political Prisoners
The BYSOL Foundation continues its fundraising campaign for the children of political prisoners. As of June 1, €8,206…
BNB-Bank Reports Service Disruption
BNB-Bank experienced a technical disruption on June 1 affecting its mobile application and website. Due to the outage,…
Lukashenka Appoints New Chief of Communications and Deputy Chief of the General Staff for Combat Command
Aliaksandr Lukashenka has made personnel changes in the Armed Forces. The relevant decrees were signed on June 1.…
Russia Discusses Increasing Fuel Supplies From Belarus — Media Report
The Russian government is discussing an increase in fuel supplies from Belarus to help meet demand on the…
Fifth Festival of Belarusian Singing Tradition “SONCAHRAJ” to Take Place in Podlasie
The Tutaka Foundation has announced the programme for the fifth anniversary edition of the SONCAHRAJ festival. The annual…
Belarusian Railways Extends Advance Ticket Sales Period for Regional Business-Class Trains
Starting from June 1, the advance ticket sales period for regional business-class trains has been extended from 20…
Belarusian and Russian Foreign Ministries Discuss “Destructive Activities” of the EU and NATO
A regular round of Belarusian-Russian inter-ministerial consultations on current issues of pan-European security was held in Moscow on…
Faculty Dean Sentenced to Six Years in Prison Over Foreign Student Scheme
A dean at the Belarusian State Agricultural Academy in Horki and an individual entrepreneur devised a scheme to…
At Least 27 Minors Have Become Defendants in Politically Motivated Criminal Cases
Human rights defenders know of at least 27 minors who have become defendants in politically motivated criminal cases…
MTS Opens 5G Access for Visitors to Belarus
Fifth-generation mobile communication services have become available to roaming partners of Belarusian mobile operator MTS. According to the…
Lithuanian Schools Flooded With Bomb Threat Reports
Belarusian Port Project in Primorsky Krai Put on Hold
The project to build a Belarusian port in Russia’s Primorsky Krai has been placed in reserve. That is…
Lukashenka on Russia’s Goods Verification System: “It May Complicate Our Trade. But It Will Not Stop It”
Aliaksandr Lukashenka said during a meeting with Primorsky Krai Governor Oleg Kozhemyako that he had discussed Russia’s System…
Lukashenka Seeks Trade Intermediary With North Korea
Aliaksandr Lukashenka wants Russia’s Primorsky Krai to act as an intermediary in trade with North Korea. He made…
Dollar and Yuan Rise in First Trading Session of Summer
Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange on June 1 ended with gains for the U.S. dollar,…
MART Inspects Electronics Retailers and Online Stores
Russia Restricts Aviation Fuel Exports
The Russian government has introduced a temporary ban on the export of aviation kerosene. “A new resolution introduces…
Belarusbank Begins Issuing Virtual UnionPay Cards
Belarusbank has started issuing virtual cards of China’s UnionPay payment system to Belarusian resident individuals from June 1.…
Lukashenka Complains to Chinese FAO Director-General About Fertiliser Sanctions
Aliaksandr Lukashenka met today with Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). During…
Goods Trade Deficit Continued to Narrow in April
Belarus’s goods trade deficit amounted to $517.7 million in April. It narrowed by 12.7% compared with the same…
Belarus and North Korea Ready to Expand Cooperation on Food Security
Belarus and North Korea are prepared to expand cooperation in the area of food security. Belarusian Deputy Prime…
Pashinyan Comments on Possible Referendum on EU Membership
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that the country remains a member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)…