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
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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
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Maria Kalesnikava Meets With German President
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier met with former Belarusian political prisoner Maria Kalesnikava.
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Lithuanian Border Guards Retrieve Two Cigarette Rafts From the Neman
Lithuanian border guards from Druskininkai retrieved two cigarette rafts from the Neman River.
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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.
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“Great Stone” Gets New Head of Administration
Aliaksandr Lukashenka has today appointed Tacciana Kharlap as head of the state institution “Administration
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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
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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.
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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
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Lukashenka Plans to Send Subbotin to the “External Track”
Former chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee Aliaksandr Subbotin may receive an appointment
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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.
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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
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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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