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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Communications Services Lead Price Growth. How Producer Prices Changed in 2025
Belstat has published data on changes in producer prices in 2025. According to the statistical committee
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Belarus Among Leaders in Adoption of Chinese DeepSeek AI System
Fifty-six percent of AI users in Belarus chose the Chinese DeepSeek system in the second half of 2025
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“Insulted Mother.” Two Young Men Sentenced to Long Prison Terms for Murder
The Vitebsk Regional Court has found two residents of the Vitebsk region, aged 23 and 21, guilty of murder
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Belhydromet Compares Cyclones Uli and Xaver
Belhydromet has compared cyclones Uli and Xaver. Uli, which covered Belarus last week, brought more snow
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Art Manager Aleh Larychau Detained in Criminal Case – Viasna
The human rights center “Viasna” has reported the detention of the organizer of the Urban Myths festival
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Customs Open Criminal Case Against Belarusian Citizen Over Car Import Scheme
The State Customs Committee has reported the opening of a criminal case against a citizen of Belarus
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Lukashenka Admits Belarus Is Not Fully Able to Respond to Drone Incursions
Aliaksandr Lukashenka has acknowledged that Belarus has not yet learned to fully respond to drone incursions
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