Siarheenka Invited to Visit Zimbabwe
Belarusian Ambassador to Zimbabwe Yury Nikalaichyk met with Speaker of the National Assembly of Zimbabwe Jacob Mudenda on June…
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Belarusian Community Space in Białystok Appeals for Support
The Novaja Ziamlia Hub in Białystok has found itself in a critical situation. If it fails to raise…
Sanctions, Political Prisoners and Belarus After Lukashenka: Tsikhanouskaya Meets Czech President
Czech President Petr Pavel received the head of Belarus’ United Transitional Cabinet, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, in Prague, the Office…
129 Applicants Score 100 Points in Belarusian Centralised Testing
Belarus’ Ministry of Education has announced the results of the centralised testing in specialised subjects held on May…
13-Year-Old Boy Drowns in Artificial Pond Near Hlybokaye
A 13-year-old boy drowned in an artificial pond in the Hlybokaye district of the Vitsyebsk region, the Emergency…
Estonia Reaffirms Unchanged Position Toward the Lukashenka Regime
Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Pavel Latushka and Coordination Council Speaker Artsiom Brukhan met with Estonian…
“Sense of Safety” Book Catalogue Co-Organised by the Belarusian Cultural Embassy Presented in Berlin
The Berlin-based publishing house Distanz has released the English-language book catalogue “Sense of Safety. Art in a Time…
Belarusian Bees Detained in Russia
Russia has returned 500 bee packages to Belarus after they were transported without the required documentation, the Russian…
Gravel Street in Kobryn Listed as Paved
The State Control Committee of the Brest region reviewed a complaint from residents of Stroitelny Lane in Kobryn…
Human Rights Defenders Aware of More Than 40 Searches in “EHU Case”
As of June 10, Viasna human rights defenders have documented more than 40 searches involving graduates, students and…
Export Duties on Liquefied Hydrocarbon Gases Reduced in Belarus
Belarus is reducing export duties on hydrocarbon gases. The corresponding resolution was signed by Prime Minister Aliaksandr Turchyn.…
Anti-Drone Nets to Be Installed Along Roads Near the Belarus Border in Volyn Region
Anti-drone nets will be installed along selected stretches of roads in border communities in Ukraine’s Volyn region. The…
Composer Olga Podgaiskaya Releases Organ Works Album
Belarusian composer and organist Olga Podgaiskaya, who now lives and works in Warsaw, has presented her new studio…
Supervisor Charged After Construction Worker Suffers Fatal Injuries in Minsk
A construction worker suffered fatal injuries in September 2025 after falling into a service opening at a construction…
Coale Responds to Question About Pause in Political Prisoner Releases and Possible Visit to Minsk
U.S. presidential envoy John Coale said that the process of releasing Belarusian political prisoners has not been halted.…
Foreign Driver to Stand Trial Over Fatal Bus Crash on M1 Highway
Prosecutors have sent to court a criminal case related to a bus accident in the Talachyn district that…
Ales Bialiatski Launches Foundation to Address Global Human Rights Crisis
Belarusian human rights defender Ales Bialiatski, head of the Viasna Human Rights Center and a Nobel Peace Prize…
Czech Republic to Simplify Visa Issuance for Relatives of Belarusians Living in the Country
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka. The meeting took place at the Mission of Belarusian…
Orange Alert Issued for June 11
Forecasters have issued a storm warning with an orange hazard level for Thursday. “On June 11 (Thursday), thunderstorms…
Dollar and Euro Return to Gains on Belarusian Currency Exchange
Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange ended with gains for the U.S. dollar and the euro.…
Cigarettes With Belarusian Excise Stamps Worth 2 Million Euros Seized in Lithuania
Lithuanian authorities have intercepted a shipment of cigarettes bearing Belarusian excise stamps worth nearly 2 million euros. Lithuania’s…
Eurotorg Raises 70 Million Rubles Through Bond Issues
Eurotorg, the operator of Belarus’ largest retail chain, is raising 70 million Belarusian rubles through bond issues. The…
EU Agrees Mini Sanctions Package Against Russia
Representatives of EU member states at the Council of the European Union have agreed on a so-called mini…
Information Ministry Adds Kavaleuski’s Facebook Account to “Extremist Materials” List
Belarus’ Information Ministry has once again expanded its list of “extremist materials.” The latest addition is a Facebook…
Name of Migrant Found Dead on Latvian Border Identified. He Flew From Sri Lanka to Minsk for a “Business Meeting”1
The migrant whose body was found 50 metres from the Latvian border in Belarus’ Braslau district on June…
Security Forces Ask Former EHU Students Who Paid for Their Education
The Human Rights Center Viasna has learned new details about the “EHU case.” Security forces are interested in…
Railway Tickets Recorded the Sharpest Price Increase in May
Inflation stood at just 0.1% in May, while the annual rate of price growth slowed to 4.8%. Railway…
Belarusian Railways Adds Extra Trains for July 2-6 Holiday Period
Belarusian Railways has scheduled additional trains for the period from July 2 to July 6. Belarusians will enjoy…
Belarusian Customs Files Claims Against Two Polish Carriers
Belarusian customs authorities have filed claims against two Polish transport companies. The claims are related to alleged customs…
Annual Inflation Falls to 4.8% in May
Belstat has published inflation data for May. Monthly inflation stood at 0.1%, which was 0.7 percentage points lower…
Shved Proposes Creating Permanent Coordination Body With Russian Counterpart
Chairman of the Supreme Court Andrei Shved has proposed creating a permanent coordination body with his Russian counterpart,…
Pole and Russian to Stand Trial Over Sanctions Evasion in Dual-Use Goods Exports
Police Prevent Minsk Woman From Stepping Out of Window
On Tuesday, June 9, the duty service of Minsk’s Pershamaiski District Police Department received a report of a…
Belarus Conducts Command-Staff Exercise With Territorial Defense Forces
Belarus’ Ministry of Defense is conducting a command-staff exercise with the territorial defense command on June 10-11. The…
Tsikhanouskaya Arrives in the Czech Republic on Visit
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is beginning a two-day visit to the Czech Republic. She is scheduled to meet with Czech…
Belarusian Defense Ministry to Hold Another “Anti-Fascist Congress”
Belarus’ Ministry of Defense will hold another “anti-fascist congress” on June 25-27. According to the ministry’s press service,…
Social Discount Programme Extended for Another Six Months
The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade (MART) and retail chains have extended the social discount programme until…
World Sailing Lifts Restrictions on Belarusian Athletes
World Sailing has lifted the restrictions that had been in place on Belarusian athletes. The decision was adopted…
From Portugal to Britain’s WOMAD: Yahor Zabelau Sets Off on Major Summer Festival Tour
Yahor Zabelau, one of Belarus’ most distinctive instrumental musicians and an accordionist, has unveiled the schedule for his…
Court Declares Belarus’ Oldest Travel Company Bankrupt
The Economic Court of Minsk has declared JSC Belorussky Sputnik bankrupt and opened liquidation proceedings against the company.…
More Than 500 Pakistani Citizens Did Not Return Home After Traveling to Belarus
A total of 580 Pakistani citizens traveled to Belarus and did not return home. The figures were disclosed…
30 Packs of Cigarettes Thrown Over the Fence From Belarus Into Lithuania
Lithuanian border guards discovered 30 packages of cigarettes worth €16,530 on the Lithuanian-Belarusian border. On June 7, border…
Tsikhanouskaya Says U.S. Reports Delay in Release of Additional Belarusian Political Prisoners
The Trump administration has informed the Belarusian democratic forces of a delay in its efforts to persuade Aliaksandr…
EHU Announces Support Measures for Students, Staff and Their Families After Being Designated an “Extremist Formation”
The European Humanities University (EHU), which operates in Vilnius, has announced expanded support measures for students, faculty members…
Belarus to Supply Ghana With 1,840 Units of Agricultural Machinery
Belarus and Ghana have agreed on the delivery of 1,840 units of agricultural machinery, Ghanaian President John Dramani…
Prosecutors Name Suspect in Killing of Polish Soldier on Belarus Border
Polish investigators have identified the person they believe was responsible for the death of Polish serviceman Mateusz Sitek…
Belarus Allows Companies to Use Tokens for Foreign Trade Settlements
Legal entities will be able to use tokens for settlements under foreign economic contracts through crypto banks. The…
Man Kills Woman and Dies by Suicide in Minsk
A 28-year-old man killed a woman and then died by suicide in Minsk. According to information released by…
Investigative Committee Reports Detention of Suspect in Minsk Region Child Poisoning Case
Belarus’ Investigative Committee has reported the detention of a suspect in the case involving the poisoning of children…
European Commission Unveils 21st Sanctions Package Against Russia, Including Measures Affecting Belarus
The European Union’s new sanctions package against Russia will target the energy sector, banks, cryptocurrency platforms and include…