Economy Ministry Proposes New Restrictions for Gardening Associations
The Economy Ministry has submitted for public discussion a draft decree aimed at improving the regulation
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Luhina Says Kamvol’s Problems Stem From Belarusians Working Too Little
Tatsiana Luhina, chief executive of Kamvol and former head of Bellegprom, said on STV that Belarusians
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Orange Weather Alert Issued in Belarus for Monday Due to Thunderstorms and Squalls
Forecasters have issued an orange weather alert for Monday. On June 8, thunderstorms are expected across
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Health Ministry Warns Belarusians About Peak Tick Activity
Belarus’ Health Ministry has reminded residents about precautions against ticks during the height of
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Belarus Introduces Debt Limit for Mobile Subscribers
Starting June 7, 2026, a debt limit will be introduced for mobile subscribers in Belarus. Mobile operators
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638 Graduates Scored 100 Points in Specialized Subjects on the Centralized Examination
Belarus’s Ministry of Education has summarized the results of the centralized examination in specialized subjects.
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Belarusian Telecom Operators to Conduct Customer Surveys on Service Quality
Belarusian telecommunications operators will conduct surveys on the quality of communication services.
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Former Meat Processing Plant Director in Brest Region Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
The former general director of a major meat processing plant in the Brest Region has been sentenced to
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Belarusian Driver Fined in Poland for Taking Too Little Rest
A Belarusian long-haul truck driver has been fined in Poland for violating work and rest time regulations
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Fauna Goroda Denies Kennels Are Overcrowded Due to Dog Tax
The management of Fauna Goroda, Minsk’s temporary animal shelter, has denied reports that its kennels
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All Children Hospitalised After Poisoning Incident Discharged in Barysau
Belarus’ Health Ministry said that the last child hospitalised at Barysau District Hospital on
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Forecasters Promise Stormy Saturday for Belarusians
An orange weather warning has been issued for Saturday. Thunderstorms, heavy rain and squally winds are
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Interior Ministry Reports Another Arrest Over Alleged Glorification of Nazism
The Main Directorate for Combating Organised Crime and Corruption (GUBOPiK), with the support of special
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Green Network Names Best Environmental Reporting by Belarusian Journalists
Green Network has announced the winners of the Green Award, an initiative supporting Belarusian journalists
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Polish Visa Centres to Introduce New Appointment Booking System on June 8
Starting June 8, 2026, the procedure for booking visa application appointments at Polish visa centres
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Traffic Restrictions in Minsk on June 5–6 Due to Festival and Cycling Carnival
Security measures will be strengthened and traffic restrictions introduced in Minsk on Friday and Saturday
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More Than 30 Searches Conducted in “EHU Case” — Rights Group
Security forces have carried out more than 30 searches across Belarus as part of the so-called “EHU case,”
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Aliaksei Khliastou Released From Detention
Singer Aliaksei Khliastou has been released after serving an administrative arrest term. A video featuring
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Identity of Lithuanian Citizen Detained Among Old Believers in Pastavy District Revealed
The Christian Vision initiative has identified the Lithuanian citizen detained on May 30 during a religious
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Orange Alert Issued for June 5
Forecasters have issued an orange weather alert for Friday, June 5. “During daytime hours on June
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Criminal Case Opened Over Child Poisoning Incident in Barysau
Belarus’ Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case in connection with the poisoning of
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Belsat Switches to a New Satellite
Belsat TV is switching to a new satellite. The announcement was made by the channel’s head, Alina
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Interior Ministry Comments on Detention of Lithuanian Citizen Among Old Believers in Pastavy District
The Interior Ministry has published a statement regarding the detention of a Lithuanian citizen in Pastavy District.
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Shchygelski, Prakopieu and Karach Facebook Accounts Added to “Extremist Materials” List
The Ministry of Information has updated its list of “extremist materials”. The latest additions
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Results of Belarus’ Centralized Exams to Be Released on June 8
The results of Belarus’ centralized exams (CE) will become available starting June 8. This was announced
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Belarusian Investigators Launch Inquiry Into Children’s Poisoning in Barysau
The Belarusian Investigative Committee has launched an inquiry into the mass food poisoning of children
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“Sounds of Explosions and Gunfire”: Baranavichy to Hold Riot Suppression Exercises
Tactical exercises aimed at coordinating forces and resources for the suppression of mass unrest will
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Belarusian Government Requires Transit Foreigners to Submit Fingerprints
Belarus’ Council of Ministers has adopted a resolution “On the Stay of Foreign Citizens and
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27 Children Hospitalised in Barysau With Symptoms of Infection
On the evening of June 2, 27 preschool-aged children in Barysau were admitted to the infectious diseases
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Former and Current EHU Students Summoned for Interviews by KGB
People affiliated with the European Humanities University (EHU) are being summoned for what are described
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UN Experts Urge Access to Independent Medical Care for Political Prisoners
UN experts have issued a statement expressing concern over the treatment of political prisoners and the
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Trump Supporter Granted Asylum in Belarus Has Returned Home, Svaboda Reports
US citizen Evan Neumann, who was granted asylum in Belarus, has returned home, according to Radio Svaboda
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Government Updates National Council on Gender Policy
Belarus’ Council of Ministers, through Resolution No. 274 of June 1, approved a new version of
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Foreign Citizens May Be Allowed to Serve in the Belarusian Army Under Contract
Belarus may allow foreign citizens to serve under contract in the Armed Forces and Internal Troops.
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Security Forces Conduct Searches and Interrogations of People Linked to EHU, Rights Group Says
A criminal case has been opened in Belarus over cooperation with the European Humanities University (EHU)
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Belinvestbank Improves Terms for Loans on Belarusian-Made Goods
Belinvestbank has updated the terms of its “Svayo. Rodnaye” loan programme for Belarusian-made
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Bialiatski Receives Award From the European Solidarity Centre
Human rights defender and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski has received the Solidarity and
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Rights Group Says KGB Continues Searches at Registered Addresses of Belarusians Living Abroad
The wave of searches at the registered addresses of Belarusians who have left the country is continuing
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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
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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
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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
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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
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BYSOL Continues Fundraising Campaign for Children of Political Prisoners
The BYSOL Foundation continues its fundraising campaign for the children of political prisoners.
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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
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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
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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
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MTS Opens 5G Access for Visitors to Belarus
Fifth-generation mobile communication services have become available to roaming partners of Belarusian
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Tsikhanouskaya: We Are Fighting for a Better Future for Children
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addressed Belarusians on the occasion of International Children’
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LRT Reports What Lithuanians Think About Sanctions Against Belarus
LRT has published the results of a survey of Lithuanian residents regarding sanctions against Belarus.
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Volunteers Report Critical Situation Amid Mandatory Pet Tax: Animals Being Surrendered to Euthanasia Facility in Large Numbers
Volunteers report a critical situation at Minsk’s temporary animal holding facility, Fauna of the City
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