Temporary Roof Installed on Fire-Damaged Building in Central Minsk
A temporary roof has been installed on the residential building on Lenin Street that was damaged by a
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Head of Minsk Region Investigative Committee Office Dismissed
Siarhei Udovikau, the head of the Minsk Region Office of the Investigative Committee, has been dismissed
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United Nations Experts Concerned About Passport Revocations of Former Political Prisoners
United Nations experts have expressed concern over the invalidation of the passports of eight former
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Latest Pardon Included People Serving Sentences Under Home Confinement, Rights Group Says
Some of the people pardoned ahead of July 3 had been serving sentences under so-called “
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State Property Committee Identifies 290,000 Unauthorized Land Plots in Belarus
The State Property Committee, together with local authorities, has identified 290,000 unauthorized land
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Diplomat and Linguist Piotr Sadouski Dies
Piotr Sadouski, a prominent Belarusian linguist, politician, and diplomat, has died at the age of 87.
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Traffic Restricted on Independence Avenue Bridge Over the Svislach in Minsk
Traffic restrictions came into effect in Minsk on July 6 for all vehicles except public transport on
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Tsikhanouskaya Visits Farmstead Being Restored in Podlasie by Former Political Prisoner Siarhei Hun and Natallia Tsiuliupava
Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, together with Deputy Head Pavel Latushka
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Budslau Hosts Annual Catholic Festival — Photos
Celebrations in honor of Our Lady of Budslau were held in Budslau from July 2 to 4. The main service
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Canada Updates Travel Advisory Urging Citizens to Avoid Travel to Belarus
The Canadian government continues to advise its citizens not to travel to Belarus. On July 2, it added
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Belarusian Police and Internal Troops Placed on Heightened Alert for July 3
Belarus’ Interior Ministry said it has introduced additional security measures for Independence
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Belavia Postpones China Flight Due to Weather
Belavia is postponing a flight from Minsk to China’s Hainan Island because of adverse weather conditions.
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Flower-Laying Ceremony at the Mound of Glory Held Without Lukashenka
The flower- and wreath-laying ceremony at the Mound of Glory took place without Aliaksandr Lukashenka
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Tsikhanouskaya: I Believe the Day Will Come When We Can Call Belarus Truly Independent and Free
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addressed Belarusians on the occasion of Independence Day, marked on July 3.
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Belarusian Football Coach Injured in Bryansk Region Attack Discharged from Hospital
Aliaksei Haroshka, the coach of a Belarusian youth football team who was injured in the drone attack
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Security Tightened in Border Areas of Homiel Region
Security measures have been strengthened in the border areas of the Homiel Region, with additional police
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Polish Priests Leave Belarus After Religious Service Permits Are Not Renewed
Several Polish Catholic priests have already left Belarus or are preparing to leave after the authorities
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Orange Weather Alert for Thunderstorms Remains in Effect in Belarus
An orange weather alert remains in effect across Belarus today. Forecasters have issued a storm warning. “
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Minsk Airport Tests Self Check-In and Self-Service Bag Drop
From July 1, Minsk National Airport is launching a pilot self-service check-in and bag drop system.
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Belarus Cuts Waiting Time for CT and MRI Scans to 30 Days
From July 1, 2026, Belarus’ state healthcare institutions are introducing a new approach to scheduling
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Belarusian Healthcare Facilities to Operate on Holiday Schedule on July 3-4
Belarus’ Health Ministry has announced the operating schedule for healthcare facilities during
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Tsikhanouskaya on the Release of 28 Political Prisoners: “Hundreds Still Remain in Belarusian Prisons”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya commented on the latest “pardon” of political prisoners in Belarus, reminding
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Apartment of Journalist Khilmanovich, Convicted in Absentia, Sold at Auction
The Hrodna apartment of journalist Uladzimir Khilmanovich has been sold at auction on the second attempt.
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Forecasters Issue Red Alert for Heat and Orange Alert for Thunderstorms
Two weather warnings are in effect across Belarus today: one at the red alert level and the other at
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Eight More People Recognized as Political Prisoners in Belarus
Belarusian human rights organizations have recognized eight more people as political prisoners.
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Red Alert Issued for July 1
Forecasters have issued a red weather alert for Wednesday, July 1. Daytime temperatures are expected
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Interior Ministry Proposes Expanding Preventive Police Register
The Council of the Republic has approved a draft law “On Amendments to Laws on Crime Prevention Issues.
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Mahiliou Regional Executive Committee Sets Berry Harvest Dates
A decision by the Mahiliou Regional Executive Committee has established the following berry harvesting
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Political Prisoner and Journalist Dzianis Ivashyn Transferred from Prison to Penal Colony
Political prisoner and journalist Dzianis Ivashyn has been transferred from Zhodzina Prison to Penal
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National Academy of Education to Be Established in Belarus
Belarus will reorganize its Academy of Education under a resolution signed today by Prime Minister Aliaksandr Turchyn.
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Absolute Temperature Record Broken in Belarus
Belarus set a new all-time temperature record on June 29. The air temperature reached 39.4C in Pinsk
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Main Task Is Proper Restoration, Minsk Authorities Say After Fire in City Centre
The Emergency Situations Commission will meet today to address the aftermath of the major fire in central Minsk.
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Minsk City Authorities Announce July 3 Holiday Programme
Minsk has announced its programme of events for July 3, with Independence Day celebrations set to conclude
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Transport Ministry Introduces Projected Road Markings on Highway to Belavezhskaya Pushcha
Road safety experiments are continuing in the Brest region. The Transport Ministry said specialists from
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Prosecutor General’s Office Sends “Taxi Drivers’ Case” to Court
The Prosecutor General’s Office has referred to court a criminal case involving alleged tax evasion
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MTS Revises Promotional Offer Following Pressure From State Control Committee and Communications Ministry
The State Control Committee, together with the Communications and Informatization Ministry, has persuaded
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Matolka, Zhyhar, Herasimenia and Dozens of Sticker Packs Added as Information Ministry Expands “Extremist Materials” List
The Information Ministry has once again updated its list of so-called “extremist materials”
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Two Victims of Strike on Bus in Russia’s Bryansk Region Expected to Be Discharged Today
The Health Ministry has provided an update on the condition of those injured in the drone strike on a
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Forecasters Lower Heat Warning to Orange Level for Tuesday and Wednesday
Belhydromet has issued an orange-level weather warning for Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures across
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Belarusian Women’s Team Becomes First to Swim Across the English Channel in a Relay
The five-member Belarusian team Belswimsisters has become the first Belarusian women’
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Belarus to See Temperatures of Up to 39°C on Monday
Temperatures are expected to reach +35°C to +39°C across most of Belarus on Monday, with +30°C to +34°C
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Minsk Residents Are Visiting Municipal Bathhouses More Often
The public sections of Minsk’s municipal bathhouses were visited by 178,342 people in January–May 2026.
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Belarusian Hennadz Smalyak Missing in Spain, Family Appeals for Help
Belarusian citizen Hennadz Smalyak, born in 1989, is being sought in Spain. His disappearance was reported
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Belarus Proposes Changing the Status of Stray Cats and Dogs in Hunting Regulations
The Belarusian Society of Hunters and Fishermen has proposed changing the status of stray cats and free-roaming
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Ukraine and Russia Exchange Civilians in Belarus
A civilian exchange between Russia and Ukraine took place at the Novaya Huta border crossing on the Belarusian-Ukrainian border.
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Police Patrol Belarusian Water Bodies With Drones
Police officers are carrying out a range of measures at Belarusian water bodies in response to hot weather
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Minsk Regional Executive Committee Sets Dates for Blueberry, Lingonberry and Cranberry Harvesting
The Minsk Regional Executive Committee has approved Resolution No. 787 of June 24 setting the harvesting
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Tsikhanouskaya’s Office Explains How US Decision on Asylum Restrictions May Affect Belarusians
It is premature to say that the US Supreme Court’s decision regarding the Temporary Protected Status
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Number of Belarusians Registered With Poland’s Social Insurance System Rises to 143,000
Poland’s Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) has published data on insured foreign nationals as
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Special Proceedings Launched Against Artsiom Litvinka
Belarus’ Investigative Committee has launched special proceedings against Artsiom Litvinka.
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