Rescue of Poczobut and Lukashenka’s Russian Knot
The story of the exchange involving Andrzej Poczobut once again demonstrates how constrained Alyaksandr
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Information Centre for Belarusians to Open in Vilnius
An information centre for Belarusians, established under an agreement between Lithuania and the Council
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Human Rights Activists Report Detentions in Navapolack and Other Cities
At least 12 women were detained in Navapolack on April 23. Arrests were also reported in other cities
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Turchyn Orders Review of School Meal Standards
Prime Minister Alyaksandr Turchyn held a working meeting on the organisation of school meals.
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Gazeta Wyborcza Details Negotiations Behind Poczobut’s Release
Gazeta Wyborcza has described how negotiations unfolded over the release of political prisoner Andrzej
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Reporters Without Borders Welcomes Poczobut’s Release and Urges Freedom for All Belarusian Journalists
The organisation Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has welcomed the release of Andrzej Poczobut.
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Reform.news Declared an “Extremist Formation”
The website Reform.news has been declared an “extremist formation”. The decision was taken
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Poczobut Meets His Wife
Former political prisoner and journalist Andrzej Poczobut met his wife. The meeting took place in a hospital
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Anzhalika Borys: Andrzej Poczobut May Return To Belarus
Former political prisoner Andrzej Poczobut (Andrei Pachobut), who was released and handed over to Poland
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Former Political Prisoner Raman Ramanau Dies
Former political prisoner Raman Ramanau has died less than a year after his release, former political
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Tsikhanouskaya: Poczobut’s Resilience and Dignity Became an Example for All
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya welcomed the release of Andrzej Poczobut, calling him an example of resilience
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Wyborcza Journalist Publishes Photo with Andrzej Poczobut
Bartosz Wieliński, deputy editor-in-chief of Gazeta Wyborcza, where Andrzej Poczobut worked, has published
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Deaths Exceeded Births by 62,000 in Belarus in 2025
Belstat has published data on births and deaths for 2025. During the year in Belarus, 116,530 people
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State Commission on University Admissions to Open Hotline from May 4
The State Commission overseeing the preparation and conduct of the university admissions campaign will
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Licensing Of Veterinary Activities Planned In Belarus
The Council of Ministers has submitted to the House of Representatives a draft law “On Amendments to
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Estonia To Ban Property Purchases By Belarusians Without Permanent Residency
Estonia plans to ban citizens of Belarus and Russia who do not hold permanent residence permits from
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150 People Wanted in Belarus Detained in Russia Over Two Days
On April 15–16, a special operation “Search” was conducted in CIS countries, during which law enforcement
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EHU Distance Student Searched by Security Forces — kyky_org
Security forces carried out a search at the home of a distance-learning student of the European Humanities
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“Chasiki Tikayut” Recognised as “Extremist Formation”
The YouTube channel “Chasiki Tikayut”, which hosts a programme of the same name, has been
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Tsikhanouskaya Thanks Belarusians for Participation in Events Marking 40th Anniversary of Chernobyl Disaster
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya thanked Belarusians who over the past month took part in events marking the
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Kyiv Court Extends Detention of Belarusian Suspect Kardash in Espionage Case
A court in Kyiv has extended the detention of a Belarusian citizen suspected of espionage, Inna Kardash.
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Forecasters Warn of New Wave of Frost
Cold weather will persist in Belarus, with forecasters issuing a warning of frost. “At night on
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Belarusians In Warsaw Join “Chernobyl Way” Action
Belarusians in Warsaw gathered at the Copernicus monument on the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl tragedy
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“Chernobyl Way 2026” Held In Vilnius — Photos
Belarusians in Vilnius took to the streets to commemorate the victims of the Chernobyl tragedy on the
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Orange Alert Issued In Belarus Due To Strong Winds, Traffic Police Issue Recommendations For Drivers
Strong winds with gusts of 15–20 m/s, locally up to 24 m/s, are being observed across Belarus today.
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Lukashenka Orders Health Ministry to Review Necessity of Some Regional Medical Facilities
Aliaksandr Lukashenka during a working visit to the Homiel Region visited the Pietrykau District, where
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Security Forces Drill Protest Dispersal, Using “Protesters” With Flags For Realism
The Interior Ministry is conducting command-and-staff exercises in Vitsyebsk to practise the actions
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State Control Committee Finds Illegal Care Home In Rechytsa
The State Control Committee has uncovered an illegal care home in the Homiel region. According to the
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Strong Winds Again: Orange Alert Issued For Sunday
Forecasters have issued an orange-level weather warning for Sunday, April 26. “On April 26 (Sunday)
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60 Belarusian Citizens Evacuated From Lebanon On Russian Emergencies Ministry Flight
Sixty Belarusian citizens “who found themselves in a difficult situation due to the escalation of the
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Polish Embassy In Minsk Simplifies Visa Appointment Booking For Belarusians Over 60
From May 4, 2026, the consular section of the Polish Embassy in Minsk will introduce a simplified procedure
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More Than 139,000 Belarusians Hold Residence Documents In Poland
Poland’s Office for Foreigners has published data on Belarusians living in Poland. According to the agency
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More Than 370 Belarusian Citizens Granted International Protection In Poland In First Quarter
Poland’s Office for Foreigners has published migration statistics for the first quarter of this year.
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Pension Supplements And Child Benefits To Increase From May 1
The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has announced new amounts for age-related pension supplements
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Belarusian Railways Adds 46 Extra Trains For May Holidays
Belarusian Railways will run 46 additional trains during the May holidays from April 29 to May 12.
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Supreme Court Finds Antanas Gecia­vicius Guilty of Genocide of the Belarusian People
The Supreme Court of Belarus has found Antanas Gecia­vicius guilty of committing genocide against the
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PACE Raises Issue of Visa Support for Belarusians
Valery Matskevich, a member of the Coordination Council delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the
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Su-7B Monument Aircraft Returns To Minsk’s Stsiapyanka After Restoration
The Su-7B monument aircraft has returned to the Stsiapyanka neighbourhood of Minsk’s Partyzanski district
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Interior Ministry In Vitsyebsk To Conduct Drills For “Special Conditions”
The Interior Ministry will hold in Vitsyebsk on Friday, April 24 “comprehensive command-and-staff exercises
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KGB Designates Electoral Lists In Coordination Council Elections As “Extremist Formations”
The Interior Ministry has updated its list of “extremist formations”. The European Humanities University
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Investigative Committee Completes Treason Case Involving BELPOL And Agency Linked To Kotau
The Investigative Committee has published a press release on the investigation of two criminal cases
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Retiree From Valozhyn District Accused Of Working For Ukrainian Intelligence
The Investigative Committee announced the completion of investigations into criminal cases on charges
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Mahilyow Prosecutor’s Office Filed Over 130 Applications on “Extremist Materials” in a Quarter
The Mahilyow Region Prosecutor’s Office has reported on its efforts to combat “extremism” in the first quarter.
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EHU Rector: Every Border Crossing Becomes a Potential Risk
Rector of the European Humanities University Vilius Šadauskas expects the number of Belarusian students
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Alcohol Sales to Be Banned in Viciebsk During Last Bell and Graduation Days
The Viciebsk City Executive Committee has decided to restrict alcohol sales in the city in May and June.
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Chuvashia Plans to Launch Air Route to Belarus from June
An air route between Russia’s Chuvashia and Belarus is planned to be launched on June 1. This was announced
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Max Messenger, Leaks to the FSB and the Belarusian Regime’s Grinding Teeth
There may be many reasons for Belarusians to install the Russian messenger Max. First and foremost —
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Railway Crossing on Fanipal–Pabiednaje Road to Be Temporarily Closed
Due to major repairs of the railway track, the crossing on the H-8365 Fanipal–Pabiednaje road at Fanipal
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Belavia Cancels Flights to Dubai Until May 20
The airline “Belavia” has extended the suspension of regular flights to Dubai and back until May 20, 2026.
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Belarus Tightens Rules for Irregular Passenger Transport
Aliaksandr Lukashenka has signed a decree “On Road Passenger Transport in Irregular Service”, aimed at
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