Green Network Names Best Environmental Reporting by Belarusian Journalists
Green Network has announced the winners of the Green Award, an initiative supporting Belarusian journalists who professionally cover…
Category: Общество
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 will change for…
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 due to several…
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,”…
Aliaksei Khliastou Released From Detention
Singer Aliaksei Khliastou has been released after serving an administrative arrest term. A video featuring him was published…
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 service in…
Orange Alert Issued for June 5
Forecasters have issued an orange weather alert for Friday, June 5. “During daytime hours on June 5 (Friday),…
Criminal Case Opened Over Child Poisoning Incident in Barysau
Belarus’ Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case in connection with the poisoning of children in Barysau. The…
Belsat Switches to a New Satellite
Belsat TV is switching to a new satellite. The announcement was made by the channel’s head, Alina Koushyk,…
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. The…
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 include the accounts of…
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 by Dzmitry…
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 in Barysau on…
“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 take place in…
Belarusian Government Requires Transit Foreigners to Submit Fingerprints
Belarus’ Council of Ministers has adopted a resolution “On the Stay of Foreign Citizens and Stateless Persons in…
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 ward…
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 as “interviews” with…
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 denial of…
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, citing…
Government Updates National Council on Gender Policy
Belarus’ Council of Ministers, through Resolution No. 274 of June 1, approved a new version of the Regulations…
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. The provision…
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), which has…
Belinvestbank Improves Terms for Loans on Belarusian-Made Goods
Belinvestbank has updated the terms of its “Svayo. Rodnaye” loan programme for Belarusian-made goods, bringing them closer to…
Bialiatski Receives Award From the European Solidarity Centre
Human rights defender and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski has received the Solidarity and Human Rights Award…
Rights Group Says KGB Continues Searches at Registered Addresses of Belarusians Living Abroad
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 supporting the initiative.…
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…
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 for…
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 today by…
BYSOL Continues Fundraising Campaign for Children of Political Prisoners
The BYSOL Foundation continues its fundraising campaign for the children of political prisoners. As of June 1, €8,206…
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 from 20…
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 scheme to…
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 criminal cases…
MTS Opens 5G Access for Visitors to Belarus
Fifth-generation mobile communication services have become available to roaming partners of Belarusian mobile operator MTS. According to the…
Tsikhanouskaya: We Are Fighting for a Better Future for Children
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addressed Belarusians on the occasion of International Children’s Day. She stressed that the issue is not…
LRT Reports What Lithuanians Think About Sanctions Against Belarus
LRT has published the results of a survey of Lithuanian residents regarding sanctions against Belarus. The survey was…
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, on Hurskaha Street.…
Lithuanian Citizen Detained in Belarus After Visiting Old Believers Community
A Lithuanian citizen was detained in the village of Kukliany in the Pastavy district during a religious service…
Prytuliaj Mianie Shelter Opens in Warsaw for Belarusians
A new shelter house operated by the Prytuliaj Mianie foundation opened in Warsaw on May 30. The Prytuliaj…
Memorial Events Held in Minsk to Honor Victims of Niamiha Tragedy
Memorial events marking the 27th anniversary of the Niamiha tragedy were held at the Niamiha metro station in…
Belavia to Resume Flights to Sri Lanka From October 27
Belavia has announced the resumption of flights to Sri Lanka starting October 27. The route will be operated…
Traffic Police to Step Up Monitoring of Cyclists and Personal Mobility Device Users Over the Weekend
The State Traffic Inspectorate will increase road enforcement efforts over the weekend. Traffic police patrols will conduct preventive…
Government Extends Permits for Russian Media Bureau Offices
The Belarusian Council of Ministers has extended permits for the operation of bureau offices of Russian media outlets…
Apartment of Journalist Convicted In Absentia May Be Transferred to the State
The apartment of journalist Uladzimir Khilmanovich, who was sentenced in absentia to five years in prison, failed to…
Deputy Prosecutor General Stuk Retires
Belarusian Deputy Prosecutor General Aliaksei Stuk has retired. A ceremonial farewell event was held today at the Prosecutor…
Viva, Rovar! Bicycle Carnival Postponed Until Next Week
The Viva, Rovar! bicycle carnival and the “Summer Mood” festival concert, scheduled for May 30, have been postponed…
Son of Belarusian Democratic Forces Representative Sviatlana Shatilina Detained in Ukraine
Officers of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) have detained Nikita Shatilin, a member of the Irpin City…
Traffic Restrictions Planned in Minsk on May 30 Due to Viva, Rovar Cycling Festival
The Viva, Rovar 2026 cycling festival will take place in Minsk on May 30. The cycling route will…
Family of Aliaksandr Milinkevich Announces Completion of Fundraising Campaign for Rehabilitation
The family of Belarusian politician and public figure Aliaksandr Milinkevich has announced the completion of a fundraising campaign…
Belarus Launches Free Early Lung Cancer Screening Program
The Belarusian Health Ministry has approved an instruction on the procedure for early lung cancer detection. The document…