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
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Prytuliaj Mianie Shelter Opens in Warsaw for Belarusians
A new shelter house operated by the Prytuliaj Mianie foundation opened in Warsaw on May 30.
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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
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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
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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
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Government Extends Permits for Russian Media Bureau Offices
The Belarusian Council of Ministers has extended permits for the operation of bureau offices of Russian
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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
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Deputy Prosecutor General Stuk Retires
Belarusian Deputy Prosecutor General Aliaksei Stuk has retired. A ceremonial farewell event was held
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Viva, Rovar! Bicycle Carnival Postponed Until Next Week
The Viva, Rovar! bicycle carnival and the “Summer Mood” festival concert, scheduled for May 30, have
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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
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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 run
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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
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Belarus Launches Free Early Lung Cancer Screening Program
The Belarusian Health Ministry has approved an instruction on the procedure for early lung cancer detection.
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Belavia Resumes Flights to Murmansk
Belavia has resumed flights to the Russian city of Murmansk. The flights will operate every Thursday
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Phones, Headphones and Smart Glasses: 14 Applicants Removed From Entrance Exams in Belarus
On the first day of entrance examinations in Belarus, 14 applicants were removed from examination rooms
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Kyiv Court Refuses to Release Kardash From Custody
A court in Kyiv has refused to release Belarusian citizen Ina Kardash, who is suspected of espionage
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Activist From Hrodna to Be Tried on 10 Charges
Activist from Hrodna Valiantsina Navumava has been charged under 10 articles, reported Hrodna Human Rights.
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Strong Winds to Persist on Friday as Storm Warning Issued
Weather forecasters have once again issued a storm warning with an orange level of danger. “
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26-Year-Old Political Prisoner Ashurak Suffers Minor Stroke in Colony
Political prisoner Kiryl Ashurak has been sentenced to an additional year in prison under an article
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Health Ministry Advises Belarusians Against Traveling to Congo and Uganda
Twelve days after the World Health Organization declared a public health emergency due to an outbreak
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Graduates of Klimavichy Agricultural College Ordered to Repay More Than 120,000 Rubles for Failing to Complete Mandatory Job Placement
Since the beginning of 2026, the prosecutor’s office of the Klimavichy district has filed seven lawsuits
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Artificial Intelligence Elective to Appear in Belarusian Schools
In the new academic year, Belarusian schools will introduce an elective course titled “Applied Artificial
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Be Ready to Use Firearms Against Protesters: Interior Ministry Holds Drills in Mahiliou
The Interior Ministry held command-and-staff exercises in Mahiliou. Interior Minister Ivan Kubrakou said
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Investigative Committee Launches Special Proceedings Against Five People
The Investigative Committee has launched special proceedings against Mikalai Boika, Yury Makitau, Natallia
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Mayday.Team: Tightened Controls Remain in Place on Belarusian-Russian Border, Armed Officers Appear at Some Checkpoints
By the end of May, controls on the Belarusian-Russian border remain tightened, with checks being carried
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Number of Belarusians Registered in Poland’s Social Insurance System Continues to Grow
Poland’s Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) has published data on insured foreign nationals as of the
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New Criminal Case Opened Against Former Political Prisoner Illia Mironau
A criminal case has been opened against former political prisoner Illia Mironau under the article on
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Ales Bialiatski Meets Pope Leo XIV
Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski met with Pope Leo XIV. The meeting took place today during the pontiff’s
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Turchyn Meets Kazakh Blogger and Weight-Loss Advocate Who Plans to Film New Season of Show in Belarus
Belarusian Prime Minister Aliaksandr Turchyn met today with Kazakh blogger, motivational speaker and
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Orange Weather Alert to Remain in Effect on Thursday
An orange weather alert has been issued in Belarus for the third consecutive day due to strong winds. “
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Belarus Plans to Expand Smoking Restrictions
Belarus is planning to expand smoking restrictions. Smoking will be banned on the entrance steps of residential
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Former Defendant in the “White Legion” Case Sentenced to 3.5 Years in a Penal Colony
On May 26, a court in Mahiliou delivered its verdict to former defendant in the “White Legion” case Siarhei
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Belarus’ National Bank Explains Geolocation Requests in Banking Apps
The National Bank of Belarus has explained why banking applications will request customers’ consent to
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Seven Graduates Removed From Centralised Exam in Belarus
During the centralised exam, seven 11th-grade graduates were removed from examination rooms for violating
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Data Leak Affecting Dodo Pizza Customers Recorded in Belarus
Belarus’ National Personal Data Protection Centre recorded the unlawful dissemination of personal data
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Italy Initiates Talks With Belarus on Cooperation in Education
A meeting dedicated to resuming bilateral cooperation in the humanitarian sphere took place at the Belarusian
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American Basketball Player From Minsk Club Horizont Added to Russian Wanted List
American basketball player Donica Cosby, who won the 2024 Belarus Cup with Minsk club Horizont, was added
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Orange Weather Alert Extended Into Wednesday
Belarusians will again face “orange-level” weather conditions on Wednesday. Belhydromet has
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Reporters Without Borders Concerned About Condition of Imprisoned Journalist Pazniak
The international organisation Reporters Without Borders has expressed concern over the condition of
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Aliaksandr Milinkevich Needs Assistance Again
Aliaksandr Milinkevich once again requires assistance. He needs to undergo intensive rehabilitation following
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“Bulbofuhrer” on Threads Added to List of “Extremist Materials”
The Information Ministry began adding new entries to its list of “extremist materials”
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Belarus Holds First Centralised Exam of the Year
Belarus is beginning its centralised examinations and testing campaign. Graduates and applicants are
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Dzmitry Zhuk Removed From Council of the Republic Retroactively
The Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus retroactively adopted a decision on the
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Romanian Embassy in Minsk Suspends Visa Issuance
The Embassy of Romania in Belarus has announced the suspension of operations of its consular section
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Tsikhanouskaya’s Visit as an Instrument to Pressure Lukashenka
This morning, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya arrived in the Ukrainian capital on her first official visit.
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Lukashenka Signs Document Opening Path for Pakistani Labour Migrants to Belarus
Today, Aliaksandr Lukashenka signed the Law “On Ratification of the Memorandum of Understanding Between
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Tsikhanouskaya Visits Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, as part of her visit to Ukraine, visited the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant
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Orange Weather Alert Issued for Tuesday
Belhydromet has issued a storm warning. An orange level weather alert has been declared for Tuesday. “
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Website “Human Rights Defenders Against Torture” Added to List of “Extremist Materials”
The Information Ministry has expanded its list of “extremist materials”. By decision of the Lenin District
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Belarusian Drivers Required to Use Low-Beam Headlights
Belarus has launched its traditional nationwide road safety campaign, “Attention — Children!”
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