Hrodna Man Accused of Running ‘Shadow Taxi Fleet’
Criminal cases have been opened against a 47-year-old entrepreneur from Hrodna who provided taxi services.
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Uzbeks Who Arrived in Belarus Are Already Asking to Go Back
Uzbek citizens who arrived in the Vitsyebsk region a few days ago to work in agriculture are unhappy
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Orange Weather Alert for Heat to Remain in Southwestern Belarus on Thursday
Forecasters have issued an orange weather alert for southwestern Belarus. “During the day on July
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Search of Repression Researcher Stankevich’s Home Linked to Nation of Leaders Initiative
The search of the Minsk apartment of Stalinist repression researcher Ihar Stankevich was linked to the
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Sports Club Chairman Wins Lawsuit Against Creators of Stickers Using His Photos
The Frunzenski District Court of Minsk considered a case involving the use of photographs in stickers
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Home of Stalinist Repression Researcher Stankevich Searched
Security forces searched the Minsk apartment of Stalinist repression researcher Ihar Stankevich.
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Two New “Extremist Formations” Designated in Belarus
The Belarusian Interior Ministry has designated the “Belarusian Special Forces Unit 1514” as an “extremist
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Belavia Adjusts Schedule Due to Flight Restrictions in Moscow
Belavia is adjusting the departure times and duration of its flights due to restrictions on transit flights
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Nina Bahinskaya Detained Again in Minsk
Activist Nina Bahinskaya was detained in Minsk, Belsat reports. Security officers stopped Bahinskaya
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Owner of One of Closed Stores Detained by Security Forces — Viasna
The Honar, LSTR Adzenne and Ragna stores and brands recently ceased operations in Belarus. They announced
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Belarusian Universities Enrol 5,600 Target-Admission Students
Belarusian universities have completed the enrolment of students who will study under the target admission scheme.
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Forecasters Issue Orange Weather Warning Over Heat
Hot weather is expected to settle in southern Belarus in the coming days. Forecasters have issued an
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Tsikhanouskaya Backs Initiative to Install White-Red-White Flag at Grunwald Battlefield
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has backed a civic initiative to install the white-red-white flag at the Grunwald
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Education Ministry Sets School Holiday Dates for New Academic Year
The new academic year will begin on September 1, 2026, and end in late May 2027. The Ministry of Education
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Naviband Social Media Accounts Declared ‘Extremist’
The social media accounts of the band Naviband have been declared “extremist materials”
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Seven More People Recognised as Political Prisoners in Belarus
Belarusian human rights organisations have recognised seven more people as political prisoners.
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Catholic Priest in Dziarėčyn Sentenced to 15 Days in Detention
Catholic priest Yury Hrytsko has been detained in the Hrodna Region. He was sentenced to 15 days of administrative
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Shushkevich Book and Alexievich Quotes Declared ‘Extremist’
The Information Ministry has updated its list of “extremist materials”. It now includes books by Stanislau
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‘I Insulted the Artists for No Reason’ — Homiel Propagandist Apologises to Drozdzy Band in ‘Repentance’ Video
Editor-in-chief of the Homiel District Executive Committee newspaper Mayak, Viktoryia Futryna, called
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More Than 30,000 Foreigners Came to Belarus for Work in First Half of Year
More than 30,000 foreigners came to Belarus for work in the first half of the year, according to data
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Lukashenka on Migrants From Uzbekistan: Aides Will Keep This Under Control
Aliaksandr Lukashenka, during a visit to Shklou District, commented on an agreement with Uzbekistan to
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Radzina Reports Attack on Herasimenia in Warsaw
Charter 97 editor Natallia Radzina reported on Facebook that athlete Aliaksandra Herasimenia had been
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Amendments to Personal Data Laws Put Up for Public Discussion
The National Personal Data Protection Centre has put up for public discussion a draft law amending legislation
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Preparations for Construction of Minsk Metro’s Circle Line Could Begin This Year
Preparatory work for the construction of a new circle line of the Minsk Metro could begin this year
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Residents of Minsk’s Tsentralny District Warned of Temporary Changes in Water Quality
The administration of Minsk’s Tsentralny District has warned residents about a possible temporary
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Reality or a “Plant”? Notice Banning Kupalle Celebrations Appears in Village Near Vitsyebsk
A notice banning Kupalle celebrations has appeared in the village of Lyatokhi near Vitsyebsk.
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Lithuania Gets Its First Modular Shelter
A modular shelter designed to protect residents in emergencies has been installed on the grounds of the
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Stepped-Up Patrols With Motorcycle Units and Drones Planned on Belarusian Roads This Weekend
Belarus’ State Traffic Inspectorate is stepping up enforcement of traffic regulations over the weekend.
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Security Agencies and Foreign Ministry Required to Monitor Employment of Personnel Dismissed on Discrediting Grounds
Belarus will monitor the employment of security and diplomatic personnel dismissed from service on discrediting grounds.
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Vacation? Government Business Jet Flies Someone from Minsk to Turkey’s Bodrum
A government-operated Canadair CL-600-2B19 Challenger 850 business jet, registration EW-301PJ, departed
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Euroradio Issues Statement Against Harassment of Its Editor-in-Chief Yauhen Kazartsau
Euroradio has issued a statement in support of its editor-in-chief, Yauhen Kazartsau. The editorial team
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Political Prisoner Diagnosed With Cancer
Political prisoner Tatsiana Kolas, who was convicted in the “Black Book of Belarus”
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Alleged Sham Priest Detained in Vitsyebsk Region Over Alleged Orgies, Rituals and Alcohol Fundraising Scheme
Officers of the Main Directorate for Combating Organised Crime and Corruption (GUBOPiK) of the Interior
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Belavia and Aeroflot Launch Single Tickets for Connecting Passengers
Belavia and Aeroflot have expanded travel options for connecting passengers by signing an interline agreement.
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Belarus Expands List of National Exhibitions
The Belarusian government has amended the rules governing the organisation of national exhibitions.
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Lithuanian Court Refuses to Remand Kandrotas, Who Fled to Belarus, in Custody
The Vilnius District Court on July 9 rejected a prosecutor’s request to remand Antanas Kandrotas, known
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Special Proceedings Launched Against Viachaslau Rusin
The Investigative Committee has announced the launch of another special proceeding. It has been initiated
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Investigative Committee Launches Special Proceedings Against Former Political Prisoner
The Investigative Committee has launched special proceedings against former political prisoner Hanna Vishniak.
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Environment Ministry Investigates Reports of Pollution in the Dzitva River
Belarus’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection is investigating reports of
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Lukashenka Ratifies Agreement With Russia on Belarusian-Russian University
Aliaksandr Lukashenka has signed a law ratifying an intergovernmental agreement between Belarus and Russia
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Experts Rate Human Rights Situation in Belarus at 2.4 Out of 10
The Belarusian Helsinki Committee has published the National Human Rights Index for Belarus for 2025.
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Investigative Committee Launches Special Proceedings Against Andrei Susha
The Belarusian Investigative Committee has launched special proceedings against 48-year-old Andrei Susha.
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Ukrainian Project “Fabryka Novyn” Declared an “Extremist Formation”
By decision of the Belarusian KGB, the Ukrainian project “Fabryka Novyn” has been designated
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Belarusians Can Visit Myanmar Visa-Free Starting Today
The agreement on mutual visa exemption between Belarus and Myanmar entered into force on July 8.
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Housing to Be Built on the Site of a Bus Depot in Minsk
Residential buildings will be constructed on the site of Bus Depot No. 2 in Minsk. This was announced
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Author of “The Mystery of the Oval Office” Mikalai Charhinets Dies
Mikalai Charhinets, one of Aliaksandr Lukashenka‘s most loyal and controversial supporters, died
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Minsk Prosecutor’s Office Finds Violations in Appointment of Managers Dismissed Under “Discrediting Circumstances”
The Prosecutor’s Office of Minsk’s Tsentralny District identified several cases in which
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Customs Explains What to Do When Travelling Abroad With Bicycles
The State Customs Committee has published guidance on travelling abroad with bicycles. According to the
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Moldova Warns Citizens About Increased Checks When Entering Russia and Belarus
The Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned the country’s citizens about intensified checks
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Andrzej Poczobut Presents “Archipelag Białoruś”, a Book Featuring Testimonies of Former Political Prisoners
The Marek Karp Centre for Eastern Studies in Warsaw has published Archipelag Białoruś. Relacje byłych
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