Lukashenka Suggests Living by “Restraining Some Things and Giving Others More Freedom”
Aliaksandr Lukashenka today attended the opening ceremony of Minsk’s new City Clinical Infectious Diseases Hospital. In his speech,…
Category: Общество
Woman in Zhlobin Swears at Employers on Social Media After Years of Job Hunting — and Finds Work
A woman from Zhlobin published an angry post on Threads, complaining that the same job vacancies had been…
Six More People Recognised as Political Prisoners in Belarus
Belarusian human rights defenders have recognised six more people as political prisoners: Tatsiana Koniukhava, Anton Makarau, Siarhei Bely,…
Ukrainian Delegation Travels Through Belarus as Part of Humanitarian Operation in Oleshky
(updated: headline clarified) A Ukrainian delegation and American journalists passed through the Belarusian Novaya Huta border checkpoint on…
Study on the Situation of Children and Women to Receive International Support
Belarusian Man Who Returned From Czechia to Visit His Ill Mother Sentenced to Six Years in Prison
Vital Dziamidchyk, a citizen of Belarus and Czechia, has been sentenced to six years in a Belarusian penal…
Lukashenka Prepares Amnesty With Focus on Women
Aliaksandr Lukashenka has instructed the Interior Ministry to prepare a draft law on amnesty. According to Lukashenka’s press…
Political Prisoner and Journalist Volha Radzivonava’s Mother Dies
The mother of imprisoned journalist and political prisoner Volha Radzivonava has died. Her friend, artist Nika Sandros, reported…
Lynx, Sheaves, and Cross: Lukashenka Establishes Coat of Arms and Flag for Homiel District
Homiel District now has a flag and a coat of arms. The heraldic symbols were established by decree…
Unfinished Building Demolished in Central Homiel After State Control Committee Intervention
Following intervention by the State Control Committee, a private developer had a plot of land containing an unfinished…
Dissidentby Releases “1 in 100,000” Game About Life in Belarus and Political Repression
The human rights project Dissidentby has introduced a game called “1 in 100,000,” in which users are invited…
Andrzej Poczobut to Return to Belarus for Permanent Residence in December
Andrzej Poczobut told the newspaper “Rzeczpospolita” that he would return to Belarus in December. The journalist also spoke…
Two Belarusians and a Ukrainian Suspected of Involvement in Sabotage in Romania
Romanian law enforcement authorities are investigating the suspected involvement of two Belarusian citizens and one Ukrainian citizen in…
Belarus to Increase Subsistence Minimum Budget From November 1
Belarus will increase its subsistence minimum budget rates from November 1. The new rates will remain in effect…
Panic Attacks and Suicidal Thoughts: Political Prisoner Leanovich’s Mental Health Deteriorates in Prison
The mental health of political prisoner Maryna Leanovich has deteriorated in prison, a former political prisoner who served…
Human Rights Groups Call Harauski Conviction a Landmark Case
Human rights organizations FIDH, TRIAL International and the Viasna Human Rights Centre have issued a joint statement following…
The United Transitional Cabinet to Award Seven People for Their Work for Belarus
Belarus’ United Transitional Cabinet will award seven people for their long-standing work for Belarus, preservation of Belarusian culture,…
Lukashenka Awards St. Petersburg Governor Order of Honor
Aliaksandr Lukashenka has awarded St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov the Order of Honor. The corresponding decree was signed…
A New Building for Belarus’ National State Television and Radio Company Is Planned in Minsk
A new building for Belarus’ National State Television and Radio Company is planned for Makaenka Street in Minsk.…
73 Former Political Prisoners Urge European Leaders to Step Up Efforts to Secure Release of Detainees in Belarus
A group of former Belarusian political prisoners has issued an open letter to the leaders of European Union…
Belarus May Revise Minimum Child Support Payments
Belavia Launches First Scheduled Flight to Bangkok
Belavia has launched its first scheduled direct flight from Minsk to Bangkok. The inaugural flight to the Thai…
Europe to Switch to Winter Time
On the night of October 24-25, EU countries and Ukraine will switch to winter time. Clocks will be…
Funds for Yan “Pamedor” Reuckij’s Funeral Raised in Three Days
A total of 30,000 zlotys was raised in three days to pay tribute to Yan “Pamedor” Reuckij, the…
Ministry of Information Adds to List of “Extremist Materials”
Belarusian Security Officials Set the Dance Floor Ablaze in India
Belarusian security officials travelled to India for training in advanced security technologies but ended up having to show…
Trains Between Vitsyebsk and Smolensk to Stop in Liozna
Starting October 25, cross-border commuter trains between Vitsyebsk and Smolensk will make an additional stop at Liozna station…
Ukraine and Russia Exchange Prisoners Through Belarus
Ukraine and Russia carried out another prisoner exchange on October 23, using Belarusian territory. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…
Liquidation of Greek Catholic Parish in Orsha Confirmed
The liquidation of a Greek Catholic parish in Orsha has been confirmed in Belarus. As Katolik.life reports, following…
Writer Banned in Belarus Dies
Japanese writer Ryu Murakami has died. According to a statement by Japanese publisher Gentosha, he died on October 17…
Lukashenka Orders National Parks and Sanatoriums to Be Provided With Environmentally Friendly Transport
Aliaksandr Lukashenka has ordered that national parks, nature reserves, sanatoriums and other tourist facilities be provided with environmentally…
Another 11 Ukrainian Citizens Return Home via Belarus Through Humanitarian Corridor
Another 11 Ukrainian citizens have returned to territory controlled by the Ukrainian authorities via the Mokranу-Domanove humanitarian route,…
Trump’s “Potash Publicity” and the Maximum Goal of the Negotiating Track With the US
The negotiating track with Washington is moving more slowly than official Minsk would like. It appears that the…
Fundraiser Launched for Farewell to Yan “Pamedor” Reuckij
A fundraiser has been launched to cover the farewell arrangements for Yan “Pamedor” Reuckij, founder of the “Belarusians…
Minsk Begins Installing Containers for Collecting Old Clothes and Shoes
The first containers for separate textile collection were installed in Minsk this week. By the end of 2026,…
Polish Court Rules Extradition of Former Editor of Mahiliouski Rehiyon Website to Belarus Legally Inadmissible
On October 22, the District Court in Białystok ruled that the extradition to Belarus of Dzmitry Salaujou, former…
Young Specialist Put on Trial in College in Front of Students for Failing to Report for Assigned Job
In Minsk, a young specialist was put on trial in front of college students in a public demonstration…
Snehur, Defendant in the Autukhovich Case, Faces Further Prison Term
A fourth criminal case has been opened against political prisoner Viktar Snehur, a defendant in the “Autukhovich case”,…
Freedom House Classifies Belarus as a Country With No Internet Freedom
Freedom House has published its annual *Freedom on the Net 2026* report, which assesses internet freedom in 38…
Rahozhnik’s Resignation as a Symptom of a Systemic Illness
Aliaksandr Rahozhnik lasted just nine months and five days as chairman of the Vitsyebsk Regional Executive Committee. Yesterday,…
Belpoсhta to Stop Sending Parcels to the US
Belpoсhta will stop sending parcels to the United States from October 22. The move is linked to an…
Pippi Who Ate Fly Agarics. Fourth Episode of “Pukst in the North” Released
The fourth episode of the documentary series “Pukst in the North” has been released on the YouTube channel…
Andrzej Poczobut Receives 2026 Person of the Year Award in Poland
Belarusian journalist of Polish origin Andrzej Poczobut has received a special award at Poland’s Złoty Laur awards in…
Montenegro to End Visa-Free Travel for Belarusians on November 1. Who Will Be Exempt?
A visa requirement will be introduced between Belarus and Montenegro on November 1, 2026, the Belarusian Embassy in…
Tsikhanouskaya Discusses University’s Future With EHU Rector
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with European Humanities University (EHU) Rector Vilius Šadauskas and Chairman of the University’s Supervisory Board…
National Tourism Agency Sets Requirements for Tour Guides and Guide-Interpreters
Belarus to Reduce Number of Academicians
Belarus will have fewer academicians. This is stipulated in Decree No. 367 of October 19, which approved a…
Belarusian Clothing Brand Znivien’s Account Declared “Extremist”
The Belarusian Ministry of Information has updated its list of “extremist materials.” The following accounts and pages have…
Creator of “Belarusians in Warsaw” Facebook Community Dies
Yan Pamedor Reuckij, the creator of the “Belarusians in Warsaw” Facebook community, has died in Warsaw at the…
Prosecutors Seek to Seize Officials’ Assets If Their Legal Origin Cannot Be Verified
The Prosecutor General’s Office wants to introduce continuous financial monitoring of public officials and expand the use of…