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…
Category: Общество
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…
Belavia Resumes Flights to Murmansk
Belavia has resumed flights to the Russian city of Murmansk. The flights will operate every Thursday, the airline’s…
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: nine from…
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, from…
Activist From Hrodna to Be Tried on 10 Charges
Activist from Hrodna Valiantsina Navumava has been charged under 10 articles, reported Hrodna Human Rights. She was detained in…
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. “In the morning…
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 on disobedience…
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 of Ebola…
Graduates of Klimavichy Agricultural College Ordered to Repay More Than 120,000 Rubles for Failing to Complete Mandatory Job Placement
Artificial Intelligence Elective to Appear in Belarusian Schools
In the new academic year, Belarusian schools will introduce an elective course titled “Applied Artificial Intelligence Technologies” for…
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 there would be no repeat…
Investigative Committee Launches Special Proceedings Against Five People
The Investigative Committee has launched special proceedings against Mikalai Boika, Yury Makitau, Natallia Nikitsina, Krystsina Stankevich and Mikhail…
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 out comprehensively,…
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 end of April…
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 laundering proceeds obtained…
Ales Bialiatski Meets Pope Leo XIV
Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski met with Pope Leo XIV. The meeting took place today during the pontiff’s weekly…
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 athlete Aitym Zhakupov. He became…
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.…
Belarus Plans to Expand Smoking Restrictions
Belarus is planning to expand smoking restrictions. Smoking will be banned on the entrance steps of residential buildings.…
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…
Belarus’ National Bank Explains Geolocation Requests in Banking Apps
The National Bank of Belarus has explained why banking applications will request customers’ consent to collect device location…
Seven Graduates Removed From Centralised Exam in Belarus
During the centralised exam, seven 11th-grade graduates were removed from examination rooms for violating the rules, BelTA reported.…
Data Leak Affecting Dodo Pizza Customers Recorded in Belarus
Belarus’ National Personal Data Protection Centre recorded the unlawful dissemination of personal data belonging to customers of the…
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 Education Ministry…
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 to…
Orange Weather Alert Extended Into Wednesday
Belarusians will again face “orange-level” weather conditions on Wednesday. Belhydromet has issued another storm warning. “During the morning…
Reporters Without Borders Concerned About Condition of Imprisoned Journalist Pazniak
The international organisation Reporters Without Borders has expressed concern over the condition of Belarusian journalist Kiryl Pazniak, who…