Direct Air Link Between Minsk and Yaroslavl Under Consideration
The possibility of launching direct flights between Minsk and Yaroslavl is being discussed.
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Belenergo Developing Automated Heat Energy Metering System
Belenergo has begun developing an automated system for monitoring and metering heat energy — ASKUTE.
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A Word in Defense of Poor YouTube
Alyaksandr Lukashenka is unhappy with the results on the fronts of the ideological war. Oddly enough
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Viasna: Materials Published by Propaganda Channels Do Not Create New Security Risks
The Viasna human rights center commented on the publication of video recordings of seminars and some
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Chats for Relatives of Prisoners Declared an “Extremist Formation”
Belarus’s KGB has declared the largest chat for relatives of prisoners, “SIZO No. 1 Kalyadzichy”
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All Greek Catholic Parishes in Brest Region Have Been Liquidated – Katolik.Life
On April 9, the Supreme Court of Belarus rejected an appeal by the Greek Catholic parish of Saints Peter
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Memorial Dedicated to 40th Anniversary of Chernobyl Disaster Being Installed in Homiel
A memorial composition dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster is being installed
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Zhuk Says Lukashenka Is Not a Supporter of Bans Regarding YouTube Blocking
New Information Minister Dzmitry Zhuk believes that other mechanisms of interaction should be sought
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Lukashenka Appoints New BelTA Director General
Alyaksandr Lukashenka replaced the director general of the state news agency BelTA. Andrey Mokhar, who
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Graduates Who Did Not Complete Assigned Work Terms in Mahiliou Region Face Claims Exceeding 250,000 Rubles
In the first quarter of 2026, prosecutors in Mahiliou Region filed claims against 20 graduates for failing
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Nasha Niva Reports Outcome of Belarusian Man’s New Belarus Passport Case in Polish Foreigners Office
A Belarusian citizen identified as Dzmitry, who used a New Belarus passport when replacing his residence
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Justice Ministry Suspends License of Minsk Real Estate Agency
The Ministry of Justice of Belarus has suspended the license of LLC “Real Estate Agency Alkor” from April
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MART Says Reference Pricing Reduced Producer Prices for Some Medicines by Up to 40%
Belarus’ Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade reported on the impact of the reference
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Two New Parcel Inspection Points to Open in Belarus
The Belarusian government has changed the rules for importing civilian drones and for customs control
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Only Adults Attended Children’s Shooting Clubs in Brest Region, Prosecutors Intervene
The Brest Region Prosecutor’s Office found violations in the work of DOSAAF structures.
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Tenth-Grade Students to Be Sent to Residential Field Training Camps
Belarusian tenth-grade students will be sent to field training camps in May. The camps will begin on
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Belarus Becomes Most Affordable Foreign Destination for Russians During May Holidays
Belarus topped the ranking of the most affordable foreign destinations for Russian tourists during the
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Mahiliou Region Plans to Expand Drybin District
Mahiliou Regional Executive Committee is preparing a proposal to increase the area of Drybin District.
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Apartment of Judge Who Refused to Sentence Protesters Sold at Auction in Pinsk
On 7-8 April, an apartment belonging to former Pinsk judge Aliaksei Patsko was sold at auction on the
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Prosecutors Find Violations at Private Children’s Education Centres in Minsk
The Minsk Prosecutor’s Office inspected 42 private centres offering supplementary education programmes
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Latushka Establishes Award for Best Belarusian Language Teacher at Hajnówka Lyceum
Deputy head of the United Transitional Cabinet Paval Latushka has established an award for the best teacher
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Nearly 35,000 Divorces Registered Against 52,000 Marriages in Belarus
In 2025, residents of Belarus entered into 52,044 marriages. During the same period, 34,813 divorces
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MART Issued Warning to Belarusian Railways Over Ticket Sales System
The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade issued a warning to Belarusian Railways demanding changes
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Another 17 People Recognised as Political Prisoners in Belarus
Human rights defenders have recognised another 17 people as political prisoners, the human rights centre
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Wargaming IT Specialist Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison Colony
Wargaming IT specialist Hleb Rybchanka has been sentenced to 14 years in a medium-security prison colony
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Chinese Communist Party Invites Belarusian Officials to Study at Party School
The Chinese Communist Party has invited Belarusian officials to take part in training at its party school.
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KGB Declares Diver Prize and Belarusian National Coalition “Extremist Formations”
Belarus’ KGB has declared the Diver Prize and the Belarusian National Coalition to be “
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Rights Defenders Explain Confusion in Pardoned Prisoners List
The Viasna Human Rights Centre clarified the confusion surrounding the list of pardoned prisoners that
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Will Akela Miss: Lukashenka and the Russian-Armenian Duel
At a recent meeting with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Russian President Vladimir Putin effectively
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Several People on Pardoned Prisoners List Have Not Been Released, Rights Defenders Say
Some people included in the published list of pardoned political prisoners have still not been released.
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State Control Committee Suspends Operations of Three Cafes in Brest
In Brest, the operations of three cafes belonging to the same business entity have been suspended at
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Government Revises Approach to Alterations in Residential Buildings
The Council of Ministers of Belarus has adopted a resolution “On Alterations and Redevelopment
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Orange Weather Alert Over Strong Winds Extended Through Tuesday
Tuesday will also be very windy in Belarus. Forecasters have extended the orange-level weather warning. “
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Health Ministry Explains How Medical Institutions Will Operate During Holidays
The Health Ministry has published the operating schedule for healthcare institutions during the upcoming
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Restrictions and Bans on Forest Visits Introduced Across Most of Belarus
Restrictions and bans on visiting forests have been introduced across most of Belarus. This is shown
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Forecasters Warn of Strong Winds on Monday
Strong westerly winds with gusts of 15-20 metres per second are expected across most of Belarus on Monday
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CTV Publishes Videos on Backup YouTube Channel, but Pratasevich Programme Is Missing
After the removal of the main YouTube channel of Belarusian state television broadcaster CTV (@ctvby)
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Moose Opens Swimming Season Near Lida OSVOD Station – Video
Belarus’ OSVOD shared striking footage filmed in the Hrodna region. The camera captured a moose
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Mobile Belgee-Based System to Monitor Unpaid Parking in Minsk
A mobile system installed on a Belgee X50 passenger car will be used to monitor parking payments in Minsk.
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Likely Reason for Removal of State Propaganda Channels Was Complaint Over Pratasevich Video
YouTube may have removed the channels of Belarusian state media outlets because of a complaint filed
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State Media Spark Outcry Over Removal of Their YouTube Channels
State Belarusian media outlets BelTA, ONT and STV reacted to the removal of their channels from the YouTube
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Information Ministry Promises Response To Removal Of State Media Channels From YouTube
The Information Ministry described the removal of Belarusian state media channels from YouTube as an
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YouTube Removes Channels Of BelTA, ONT And CTV
Video-sharing platform YouTube has removed the official channels of Belarus’s largest state propaganda
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BIC Denies Reports Of Chatbot Hack And Warns Of Clone
The Belarusian Investigative Center denies reports that its chatbot was hacked. On 2 April, Raman Pratasevich
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Novy Chas And BIC Recognised As “Extremist Formations” In Belarus
Novy Chas and the Belarusian Investigative Center have been recognised as “extremist formations”
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Passport Of Nobel Laureate Bialiatski Cancelled
The passport of Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski has been cancelled, as have the passports of many other
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Kalinoŭski Regiment Members Convicted in Absentia Added to Terrorist List
The State Security Committee (KGB) has updated its list of persons involved in “terrorist activities.
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Police To Place Churches Under Special Control
The Belarusian Interior Ministry has announced that police will switch to an enhanced duty regime ahead
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Belarus Simplifies Driving Licence Process For Foreigners
The Belarusian Council of Ministers has adopted a resolution simplifying the process of obtaining driving
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Alcohol Sales To Be Suspended In Baranavichy For Two Days
The Baranavichy City Executive Committee, by Resolution No. 705 of March 24, has determined the periods
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