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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STV Publishes Videos on Backup YouTube Channel, but Pratasevich Programme Is Missing
After the removal of the main YouTube channel of Belarusian state television broadcaster STV (@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 STV
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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Suburban Rail Links Between Belarus and Russia Set for Expansion
Suburban rail connections between regions of Belarus and Russia may be expanded by the end of 2026.
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US Oil Interests in Belarus vs April Fool’s Day
According to Wirtualna Polska, one of the components of the deal reportedly being prepared between Minsk
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New Investigation Published On Violence At Minsk’s Kastrychnicki District Police Department In August 2020
The International Committee for the Investigation of Torture in Belarus has published a new public investigation
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Suburban Trains Begin Running Between Belarus And Russia
Suburban passenger trains have begun operating on the Smolensk-Orsha and Smolensk-Vitsyebsk routes, the
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Political Prisoner Mayorava’s Vision Has Severely Deteriorated In Prison Colony
Political prisoner Volha Mayorava is in poor condition. She can barely see and is receiving threats
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Buses In Belarus To Be Required To Have Video Recording Systems
Belarus has approved new rules for road passenger and freight transport. Prime Minister Alyaksandr Turchyn signed
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Political Prisoner And Minskenergo Engineer Transferred To Prison Regime For Three Years
Artur Piadzko, a leading engineer at Minskenergo who was sentenced to nine years in prison on a protest-related
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Council Of The Republic Approves Law Introducing Administrative Liability For Propaganda Of Homosexual Relationships, Gender Transition, Childlessness And Paedophilia
The Council of the Republic today approved the draft law “On Amendments to Codes on Administrative
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Information Ministry Suspends Certificate Of Technalohija Publishing House
The Information Ministry has suspended the certificate of the Technalohija scientific-production cooperative
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Reporters Without Borders Concerned About Fate Of Dzmitry Navazhylau
The international organisation Reporters Without Borders has expressed concern about the fate of imprisoned
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16-Year-Old Belarusian Chess Player Moves To Poland And Succeeds In Polish Championships
Belarusian chess player Anastasiya Obukhava moved to Poland with her parents in 2022, and in 2025 won
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Russian Citizen Fined In Smolensk Region Over SMS Sent To Belarusian Security Officer In 2020
A Russian citizen has been held liable for an SMS message sent to a Belarusian security officer in 2020.
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Belarus and Russia Working on an Alternative to the European System for Monitoring Drivers’ Hours
Belarus and Russia are working on creating an alternative system for monitoring drivers’
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“Purges, Purges, Purges”: The Military And The Red Rocket Of Repression
Today Alyaksandr Lukashenka summed up the results of the comprehensive inspection of the Armed Forces
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Belarus To Create Unified System For Bus Ticket Sales
Alyaksandr Lukashenka has signed a decree on the creation of a unified state information system for the
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Katsiaryna Vadanosava Donates $10,000 To Belarusian Political Prisoners
TV presenter and singer Katsiaryna Vadanosava will donate $10,000 to political prisoners who were released
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Participants In Homiel “Hukannie Viasny” Celebration Summoned For “Preventive” Talks
Some participants in the Hukannie Viasny celebration at a restaurant in Homiel were summoned to the police
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One Of The Defendants In The Belaruskicry Case Sentenced To Four Years Of Restricted Freedom Over “Destructive” Pendants
The production director of Belarusian jewellery brand Belaruskicry has been sentenced to four years of
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Belarusian Railway Faces More Problems As Homiel-Minsk Train Delayed By Technical Failure
Belarusian Railway has warned of a delay to train No. 707 from Homiel to Minsk. The train departed Homiel at 7 a.
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Sociologists Survey Lithuanians On Litvinism And The Pahonia Coat Of Arms
The Political Sphere Institute for Political Research, together with public opinion research company
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Coordination Council Launches “Try Slany” Platform Ahead Of Elections
The Coordination Council is launching the “Try Slany” platform for election campaigning. The platform
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Nasha Sprava / Belarusian Christian Democrats Faction Will Not Participate In Coordination Council Elections
The “Nasha Sprava” / Belarusian Christian Democrats faction has announced its decision not to participate
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Lithuanian Citizen Sentenced To 15 Years In Colony On Espionage Charges — Rights Defenders
Lithuanian citizen Miroslavas Trockis has been sentenced to 15 years of imprisonment under an article
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Anarchist Dranets Given Additional Year In Colony
Nikita Dranets, a defendant in the “Revolutionary Action” case, has been given an additional year in
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Tsikhanouskaya Office Calls Passport Annulments Transnational Repression
The legal team of the Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya views the annulment of passports of former political
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Belarusian Foreign Ministry Cooperates With Russia On Returning Cultural Assets
Deputy Foreign Minister Ihar Sakreta mentioned cooperation with the Russian Federation on the return
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Nationwide Volunteer Work Day Scheduled For April 18
A nationwide volunteer work day will take place in Belarus on April 18. Prime Minister Alyaksandr Turchyn
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Transport Inspectorate Receives New Powers
The Belarusian Council of Ministers has approved a new version of the regulations governing the Transport
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ILO Urges Belarus To Return Passports To Yarashuk And Fiadynich
The International Labour Organization has called on the Belarusian authorities to return the passports
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Belarus Issued More Than 2,000 Electronic Visas In A Year
Belarus issued more than 2,000 electronic visas over the past year. This was stated by head of e-commerce
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Authorities Seek to Recover 258 Rubles from Expelled Belarusian Journalist Karnei
Authorities are attempting to recover 258 rubles and 50 kopecks from journalist Ihar Karnei, who was
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