Belavia Passengers Wait 10 Hours for Flight from Minsk to Antalya
Passengers on the Belavia flight from Minsk to Antalya, which was scheduled to depart today at 8:45 a.
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DFR Conducts Searches and Arrests at Major Logistics Companies — Nasha Niva
Belarus’ Department of Financial Investigations (DFR) under the State Control Committee has been systematically
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Diplomats From Britain, Germany, the EU, Ukraine, and Moldova Honor WWII Victims at Memorial in Minsk
Representatives of the diplomatic missions of the United Kingdom, Ukraine, Moldova, Germany, and the
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Forecasters Extend Orange Weather Warning Through May 9
Forecasters have extended the orange weather warning through May 9. Heavy rain and strong winds are expected.
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Liberal Leader Calls Vilnius Mayor’s Mandatory Lithuanian Language Initiative an Election “Show”
Chairwoman of the opposition Liberal Movement Viktorija Čmilytė-Nielsen criticized Vilnius Mayor Valdas
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Kubrakou Explains How Authorities Dealt With Foreign Taxi Drivers and Comments on Pakistanis’ Conduct
There are currently 324 Pakistani citizens in Belarus. The figure became known on Thursday during consideration
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Three Largest Taxi Dispatch Services In Belarus Pledge Not To Raise Prices
The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade has signed an agreement on socially responsible conduct
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Flights From Minsk To Phuket Suspended Until Autumn
Belavia will suspend its flight programme from Minsk to Thailand starting May 17. The last flight to
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Belarusian Railway Assigns Additional Trains To Viciebsk For Slavianski Bazaar
Belarusian Railway has назначила дополнительные поезда to Viciebsk from Minsk and Moscow for the period
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Nine More People Recognised As Political Prisoners In Belarus
Nine more people have been recognised as political prisoners in Belarus. They are Ivan Tsybulski, Dzmitry
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Reconstructed Waiting Area For 370 Vehicles Opened At Brest Border Crossing
A reconstructed waiting area has officially opened at the Brest border crossing, the press service of
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Six Belavia Flights To Moscow Cancelled Due To Flight Restrictions
Flight restrictions at Moscow’s Vnukovo airport have affected six Belavia flights. On May 7, the following
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Minsk Metro Train Schedule to Change on May 9
Due to cultural and public events marking May 9, the Minsk Metro will switch to an adjusted train schedule.
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Orange Weather Alert to Remain in Effect on May 8
An orange-level weather danger alert will remain in effect on May 8, according to a warning issued by
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Pilot Census to Be Conducted in Babruisk District in 2027
Belarus will conduct a pilot census in October 2027. This was announced by Belstat Chairwoman Ina Miadzviedzieva.
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Former Director of Skidzel Sugar Plant Dies of Cancer in Penal Colony – Media
Former director of the Skidzel Sugar Plant Dzmitry Yahorau, who was convicted in the so-called sugar
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House of Representatives Ratifies Memorandum on Employment of Pakistanis
Belarus’ House of Representatives has ratified a memorandum of understanding between Belarus and Pakistan
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Belarus to Send Germany Copy of Verdict Against Deceased Siegling
Belarus will send Germany a copy of the Supreme Court verdict against Hans Eugen Siegling, who died in
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Online Library Kamunikat.org Down After Hacker Attack
The online library Kamunikat.org is unavailable following a hacker attack. The Belarusian library announced
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Brest to Hold Three “Days of Sobriety” in the Near Future
The Brest City Executive Committee will soon restrict alcohol sales. Decision No. 650 of April 17 was
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Minsk Begins Monitoring Scooter Speeds
On May 6, the “SKAT” violation detection system designed to monitor the speed of personal mobility devices
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Polish Visa Centers Launch Mobile Application for Booking Document Submissions
Since May 2026, Polish visa centers have launched a mobile application for booking document submission
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Belavia Plans to Resume Flights to Dubai From May 22
Belavia plans to resume regular flights between Minsk and Dubai from May 22, 2026. The airline said the
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Operational Headquarters and Drone Protection: Minsk Police Prepare for May 9
Belarusian Interior Minister Ivan Kubrakou held a briefing for Minsk police officers ahead of upcoming
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Former Malady Front Activist Yauhen Skachko Awaiting Transfer to Penal Colony, Faces Health Problems
Former Malady Front activist Yauhen Skachko, sentenced to three years in prison, is to be transferred
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Pavel Liber: A Proven Secure Solution Will Be Used for Voting in the Upcoming Coordination Council Elections
Elections to the fourth convocation of the Coordination Council will take place from May 11 to May 17
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Publishing House “Literaturny Svet” Suspended for Three Months in Belarus
Belarus’ Ministry of Information has suspended for three months the state registration certificate of
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Former Political Prisoners Summoned for “Preventive Conversations” in Homiel
Former political prisoners in Homiel are being summoned to district police departments for “preventive
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Two Residents Of Kalodzishchy Charged With Aiding Illegal Stay Of Foreigners In Belarus
The prosecutor’s office has sent to court a criminal case against two residents of Kalodzishchy near Minsk.
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Man From Maladzyechna Sentenced In Absentia Returns To Belarus And Receives 5.5-Year Prison Term
Aliaksandr Karneyeu from Maladzyechna, who had previously been sentenced in absentia, returned to Belarus
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Rights Defenders Report Searches Of Relatives Of Coordination Council Candidates
Human rights defenders have learned of several cases of searches conducted at the homes of relatives
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Orange Weather Alert To Remain In Effect On May 7
Forecasters have extended the orange level weather alert for Thursday, May 7. “During the day on
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Government Adopts Resolution On Drug Registration
The government of Belarus has adopted a resolution regulating certain aspects of the registration and
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Minnesota Tax Court Rejects BelarusianAmericans.Org Appeal Over Property Tax Assessment
The Minnesota Tax Court has dismissed a complaint by the non-profit organisation BelarusianAmericans.
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Human Rights Groups Recognise Seven as Political Prisoners
Belarusian human rights organisations have published a statement recognising seven more individuals as
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Orange Weather Alert Issued for May 6
Forecasters have issued an orange-level weather warning due to heat. “During the day on May 6 (Wednesday)
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Streets to Be Closed in Minsk for Rehearsals of Ceremonial Events
Streets in Minsk will be closed for rehearsals of ceremonial events. According to the Minsk city traffic
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BYSOL Launches Annual Fundraiser for Children of Political Prisoners
The BYSOL foundation has launched its annual fundraiser for children of political prisoners.
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Pope Meets Apostolic Nuncio to Belarus
Pope Leo XIV received the Apostolic Nuncio to Belarus Ignazio Ceffalia on Monday. According to the Vatican
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Russian Man Who Served Sentence for Comment Detained at Minsk Airport
Russian citizen Ivan Lyubshin was detained at Minsk airport, from where he had planned to fly to Armenia
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Register of Monuments to Be Created in Belarus
A register of monuments and memorials will be created in Belarus. The relevant resolution was signed
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Charges Revealed Against Mazyr Human Rights Defender Uladzimir Tselyapun
Human rights defender from Mazyr Uladzimir Tselyapun is accused under articles on facilitating “extremist
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Insider: Kachanava to Award Propagandists, Tur to Receive Certificate
Administrators of the official Telegram channel of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly
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Mikita Yemialyanau Released in Spring 2026
Anarchist political prisoner Mikita Yemialyanau served his sentence and was released in spring 2026.
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Buses in Belarus to Be Equipped With Video Cameras and Seat Belts
Buses in Belarus must be equipped with seat belts and video cameras within the next three years.
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Forecasters Issue First Heat Warning Of The Year
Forecasters have declared a yellow level of danger due to heat. This is the first such warning in 2026. “
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Poczobut Does Not Abandon Idea of Returning to Belarus
Former political prisoner and journalist Andrzej Poczobut said he wants to try to return to Belarus.
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Tsikhanouskaya: “Freedom of the Press Is a Mirror of What Is Really Happening in Society”
Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya issued a statement on the
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Vilnius Mayor to Launch Signature Campaign for Mandatory Lithuanian Language Requirement for Foreigners
Vilnius Mayor Valdas Benkunskas will begin collecting signatures from Monday for a petition to introduce
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Three Polish Priests Denied Extension of Ministry in Viciebsk Diocese
Three Polish Catholic priests will be forced to leave Belarus after the Commissioner for Religious and
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