Hotel Voucher With Signature and Stamp Required for Portugal Visa Applications
From October 1, 2026, accommodation confirmation requirements have changed for applicants submitting documents for a tourist visa to…
Category: Общество
Lukashenka Signs Decree Granting Belarusian Citizenship to 297 People
Ukrainian Receives Suspended Sentence for Transferring Military Pilot Training Software to Belarus
A Ukrainian court has sentenced a Ukrainian citizen to a two-year suspended sentence for transferring software to Belarus…
8 Online Communities Designated “Extremist” in Belarus for “Promoting Childfree and LGBT Ideologies”
At the initiative of prosecutors, Belarusian courts have designated eight online communities “extremist” for “promoting the ideologies of…
Belarus Has Deported 3,000 Foreign Nationals Since the Start of the Year
Since the beginning of 2026, Belarus has deported 3,000 foreign nationals. Another 2,000 foreign citizens have been denied…
Heating Being Turned On in Residential Buildings in Minsk
Heating is being turned on in residential buildings, dormitories, municipal bathhouses and theatres in Minsk. The Minsk City…
Lukashenka’s “Multi-Vector Policy”: Cash Without Political Commitments
Aliaksandr Lukashenka has once again had to justify his “multi-vector policy” to Russia. He has to do so…
31-Year-Old Belarusian Woman Dies in Northern Israel; Husband Suspected of Murder
A 31-year-old Belarusian-born woman, Yanina Maswada, has been killed in Haifa, Israel. She leaves behind a two-month-old son.…
First Frosts Expected in Belarus
Forecasters are predicting the first frosts in Belarus. Frosts of 0 to -4°C are expected in some areas…
Belarus to Tighten Taxi Oversight From October 1
From October 1 to 9, preventive measures to monitor taxis will be carried out across Belarus. According to…
River Gates Installed at Lithuania-Poland-Belarus Border to Combat Illegal Migration
River gates have been installed on the Marycha River at the border between Belarus, Lithuania and Poland to…
Finnish Silence and Belarusian Dadaism: First Episode of “Pukst in the North” Released
The first episode of “Pukst in the North,” a new documentary project by Reform.news, has been released on…
BAJ Speaks Out Against Political Pressure on Belarusian Independent Media
The Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ) has issued a statement condemning attempts to put pressure on Belarusian independent…
Former Political Prisoner and Journalist Andrei Aliaksandrau Receives Free Media Awards
Journalist and media manager Andrei Aliaksandrau, who was released on September 16, has received a Free Media Award.…
Private Nursing Homes in Belarus Promised Benefits
Belarusian Prime Minister Aliaksandr Turchyn has signed a resolution establishing the conditions under which commercial organizations can participate…
Adler–Minsk Train Delayed, Rerouted Through Orsha
Belarusian Railways has reported another disruption to train schedules involving services from Russia. Train No. 301 from Adler…
Minsk Airport to Deliver Baggage to Passengers’ Homes
Minsk National Airport has launched a new service for passengers. They can now arrange to have their suitcases…
Belarus Braces for Its First Frosts
Belarus is expected to see its first frosts, the Belarusian Hydrometeorological Center reported. According to forecasters, the country…
A 50-Meter Flagpole with State Flag Planned Near Polish Border in Brest
A 50-meter flagpole topped with the state red-and-green flag is planned near the Brest border crossing with Poland.…
Traffic to Be Restricted in Minsk on October 1–2
Traffic restrictions affecting all vehicles will be introduced in Minsk on October 1–2. They will affect central avenues…
Website of Green Belarus Alliance Added to List of “Extremist Materials”
The Ministry of Information has once again expanded its list of “extremist materials.” The list now includes the…
ICAO Conducting Inspection in Belarus
An expert team from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is visiting Belarus to assess the country’s civil…
Belarus Proposes Creating a Code of Conduct for Internet Users
Belarus should develop a code of conduct for people online, with law enforcement agencies involved in drafting it.…
New Charter Approved for Belarusian Television and Radio Company
Belarus has approved an updated charter for the Belarusian Television and Radio Company (BTRC). The corresponding decree was…
Former Coordination Council Secretary Says He Was Mistaken for Russian Scientist on Sanctions List
Former secretary of the Belarusian Coordination Council Ivan Krautsou (Kravtsov) said that after Britain imposed sanctions on a…
10 Released Political Prisoners Apply for International Protection in Poland
Belarusian political prisoners who were released on September 16, taken to Lithuania and decided to legalize their status…
“Defend Belarus’s Independence And Sovereignty” — Maria Kalesnikava Speaks At Havel Prize Ceremony
Former political prisoner Maria Kalesnikava spoke in Strasbourg at the ceremony for the Václav Havel Human Rights Prize.…
Poland Granted International Protection To 36 Belarusian Citizens In August
Poland granted international protection to 36 Belarusian citizens in August. According to a report by the Office for…
Taliban Health Minister Visits Belarus To Exchange Expertise
Afghanistan’s Minister of Public Health, Nur Jalal Jalali, has arrived in Belarus with a delegation. The visit aims…
Driverless Tram to Be Launched in Mazyr
Mazyr will host an experiment to introduce autonomous public transport. According to the Homiel Regional Executive Committee, an…
Statkevich Moves From Minsk To A House In The Village
Former political prisoner Mikalai Statkevich has moved from Minsk to a village house. He said this on his…
Law Enforcement Officials Again Threaten Threads Users
Belarusian law enforcement officials have again issued threats to Threads users. In early June, the Investigative Committee had…
Heating Season Begins In Belarus
The heating season is beginning in Belarus. Social infrastructure is already being connected, with residential buildings next in…
204 People Selected in Uzbekistan’s Andijan Region for Jobs in Belarus
A total of 204 residents of Uzbekistan’s Andijan Region have been preliminarily selected for employment in Belarus after…
Belarus May Receive Migrant Workers From Nepal
The mechanism for recruiting migrant workers from Nepal to Belarus was discussed on September 26 on the sidelines…
Belarusian Leu Mikheyeu Deported from Georgia to Armenia, Where He Was Also Detained
Belarusian citizen Leu Mikheyeu, who had been awaiting asylum in Georgia since 2021, was deported to Armenia. He…
Train Services on the Minsk–Orsha Route to Change Due to Maintenance Work
From September 28, trains on the Minsk–Orsha route will operate according to revised schedules or routes due to…
Belarusian Man Who Has Been Awaiting Political Asylum for Five Years Detained in Georgia
Georgia has detained Belarusian citizen Leu Mikheyeu, who has been awaiting a decision on his application for international…
Tsikhanouskaya’s Office on Applying for Lithuanian Residence Permits in Armenia and Georgia: This Is a Concrete Result of Our Work With Lithuanian Partners
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s legal adviser Leanid Marozau commented on the possibility for Belarusians to apply for Lithuanian residence permits…
Minsk to Install 50 Containers for Collecting Clothing and Footwear
Starting in October, the company “Remondis Minsk” will begin installing special containers in the capital for collecting clothing…
Respiratory Infection Cases Rise in Belarus, With Children Accounting for 68% of Cases
Belarusian Information Ministry Again Adds to List of “Extremist Materials”
The Information Ministry continues to expand its list of “extremist materials.” The following have been added: Threads accounts…
Belarusians Offered Option to Apply for Lithuanian Work Residence Permits in Armenia and Georgia
Starting November 1, Belarusian citizens will be able to apply for temporary residence permits in Lithuania through external…
Belarus and Russia to Simplify Residence Permit Procedures for Citizens of Both Countries
Russia and Belarus have signed a protocol amending an agreement on ensuring equal rights for citizens of the…
239 Belarusian Women Awarded Order of the Mother
Aliaksandr Lukashenka has signed a decree awarding the Order of the Mother to 239 women from all regions…
Latvia Bans Distribution of “Radio Belarus,” Including Online
Latvia’s National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP) has banned the distribution of the “Radio Belarus” program in the…
Leading Russian Media Fall for Fake KGB Telegram Channel Report About Foiled Sabotage in Russia
A report appeared on a fake Telegram channel purporting to belong to the Belarusian KGB (@kgb_kanal), claiming that…
Belarus and Maldives Sign Agreement on Mutual Visa-Free Travel
Belarus and the Maldives signed an agreement on mutual visa exemption on the sidelines of the UN General…
Interior Ministry Exercises Involve Neutralizing “Saboteurs” Near Mazyr Oil Refinery
During comprehensive command-and-staff exercises conducted by the Belarusian Interior Ministry in the Homiel region, security forces practiced additional…
Problems Facing Belarusians with Expired Passports Discussed in Italy
A working meeting on the legal problems faced by Belarusians in Italy was held at the Florence Bar…