Shchygelski, Prakopieu and Karach Facebook Accounts Added to “Extremist Materials” List
The Ministry of Information has updated its list of “extremist materials”. The latest additions
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Results of Belarus’ Centralized Exams to Be Released on June 8
The results of Belarus’ centralized exams (CE) will become available starting June 8. This was announced
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Belarusian Investigators Launch Inquiry Into Children’s Poisoning in Barysau
The Belarusian Investigative Committee has launched an inquiry into the mass food poisoning of children
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“Sounds of Explosions and Gunfire”: Baranavichy to Hold Riot Suppression Exercises
Tactical exercises aimed at coordinating forces and resources for the suppression of mass unrest will
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Belarusian Government Requires Transit Foreigners to Submit Fingerprints
Belarus’ Council of Ministers has adopted a resolution “On the Stay of Foreign Citizens and
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27 Children Hospitalised in Barysau With Symptoms of Infection
On the evening of June 2, 27 preschool-aged children in Barysau were admitted to the infectious diseases
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Former and Current EHU Students Summoned for Interviews by KGB
People affiliated with the European Humanities University (EHU) are being summoned for what are described
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UN Experts Urge Access to Independent Medical Care for Political Prisoners
UN experts have issued a statement expressing concern over the treatment of political prisoners and the
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Trump Supporter Granted Asylum in Belarus Has Returned Home, Svaboda Reports
US citizen Evan Neumann, who was granted asylum in Belarus, has returned home, according to Radio Svaboda
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Government Updates National Council on Gender Policy
Belarus’ Council of Ministers, through Resolution No. 274 of June 1, approved a new version of
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Foreign Citizens May Be Allowed to Serve in the Belarusian Army Under Contract
Belarus may allow foreign citizens to serve under contract in the Armed Forces and Internal Troops.
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Корпус Европейского гуманитарного университета в Вильнюсе
Security Forces Conduct Searches and Interrogations of People Linked to EHU, Rights Group Says
A criminal case has been opened in Belarus over cooperation with the European Humanities University (EHU)
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Belinvestbank Improves Terms for Loans on Belarusian-Made Goods
Belinvestbank has updated the terms of its “Svayo. Rodnaye” loan programme for Belarusian-made
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Bialiatski Receives Award From the European Solidarity Centre
Human rights defender and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski has received the Solidarity and
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Rights Group Says KGB Continues Searches at Registered Addresses of Belarusians Living Abroad
The wave of searches at the registered addresses of Belarusians who have left the country is continuing
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Tsikhanouskaya’s Office and International Humanitarian Fund Plan to Increase Number of Donor Countries
Tsikhanouskaya’s Office and the International Humanitarian Fund plan to expand the number of donor countries
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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
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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
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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
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BYSOL Continues Fundraising Campaign for Children of Political Prisoners
The BYSOL Foundation continues its fundraising campaign for the children of political prisoners.
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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
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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
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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
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MTS Opens 5G Access for Visitors to Belarus
Fifth-generation mobile communication services have become available to roaming partners of Belarusian
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Tsikhanouskaya: We Are Fighting for a Better Future for Children
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addressed Belarusians on the occasion of International Children’
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LRT Reports What Lithuanians Think About Sanctions Against Belarus
LRT has published the results of a survey of Lithuanian residents regarding sanctions against Belarus.
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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
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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
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Prytuliaj Mianie Shelter Opens in Warsaw for Belarusians
A new shelter house operated by the Prytuliaj Mianie foundation opened in Warsaw on May 30.
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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
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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
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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
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Government Extends Permits for Russian Media Bureau Offices
The Belarusian Council of Ministers has extended permits for the operation of bureau offices of Russian
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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
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Deputy Prosecutor General Stuk Retires
Belarusian Deputy Prosecutor General Aliaksei Stuk has retired. A ceremonial farewell event was held
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Viva, Rovar! Bicycle Carnival Postponed Until Next Week
The Viva, Rovar! bicycle carnival and the “Summer Mood” festival concert, scheduled for May 30, have
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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
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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 run
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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
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Belarus Launches Free Early Lung Cancer Screening Program
The Belarusian Health Ministry has approved an instruction on the procedure for early lung cancer detection.
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Belavia Resumes Flights to Murmansk
Belavia has resumed flights to the Russian city of Murmansk. The flights will operate every Thursday
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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
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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
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Activist From Hrodna to Be Tried on 10 Charges
Activist from Hrodna Valiantsina Navumava has been charged under 10 articles, reported Hrodna Human Rights.
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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. “
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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
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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
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Graduates of Klimavichy Agricultural College Ordered to Repay More Than 120,000 Rubles for Failing to Complete Mandatory Job Placement
Since the beginning of 2026, the prosecutor’s office of the Klimavichy district has filed seven lawsuits
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Artificial Intelligence Elective to Appear in Belarusian Schools
In the new academic year, Belarusian schools will introduce an elective course titled “Applied Artificial
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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
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