US To Lift Sanctions On Lakokraska And Bellesbumprom; 25 People To Be Released, Coale Says
The United States will lift sanctions on Lida-based OJSC Lakokraska, as well as the Bellesbumprom concern, U.S. President’s…
Category: Общество
Ukraine Bids Farewell To Belarusian Volunteer Tsikhan Kliukach
On September 13, Ukraine held a farewell ceremony for Belarusian volunteer Tsikhan Kliukach, call sign “Frants”. “The guard…
Belavia Offers Promotional Fares For The Entire Winter Season
Belavia is holding a promotion today under which tickets for regular flights to and from Minsk, Homiel, Mahiliou…
Poland Sets New Record For Net Migration
Poland recorded a new record for net migration in 2025, based on permanent residence figures. This is indicated…
Tez Tour Website Hacked
Hackers have breached the website of well-known tour operator Tez Tour. When users try to access teztour.by, a…
Italy Visa Applications Temporarily Suspended in Belarus
VFS Global and the Italian Embassy in Belarus have temporarily suspended registration of new applicants on the waiting…
Family From Minsk Added to KGB “Terrorist List”
The Belarusian State Security Committee (KGB) has updated its list of people “involved in terrorist activities.” Another six…
After Last Pardon, Another 224 People Recognized as Political Prisoners
Since the last major pardon of political prisoners on March 19, 2026, another 224 people have been recognized…
Belarusian Criminal Justice System Used for Repression, UN Experts Say
The UN Group of Independent Experts on the Situation of Human Rights in Belarus has published a new…
Poczobut Returns to Poland From Belarus
Former political prisoner and journalist Andrzej Poczobut has returned to Poland from Belarus. This was reported by Gazeta…
Human Rights Defenders Recognize 11 People as Political Prisoners
Belarusian human rights organizations have issued a statement recognizing another 11 people as political prisoners. Those recognized as…
Czech Government Ready to Ease Visa Process for Relatives of Belarusians Living in the Country
The Czech government is preparing a decision that will be adopted in the coming weeks and will make…
Belarusian Information Ministry Outraged by “Censorship” and “Information Segregation”
The Belarusian Information Ministry used unexpected language in commenting on the problems affecting two YouTube channels run by…
Readiness Check of Internal Troops Brigade Completed
Belarus has completed a readiness check of the 7th Separate Special Police Brigade of the Interior Ministry’s Internal…
New Educational Center of Union of Poles in Belarus to Open in Vaukavysk
A new educational center affiliated with the unregistered Union of Poles in Belarus will begin operating in Vaukavysk.…
Pope Leo XIV Appoints New Apostolic Administrator for Greek Catholics in Belarus
Pope Leo XIV appointed a new apostolic administrator for Greek Catholics in Belarus. Father Liavontsiy Tumouski was appointed…
Two More Countries to Contribute to International Humanitarian Fund Supporting Political Prisoners
Two more countries are joining the International Humanitarian Fund, which provides support to Belarusians affected by repression. Tsikhanouskaya’s…
Ambulance Crews to Receive Panic Buttons
Ambulance crews in Belarus will receive panic buttons that will allow them to quickly call the police. Deputy…
Tribuna Reports on Suspect in Murder of Pregnant Woman in Minsk
According to Tribuna.com, 38-year-old hockey referee Aliaksei Haurylenak is suspected of murdering a 43-year-old pregnant woman in Minsk.…
Nearly 11,000 Belarusian Students Study at Polish Universities
A total of 10,710 Belarusian citizens studied at Polish universities in the winter semester of the 2025/2026 academic…
Propaganda Portrays Kolya’s Enlistment as Response to Latushka
Belarusian propaganda gave an unusual interpretation to yesterday’s admission by Aliaksandr Lukashenka that his son Mikalai had joined…
Andrzej Poczobut Is Back at Valadarka, but There Is a Catch
Former political prisoner Andrzej Poczobut has arrived in Minsk and visited Valadarka, the former Pre-Trial Detention Center No.…
Unknown Individuals Attempt to Contact Coordination Council Delegates — Human Rights Defenders
Unknown individuals are attempting to contact Coordination Council delegates via messengers. The human rights center Viasna reports a…
Police In Pastavy District Conducted Anti-Protest Crowd Dispersal Drill
A tactical and special exercise for Interior Ministry personnel from the Vitsyebsk Region, including OMON officers, was held…
Minsk Metro To Change Train Schedule On City Day
The Minsk Metro will change its train schedule on September 12 due to events marking Minsk City Day.…
“Mediazona”: Yana Pinchuk Sent To Punitive Cell After Visit By GUBOPiK Officer Artur Haiko
Political prisoner Yana Pinchuk was sent to a punitive isolation cell (SHIZO) for 15 days at the Homiel…
Tsikhanouskaya On 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Attacks In US: We Must Never Let Fear Define Our Lives
Terrorists want fear to define our lives, but we must not give them that power. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said…
Latushka Proposes Creation Of European Fund For Belarusian Culture
Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Pavel Latushka met with PACE rapporteur and Polish Sejm member Agnieszka…
Smaliavichy City Center Flooded Due To Wet Wipes And Rags
Municipal services in Smaliavichy have been working for a second day to clear a major blockage in a…
Lukashenka Approves Draft Visa-Free Agreement With Maldives
Aliaksandr Lukashenka has approved a draft agreement with the Maldives on the mutual abolition of visas. The document…
Under The Guise Of Public Good: Cleaning Up The Intercom Market And Stem The Loss Of Medical Staff
Belarus is proposing to tighten requirements for private healthcare workers and introduce licensing for intercom installation and maintenance…
Belarus to Establish Academy of Intelligent Technologies
Aliaksandr Lukashenka has signed a decree “On the Establishment of the Academy of Intelligent Technologies.” The academy will…
Lawyer Dzmitry Laeuski Recognized as Political Prisoner
Belarusian human rights defenders have recognized lawyer Dzmitry Laeuski and 13 other people as political prisoners. As of…
Proposal To Tighten Requirements For Private Medical Center Staff Sent Back For Revision
A proposal to tighten requirements for staff at private medical centers has been sent back for revision. Health…
Former Kamunarka CEO Sentenced To Seven Years In Prison
Former CEO of the Kamunarka confectionery factory Siarhei Aniukhouski has been sentenced to seven years in prison and…
Interior Ministry Security Department To Take Over Intercom Maintenance
If licensing is introduced for the installation and maintenance of intercom systems, the Interior Ministry Security Department will…
Mother of Blogger Volha Takarchuk Released
Iryna Takarchuk, mother of blogger Volha Takarchuk, has been released, human rights center Viasna reports. Iryna Takarchuk was…
Details of Laeuski Case Revealed
Human rights defenders have learned details of the criminal case against lawyer Dzmitry Laeuski. It became known yesterday…
Spy Thriller About Belarusian Dictatorship Declared “Extremist Materials”
The book “NOA” by French writer Marc Levy has been declared “extremist materials” in Belarus. The decision was…
Lukashenka Urged To Tighten Requirements For Private Healthcare Workers
Belarus proposes tightening requirements for private healthcare workers. The relevant amendments to the law on licensing have been…
Belarus Proposes Licensing Additional Education For Children
Belarus proposes introducing licensing for additional education for children and young people, as well as the installation and…
Tsikhanouskaya On Verdict Against Lawyer Laeuski: In Modern Belarus, The Law Means Nothing Anymore
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya commented on the verdict against lawyer Dzmitry Laeuski. On Sept. 9, he was sentenced to three…
Trend Or Coincidence: What The Elections In Saxony-Anhalt Showed
The victory of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the German federal state of Saxony-Anhalt caused a stir…
Belavia Launches Online Air Ticket Refund Service
Belavia airline announced a new option allowing passengers to independently process voluntary air ticket refunds online, without contacting…
Belarusian Railway Expands Capabilities Of “Online Board” Service
Belarusian Railway launched an updated version of its “Online Board” service on Sept. 7, allowing passengers to track…
Even A Short Trip To Belarus Can Result In Detention — Viasna
People continue to be detained after returning to Belarus from abroad. One such case became known this week,…
Minsk Region Spent More Than 110 Million Rubles On “Dazhynki” In Dziarzhynsk
Minsk Region spent more than 110 million rubles preparing for the regional “Dazhynki” festival in Dziarzhynsk. The figure…
Forecasters Issue Orange Weather Warning Due To Sharp Change In Weather
Forecasters have issued an orange-level weather warning for Thursday, Sept. 10. A sharp change in weather conditions is…
World Belarusian Congress Proposed In New York
Participants in the 36th Meeting of Belarusians of North America proposed beginning work on the creation of a…
Road Carriers To Submit Information On Passengers Traveling Abroad To Unified State System
Road carriers operating routes that involve crossing the state border will be required to submit passenger information to…