Belarus frees more prisoners while simultaneously cracking down on dissent

TALLINN, Estonia — Belarus' authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko announced pardons for 16 more prisoners on Wednesday, a gesture that comes as the unrelenting crackdown on dissent continues. The newly pardoned prisoners were convicted on a …

A Journalist In Jail: Freed Former RFE/RL Reporter Recalls Belarus Prison Ordeal

Journalist Ihar Karnei was in a good mood when he set out for the store one Monday morning two years ago after a “happy” summer weekend in the country visiting friends along with his wife, Ina. He didn’t make it far. Seconds after he stepped out of the …

Oman, Belarus discuss means of enhancing cooperation in sectors of industry, IT

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman on Wednesday received an official delegation from the Republic of Belarus that comprised government officials, CEOs and business representatives of industrial companies. The delegation’s visit to Oman was aimed at boosting …

Don't relax pressure on Lukashenko, freed Belarus dissident tells the West

VILNIUS - The West needs to keep up pressure on Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko to try to force democratic change, newly released dissident Siarhei Tsikhanouski told Reuters. Tsikhanouski, who walked free last month after more than five years in …

Belarus Frees More Political Prisoners

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko freed another group of political prisoners in the Moscow-allied country, his office said Wednesday, following the surprise release of a key opposition figure last month.  Hundreds of regime opponents remain in …

Oman, Belarus sign 3 memoranda on understanding in technology transfer, transport sectors

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Belarus on Wednesday signed three memoranda of understanding (MoU) in Muscat to enhance cooperation on technology transfer in automotive and smart technology sectors. The first memorandum of understanding ( …

His Majesty Sultan Haitham greets President of Belarus

Belarus Has Prepared Tax Changes For Dacha And Vegetable Gardeners

It has become known in which case the new fee will have to be paid. The government has prepared changes on taxes for those who receive income from personal subsidiary farming. The draft law published on the National Legal Internet Portal. In Belarus, those …

Co-owner Of Wargaming Group Is On Trial In Belarus

For "funding extremism." From July 1, 2025, a special proceeding against one of the founders and co-owners of Wargaming Group Nikoli Katselapov was opened. According to the Telegram channel of the Investigative Committee of Belarus. According to …

Belarus Has Decided To Close Stores En Masse

For "overpricing" and selling delinquency. The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade (MART) announced toughening of liability measures against trade organizations for overpricing and sale of overdue goods. This as reported by the press …