Unauthorized Excavation Work Disrupts Power Supply to Oncology Centre Near Minsk
A third-party organisation damaged cable lines while carrying out excavation work without coordination
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Bear “Patrols” Lithuanian–Belarusian Border
A bear was spotted on the Lithuanian–Belarusian border on Lithuanian territory, the State Border Guard
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Interior Ministry Reports Detention of Bribe-Takers Linked to Intermediary Schemes
The Interior Ministry’s press service reported the detention of executives of a Minsk-based enterprise.
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Four Belarusian Women Attempt to Smuggle Antiques From Poland
Brest customs officers detained four Belarusian citizens who attempted to import cultural valuables from Poland.
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Child Falls Into Sewer Manhole in Kopyl District and Dies
A four-year-old boy died in the village of Rudnaye in the Kopyl District on March 18. The child fell
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Schools and Kindergartens Evacuated in Warsaw After Bomb Threat Letter Sent by Alleged “Offended Belarusian”
Emergency services searched for explosive devices in educational institutions across Warsaw today following
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Three Vehicles Carrying Timber and Pallets Detained on Belarus–Russia Border
Between March 15 and 17, three vehicles transporting timber and wooden pallets from Belarus were detained
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Lithuanian Border Guards Intercept 7 Airborne Smuggling Shipments From Belarus
On Tuesday, seven airborne shipments of smuggled cigarettes were intercepted in Lithuania. All of them
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140 Teenagers Affected by Cyber Fraud Since Start of the Year
Since the beginning of the year, 140 minors in Belarus have fallen victim to cyber fraud. These figures
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Smugglers’ Weather Balloon Lands in Białystok
A weather balloon used by smugglers has landed in Białystok, according to the police of Poland’s Podlaskie
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Emergency Ministry Reports 316 Wildfires in One Day
On March 18, 316 fires in natural ecosystems were recorded in Belarus within a single day. In 296 cases
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Belarusian Beef Destroyed at Russian Border
Russia’s agricultural watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor has banned the import of 1.5 tonnes of Belarusian beef.
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Belarusian Man Tried to Bring Hashish from Poland Hidden in Fruit Cans
Over the past two weeks, Belarusian border guards have uncovered two attempts to smuggle drugs into the
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Flooding Reported in Three Regions of Belarus
As of March 17, flooding caused by rising waters has been recorded in three regions of Belarus: Vitsyebsk
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What Will Happen If a BelAZ Runs Over a UAZ? A Tragic Road Accident Occurred in Russia
The prosecutor’s office of Russia’s Belgorod Region has published photos of a crash involving a heavy
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Group of Belarusian Car Thieves Detained in Spain
Spain’s Civil Guard and National Police have detained a group of four Belarusian citizens involved in
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Poles and Georgians Suspected of Human Trafficking, Belarusians Among Victims
Poland’s National Prosecutor’s Office has announced the dismantling of an organized criminal group whose
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Asphalt Deteriorated During Warranty Period: Prosecutor General’s Office Reviews “Roads of Belarus” Program for 2021–25
The Prosecutor General’s Office has issued an order to the Ministry of Transport and Communications to
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Lithuania and Latvia Prevent 60 Attempts by Migrants to Cross the Border
On Monday, migrants were again active on the borders of Belarus with Lithuania and Latvia. Lithuanian
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Residents of Asipovichy and Barysau Rob Cash Transporter in Russia, Detained
The Interior Ministry’s press service reported the detention of three residents of Asipovichy and Barysau.
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Granite Worker Killed in Quarry in Mikashavichy
An assistant drill rig operator was killed in a quarry of the Granit state enterprise in Mikashavichy.
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Fish Kill Recorded in Ponds in Luninets
A mass fish die-off has been recorded in the Bokhanava ponds in Luninets. The Luninets District Inspectorate
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Fragments of Unknown Aerial Object Found in Poland Near Border With Belarus and Ukraine
Metal fragments of an unidentified aerial object have been found in Włodawa County of the Lublin Voivodeship
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Minsk Resident Finds Revolver in Bathroom Ceiling During Renovation
A revolver with ammunition was discovered in a Minsk apartment. The find was reported to police by a
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Planar Equipment Used at Russian Plant Kremniy El Attacked by Ukraine
Equipment produced by the Belarusian enterprise Planar was installed at the Russian plant Kremniy El
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Police Shut Down Moonshine Distillery Near Hrodna
The Internal Affairs Directorate of the Hrodna Regional Executive Committee reported the closure of a
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Migrants Step Up Attempts to Cross Belarus Borders With Latvia and Poland
Polish and Latvian border guards have reported new attempts by migrants to cross the border from Belarus.
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Bridge Over the Sozh Flooded in Mstsislau District
In the Mstsislau District, a low-water bridge over the Sozh River and a section of the Paradino–Zasozhye
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Calves Die in Fire in Valozhyn District
Seven calves died in a fire in the Valozhyn District, the Emergencies Ministry reported. The incident
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Investigators Complete Probe Into Construction Worker’s Death in Minsk
The Investigative Committee has completed its investigation into the death of a construction worker at
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Man Stands Outside Balcony Railing at Hotel in Central Minsk as Rescuers Deploy Air Cushion
At the Minsk Hotel in the city centre, a man went beyond the balcony railing on the sixth floor and is
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Fisherman Drowns in Dobrush District
In the settlement of Zaradvinnie, workers of the Dobrush rescue station of OSVOD discovered and recovered
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Short Circuit Causes Smoke in Shopping Center in Vitsyebsk
Smoke was reported this morning at the Mega shopping center in Vitsyebsk on Victory Avenue.
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Vilnius Airport Closed Again Due to Weather Balloons
Airspace over Vilnius Airport was closed from 21:46 to 23:35 after navigation markers resembling weather
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Drone Falls on Highway in Dobrush District — Flagstok
On Saturday, March 14, in the afternoon near the settlement of Rassvet in the Dobrush District, an unidentified
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In Minsk, 17-Year-Old School Student Stored a Thousand Vapes in a Garage for Sale
Officers of the Economic Crime Department of the Minsk Region, together with the juvenile affairs inspectorate
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Central Minsk Left Without Power for Nearly an Hour
On the evening of March 13 at around 21:00, electricity supply was disrupted in central Minsk in the
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Peat Briquette Production Facility Catches Fire in Starobin
On the morning of March 14, a fire broke out at a facility producing and selling fuel peat and wood briquettes
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Belarusian Railway Warns of Delays to Moscow–Brest and Minsk–Hrodna Trains
Train No. 3 Moscow–Brest on March 14 is running with a delay of 1 hour and 20 minutes due to a delay
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Belarusian Attacks Polish Customs Officer While Defending Smuggled Cigarettes
A Belarusian citizen attempted to bring smuggled cigarettes into Poland and attacked a Polish customs
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Poland Deports “Thief in Law” to Belarus
Poland has deported a “thief in law” to Belarus. This was reported by Poland’s Central Bureau of Investigation
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Flooding Reported in 16 Districts of Belarus
Flooding has been recorded in 16 districts of Belarus, the Emergency Situations Ministry reported.
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Drone Found Crashed in Poland
A crashed drone was discovered in Poland on Thursday. It was found at a lignite mining site in the Wielkopolska region.
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Iranian Link Suspected in Cyberattack on Nuclear Research Center in Poland
Polish authorities suspect an Iranian connection in a cyberattack on the National Centre for Nuclear
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Belarusian Minister of Natural Resources Detained for Bribe
Belarusian Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Siarhei Maslyak has been detained
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Belarusian Man Tries To Leave Poland In BMW With Altered VIN
Polish border guards detained a 29-year-old Belarusian citizen who attempted to cross the border in a
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“Pound Of Flesh” In Kobryn: Investigators Uncover Meat Theft Scheme At Slaughter Site
The Investigative Committee has uncovered a scheme for stealing meat in the Kobryn district.
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Private Company Head Accused Of Fraud After Debt To State Enterprise
The Baranavichy inter-district prosecutor’s office has opened a criminal case against the head of a private
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Foreigner Deported From Belarus Returned Before Entry Ban Expired
A foreign national who had been expelled from Belarus and banned from entering the country for six months
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Verkhnyadzvinsk District Resident To Stand Trial For Trapping Three Martens
A resident of the Verkhnyadzvinsk district will stand trial on charges of illegal hunting (Part 2 of
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