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Labor migrants 

Labor migrants  / eurasianet.org

18/07/2024 - 12:29
Economy

Belarus authorities eye guest workers from Asia to fill gap in labor force

Euroradio's expert says this is only a partial fix for the problem.
A white-red-white ribbon 

A white-red-white ribbon  / novychas.online

18/07/2024 - 11:48
Politics

Over 2K people sentenced under 'people's article' since 2020

Human rights activists estimate that, on average, Belarusian courts indict six people every day.
Drone Shahed, sample photo 

Drone Shahed, sample photo  / Аператыўнае камандаванне УСУ "Поўдзень" / Telegram

17/07/2024 - 12:24
Society

Russian kamikaze drone Shahed crashes and explodes in Belarus

Russian drones flying over Belarus are not training or reconnaissance drones. They carry weapons.
Documents of Belarusians in Poland, sample photo

Documents of Belarusians in Poland, sample photo / MOST

11/07/2024 - 14:41
Society

1,400 Belarusians granted international protection in Poland

The rejections rate was at the level of 3.5%.
Svetlana Alexievich

Svetlana Alexievich

11/07/2024 - 14:24
Culture

Belarusian author makes into 100 Best Books of 21st Century

Authors of the rating say that Alexievich's book "makes for an excoriating, eye-opening read."
Joint Belarusian-Chinese drill 

Joint Belarusian-Chinese drill  / "Ваяр"

09/07/2024 - 14:31
Society

Belarusian-Chinese anti-terrorist drill begins

At the "Brestsky" training ground.
Collage with a photo of Marc Chagall 

Collage with a photo of Marc Chagall  / sammlung.ru

06/07/2024 - 12:51
Culture

Can Marc Chagall be considered a Belarusian?

Marc Chagall changed a dozen cities but drew Vitsebsk until his last days.
Emblem of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization 

Emblem of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization  / yuz.uz

06/07/2024 - 12:35
Politics

What does Belarus get from joining SCO?

Now, Lukashenka will start meeting with the leadership of China more often.
Political prisoner Ales Bialiatski / sb.by

Political prisoner Ales Bialiatski / sb.by

03/07/2024 - 12:53
Politics

Human rights activist Sudalenka calls on Macron to secure Bialiatski's release

And for this, enter into a dialogue with the regime of Lukashenka.
There are over 1,400 political prisoners in Belarus 

There are over 1,400 political prisoners in Belarus  / shutterstock / Fanni_2021

03/07/2024 - 10:48
Politics

Lukashenka announces release of some political prisoners in Belarus

He spoke about it at a recent meeting dedicated to Belarus' Independence Day.
The "blocklist" will include 1402 items.

The "blocklist" will include 1402 items. / pixabay.com

01/07/2024 - 13:24
Economy

South Korea to expand export control list against Belarus

The changes are expected to go into effect by the end of August.
Swamp football in Belarus

Swamp football in Belarus / Мінэнерга

01/07/2024 - 11:11
Sports

Swamp football. Belarusians' new favorite sport

Take a look at what swamp football is about in Belarus.
No agreement was reached with the copyright holders of JK Rowling's Harry Potter book series.

No agreement was reached with the copyright holders of JK Rowling's Harry Potter book series. / Reuters

29/06/2024 - 12:45
Culture

Januškievič publishing house says no more Harry Potter in Belarusian

Reaching an agreement with the rights holders was impossible because Belarus is under Western sanctions.
What's happening on Taborowa Street in Warsaw?

What's happening on Taborowa Street in Warsaw? / @rubanau_collage

27/06/2024 - 17:13
Society

Queue mongers. Who cashes in on international protection seekers in Poland?

Spots in a queue to the Foreigners Office in Warsaw are routinely on sale.
Tomasz Szmydt 

Tomasz Szmydt  / БЕЛТА

26/06/2024 - 14:08
Society

Former Polish judge Tomasz Szmydt lands a job in Belarus

The Polish defector seems to be happy with his new work in Belarus.
Belarusian Metallurgical Plant (BMZ)

Belarusian Metallurgical Plant (BMZ) / metallurg.belsteel.com

26/06/2024 - 14:02
Economy

Belarusian plant makes mortar parts and armor plates for Russians

Previously, BMZ workers went to the Legmash plant in Orsha.
Who is Mellstroy?

Who is Mellstroy? / @rubanau_collage

25/06/2024 - 15:23
Lifestyle

Who Is Mellstroy? The Story of Belarusian Trash Blogger’s Fame

A Belarusian blogger with a scandalous reputation, famous even with Western audiences.
Andrzej Poczobut

Andrzej Poczobut / sb.by

25/06/2024 - 14:08
Society

Belarusian political prisoner named honorary citizen of Warsaw

He was arrested in Belarus on March 25, 2021.
According to the expert, Belarusian men would rather choose to "live" in retirement than to work in old age. 

According to the expert, Belarusian men would rather choose to "live" in retirement than to work in old age.  / pixabay.com

25/06/2024 - 13:05
Society

Belarus is in a demographic hole - who will pay pensions?

Pensions will probably be reduced.
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Ararat Mirzoyan

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Ararat Mirzoyan / прэс-служба Ціханоўскай

25/06/2024 - 12:23
Politics

Tsikhanouskaya meets with Armenian Foreign Minister

Among other things, they discussed not extraditing Belarusians at the Lukashenka regime's request.