Belarus
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Belarus and Russia to create a common database of foreigners who are banned from entry
By April 1, Belarus plans to create a system for exchanging information with Russia about foreigners who are banned from entering.
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UN collects data on labor rights violations in Belarus
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights is preparing materials for a new report on the human rights situation in Belarus.
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Belarusian dictator signed decree on exchange of border crossing information with Russia
On March 12, Aliaksandr Lukashenka signed the decree “On the information system for the exchange of information about foreign citizens and stateless persons.”
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Ukrainians from the territories occupied by Russia go to Ukraine through Belarus
One of the checkpoints on the Belarusian-Ukrainian border is actively used for the return of Ukrainian citizens from the territories occupied by Russia and the annexed Crimea to their homeland.
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The buffer zone regime on the border with Belarus has been extended in Poland
The Minister of Internal Affairs and Administration signed an order on the introduction of a temporary ban on staying in a certain territory in the border area adjacent to the state border with the Republic of Belarus.
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Repressions do not stop: the number of political prisoners in Belarus is growing again
In February, Belarusian human rights activists recognized 39 more people as political prisoners, and also demanded rehabilitation for 16 former prisoners, who became known after their release.
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Belarus increased food exports last year
In 2024, Belarusian supplies of food and agricultural raw materials abroad increased by 14.4%. Revenue amounted to $8.5 billion and increased by $1 billion over the year.
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Latvian Parliament supports ban on tourist trips to Belarus
In the first reading, the Latvian parliament by a majority of votes supported amendments to the law on tourism prohibiting tourist trips to Belarus and Russia.
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Echelons are being formed in Belarus for large-scale transportation of the army
The Community of railway workers in Belarus reports that military trains are being formed in the country and their transportation of the army can be quite large.
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Kanstantsin Nestsiarovich: 63% of Belarusians consider Belarusian to be their native language
The Belarus Press Club held an online presentation of the results of the study “Belarusian National Identity in 2024”.
