Belarus News » Minsk News Belarus » Minsk » Social: ‘Modest, without pomp’: Eyewitness recalls first presidential inauguration in Belarus
The first inauguration ceremony of the President of Belarus, held on 20 July 1994, was a modest affair, without any pomp, Anatoly Krasutsky told BelTA.
News Belarus » Minsk » Social: Aryna Sabalenka’s Belarus return sparks controversy as fans challenge her long-held 'neutral' position
Aryna Sabalenka’s return to Belarus after Wimbledon has triggered strong reactions online. While she was welcomed as a national sports star in Minsk, some fans questioned whether the visit matched her ...
News Belarus » Minsk » Social: 155,000 family capital deposits opened in Belarus
As of 1 July 2026, a total of 155,000 large families have opened deposit accounts in Belarus under the family capital program, including 82,700 deposit accounts to the total amount of $826.9 million ...
News Belarus » Minsk » Social: Belarus frees 52 prisoners after Trump appeal, US eases some sanctions on Minsk
Belarus seeking to repair strained ties with U.S. Trump appealed directly to Lukashenko to free prisoners U.S. says sanctions on Belarus national airline eased Those released include 14 foreign ...
News Belarus » Minsk » Social: Minsk Shuts Down Opposition Belarusian Popular Front Party
The Supreme Court of Belarus on August 14 shut down the opposition Belarusian Popular Front Party (PBNF) amid an ongoing crackdown on dissent. Last month, the court liquidated the Conservative ...
News Belarus » Minsk » Social: Trump nominates special envoy to Belarus, wants more prisoners freed
Nov 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said John Coale, who helped negotiate the release of prisoners from Belarus, was his choice for special envoy to Minsk and would press for the ...