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A court has convicted two Belarusian citizens for their roles in a scheme to illegally obtain European Union financial resources.

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The Seimas speaker stated that Vilnius must compromise on language services for Ukrainians and Belarusians, indicating ongoing discussions on the issue.

Belarusians residing in Lithuania are commemorating the sixth anniversary of the 2020 protests against President Lukashenko.

The Icelandic State Attorney has rejected a compensation claim in a case involving three Belarusian men who sued the state.

Montenegro announced it will implement a visa requirement for citizens of Russia, Belarus, and three other nationalities, effective November 1.

Questions are being raised about whether refineries in Belarus could soon be targeted, as Lukashenko increasingly emphasizes that Belarusians 'do not accept war'.

Polish security services have expelled 9 Ukrainians and 2 Belarusians, suspecting them of using Russian money to recruit refugees for protests against the government in Kyiv.

The Council of Europe has inaugurated a new information point in Vilnius, Lithuania. This facility is specifically established to serve the people of Belarus.

Between 220,000 and 275,000 Ukrainians and Belarusians, predominantly Orthodox, fought in the Polish Army in September 1939, with an estimated 16,000 casualties.

Poland now hosts two million legally resident foreigners, primarily Ukrainians, Belarusians, and Indians, who constitute 5% of the country's population.

Norway has announced its decision to join Poland in refusing to host individuals from Russia and Belarus. This move aligns with a broader stance against citizens from these nations.

Kosovo authorities arrested three foreign nationals (two Belarusians and one Russian) and one Albanian citizen on February 10, 2026, on suspicion of planning a murder in Albania. The arrests were linked to a member of the Inez Hajrulla gang.

Dzianisas Kučynskis, head of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's office in Vilnius, questions the expertise of Lithuanian institutions regarding a proposal by conservative Seimas members to restrict Belarusians' ability to purchase real estate in the country.

Lithuanian conservatives are advocating for more restrictions on Russians and Belarusians buying property in the country.

A father and son from Belarus, along with their company, were found guilty of defrauding EU funds intended for a high-precision agricultural satellite navigation system, following an investigation by the European Public Prosecutor's Office.

The Czech government is discussing a proposal for short-term visas, offering hope to Belarusians living in the Czech Republic to visit relatives after visas were suspended in 2022 due to the war in Ukraine.

Indians and Colombians have emerged as the third and fourth largest groups of foreign workers in Poland, following Ukrainians and Belarusians who remain the dominant immigrant populations. This shift indicates changing migration patterns.

Belarusians living in or recently from Russia describe the shock and incomprehension among Russian residents regarding current events in their country.

Lithuanian police, after feeling vibrations at the border, discovered underground tunnels believed to be used by Belarusians. Authorities suggest there could be dozens of such tunnels.

As of July 2026, Ukrainian authorities are holding 22 Belarusian nationals who were captured while fighting for Russia in prisoner of war facilities.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenka is addressing public anxieties, reassuring citizens that they will not be sent into conflict. His recent decisions have raised questions and prompted him to calm the population.

Polish authorities have detained nine Ukrainian citizens and two Belarusians, who intelligence services allege were recruited by Russia and paid to participate in demonstrations, and intend to deport them.

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, in exile, visited Kyiv and stated that the freedom of Belarusians and Ukrainians is inseparable amidst regional tensions.

An action expressing solidarity with Ukraine and Belarusians fighting the Aliaksandr Lukašenka regime is being held on Saturday in Boris Nemtsov Square, in front of the Russian embassy in Vilnius.

Belarusian dictator Aleksandr Lukashenka announced a reform that could transform Belarus into a state resembling China's political system, eliminating the need for Belarusians to participate in "pseudo-elections."

Belarusians are celebrating Freedom Day, their most important democratic holiday, with opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya set to participate in a march and concert in Warsaw.

Lithuanian conservatives have proposed legislation that would bar citizens of Belarus and Russia from obtaining temporary residence permits in the country.

Polish prosecutors have charged four Belarusians and two Poles with attempting to smuggle equipment essential for drone manufacturing into Russia.

Cyprus has started issuing temporary residency permits to Belarusian citizens whose passports have expired. The policy change provides legal status for individuals unable to renew their documents abroad.

A court in Vienna has convicted two Belarusian citizens for violating EU sanctions by supplying equipment to the Russian military industry through an Austrian company, specifically to firms linked with Rostec.

The democratic aspirations of Belarusians are still vibrant, urging observers not to forget their ongoing struggle for democracy.

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, leader of the Belarusian opposition, stated that Belarusians do not recognize Lukashenka's regime and desire change towards a European path, while also labeling Lukashenka a war criminal who would attack from Belarus if ordered by Putin.

Montenegro has fully aligned its visa policy with the European Union, introducing visa requirements for citizens from Russia, Belarus, Saudi Arabia, China, and Turkey. This move fulfills a key benchmark for closing Chapter 24 of its EU accession negotiations.

Lithuania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is proposing new sanctions against Russian and Belarusian citizens, which include prohibiting the acquisition of real estate near strategic objects and denying entry to cultural, educational, and sports figures who support aggression.

Alexander Volfovich, Belarus's Security Council state secretary, advised Belarusians to avoid traveling to Russia, especially border regions, after Moscow blamed Ukraine for a second attack on a Belarusian bus.

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, leader of the Belarusian democratic forces, plans to discuss cooperation with Ukraine and challenges faced by Belarusians during her Kyiv visit, warning that deeper military integration between Russia and Belarus poses a security threat to all of Europe.

Described as a "pure populist" backed by Moscow, Alexander Lukashenka has reportedly charmed Belarusians through actions like potato harvesting and constitutional amendments.

Estonia plans to implement new legislation from 2027 that will prohibit Russian and Belarusian citizens without permanent residency status from purchasing property in the country, aiming to curb intelligence and influence activities.

Norway has announced its decision to join Poland in refusing to host individuals from Russia and Belarus, signaling a united front on immigration policy.

The Lithuanian parliament has voted against a proposal that sought to prevent Russian and Belarusian citizens from participating in local elections.

Laurynas Ragelskis, a pro-Russian activist in Lithuania, was found guilty of mocking Belarusians and desecrating a public place, leading to a court ban on using social media.

Six individuals, four Belarusians and two Poles, have been arrested in Poland for attempting to smuggle equipment for the production of combat drones into Russia.