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Belarus, officially the Republic of Belarus, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Russia to the east and northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest. Covering an area of 207,600 square kilometres (80,200 sq mi) and with a population of 9.2 million, Belarus is the 13th-largest and the 20th-most populous country in Europe. The country has a hemiboreal climate and is administratively divided into seven regions. Minsk is the capital and largest city.

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Influx in migrant crossings at Poland-Belarus border raises concerns in Germany A recent increase in the number of migrants from Africa and the Middle East attempting to enter Poland has sparked concerns in neighbouring Germany – causing some to call for a reintroduction of.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:30Published 2 weeks ago

Belarus pardons disident blogger Roman Protasevich, state media says Protasevich was accused of coordinating mass protests against President Alexander Lukashenko in 2020. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published 2 weeks ago

Speculation about Lukashenko's health, after Belarus president missing in action since last Tuesday An opposition radio station claims the 68-year-old dictator was taken to a medical centre on Saturday for treatment of an unspecified illness. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published 3 weeks ago

Belarus Dissident blogger Roman Protasevich sentenced to 8 years in prison \| Oneindia News A court in Belarus has sentenced a dissident journalist to eight years in prison on an array of charges. Roman Protasevich, 27, was hauled off his flight and arrested on charges of inciting unrest in.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:31Published on May 3, 2023

Dissident Belarus journalist sentenced to 8 years in prison Roman Pratasevich stood trial on charges of organizing unrest and plotting to seize power. He was arrested in 2021 after being removed from a commercial airplane that was forced to land in Minsk. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:37Published on May 3, 2023

Ukraine pulls out of World Judo tournament over Russian and Belarusian participation The Ukrainian Judo national team has decided to boycott World Championship 2023 due to the admission of athletes from Russia and Belarus. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:05Published on May 2, 2023

Europe pays tribute to Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza among others The Council of Europe paid tribute on Monday to Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza and to other Russian and Belarusian political prisoners. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on April 24, 2023

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Photo emerges of Belarusian leader after health rumours A photo of Alexander Lukashenko, the president of Belarus, has been published by a national state news channel after speculation that he was seriously ill. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
Russia won't be drawn on speculation about Lukashenko's health - after key ally misses events Russia has refused to comment on the health of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko amid speculation that he is seriously ill. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago

Poland detects balloon 'from Belarus' in its airspace Poland says it has detected what appears to be an observation balloon in its airspace that flew in from the direction of Belarus. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
Russia and Belarus appeal against IPC ban upheld An appeal by Russia and Belarus against their suspension by the IPC has been upheld - but they remain banned from World Championship events. BBC Sport - Published on May 12, 2023
Ukraine to boycott World Judo Championships Ukraine will boycott the World Judo Championships after it was decided athletes from Russia and Belarus would be allowed to compete as neutrals. BBC Sport - Published on May 1, 2023

Could Putin be using the war in Ukraine to annex Belarus by stealth? The Baltic states of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are now members of NATO, so are probably beyond Russia's grasp - for now - but with the war in Ukraine dominating world headlines, Russia has been.. Sky News - Published on April 13, 2023
US reacts cautiously as Russia agrees deal to move nuclear weapons to Belarus The United States has reacted cautiously to Russia's decision to place nuclear weapons in Belarus. Sky News - Published on March 26, 2023
IOC accused of 'double standards' over Russia The International Olympic Committee is accused of "double standards" by Ukraine's sports minister for suggesting Russian and Belarusian athletes could compete at Paris 2024. BBC Sport - Published on March 24, 2023
I've never faced that much hate - Sabalenka Belarusian world number two Aryna Sabalenka says she has faced "hate" in the locker room over her country's role in Russia's invasion of Ukraine. BBC Sport - Published on March 22, 2023

Not up to UK to decide Russian Olympic ban - IOC The International Olympic Committee says the UK should "respect the autonomy of sport" after it asked sponsors to support a ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes at Paris 2024. BBC Sport - Published on March 14, 2023
India also skips vote on Belarus call to tweak Russia resolution IndiaTimes - Published on February 25, 2023
IOC says Games can 'inspire peace-building' amid calls for Russia ban The International Olympic Committee says the Games can "solve problems by building bridges" amid calls for a ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes at Paris 2024. BBC Sport - Published on February 22, 2023	UK among nations to support Russia and Belarus ban The UK is among 30 countries that have pledged support to an ongoing ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in international sporting events amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. BBC Sport - Published on February 20, 2023
Allowing Russian athletes to compete 'doing more for peace', says Olympic chief International Olympic chief Thomas Bach has insisted the organisation is "doing more for peace" in seeking to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete at next year's Paris Games. Sky News - Published on February 12, 2023	UK to chair summit on Russian Olympic participation UK culture secretary Lucy Frazer will chair a summit of 30 nations on Friday to discuss Russian and Belarusian athletes' participation in next year's Olympics in Paris. BBC Sport - Published on February 9, 2023
Latvia could join Ukraine in Paris 2024 boycott Latvia could join Ukraine in boycotting Paris 2024 Olympics if Russian and Belarusian athletes are allowed to compete. BBC Sport - Published on February 1, 2023	Sabalenka wants all-Belarusian final with Azarenka Aryna Sabalenka wants to play fellow Belarusian Victoria Azarenka in the Australian Open final, but Magda Linette and Elena Rybakina stand in their way. BBC Sport - Published on January 25, 2023
Belarus coach charged with harassing sprinter A Belarus athletics coach who allegedly tried to force an athlete to fly home from the Tokyo Olympics is charged with improper conduct. BBC Sport - Published on January 19, 2023	Australian Open bans Russian and Belarusian flags Organisers announced the flags would be banned after a courtside incident. BBC Sport - Published on January 17, 2023
Teachers, plumbers and builders among Ukraine's volunteer soldiers preparing for worst on Belarus border In the forest and snowed-over swamps of Ukraine's 621-mile border with Belarus is a territorial defence unit gearing up for the worst. Sky News - Published on January 4, 2023	Wimbledon ban changed nothing - Sabalenka Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from playing in the 2022 tournament "changed nothing", says world number five Aryna Sabalenka. BBC Sport - Published on January 1, 2023
Russia & Belarus sanctions must remain - IOC Sporting sanctions against Russia and Belarus must remain, says the president of the International Olympic Committee. BBC Sport - Published on December 7, 2022	LTA fined £820,000 for ban on Russian players The Lawn Tennis Association is fined £820,000 by the ATP for banning Russian and Belarusian players from this summer's grass-court events. BBC Sport - Published on December 7, 2022
Belarus foreign minister dies suddenly, state news agency says Belarus's long-serving foreign minister has died "suddenly", the country's state news agency has said. Sky News - Published on November 26, 2022	Russia and Belarus suspended by IPC Russia and Belarus are suspended by the International Paralympic Committee with immediate effect, for their "inability to comply with membership obligations". BBC Sport - Published on November 16, 2022
Sabalenka wins to improve WTA Finals hopes Belarusian seventh seed Aryna Sabalenka improves her chances of reaching the WTA Finals last four with a straight-set win over Jessica Pegula. BBC Sport - Published on November 4, 2022	'There is only us and them - enemies': Ukrainians dug in trenches on Belarus and Russia frontline They tell us to run, and so we run. Through the scrub, the mud and the undergrowth until we stop under the shelter of trees. Out of breath, out of sight and, for now, out of danger. Sky News - Published on October 28, 2022
Who are Ales Bialiatski, Memorial, Centre for Civil Liberties, joint winners of Nobel Peace Prize 2022? Belarus' Foreign Ministry denounced the Nobel Committee for honouring Bialiatski. DNA - Published on October 7, 2022	Human rights campaigners in Belarus, Russia and Ukraine win Nobel Peace Prize The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to jailed Belarus human rights activist Ales Bialiatski, the Russian campaign group Memorial and Ukraine's Center for Civil Liberties. Sky News - Published on October 7, 2022
US Open: Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk refuses to shake hands with Belarusian Victoria Azarenka Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk says shaking hands with Belarus' Victoria Azarenka after their US Open match would not have been "the right thing to do". BBC Sport - Published on September 1, 2022	India to be part of Russia drills with us: China As per the annual cooperation plan between the Chinese and Russian militaries and the consensus of the two sides, the Chinese PLA will send some troops to Russia to participate in the military.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 18, 2022
'Double standards': Poland criticised as steel wall along border with Belarus is completed A controversial steel wall on the border between Belarus and Poland has been completed. Sky News - Published on June 30, 2022	Mariya Lasitskene: Olympic champion calls for IOC to lift sanctions on Russian athletes Russian Olympic high jump champion Mariya Lasitskene calls for IOC president Thomas Bach to end a ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes from international competition. BBC Sport - Published on June 10, 2022
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Activist whose Ryanair jet was forced to land in 'air piracy' incident jailed in Belarus A woman detained after her Ryanair flight was forced to land in Belarus last May has been jailed for six years. Sky News - Published on May 6, 2022	Andy Murray 'not supportive' of Wimbledon ban of Russian players but has no 'right answer' Andy Murray says he is "not supportive" of players from Russia and Belarus being banned from Wimbledon but adds that there is no "right answer" on the issue. BBC Sport - Published on May 1, 2022
Wimbledon 2022: Russia & Belarus players banned from tournament Russian and Belarusian players will not be allowed to compete at Wimbledon this year because of the invasion of Ukraine. BBC Sport - Published on April 20, 2022	Russian troops have dug up Chernobyl's poisonous legacy - and may have spread it elsewhere The Russian military has dug up Chernobyl’s poisonous legacy and potentially dispersed it into Ukraine, Belarus and Russia, say Ukrainian officials. Sky News - Published on April 3, 2022