_fitted.jpeg)
Belarus Activist Released After ICE Medical Crisis
A cancer survivor detained by ICE was freed after four hospitalizations in three months. Katsiarina Bartko can now manage her own life-saving medications again.
Belarus — Good News & Uplifting Stories
Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about belarus, curated daily by BrightWire.
11 stories tagged with "Belarus"
Belarusian Leader Wins Major European Democracy Prize
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya received Poland's prestigious King Erik of Pomerania Award for her fight for democracy and freedom. She dedicated the honor to thousands of Belarusians resisting repression at home and in exile.
Ghana's Leader Tours Belarus Dairy Hub for Food Security
Ghana's President is exploring cutting-edge agricultural technology in Belarus to help modernize farming and reduce food waste back home. The visit could unlock partnerships that transform Ghana's food production from small farms to commercial scale.
Belarus Forests Now Cover 40.5% of Country, Highest in 60 Years
Belarus just hit a six-decade high in forest coverage, with trees now blanketing 40.5% of the country after adding 80,500 hectares this spring alone. The nation's green expansion means there's now more than one hectare of forest for every single resident.
Belarus Plants 18,500 Hectares of New Forests This Spring
Belarus has restored 18,500 hectares of forest this spring, nearly reaching its annual goal with help from 58,000 volunteers. The nationwide campaign brought communities together to plant trees and restore the country's green spaces.
US Helps Free 5 Prisoners from Belarus and Russia
Five prisoners from Poland and Moldova are free after U.S. diplomatic efforts led to their release from Belarus and Russia. Among them is Polish journalist Andrzej Poczobut, who spent years behind bars for reporting on pro-democracy protests.
Journalist Andrzej Poczobut Freed After 5 Years in Belarus
After five years in a Belarusian prison for his work as a journalist, Andrzej Poczobut walked free this week in a prisoner exchange that reunited 10 people with their families. The release marks a hopeful shift toward dialogue between Belarus and Western nations.
Poland Cuts Illegal Border Crossings by 96% in Four Years
Poland's eastern border saw illegal crossing attempts plummet from over 3,300 to just 158 in four years. The dramatic drop shows what's possible when nations invest in coordinated border security.
Belarus Grows Forests by 1 Million Hectares in 30 Years
Belarus has expanded its forests by one million hectares over three decades, now covering 40% of the country, while pioneering digital solutions to protect trees from climate threats. Despite doubling wildfire incidents last year, new international partnerships are helping safeguard these vital carbon-storing ecosystems.
%2Ffile%2Fattachments%2F2989%2F13784216_273423.jpg)
U.S. Envoy Secures Release of 123 Belarus Political Prisoners
Diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Belarus freed 123 political prisoners in December, including a Nobel Peace Prize winner. More than 1,100 people remain detained, and negotiations continue this week in Minsk.
Belarus Frees 250 Political Prisoners in US Deal
Two hundred fifty people walked out of Belarusian prisons this week after diplomatic negotiations between the US and Belarus led to their release. While over 1,100 political prisoners remain detained, this marks the largest single release in recent efforts to reunite families torn apart since 2020.
