November 21, 2025
“The Future of Belarus in a Peaceful Europe”: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at a discussion in London
During her visit to London, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in the public discussion “The Future of Belarus in a Peaceful Europe”, organized by the Center for European Reform (CER) and the EU Delegation to the United Kingdom. Also participating in the conversation were the Deputy Head of Foreign Policy at the New Eurasian Strategies Center, […]
November 20, 2025
Statement by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on the release of Belarusian priests and the need to end repression against the Church
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “I warmly welcome the release of Belarusian priests Fr. Henrykh (Henadz) Akalatovich and Fr. Andrzej Yukhnevich. This is a truly important step that restores hope to their families, parishioners, and all those who prayed for their freedom. Their release is a reminder that solidarity, international attention, and action matter. I would like to […]
November 20, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held a briefing for the UK’s All-Party Parliamentary Group “For Freedom and Democracy in Belarus”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is on a working visit to London, where she met with the All-Party Parliamentary Group “For Freedom and Democracy in Belarus” in the UK Parliament. She held a briefing for the politicians and, in her opening remarks, thanked the group for its unwavering support, emphasizing that partner support remains crucial on the path […]
November 19, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with city leadership and the Belarusian diaspora in Kraków
On November 17–18, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visited Kraków to participate in the Open Eyes Economy Summit, one of Europe’s largest forums dedicated to the value-based economy, where she delivered an opening speech. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya also held meetings with the Mayor, Aleksander Miszalski, the Chairman of the City Council, Jakub Kosek, as well as representatives of the […]
November 19, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s statement on the reopening of the Lithuania–Belarus border crossings
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “I welcome Lithuania’s decision to reopen border crossing points earlier than originally planned. Open borders expand the opportunities for Belarusians to move freely, maintain family ties, and remain connected to Europe. We continue working with the European Union to ensure that Belarusians can obtain multiple-entry Schengen visas and that our status is not […]
November 18, 2025
Visits to London and Lisbon, Ostrogski Forum. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: November 10–17
VISIT TO LONDON On November 12–13, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visited London. She held meetings with representatives of the government and Parliament and took part in the panel discussion “The Fight for Freedom in Eastern Europe”. With the UK’s Minister of State for Europe, Stephen Doughty, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya discussed continued bilateral consultations and the UK’s possible contribution […]
November 18, 2025
Finland issues first residence permit for a child based on an alien travel document
For the first time following changes to Finnish legislation, a child was granted a residence permit based on a foreign travel document. Previously, obtaining or renewing a residence permit without a valid Belarusian passport was impossible. Thanks to the efforts of the democratic forces, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office, and the Mission of Democratic Belarus in Tallinn, […]
November 18, 2025
“Belarus can become a regional high-tech hub”: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at the Open Eyes Economy Summit
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is on a working visit to Kraków, where the 10th Open Eyes Economy Summit officially opened. It is an international forum dedicated to the concept of an economy grounded in democratic values. The congress aims to complement economic indicators with intangible principles like social inclusion, responsibility for the planet, and business transparency. In […]
November 18, 2025
Marharyta Vorykhava’s International Students’ Day address
On November 17, the world marks International Students’ Day. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor on Youth Policy and Students, Marharyta Vorykhava, addresses Belarusian students: “I am proud of Belarusian students. You grew up in uncertainty and turned it into independence. You study, relocate, start businesses, learn new languages, change professions and countries – and still remain yourselves. […]
November 17, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya congratulates Siarhei Dubavets on receiving the Jerzy Giedroyc Literary Award
The winner of the Jerzy Giedroyc Literary Award – one of the main independent prizes in Belarusian literature – was announced in Gdańsk. This year, the prize went to Siarhei Dubavets, the author of the book “Zanzibar. The Coming of Age of a Young Soul.” The writer’s new work is a moving exploration of a […]
November 17, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s meetings in London: Government, Parliament, and partner organizations
On November 12–13, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya paid a working visit to London. She held governmental and parliamentary meetings and took part in the panel discussion “The Fight for Freedom in Eastern Europe”. With the Minister of State for Europe, Stephen Doughty, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya discussed the progress and continuation of the bilateral consultations between the democratic forces […]
November 14, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s statement on the reopening of two crossings at the Poland–Belarus border
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “I welcome Poland’s plans to reopen border crossings. We have always supported, and continue to support, open borders for passengers. This is important for Belarusians, for making it easier to see their families and maintain connections between people on both sides of the border. This step will support the people because these crossings […]
November 14, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Siarhei Tsikhanouski received the Magnitsky Award
On November 13, the Magnitsky Award ceremony took place in London. Since 2015, this award has been presented to journalists, politicians, and activists for their work in defending human rights. It is awarded annually in London at the initiative of Bill Browder and the Global Magnitsky Justice Campaign. This year’s laureates are Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and […]
November 13, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at the discussion “The Fight for Freedom in Eastern Europe” in the UK Parliament
During her visit to London, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in a panel discussion “The Fight for Freedom in Eastern Europe,” held in the Houses of Parliament. The participants included the former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Gabrielius Landsbergis; the Founder of Hermitage Capital and initiator of the Magnitsky Act, Sir William Browder; and the […]
November 13, 2025
Commemoration of Raman Bandarenka took place in Vilnius
On November 12, a commemoration event for Raman Bandarenka, who was killed by the regime five years ago, was held near the Embassy of Belarus in Vilnius. The event was organized by the Dapamoga NGO. Representing the Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the event was attended by Advisor on Education and Science Pavel Tereshkovich, Advisor on […]
November 13, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya had a call with John Coale and Christopher Smith
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “I just had a productive call with the recently appointed US Special Envoy to Belarus, Mr. John Coale, and the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Eastern Europe, Mr. Christopher W. Smith. I congratulated Mr. Coale on his appointment and expressed my sincere gratitude to President Trump for his leadership in promoting peace […]
November 13, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s visit to Portugal
During her visit to Portugal, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, the European Commission Vice President for Technological Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, Henna Virkkunen, as well as with representatives of media and major tech companies. COUNCIL OF EUROPE At her meeting with Commissioner Michael O’Flaherty, the discussion […]
November 12, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s address on five years since Raman Bandarenka’s killing
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Five years ago, Raman Bandarenka was killed. A man who stepped into his own courtyard to defend what he loved. He wanted his yard to remain a place of kindness and peace. I remember November 12, 2020. It was hard to find the right words then. I didn’t know what to say… and […]
November 12, 2025
“Technology Without Borders”: Belarusian booth at Web Summit 2025
At Web Summit 2025, the booth from Belarusians Worldwide – “Technology Without Borders” – opened its doors. The booth’s mission is to unite Belarusian founders, engineers, investors, and creative professionals from across the globe to present the true image of the new Belarus – free, innovative, and united in solidarity. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “For the first […]
November 12, 2025
Leanid Marozau presented the Lustration Concept for Belarus in Prague
Today, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor on Legal Affairs, Leanid Marozau, presented the Concept for the Application of the Institute of Lustration in Belarus in Prague. The presentation was supported by the Office of Belarus Democratic Forces in the Czech Republic and its Director Kryścina Šyjanok. The event was attended by diplomats from Portugal, Ukraine, and Finland, […]
November 11, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at Web Summit 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is currently in Lisbon, participating in Web Summit 2025, a major technology conference. She took part in the discussion “Entrepreneurship as a Human Right”, dedicated to the role of entrepreneurship in ensuring freedom, development, and civil rights. The panel also included the Founder and CEO of Imaguru, Tatsiana Marynich (Tania Marinich). Ms. Tsikhanouskaya […]
November 11, 2025
Commemorations of Raman Bandarenka to take place on November 12
Five years have passed since the death of Raman Bandarenka. Belarusians around the world are holding commemorative events to honor his memory and pay tribute to all those who have suffered from repression. Yesterday, on November 9, a commemoration took place in Warsaw. Upcoming events: 🇵🇱 Białystok – November 12, 12:00 Skwer Wolnej Białorusi, 1 […]
November 11, 2025
Visits to Australia and New Zealand. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: November 3–9
VISIT TO AUSTRALIA Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visited Australia, meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Foreign Minister Penny Wong (who invited her to visit the country), House of Representatives Speaker Milton Dick, Australian Council of Trade Unions President Michele O’Neil, and former Prime Ministers Scott Morrison and Tony Abbott. The key topics included international accountability and justice, […]
November 09, 2025
Summary of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s visit to Australia and New Zealand
From November 3 to 7, 2025, the Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, paid a visit to Australia and New Zealand, the first visit of this level in the history of independent Belarus. She and her team aimed to strengthen international support for the democratic forces of Belarus, expand cooperation with […]
November 09, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s statement on the nomination of John Coale as US Special Envoy to Belarus
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “United States President Donald Trump has nominated John Coale as the Special Envoy to Belarus. This is an important and encouraging step – a sign that Belarus and our political prisoners remain in the focus of the United States’ attention. I want to thank President Trump for this decision and for all his […]
November 08, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya honored Belarusian Anzacs in Australia
During her visit to Australia, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya paid tribute to the Belarusian Anzacs – natives of Belarus who fought in the ranks of the Australian Army during World War I. On Friday, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya laid flowers at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne and took part in an official ceremony alongside representatives of the Belarusian […]
November 08, 2025
A “For Democratic Belarus” Group to be established in the Parliament of Victoria
During her visit to Melbourne, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and representatives of the Belarusian diaspora visited the Parliament of the State of Victoria to meet with local MPs. In Australia, the parliaments and governments of individual states have broad powers. During the meeting, the participants discussed simplified procedures for legal stay and residency for Belarusians in Australia, […]
November 08, 2025
“History is not written by dictators – it is written by people.” Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya delivered a public lecture at Swinburne University in Melbourne
At Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya delivered a public lecture titled “From Prison Cells to Battlefields: Belarusians and Ukrainians Against the ‘Russian World’”. The discussion was moderated by renowned Australian journalist and university rector Beverley O’Connor, who emphasized the university’s readiness to welcome Belarusian researchers and students in technological and engineering fields. […]
November 07, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions Michelle O’Neil
On 7 November, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, Michelle O’Neil. The meeting took place in Melbourne. The discussion focused on support for Belarusian trade union leaders and activists who are currently imprisoned, as well as continued international pressure for their release. They also addressed joint efforts within […]