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Belarusian news from both sides of the divide: exile outlets Zerkalo, Nasha Niva and Belsat alongside the state's SB and BELTA — plus RFE/RL's Svaboda service and the main Russian-language portals.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the oldest Belarusian-language newspaper?
- Nasha Niva, first published in 1906, is one of the oldest Belarusian-language newspapers.
- Where does independent Belarusian media publish from?
- Since 2020 most independent outlets — including Zerkalo and the broadcaster Belsat — operate in exile, mainly from Poland and Lithuania.
- What is Belarus's state news agency?
- BELTA is the official state news agency.
Belarus has a complex media landscape serving 9 million people, with courageous independent journalists operating largely from exile following the 2020 crackdown. The most trusted independent outlets are Zerkalo.io, Nexta, and Belsat — all operating from outside Belarus. Nasha Niva is the country's oldest Belarusian-language independent paper. Radio Svaboda (RFE/RL) provides independent coverage. Explore Russian newspapers, Ukrainian newspapers, and our full directory at Newspapers Online.