Updated at 13:53,23-12-2024
New polls: Belarusians support Lukashenka and do not want an Euromaidan
At the end of April, the Independent Institute of Socio-Economic and Political Studies published the results of two polls. read more 
Minsk to be reaching out to EU amid Russian-Ukrainian conflict
Minsk is cautious not to strain relations with Russia over its intervention in Ukraine and seeks to get as much as possible from the European Union (EU). Observers note that the West may compromise on human rights in favor of geopolitical interests. read more 
IMF: Ukraine crisis could slow down growth in Eastern Europe
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the escalation of Ukraine's political crisis is putting Eastern Europe's economic recovery at risk. read more 
Belarusian demographic trends: rapid ageing and depopulation
In 2014, the Belarusian authorities started preparations for a new demographic security program. The problems facing Belarus are not unique in Europe, but in many ways they look worse than in most EU countries. read more 
Lukashenka's state of the Nation address: top 5 messages
On 22 April President Lukashenka delivered his annual address to the nation and parliament. The “phantom” of Ukraine stood behind almost every part of his speech. During his annual address, Lukashenka made some impressive, even revolutionary, statements. read more 
Hockey championship in Belarus: breaking the ice with the world
Yesterday Aliaksandr Lukashenka asked officials to make sure that foreign journalists would face no restrictions on media coverage of the Ice hockey World Championship in May. read more 
President Lukashenko’s support is high, but Belarusians request change either way
For a considerable part of the electorate, President Lukashenko remains a guarantor of stability. But despite electoral support for the opposition being in decline, many see the “People’s Referendum” initiative as an alternative which could bring changes. If the democratic forces manage to agree on read more 
Empowering Belarusian women to combat domestic violence
Every fourth woman in Belarus has been physically abused by her partner. Just in the last three months, 24 Belarusians have died as a result of domestic violence, a 41% increase from last year. read more 
Bialiatski’s wife: I do not care about amnesties
Natallya Pinchuk does not lay any hopes on the state mercy. read more 
Belarusian vacationers will avoid Crimea this summer
On 9-12 April an exhibition called Holiday 2014 took place in Minsk. Unlike in previous years, people do not appear to be particulary interested in purchasing what are usually popular offers for getaways to Crimea. read more 
Will Belarus last for long?
The Crimean crisis stirred up a number of comments on the probability of Russian annexation of Belarus. read more 
Svetlana Alexievich: There is little Putin inside each Russian
Russians want the whole world to fear them. read more |
