Updated at 13:53,23-12-2024
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Belarus may find itself sidelined following Eastern Partnership summit in Vilnius
As the European Union is preparing for an Eastern Partnership summit scheduled to take place in the Lithuanian capital in just over two weeks, tensions remain high between Brussels and Minsk. Belarus is unlikely to benefit from the EU program in the foreseeable future. read more 
European Parliament’s work on Belarus: an insider’s perspective
The European Parliament is a key European Union institution responsible for EU foreign policy. However, in some areas this institution is referred to as the EU’s "talking shop" and its effectiveness remains contested. The European Parliament’s approach to Belarus exemplifies precisely read more 
Mediabarometer: Belarusian opposition needs to do its homework
At the end of October the Belarusian Institute for Strategic Studies (BISS) published a new issue of its Political Mediabarometer. It shows that many in the Belarus opposition seem to focus more on international activities and less on work inside the country. read more 
Lithuania’s EU presidential policy – a new approach towards Belarus?
The Lithuania’s six month European Union presidency which started in July has led to talk of a new Eastern policy. read more 
EU aid to Belarus: financing the dictatorship or keeping illegal migrants out?
On 19 October, British newspaper The Daily Telegraph published an article, where it criticised the UK for its contribution to the EuropeAid programme on EU-Belarus border cooperation as helping the Belarusian dictatorship. read more 
Baumgertner extradition possible after compensation paid
Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka says the chief executive of Russian potash producer Uralkali can be extradited to Russia only after compensation is paid. read more 
Political prisoner cut his abdomen protesting against administration abuse
On 19 September, human rights organisation "Innovation Platform" announced that political prisoner Mikalaj Aŭtuchovič cut his abdomen in protest to the abuse suffered by the prison administration. read more 
Belarus, Ukraine And Kazakhstan Building Alliances Against Moscow?
On Thursday, Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenka sent out a warning: if Russia keeps export duties on its petroleum products, Belarus will not be able to stay in the Russia-dominated Customs Union anymore. read more 
Jailed Belarusian opposition activist freed after serving his term
Belarusian opposition activist Paval Seviarynets has been released from jail after completing a three-year term for organizing a mass disturbance. read more 
Pavel Seviarynets to be released on morning of October 19
Friends and activists are going to meet him outside the detention facility. read more 
Imprisoned opposition politician to avoid prison medical support
Mikalai Statkevich will no longer seek medical attention in prison, his wife Maryna Adamovich says. read more |
