Updated at 13:53,23-12-2024
Brest Transit. Part II. People stories
A cycle of reports about the life of Chechen asylum-seekers in Brest read more 
Brest Transit. Part I. What makes dozens of Chechen families take a commuter train from Brest to Terespol
Why do these people flee their homeland. What makes them leave their well-established way of life, their motherland, and their friends? What do they hope for? What do they dream about? Most importantly, can we help them in any way? read more 
Belarusization 2.0.: Will the Russian threat help Belarusization?
On 2 March 2019 Alexander Lukashenka held his annual conference with journalists. The so-called “Big Conversation” lasted seven hours. The marathon session both clarified and blurred official positions on issues of security, closer integration with Russia, and Russian propaganda in Belarus. read more 
5 Traditional Souvenirs To Bring From Belarus
Any foreigner who comes to Belarus wants to take away something unique and all-Belarusian from here. So when it comes to choosing a souvenir, what are the ones with truly Belarusian scent? read more 
13 Celebrities Who Are (Not So) Secretly Belarusians
Did you know that lots of world celebrities have Belarusian blood running through their veins? We bet you did, but let’s gather them all together (at least most of them) to admire and be proud of. read more 
Five Reasons Why Belarusian Opposition Is So Hopeless
Belarus is going to hold parliamentary and presidential elections between the end of 2019 and the summer of 2020. read more 
Belarus and Russia Dispute the Fundamentals of Their Relationship
Over the past several months, Belarus has found itself in yet another conflict-in-progress with Russia. read more 
Belarus faces its first investment claims
Since gaining independence, Belarus has never participated in proper investor-state proceedings. read more 
Pressure against Belarusian independent media: what’s next?
Since August 2018 till present, the Belarusian authorities put pressure on independent media resources, including the top Belarusian media outlet TUT.BY. read more 
A revolutionary 2018? Belarus’s government changes its face
2018 witnessed huge changes in the Belarusian government. In August, President Alexander Lukashenka dismissed the prime minister, three deputy prime ministers, three ministers and the chairman of the State Military-Industrial Committee. read more 
Human rights in Belarus: arrests decrease, fines increase
Amid the Belarusian presidential election in 2020, it is unlikely that significant steps will be taken towards political liberalisation. read more 
Orthodox Christians Celebrate Christmas Amid Internal Divisions
Most Orthodox Christians celebrated Christmas as believers gathered in Moscow, Kyiv, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Cairo, and cities throughout the world to mark in the holy day. read more |
