Belarus is introducing a short term visa-free entry for the citizens of the EU and removing fuel restrictions for Belarusians travelling abroad in the car. Belsat has learned from unofficial sources about the expected growth of contraband from our country. Reasons for it lie in corruption schemes read more

In the first six months of 2016, according to the Ministry of Interior 4,076 Chinese labour migrants entered Belarus. They now outnumber all other nationalities, including Ukrainians, who peaked at 3,334. read more

On 14-20 September 2016 the Belarusian Armed Forces conducted large-scale military drills. read more

With almost two weeks after the parliamentary elections in Belarus and the fuss about the results a little down, it may be a good time to reflect on what we have witnessed. Artyom Shraibman, a political contributor at Belarusian news portal TUT.BY, is looking into the matter. read more

Nowadays Belarus is one of the most attractive places for industry. This is precisely the reason why many businesspeople from all over the world are looking for opportunities in Belarus. read more

On 7 September 2016, Andrei Fomachkin from Belarus became famous for appearing with a Russian flag during the opening ceremonies of the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. read more

Last week Apple and its retailers announced the official prices of iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. It appeared that the price of the smartphone in Belarus was higher than in the US, Russia and European states. Belarusian journalists decided to make a more detailed comparison. read more

On 7 September 2016 BEROC (Belarusian Economic Research and Outreach Center) held a seminar on private sector development in Belarus featuring presentations and debates from experts. read more

For 20 years Lidia Yermoshina has been the head of the Central Election Commission in Belarus. She is responsible for the massive election manipulation reported by the OSCE, the international community and Belarusian citizens. She is a celebrity in the national media for her dubious statements on read more

Opposition politician Viktar Hanchar and businessman Anatol Krasouski disappeared without a trace in Minsk on September 16, 1999. They were last seen near the bathhouse in Fabrycnaja Street, 20 on the evening of September 16 when getting into Krasouski’s Jeep Cherokee. read more

On 11 September 2016 Belarus held elections to the House of Representatives of the National Assembly. In spite of the relatively insignificant role of the parliament in the Belarusian political system, these elections seem particularly important given the international situation and current read more

Speaking at a meeting of the Consultative Council for Belarusians Living Abroad on 5 September in Minsk, Belarus's foreign minister Vladimir Makei sought support from the Belarusian diaspora in preserving the country's “independence, sovereignty and statehood”. read more