15 years ago Andrey Korotenko was a builder. He did finishing works in apartments and houses in Minsk. Today he is the owner and CEO of the international construction holding “Aks” that includes three enterprises – “AksInterier” that produces and installs stretch ceilings, “Akshouse” that produces read more

This May, the Belarusian authorities increased pressure on a number of political prisoners, including former presidential candidate Mikalaj Statkievič, anarchist Mikalaj Dziadok and political activist Jury Rubcoŭ. read more

The Belarusian authorities said the election process would be more transparent for the international observers as they hoped the latter would recognise some progress in the electoral process. read more

Given the numerous ties which link Belarus to Ukraine, one might expect the radical political changes in Ukraine to revolutionise Belarus. Yet political activity in Belarus is barely noticeable, despite dramatic developments in Ukraine and the forthcoming presidential election. read more

Belarusian security services are increasing their visibility in the media in order to set an appropriate background for the presidential elections. They seek to demonstrate socio-political stability to the voters by showing they are in control of corruption, economic crimes and Belarusian read more

Amid deteriorating economic environment and growing social tension due to reducing wages and mass layoffs, the Belarusian authorities are pondering about holding the presidential elections in October. read more

Six months ago Aliaksandr Lapko and Aliaksandr Hanulich launched an OpenEurop project. The company designs individual, though unbelievably economical routes for independent travelling. read more

On 10-12 May, Chinese president Xi Jinping capped off his Eurasia trip with a visit to Minsk. As during his prior stops in Kazakhstan and Russia, the Chinese leader was sizing up the opportunities, as well as the risks, of deepening ties with countries in the Eurasian Economic Union. read more

The Belarusian authorities have revived Asian vector in their foreign policy and envisage extending trade, economic and political cooperation with Asian countries. read more

As of July 1st, Belarusian banks will be obliged to transfer 7% of raised rouble and currency deposits to the compulsory reserve fund. Previously, banks could set maximum rates on rouble deposits for the population and were not obliged to transfer funds to the reserve fund. By changing the rules of read more

Ivan Ivanovich Kovalev, an entrepreneur from Karelichy district, started a factory that produces ceramic goods not far from the Mir Castle. In a short period of time, “Mirskie Uzory” (“Mir Patterns”) turned from a small studio into a large enterprise. “Posrednik” tells how much revenue authentic read more

After a second attempt, on 14 May Belarus joined the Bologna process and the group of 47 countries forming the common European Higher Education Area (EHEA). read more