Updated at 13:53,23-12-2024
Political opposition in Belarus: movements instead of parties
At the Chernobyl Way rally last month, activists from the opposition group Malady Front carried a controversial poster titled “Game Over.” The poster, listing most opposition parties and movements, highlighted the dire state of the democratic opposition in Belarus. read more 
Belarusian economy-2015 risk factors: banking sector and wage growth
Amid slowdown in economic activity, Belarus has restored wage growth. Such a situation has occurred due to the National Bank’s measures aiming to stabilise the national currency. Further wage growth and potential problems in the banking sector due to asset quality deterioration may become the main read more 
Minsk fears interference of Warsaw with Belarus-EU normalization
Official Minsk anticipates that positive trends in Belarusian-Polish relations may curtail. However, the Belarusian authorities hope that Warsaw will not block the normalization of Belarusian-European relations. Otherwise, Minsk would launch a usual anti-Polish campaign in the media and would put read more 
Labour market situation as factor of socio-political uncertainty
As of May 1st, official unemployment rate almost doubled compared with 2014 (amid half as many vacancies) reaching 1% of the economically active population. Official unemployment figures neither reflect the real situation, nor stimulate the government to seek ways to stabilise the labour market. By read more 
Sanctions against Russia and low oil prices block industrial growth in Belarus
In January-April 2015, industrial production in Belarus scaled back by 7.5%. The main culprit in the decline was recession in Russia, which had occurred from falling oil prices and sanctions. Assuming that Russian economy is unlikely to recover this year, and Belarus is lacking funds to stimulate read more 
It’s good to have a business in a village. How to arrange woodwork with shipping to Europe
Vadzim Agalets established a woodworking enterprise in Hantsavichy District, where even state organizations are closing, and delivers goods to England and Germany. “Posrednik” left for Malkovichy in order to find out how one can develop godforsaken places. read more 
“Your Linen”. How Belarusian apparel from Polotsk conquered the Moscow’s market
Natalia Gaydarzhi from Novopolotsk started production of linen apparel in Polotsk and today sells it to Russian celebrities. read more 
Accession to Bologna process does not guarantee reforms in Belarusian higher education
The Belarusian authorities use education to nurture loyalty among younger generation. Despite continuously growing problems with secondary and higher education, the education system and the state’s youth policy have until now allowed control of protest activity among young people. In the next few read more 
What Eastern Partnership summit in Riga holds for Belarus
Five key things to know about the Eastern Partnership summit in Riga this week. Who will eventually represent Belarus? read more 
What China owns in Belarus
Why China gives us loans and participates in the Belarusian investment projects? read more 
Belarusian authorities upbeat about future cooperation with China
The Belarusian authorities hope to use the visit of President Xi Jinping to demonstrate success of President Lukashenka state policy. They also count on positive impact from the signed agreements on people’s expectations regarding cooperation with China and connected economic growth. However, amid read more |
