According to the experts, the Index of Economic Freedom is not just an intellectual game of Western economists, but rather an objective measure of the economic situation and investment climate in a country. read more

Gazprom has the right to require the Belarusian authorities to buy out Beltransgaz’s shares earlier sold to the Russian giant at $5 billion in case of failure to perform a number of provisions of the inter-governmental agreement on purchase and sale conditions and further activity of Beltransgaz. read more

Former officials, who buff up Belarusian dictator's image, still have diplomatic passports. read more

The Russian authorities don't like the idea of creating the production of Chinese cars in Belarus, as this will hinder the development of its own auto industry. This opinion was expressed in an interview with "Zviazda" by the ambassador of Russia to Belarus Alexander Surikov. read more

In Belarus from January 1, 2012 the excise rates on petrol and diesel fuel have changed. read more

44.6% of Belarusians wouldn't support Alexander Lukashenko in elections, if they knew "a person who could successfully compete with him". read more

As UDF.BY has learnt, on January 1 the lease contracts of entrepreneurs with the leadership of "MAZ" Palace of Culture will be canceled. read more

Republican Public Association "Belaya Rus" is going to become a party in 2012. Most likely, it will be called the Belarusian Party of National Unity. read more

The Economist Intelligence Unit has released the fourth Democracy Index. This year’s index was titled The Democracy Index 2011: Democracy under stress. read more

"If you want them to be released - why do you then bang on me?", Alexander Lukashenko told a journalist who asked at a press conference about the fate of political prisoners. read more