Updated at 13:53,23-12-2024
House of Representatives to Hold Extraordinary Session on September 7
Alyaksandr Lukashenka, by his July 19 presidential edict, directed that the House of Representatives should hold an extraordinary session on September 7. Experts suggest that the lower chamber will hold the session to call presidential elections. read more
National Bank May Print More Money to Pay Short-term Debts
The National Bank of Belarus may print more money to settle the country short-term debts, said presidential hopeful Yaraslaw Ramanchuk. He said that the amount of cash circulating in Belarus had already increased in June. read more
Opposition Asks Prosecutor General to Examine “Goddad“
Representatives of the Belarusian democratic forces demand from the General Prosecutor to institute proceedings on the show of the film "Goddad" on the Russian TV channel NTV. read more
Expert: In His Relations with Russia Lukashenka Staked Everything
The Interview with Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili shown Thursday night on the First Channel of the Belarusian television will have negative consequences for Lukashenka, as the political commentator Raman Yakauleusky said in the interview with the news portal www.UDF.BY. read more
USA Concerned about “Suppression“ of Independent Media, Opposition Activists in Belarus
The United States is seriously concerned about "continued acts of suppression and intimidation aimed at independent media and political opposition figures in Belarus," Ian Kelly, US ambassador to the Permanent Council of the Organization for Security and Co-operation, said when speaking read more
Dollar Soared. Devaluation Is Inevitable
The official rate of the Belarusian rouble fixed today surprised both experts and consumers. The sharp rise of U.S. dollar, with its almost everyday fall last week, took place, although only by eight roubles. read more
EU Commissioner Stefan Füle Met with Opposition Leaders
On Thursday night, the Commissioner for EU Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Stefan Füle met with leaders of the Belarusian opposition. The talk of the EU Commissioner with the politicians lasted more than two and a half hours and was very informative. read more
Rally in Memory of Dmitry Zavadski Took Place
Over 20 journalists came 7 July to the house in Minsk where the cameraman of the ORT channel lived. Dmitry was kidnapped on 7 July 2000. The action was organised by Belarusian Association of Journalists. read more
Customs Union Code to Take Effect on 6 July 2010
The single customs territory of Belarus, Russia and Kazakhstan will take effect on 6 July 2010, First Vice-Premier of Russia Igor Shuvalov told media in Astana on 5 July. read more
Belarusian Internet Functions According to Decree #60 Starting from July 1
A presidential decree "On regulating of the national Internet segment usage" signed by Alyaksandr Lukashenka on February 1, 2010, has come into power today. read more |
