Updated at 13:53,23-12-2024
Budget for 2021: security forces in the black, culture in the red
The Ministry of Finance has published the draft budget for 2021. read more 
Former Belarusian Official Vouches For Authenticity Of Tape Alleging Lukashenka Hit Squad In Germany
A former senior Belarusian Interior Ministry official has vouched that a 2012 audio recording that allegedly spells out plans to kill several opponents of leader Alyaksandr Lukashenka in Germany is authentic. read more 
Pope Accepts Resignation Of Minsk Archbishop
The Vatican said Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Minsk, who was briefly prevented from reentering Belarus after he criticized the Belarusian government's harsh crackdown on opposition protesters. read more 
Lukashenka's Long Rule Over Belarus Looks Set To Survive 2020. What About 2021?
Ever since he came to power in 1994, Alyaksandr Lukashenka has used controlled elections and other levers at his disposal to prolong his own power and to restrain or eliminate rivals -- in some cases literally, according to those who believe he was behind the unsolved disappearances of several read more 
Belarusian Press Club's Chief Detained; Offices And Homes Searched
MINSK -- The head of the Belarusian Press Club, Yulia Slutskaya, has been detained by police in Minsk. Authorities have also searched the offices of the independent journalistic organization and the homes of some of its members. read more 
More Than 100 Detained In Minsk At Anti-Lukashenka Retirees' Rally
MINSK -- A Belarusian human rights group says more than 100 people were detained in Minsk during the weekly rally of retirees calling on strongman Alyaksandr Lukashenka to step down. read more 
Lukashenka Says He Will Leave Post When New Constitution Is Adopted
Embattled strongman Alyaksandr Lukashenka, who has ruled Belarus for 26 years, has said he would leave his post after a new constitution had been adopted, Belarus's Belta news agency quoted him as saying. read more 
Hundreds Detained Despite New Tack By Anti-Government Protesters In Belarus
MINSK -- Rights groups in Belarus say at least 350 protesters were detained in the capital and other cities on November 22 in the latest demonstrations challenging Alyaksandr Lukashenka's grip on power. read more 
Thousands Mourn 'Hero' Reportedly Beaten To Death By Belarusian Security Forces
Thousands of people carrying flowers gathered in Minsk on November 12 to honor a 31-year-old man reportedly beaten to death by masked Belarusian security forces. read more 
Anti-Lukašenka protesters demonstrate in Minsk for 13th consecutive Sunday
Many thousands of people gathered in central Minsk on November 8 to demonstrate for the resignation of Aliaksandr Lukašenka and demand a new presidential election. read more |
