500 000 Belarusians in social parasites database
About 500 thousand people have been added to the 'freeloaders list' or those who are not employed in Belarusian economy, read more
Belarusian Memorial Chapel in London wins at World Architecture Festival
The bulding of the Belarusian Uniate church also known as Belarusian Memorial Chapel in London was voted the winner in the Religion category at the World Architecture Festival running on 28-30 November in Amsterdam. read more
Belarus Internet Users Will Have To Submit Phone Numbers To Comment Online
The Belarusian government has approved the procedure for pre-identification of Internet users on websites. read more
Lukashenka: Belarus to experience ‘political turmoil’ for at least year and half
During the appointment of certain officials on November 13, Alyaksandr Lukashenka said that Belarus should soon expect “political turmoil” and it would last “at least a year and a half”, and the election campaigns “never added stability to the society”. read more
Belarus-Russia integration: how to avoid brotherly hugs
In early October 2018, Belarus and Russia settled the agreement about oil supplies for the remaining part of 2018 and for 2019. Unexpectedly, the Russian leadership abandoned pressure on Belarus. read more
Belarusian Journalists Charged With 'Illegally Obtaining Data' From State-Run News Agency
Belarusian authorities have charged the chief editor of the BelaPAN private news agency and the editor of the independent online news portal Tut.by with illegally obtaining information via the Internet from the state-run BelTA news agency. read more
Lukashenka Says No Need For Russian Military Base In Belarus, Praises U.S. Role In Europe
Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka has said that the U.S. "military and political role" in Europe is crucial to regional security and emphasized that he does not want a Russian military base in his country. read more
Belarusian paratroopers win military competition in UK
A team of Belarusian servicemen from the 103rd airborne brigade took part in the international military competition “The Cambrian Patrol” in the UK for the first time in its history and won the competition. read more
Belarus’s next five years: stability above all
According to the index’s authors, Belarus can expect a stagnant economy and decreasing research potential. On the other hand, minorities’ rights may improve and the national identity strengthen. read more
Russian Orthodox Church breaks ties with Constantinople over Ukraine
The Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church gathered in Belarusian capital Minsk on 15 October and decided to sever ties with Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, the head of Moscow Patriarchate's external relations told reporters in Minsk. read more |