Runaway Kyrgyz ex-PM sentenced to life imprisonment is found in Belarus
The Kyrgyz MFA has sent a note to chargé d'affaires ad interim of the Republic of Belarus Syarhei Ivanou on July 28. read more
Foreigners can now stay in Belarus visa-free for up to 30 days
Lukashenka on 24 July signed a decree extending the visa-free stay for foreign visitors up to 30 days. read more
'Murderers Not Found' Two Years After Journalist Sheremet Killed In Kyiv
Dozens of people have commemorated journalist Pavel Sheremet on the second anniversary of his killing in a car-bomb blast in central Kyiv. read more
Lukashenka sings in Ukrainian in Alexandria (video)
Ukrainian singer Taisia Povaliy approached Alyaksandr Lukashenka while performing in Alexandria, Lukashenka's home village, during the annual mid-summer music festival 'Alexandria Gathers Friends' dedicated to the pagan fest Kupala Night. read more
UN Human Rights Council adopts resolution on Belarus, Foreign Ministry calls it absurd
On July 6, the UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution on the situation of human rights in Belarus. The mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on Belarus has been extended for another year. read more
Several Kurapaty defenders detained
Zmicier Dashkevich, Yahor Laurukhin and Valery Mints were detained on the morning of 29 June when they were trasnporting new crosses for the Kurapaty memorial on a truck. read more
Not Drunkards Anymore! Belarus Drops To 27th Place In Alcohol Consumption
In the latest report of the World Health Organization (WHO) Belarus took 27th place in terms of alcohol consumption per capita. read more
Belarus delegation visits Chechnya
On 25 June, a Belarusian delegation led by President Lukashenka's oldest son and national security aide Viktar visited Chechnya, reports Radio Liberty Belarusian Service. read more
Office of the President's head admits corruption
Belarus’ fight against corruption is based on principles, and it will be open and transparent. read more
‘At front’. If fails, Belarus might merge into another state – Lukashenka
If Belarus fails to solve economic problems, it may lose its independence or become a party to the armed conflict, president Alyaksandr Lukashenka believes. read more |