Europe’s Last Dictator Wants to Run a Global Crypto Hub
Belarus leader creates tax-free hub for blockchain projects. Authoritarian ex-Soviet state supports thriving tech industry. read more
Authors Of Articles For Russian News Agency On Trial In Belarus
Three Belarusians who have contributed articles to the Russian news outlet Regnum went on trial in Minsk on December 18 on hate-crimes charges. read more
Lukashenka set to sign breakthrough edict on IT-industry boost - Prakapenya
Prominent IT-industry businessman VP Capital CEO Viktar Prakapenya has commented on the recent meeting with the President dedicated to the digital economy development. read more
Does the EU Even Care about Eastern Europe Anymore?
If you missed the European Union’s Eastern Partnership summit in Brussels on November 24, you are not alone. It was a forgettable event, but it tells us quite a bit about the EU’s state of affairs in Eastern Europe. read more
World Trends by Viktor Prokopenya: next 50 years promise to be fascinating
In January 2017, Deloitte published a new research study, where experts predict the development of the latest technology. Famous Belarusian IT entrepreneur Viktor Prokopenya, who currently invests in several up-to-the-minute projects, according to Deloitte, shares how these trends will affect read more
Belarus launches new Geely plant and plans for electric cars
On 17 November, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenka participated in the opening of the new BelGee automotive plant, which will produce Chinese Geely cars. read more
Lukashenka To Skip Upcoming Eastern Partnership Summit In Brussels
Belarus says President Alyaksandr Lukashenka will not attend the European Union's Eastern Partnership summit in Brussels on November 24. read more
KGB: Ukrainian journalist confessed he is a military intelligence spy
On 20 November, Belarusian State Security Committee (KGB) held a briefing for reporters on the detention of Ukrainian journalist Pavel Sharoiko in Belarus. read more
Breakout from isolation? What to expect from Lukashenka’s visit to Brussels
On 9 October, Belarusian media reported that Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenka received an invitation to the Eastern Partnership (EaP) summit in Brussels. read more
New repressions in Belarus: The art of staying below western radars
On 14 October, a squad of masked riot policemen raided an antifascist concert in Minsk, detaining dozens of people, and reportedly beating some of them. This incident, among several others, demonstrated a relatively new trend in Belarusian domestic politics. read more |