Updated at 13:53,23-12-2024
Belarusians will be allowed to protest, and here is why it is bad
In short, the bill by Interior Minister Shunevich could be called “All to Bangalore.” Minister Shunevich proposed to introduce a notification principle in the organization of mass protests. It means that the permission from local authorities for the demonstrations in certain places will not be read more 
How Europe’s Last Dictatorship Became a Tech Hub
On Friday nights, Zybitskaya street — or simply Zyba, as locals call it — turns into a vast party scene, filled with hipsters in bright shirts, tight dark jeans and black-rimmed glasses, showing how they can be carefree in a country that has been labeled the last dictatorship of Europe. read more 
Belarusian Student Wins Miss Wheelchair World Award
Belarusian student Alyaksandra Chychykava was chosen as Miss Wheelchair World in the first-ever international edition of the pageant held in Warsaw. read more 
Is the United Kingdom finally interested in Belarus?
The United Kingdom has virtually overlooked Belarus since the latter regained its independence over twenty five years ago. London largely remained a strong proponent of a hard-line approach towards Lukashenka’s regime. The UK has avoided talking to the authorities in Minsk. Only two years after the read more 
Rights defenders report pressure exercised on “patriots’ case” lawyers
The authorities are exercising pressure on lawyers defending the persons involved in ‘the patriots’ case’, the human rights website Viasna reports. read more 
The Times names Minsk among 30 great bargain city breaks for brits
“Bored by Paris and Rome? Then try a weekend getaway to Tallinn or Minsk — for less than £250,” the British newspaper writes. read more 
Belarus at 'war' with imaginary country of Veyshnoria
A country invented as part of military exercises in Belarus has caught the imagination of locals, who have created a foreign ministry, flag, history and even its own Wikipedia page for the fictional nation. read more 
Wage growth is insufficient to prevent labour outflow from Belarus
As of June 2017, salaries in Russia were USD 279 higher than salaries in Belarus. read more 
How radioactive wood from Belarus is sold across the world
Wood from the contaminated area in Narowla district. Very soon, it will become a valuable round timber. read more 
Belarus and Ukraine cooperate in the face of Russian pressure
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenka travelled to Kyiv on an official visit on 20-21 July. Both Belarus and Ukraine, for different reasons, are seeking to reinvigorate direct dialogue between their leaders, which they resumed three months ago in the Chernobyl zone. read more |
