Minsk and Moscow fail to reach gas agreement
Belarus-Russia gas negotiations conducted on September 14 were unsuccessful, adviser of the Belarusian Embassy to Russia Yury Yarashevich said. read more
Over hundred people attend opposition protest in central Minsk
About one hundred people gathered on the evening of September 12 in Kastrycnickaja Plosca square in downtown Minsk. The action's organizers said they wanted to demand free and fair elections. read more
Two opposition candidates gain House of Representatives seats
Two opposition candidates gained seats in the 110-member House of Representatives as a result of the September 6-11 elections, according to the central election commission. read more
Who'd be an MP in Europe's 'last dictatorship'?
Belarus has Europe’s poorest democratic credentials, but in elections this weekend, a new generation of candidates are talking quietly of change read more
Paralympics: Belarus stages pro-Russia protest during opening ceremony
Athletes supported Russia, banned from Games due to doping allegations, by carrying country’s flag during procession read more
Nearly 4% of votes cast on first day of early voting in Belarus
3.92% of voters came to the polls on the first day of early voting for the 2016 parliamentary elections in Belarus. It kicked off on 6 September and will last through 10 September inclusively. read more
Blogger Anton Matolka loses court battle against Belarus state TV over copyright
Photographer and prominent blogger Anton Matolka today lost his court case against the Belarus State TV company - the battle that lasted several months. read more
20 000 runners and 42 countries: half marathon held in Minsk (pics, video)
On Sunday, September 4, the capital of Belarus welcomed Half Marathon for the third time. This year the number of participants grew by 4,000 people to reach over 20,000 runners. read more
Belarus government viewing visa-free regime for investors
Draft regulation on visa-free regime for residents of the countries that actively invest in Belaru is under consideration by the Council of Ministers. The project was prepared by the National Investment and Privatization Agency (NIPA), ctv.by reports. read more
Belarus's new military doctrine: what’s the message?
Оn 20 July 2016 Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenka approved the final version of the new Military Doctrine of Belarus. The previous version had been adopted in 2002 and has obviously outlived its usefulness in light of the dramatic changes in the global and regional security architecture. read more |