Minsk residents paying tribute to victims of Charlie Hebdo massacre in Paris
Residents of Minsk are bringing flowers to the French embassy in Minsk to pay tribute to the victims of a terrorist attack on the headquarters of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris. read more
Will Belarus increase internet censorship after December's financial panic?
On 19 December, Belarus resorted to an unprecedented step to stop the rapidly unfolding panic on the foreign currency market. It blocked a dozen popular independent web sites, who published news on the growing financial trouble. read more
Who is Igar Logvinau and why his bookstore is on trial
Euroradio explains the claims of the tax authoriities and why Belarusians need the Logvinau bookstore so much. read more
Russian media attack Belarus: a warning for Minsk?
The past few weeks have seen an unusual increase of anti-Belarusian activity in pro-government Russian media and blogs. read more
Belarusians sell $45 million in 5 days
Over 7 million was paid on account. read more
Belarus blocks online sites and closes shops to stem currency panic
Country’s government imposes draconian measures after currency is dragged down by Russian ruble slide. read more
Minskers queue for dollars
Banks in Minsk are selling US dollars at Br 11260-11280 on Thursday, December 18. read more
Lukashenka says Minsk 'concerned' by Russia's actions
Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka has blamed Moscow for a trade dispute that is straining ties between the traditional allies. read more
Belarus bans Russian noodles, coffee amid trade dispute
Belarus' chief sanitary inspector and deputy health minister, Ihar Hayeuski, has banned imports of Russia-produced noodles and coffee amid a trade spat between the two countries. read more
Belarusians in Ukraine conflict: freedom fighters or the far-right?
On 5 December, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko awarded a Ukrainian passport to Belarusian citizen Sergei Korotkich for “courageous and faithful service” on the battlefield. read more |