Updated at 13:53,23-12-2024
Belarusian authorities unable to resist Russian propaganda
On 24 June Aliaksandr Lukashenka, on a visit to defence industry enterprises in Barysau, said that his personal major priority is maintaining the security of the state. read more 
Belarus strengthens its bargaining position in the Eurasian Economic Union
Lukashenka's administration believes that Belarus' participation in the Eurasian Economic Union (EaEU) does not restrict its ability to balance its interests between Russia and the West. read more 
Lukashenka demands to produce Belarusian air defence systems not worse than S-300
The President ordered a number of enterprises and government agencies to work on the issue. read more 
Byalyatski released under amnesty law
Human rights defender Ales Byalyatski said upon his arrival in Minsk on Saturday that he had been released from prison under an amnesty law. read more 
Foreign currency needed: Belarusian President becomes disenchanted with ice hockey arenas
Belarus will stop building sports and cultural facilities and will focus on the development of the industrial sector and on projects that are profitable in terms of foreign currency, Aliaksandr Lukashenka said Thursday while visiting Salihorsk-based potash company Belaruskali. read more 
UN rapporteur accuses Belarus of systematic and gross violations of all human rights
Miklos Haraszti, the UN special rapporteur on human rights in Belarus, told the UN Human Rights Council on Wednesday that all human rights in Belarus are violated systematically and grossly. read more 
Lukashenka tears open a window to Europe through Serbia
On 12 June, Alexander Lukashenka completed his populist tinged visit to Serbia. The visit showed that Lukashenka is able to easily bypass the visa restrictions placed on him by the EU, and some partners of the West still consider him a friend. read more 
Russian prankster confirms hoax call to Lukashenka
A well-known Russian prankster confirmed on Tuesday that he had impersonated former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych's son while speaking to Alyaksandr Lukashenka on the phone last week. read more 
Belarus government to establish serfdom in agriculture?
On 27 May Lukashenka announced several radical initiatives that would virtually introduce serfdom into the nation's state-run farms. Two weeks later it remains unclear how serious Lukashenka was but the authorities like to resort to drastic administrative policies to regulate the economy. read more 
Baranavichy entrepreneurs ready to protest in Minsk
Private entrepreneurs want to protest against the changes introduced by Alyaksandr Lukashenka’s order #222. read more |
