CNN apologizes over article calling Brest Fortress Memorial’s centerpiece one of world’s ugliest monuments
The CNN has apologized for causing offense by including the centerpiece of the Brest Fortress Memorial in a list of the world’s "ugliest monuments." read more
$26,000 for information: Who tortured 16-year-old girl?
Viachaslau Sheleg, a small business owner and opposition activist from Babruysk (Mahiliow region), will pay the money reward (BYR 250,000,000) to anyone is able to help him find the persons who kidnapped and assaulted his daughter last year. read more
Polish Envoy: Lukashenka unwelcome at EaP summit
According to Leszek Szerepka, Ambassador of Poland to Belarus, the European Union is sending unambiguous signals to Minsk concerning Belarus' representatives at the oncoming summit in Vilnius. read more
Supreme Court proposes to imprison debtors
Administrative detention for debtors may be introduced in Belarus. read more
Heads come off: Lukashenka down on top officials
During his visit to woodworking enterprise Borisovdrev Aliaksandr Lukashenka has given a severe ranting to several top officials. read more
Statisticians: Belarusian population grows because of migrants
Since the beginning of 2013, the population of Belarus has grown by 1662 people, up to 9 million 465 thousand 500. read more
Russia opens criminal case against potash exec
Russian investigators have opened a criminal investigation into Vladislav Baumgertner, the chief executive of Russian potash producer Uralkali, and will seek his extradition from Belarus. read more
Belarus’ leadership tries to avoid responsibility for upcoming devaluation
On September 28th, Lukashenko said that the problem with the Belarusian ruble completely depends on businesses and the people. read more
Viktar Ivashkevich dies at 54
Famous opposition politician Viktar Ivashkevich has died in Minsk at the age 54 after a long disease. read more
“West-2013“ military exercise starts in Belarus
The military drills code-named "West 213" will take place on September 20-26 at the training and fire ground near Hrodna. read more |