Country’s government imposes draconian measures after currency is dragged down by Russian ruble slide. read more

Many in the West may still think of Belarus as Europe’s last dictatorship, but the country is ever so slowly opening up. Minsk in particular is undergoing a transition that affects every facet of city dwellers’ lives, from infrastructure to attitudes about change. While the capital maintains much read more

The people of Belarus have plenty of reasons to be unhappy with President Alexander Lukashenko. The close economic ties he forged with Moscow are inflicting severe pain on Belarus as Russia’s economy stumbles. The Kremlin’s actions in neighboring Ukraine are a reminder that good relations with read more

As any grey mediator the Belarusian dictator works on two fronts. read more

Declarations of Russia could not be trusted, and Minsk agreements just show paper is wasted on them. read more

Trade between the two countries is rising very fast, along with the number of major investment and construction opportunities. read more

This summer’s crisis in eastern Ukraine has made the European Union and Belarus keen to develop a more constructive relationship with each other. read more

Despite European sanctions, Minsk said to be interested in closer ties with Jerusalem. read more

The council of the Belarussian capital Minsk won't let a woman protest alone outside the Russian embassy in case she "damages the lawn or distracts drivers", it seems. read more

As Belarus continues efforts to broker a lasting settlement to the conflict in Ukraine President Alexander Lukashenko has been speaking to Euronews’ Kyiv bureau chief Sergio Cantone, in an exclusive interview in Minsk about his role as a potential mediator. read more