57 international observers accredited for Belarus parliamentary election
As of July 21, 57 international observers have been accredited for the parliamentary election in Belarus. There are 376 national observers. read more
Turkish president scheduled to visit Belarus this month
The Turkish embassy in Minsk is preparing President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to Belarus. read more
Authorities change their mind, allow three Polish Catholic priests to stay
Belarusian authorities have reversed their decision not to renew religious work permits for three Polish priests of the Roman Catholic Church, Yury Sanko, spokesman for the Conference of Catholic Bishops in Belarus/ read more
Russian activist remains in detention after explosives joke at Minsk airport
The Transport Prosecutor's Office has rejected the motion from the Investigations Committee to relase the Russian LGBT activist Maria Rymar on bail. The human rights website spring96.org reports the woman was on July 12 transfered to the pretrial jail No 1 in Valadarskaha Street in Minsk. read more
Belarusian opposition steps up activity before parliamentary elections
Belarusian opposition parties appear to be more eager to participate in the upcoming parliamentary elections due to the absence of harsh repressions by the state and boosted demand for alternative from the population. read more
Belarus accused of using phone networks to stifle dissent
Amnesty International has accused Belarus authorities of using phone networks run by some of the world’s biggest telecoms companies to stifle free speech and dissent. read more
Kupchyna: Belarus sees no threat in NATO battalions in Poland and Baltic states
Belarus sees no direct threat to its security in the NATO battalions that will be stationed in Poland. read more
Poland's FM: We have noticed Minsk's interest in cooperation with NATO
Poland's Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski sees positive changes in the stance of Belarus towards NATO member states, according to his statement today during the NATO Summit in Warsaw. read more |