Belarusian KGB Says Ukrainian Man Jailed For Espionage Could Be Pardoned
The chief of Belarus's secret police, the KGB, says Ukrainian citizen Pavlo Sharoyko, who was sentenced to eight years in prison on espionage charges in May, could soon be pardoned. read more
EP: Belarusian authorities must stop the harassment and detention of journalists
The European Parliament on 4 October passed a resolution noting the deterioration of media freedom in Belarus. The MEPs called on Belarusian authorities to stop the harassment and detention of journalists. read more
Two foreign spies declared persona non grata in Belarus
Belarus has declared earlier this week two foreigners accused of being spies as persona non grata. read more
CEC chair: Changes in electoral laws require Constitutional amendments
Euroradio has met with Central Election Commission (CEC) chairperson Lidziya Yarmoshyna for a short interview about possible changes in Belarus' electoral laws. read more
Lukashenka meets ex-Ukraine president Yushchenko in Minsk
Belarus President Aliaksandr Lukashenka on 8 October met in Minsk with the former president of Ukraine Victor Yushchenko. In remarks for the press, Lukashenka talked about the smuggling of arms from Ukraine. read more
Lukashenka says belting a useful way to punish children
Lukashenka heavily criticized a prospective law against domestic violence. read more
Experts On Why Belarus Is Turning Its Back On Ukraine
Belarus is to strengthen security along its borders with Ukraine to stop the arms traffic. The announcement by President Lukashenko caused a lot of questions and sparked discussions on both sides. read more
Belarus Investigative Committee jokingly denies recruiting tut.by journalist
Yuliya Hancharova, Spokeswoman for the Belarusian Investigation Committee, has replied with a joke to Tuesday’s statement by journalist Dzmitry Bobryk. The man claims that he was forced to sign documents on cooperation with the secret services. read more
Minsk criticizes Poland's request for U.S. military base
A U.S. military base in Poland would not strengthen stability in the region, a spokesperson for the Belarusian foreign ministry told reporters in Minsk on September 27. read more
Minsk city authorities explain why BNR plaque cannot be installed
It has finally become clear why a plaque to commemorate 100 years of independent Belarusian National Republc (BNR) cannot be mounted on a wall of the building where the BNR was declared (Valadarski Street, 9). read more |