Prosecutor demands 5 years in jail for Belarusian volunteer in Ukraine
The judicial pleadings on the case of Taras Avatarau, a resident of the Belarusian town of Navapolatsk and a volunteer fighter of Ukraine’s Right Sector have started in Frunzenski district court of Minsk. According to the public prosecutor, the defendant’s guilt is proved. read more
Charges pronounced to biker who knocked down driving inspector in Minsk
Charges have been pronounced to the biker who knocked down a driving inspector in Minsk, official spokesperson of the Investigation Committee Yuliya Hancharova told BELTA. read more
Biathlon: Darya Domracheva's KGB rank revealed
Darya Domracheva's military rank in Belarus' State Security Committee (KGB) has been revealed. The three-times Olympic champion, the Hero of Belarus is Senior Lieutenant. read more
Pregnant Baranavichy woman gets both hands amputated following dog attack
The incident took place on April 29 in the Dzeraunaya village. A fighting breed dog attacked a 33-year-old woman who is five months pregnant. The pitbull bit her on hands. read more
The Bobs-2016: Belarusian blogger gets User Award Russian
Antijournalist.by, a blog by Belarusian Viktor Malishevskiy, has become People Choice Winner in the category ‘User Award Russian’. read more
Prominent businessman Uladzimir Yaprytsaw, his son Kazbek may be sentenced to 10 years in prison
Belarus’ Committee for State Security (KGB) has completed an investigation into criminal charges against Uladzimir Yapryntsaw, deputy director general of Triple Group, and his son Kazbek. read more
Belarus received $4m from UK for Chernobyl-related projects last year
The United Kingdom provided nearly $4 million to Belarus in 2015 to mitigate the affects of the 1986 Chernobyl-nuclear accident, Belarusian Ambassador in London Siarhei Aleinik said in an interview to RTR-Belarus TV channel. read more
Man climbs crane in Minsk, demands his salary arrears paid
A man has climbed a construction crane and called for television in the Minsk-based “Dynama” stadium under reconstruction. read more
Secret drug lab found near Mazyr
For about 6 months a 36-year-old man ran a laboratory near Mazyr manufacturing amphetamine and cannabis. He also grew marijuana. read more
Man sets himself ablaze in the heart of Minsk
Protesting against the court decision, a Belarusian citizen attempted to set himself on fire in Kastrychnitskaya Square in Minsk. read more |