Updated at 13:53,23-12-2024
Belarusian intellectuals killed by Soviet police 78 years ago
Over 100 representatives of Belarusian intellectual elite - writers, scholars, state figures - were executed by shooting in the underground cells of the security police's jail in Minsk in the night of October 30, 1937. read more 
Unusual aspects of travelling to Belarus - a Westerner’s perspective
In geographical terms, Belarus lies at the heart of Europe. It borders the European Union. Its capital Minsk can be reached from London by plane in less than three hours. Even so, the first time visitor may encounter a number of features of life here that will surprise. read more 
Belarus to introduce changes to laws 'On Refugees' and 'On Citizenship'
Belarus is preparing amendments to the law "On Refugees". This was announced by Head of the Department of Citizenship and Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Aliaksey Byahun. read more 
State health care: can Belarus be proud?
On 21 October, Alexander Lukashenka explained to the Regional Office for Europe Director of the World Health Organisation, Zsuzsanna Jakab, how Belarus had succeeded in improving its health service and received many compliments from her for that. read more 
2014: Over 80,000 Belarusians granted residence permit in EU, 92% of them in Poland
In 2014, 80,442 citizens of Belarus were granted temporary or permanent residence permit in EU member states. 92 % of them chose Poland, Eurostat reports. read more
Alcohol effect: 82% of murders in Belarus committed by drunk people
Investigative Committee has posted an infographic implying that majority of crimes are committed by Belarusians ‘under the influence’. read more 
Minsk – getting to know the ‘Hero City’
By any known measure, Minsk paints a vivid tableau of itself as a major European capital city. Vibrant and buzzing with activity, a visitor can nevertheless feel instantly relaxed and at ease upon arrival without even knowing it. read more 
Gig in support of banned musicians takes place in London
On October 18,t London's Koko club hosted a concert of "I am with the Banned". read more 
Young man who brought Russian flag to Minsk streets on October 11 is detained
The police have detained the young man who was provoking the participants of the unauthorized protest action with the help of a Russian flag on the evening of October 11, Minister of Internal Affairs Ihar Shunevich said. read more |
