The head of state-owned petrochemical giant Belneftekhim is reportedly under arrest, according to Charter'97, citing anonymous sources in Belarus. read more

Students of the Belarusian State University are lured into taking part in July 3 military parade by money bonuses. read more

The Independent Institute of Socio-Economic and Political Studies has published results of the June nation opinion poll. Over 60% of respondents did not approve of Kyiv’s Euromaidan and Viktor Yanukovych’s overthrow while just as many people regarded Crimea’s seceding from Ukraine as legal. read more

Popular Belarusian rock band Lyapis Trubetskoi will begin their four-date farewell tour with a show in Vilnius on August 23. read more

Plans to switch to winter time are not discussed in Belarus, as Russia is set to make the shift this coming autumn. read more

The UN refugee agency said on Friday that forced displacement is rising in Ukraine with an estimated 54,400 people internally displaced– 12,000 from Crimea and the rest from the Eastern region. Over the past week, the number of internally displaced increased by more than 16,400. read more

A district court in Minsk rules to reject a collective complaint by the defenders of the Kurapaty memorial against Office of Prosecutor General. read more

The plate with the words of Ryhor Baradulinon the monument is destroyed. read more

The show will take place on 23 August. read more

The famous Belarusian writer was born in the village of Bychki, Ushachy District. read more