Baidachnyi: Many Belarusians root against Team Russia in Brazil
Russian football manager Anatoly Baidachnyi tells Pressball he is stunned to see many in Belarus to root against Russia during World Cup in Brazil. read more
Former driver for Iranian embassy in Minsk suspected of drug trafficking
A 40-year-old citizen of Iran who used to work as a driver for the Iranian embassy in Minsk is suspected of drug trafficking. read more
Base for Ukrainian refugees to be created near Zhlobin
The initiative has been proposed by local civil activists. Officials claim that they know nothing about it. read more
Lukashenka compliments artists for love of Belarusian language and songs
The state leader has sent greetings to the participants and guests of the XIV National Festival of Belarusian Song and Poetry. read more
Brest school headmaster calls riot police to school graduation party
The school graduation party at Sfera club was cancelled due to an unexpected visit of juvenile officers and a bus with police officers. read more
Public opinion poll indicates reorientation towards Russia
A majority of Belarusians have drastically changed their geopolitical preferences in the last several months in favor of closer ties with Russia, prominent Belarusian sociologist Andrey Vardamatski, a professor of the University of Warsaw, told Deutsche Welle, citing a recent poll. read more
Makey: belarusian society should become ripe for abolition of death penalty
Belarusian society should become ripe for the abolition of the death penalty, Foreign Minister Uladzimir Makey said in an interview with BelaPAN on Monday. read more
Murderer of Minsk dweller Tatsyana Slonimskaya faces execution by shooting
One of the accused persons in the high-profile case, the murder of Minsk dweller Tatsyana Slonimskaya, faces the exceptional measure of punishment. read more
Government decides against allowing private clinics to issue sick notes
The Council of Ministers has backed the health ministry's stance that allowing private health institutions to issue certificates entitling people to sick leave would be a "premature decision," according to a report drawn up ahead of a meeting of the Council of Ministers' Presidium. read more
Every fifth Lithuanian considers Belarus enemy state
However, Lithuanians think that Russia is the main enemy. read more |