No visas for Belarus-Turkey travels as from spring 2014
The establishment of the readmission center in Minsk should be completed on time, which means that visa requirements for Belarus-Turkey travels may be lifted as early as spring 2014. read more
State policy keeps young people away from politics, and out of trouble
Even though the state finances state youth organizations, it does not anticipate their support in turn. read more
Polish-language drama wins Listapad film festival`s top prize
Ida, a Polish-language drama by Warsaw-born British director Pawel Pawlikowski, has won the Grand Prix at the 20th Listapad International Film Festival, which took place in Minsk between November 1 and November 8. read more
Policeman sentenced to 6 years in jail for squeezing out testimonies
The Babruisk inter-district military court sentenced a Krychau policeman to 6 years years of jail. read more
In pictures: Belarus celebrates October Revolution anniversary
For some Belarusians, November 7 remains the reason to come out to the streets with red flags and put flowers to Lenin monument. read more
Administration of European Humanities University facing challenge from disgruntled professors
Professors of European Humanities University in Vilnius (EHU) opposed to the policies of the current administration of the Belarusian university in exile have established a coalition that will seek to win seats in the forthcoming Senate elections. read more
In Belarus, a dedicated mother kills herself, leaving 11 children behind
It can take a lot of energy to raise even a single child. But Katsyaryna Onakhava, who was raising 11, seemed to have energy to spare. read more
Belavia planes to fly to Vilnius 8 times a week
Regular Minsk-Vilnius-Minsk flights will be opened on December 19. read more
New poll: Belarusians became more pro-European
At the end of October the Office for Democratic Belarus (ODB) published the results of a public opinion poll entitled “Belarus and Eastern Partnership: National and European Values”. It shows that the attitude of Belarusians toward EU year by year is becoming more positive. read more
Belarusian hockey-players' salaries decrease from Br83 do Br52 million
This makes $ 9 down to $ 6 thousand in currency equivalent. read more |