Brest newspaper editor-in-chief caught for paedophilia
The man says that he was making a report about hunters for pedophiles and they were mistaken. read more
Police in Mahilyow open fire to break up fight
Two plainclothes police officers had to open fire to break up a fight in Mahilyow on the night between November 1 and 2. read more
Belarus to confiscate drunk drivers' cars
A new law that provides for the confiscation of vehicles from owners caught twice driving while intoxicated came into force in Belarus on October 24. read more
Belarusian supreme court annuls death sentence in murder case
In an unusual move, the Belarusian Supreme Court has annulled a death sentence in a murder case. read more
Visas to Turkey will be canceled on October 24
The House of Representatives plans to discuss passing the bill on ratifying the Belarusian-Turkish intergovernmental agreement on lifting visa requirements at the next session on 24 October. read more
Belarus has 1,800 known prostitutes, official says
As many as 1,800 people have been registered by the police as prostitutes in Belarus, Syarhey Kaltun, deputy head of the drug control and human trafficking department of the interior ministry, told reporters in Minsk on October 17. read more
Bookmakers: This is the lowest coefficient for Belarus' victory ever
Belarus national football team will play against Spain on Friday, October 11. It's possible to get 31 times more than the initial entry if they win. read more
Lukashenka: We will pay $10 thousand for first child
The state leader has shared his plans to support families. read more
EU`s opposition to death penalty has no impact on public opinion in Belarus, poll shows
A recent poll indicates that the European Union s efforts to put an end to the execution of prisoners in Belarus do not influence the views of the supporters or opponents of the death penalty in Belarus. read more
Smoking ban for policemen in uniform
Police officers and the military have been banned from smoking when wearing uniform. read more |