Disobedient pig farmers threatened with jail
Those refusing to slaughter their pigs may face two years in prison. read more
Anti-terrorism concept adopted by Belarus government
The document describes the main terrorism trends as well as the internal and external sources of terror threat. read more
Catholic priest reported to be held in KGB jail in Minsk
Roman Catholic priest Uladzislaw Lazar has been held in the KGB detention center in Minsk since his arrest about a month ago, the private weekly Nasha Niva reported Saturday with reference to a source in Catholic Church circles. read more
Police detain independent journalist “by mistake“
A correspondent of Belorusy i Rynok newspaper was detained by mistake after the trial in Uladzimir Niakliaeu's case. read more
Director of Planeta hotel commits suicide
He has jumped out of the window from the 8th floor. read more
Belarusian man and his American male partner registered in Washington as married couple
Belarusian gay rights activist Vyachaslaw Bortnik married his American partner Shawn Gaylord in Washington D.C. on July 11, according to news site gaybelarus.by. read more
Ministry of Information: Belarusians look for political news on internet
Even official sociologists admit that the internet is more popular than print media. read more
A Belarusian pensioner was convicted for receiving foreign aid to “change the regime“
Minsk's Pershamaiski district court took a decision to fine the pensioner on June 12. According to the document, pensioner Tatsiana Zialko must pay a fine of 5 million rubles. read more
UN Human Rights Committee to consider Belarusian trade union activist’s complaint
The UN Human Rights Committee has registered a complaint by Andrey Stryzhak, an activist of the Independent Union of Electronic Industry Workers, about the rejection of his application for permission to stage a demonstration in Rechytsa, Homyel region, a year ago. read more
Twelve residents of Mahilyow complain about Lukashenka’s aggressive remarks
Twelve residents of Mahilyow have petitioned Mikalay Charhinets, chairman of the Public Council on Morals, Prosecutor General Alyaksandr Kanyuk and Information Minister Aleh Pralyaskowski to prevent the broadcasting and publication of threats of violence by Alyaksandr Lukashenka. read more |