EU youth organizations demand the abolition of visas for Belarusians
The largest youth organization in Europe demanded from EU leaders to intensify the struggle against dictatorship in Belarus. read more
Snow storm Xavier paralyses Belarus
Large parts of Belarus and the Belarusian capital Minsk have spent this weekend under exceptional circumstances. The cyclone Javier has paralysed large parts of the country for almost two days. read more
New decree on concerts: Blacklists to be legalised
Lukashenka's administration prepares a new decree on organising concerts. read more
Researcher plays up Belarus' GM food labeling rules
Belarus has very strict rules regarding labeling of genetically modified foods, Syarhey Dramashka, a top biosafety researcher at the genetics institute of the Belarusian National Academy of Sciences. read more
Will pope Francis visit Belarus? Lukashenka hopes so
In his congratulation letter to the newly elected Pope Francis, Aleksandr Lukashenka invited the Pontiff to visit the 'friendly Belarusian land'. read more
Wheelchair a hurdle for Belarus paralympics star to enter night club
Liudmila Vauchok was denied access to an entertainment center in Minsk over "emergency situation" concerns. read more
Inmate of detention centre in Akrestin Street cuts his wrists
Andrei Ch., an inmate of the detention centre in Akrestin Street, slit his wrists demanding access to medical care. read more
New “doctors' case“?
Doctors are suspected of collaborating with foreign secret services. read more
There are no imbalances in gender equality in Belarus, says deputy chair of Belarusian Women’s Union
There are no imbalances in gender equality in Belarus, Rehina Davidovich, deputy chairperson of the Belarusian Women’s Union of Women, told reporters in Minsk on Thursday, the eve of International Women’s Day. read more
Belarusians had to mourn Chavez for three days
Alexander Lukashenka took part in the funeral of Venezuelan former President Hugo Chavez. Lukashenka and Ahmadinejad standing together by the coffin of their friend could not stop the tears. read more |