Updated at 13:53,23-12-2024
BAJ at Law with Ministry of Justice in Supreme Court
A trial initiated by the Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ) has started in the Supreme Court. The journalistic organization is trying to appeal the warning pronounced to it by the Ministry of Justice. read more
Large Cocaine Shipment Seized in Brest
One and a half kilogram of cocaine was found by Belarusian border guards inside a Moscow-bound passenger train that had just crossed the Belarusian border from Poland late on March 15. read more
Subway Station “Lenin Square“ to be Renamed after all
The streets renaming commission of Minsk City Executive Committee has decided that the subway station "Lenin Square" will be called "Independence Square". read more
Traffic Police Officer in Astravets Found Dead, Stabbed in Chest
The 35-year-old man went to work in the morning but failed to reach his office. His body was found near his garage witha knife injury of his chest. Investigators reckon that the man took his own life by using a kitchen knife. read more
Belarusians Sell Olympic Medals (Photo)
An advertisement about the sale of medals has appeared in a forum. A silver and a gold medal are for sale now. The seller has also promised to get a bronze medal too. read more
Avalanche Hits Belarusian Tourists on Russia’s Kola Peninsula
Four people – two women and two men aged between 19 and 29 years – are missing after the accident that happened at the Tavayog pass 26 kilometers of the village of Revda in the Lovozero district on Sunday afternoon. read more
Three Belarusians Hurt in Bus-truck Crash in Moscow Province
The bus was carrying Belarusian market vendors who were traveling to Moscow to buy goods. The Setra driver, 50, and two bus passengers, aged 68 and 23, as well as the KamAZ driver were taken to hospital with unspecified injuries. read more
Belarus, Latvia Can Abolish Visas for Trans-border Residents This Year
The text of the agreement on the simplified border-crossing procedures between Belarus and Latvia is almost ready, while Latvia is expecting an answer from Belarus. read more
Some 27% of Children in Belarus are “Almost Completely Healthy“
Currently, there are more than 1.8 million children in Belarus. Of them, 260,000 live in radioactively contaminated areas. Some 156,000 of them have functional health disorders and 45,000 chronic diseases. read more
Prosecutors Question Soviet-era General Wanted by Lithuania
Uladzimir Uskhopchyk had been interviewed at the request of Lithuanian law-enforcement agencies. Lithuania has been seeking the extradition of Mr. Uskhopchyk on murder and other charges for years. read more |
