Updated at 13:53,23-12-2024
10 mercenaries arrested in Belarus – Interior Ministry
Last year, 13 criminal cases were opened against Belarusians suspected of mercenarism, police colonel and Interior Ministry’s representative Mikalai Karpyankou states. read more 
400 chicks burn in bird refuge in Belarus
On the morning of March 27 Belarus’ only shelter for wild birds burned down in Asipovichy. The fire killed four hundred poult and two storks. The Stalyarous family who keeps poultry house managed to save only nine storks and two ostriches. They still roam through the neighborhood. read more 
4 Belarusian rock stars detained in central Minsk
4 Belarusian rock musicians - Lavon Volski, Ihar Varashkevich, Zmicier Vaitsiushkevich and Pavel Arakelan - were detained at the crossing of Revalucyjnaja and Kamsamolskaja streets in central Minsk in the evening of 25 March. read more 
Memorials Honoring Victims Of Soviet Repressions In Belarus Vandalized
The Investigative Committee of Belarus has launched a probe into the vandalizing of a memorial site at Kurapaty, a wooded area on the outskirts of the capital, Minsk, where at least 30,000 people were killed and buried by Soviet authorities in 1930s and 1940s. read more 
Internal Ministry Reveals Why It Is Hard For Belarus To Fix Visa Issue
Belarus is in a unique situation because it has to negotiate visa issues and readmission with both the European Union and Russia. read more 
Russian propaganda plays a role in 'brain drain' from Belarus - expert
Doubtful prospects on the labor market and Russian propaganda are the two factors that force Belarusians who have graduated from foreign universities stay outside of Belarus. read more 
Belarus Orders Expulsion Of Christian Convert Facing Death Penalty In Iran
Belarusian authorities have ordered the expulsion of an Iranian man who has converted to Christianity and is wanted by Tehran for apostasy and alleged murder, despite warnings by international human rights organizations that he would be at risk of torture and the death penalty if sent back. read more 
Ukraine investigates large-scale cigarettes contraband from Belarus to EU
A large-scale batch of cigarettes - 750 000 packs of illegally manufactured Marble and Ashima tobacco products - from Belarus was smuggled into the European Union via Ukraine. read more 
Belarus government orders to launch own 'Voice' or 'X-factor' TV shows
A task to create a national musical project similar to the popular "Voice” or “X-factor” shows has been set by the government of Belarus. read more 
Belarus among least cyber-secure countries
Belarus is among the least cyber-secure countries, according to the research by Сomparitech, a UK-based website that specializes in assessing cyber security levels around the world. read more |
