Архив: Материалы за месяц
07.06.2013
29 апреля 2013
- 17:14 Unknown people enter Minsk office of Radio Racyja // English // Новости
Unidentified people entered the office of Radio Racyja, a Polish-based radio station, in Minsk at the end of last week. Journalist Ryhor...
- 17:13 Legal loopholes that enabled “solvent and diluent” schemes have been closed, ambassador says // English // Новости
The loopholes in Customs Union regulations that enabled Belarus to run “solvent and diluent” schemes have been closed, Russian...
- 17:12 KGB issues second warning to civil society activist in Mahilyow region for activities on behalf of unregistered organization // English // Новости
Aleh Aksyonaw, a coordinator of Belarusian Christian Democracy (BCD) in the Mahilyow region, on Monday received a second warning from the Committee...
- 17:11 Oil supply quota for Belarus may be related to “link-up projects,” Russian ambassador says // English // Новости
The amount of crude oil to be supplied to Belarus this year may depend to some extent on the implementation of “link-up projects,”...
- 17:09 Georgian politician said to have financed Lukashenka's opponents // English // Новости
A Russian opposition activist has claimed that prominent Georgian politician Givi Targamadze provided funding to Alyaksandr Lukashenka's political...
- 12:36 Russia may provide loan to Belarus if it is used to modernize joint companies, ambassador says // English // Статьи
It would be more difficult for Belarus to obtain funds from Russia “for no particular purpose"...
28 апреля 2013
- 17:23 Two journalists arrested following Chernobyl anniversary march to stand trial of charges of disobedience to police // English // Новости
Radio Racyja, a Polish-based radio station, has issued a statement protesting the arrest of its two reporters in Minsk on Friday night following the...
- 17:20 Population of Belarus decreased by 3,100 in first quarter of 2013 // English // Новости
The population of Belarus totaled 9,460,700 people as of April 1, 2013, or 3,100 less than on January 1, reported the National Statistical Committee...
- 17:19 Rosagromash accuses Belarusian authorities of discrimination // English // Статьи
In the last three years, we have not managed to sell a single combine in Belarus, whereas Russia purchases thousands of Belarusian-made combines under government programs...
27 апреля 2013
- 18:55 Official statisticians report unemployment rate of 0.6 percent as of end of March // English // Новости
Belarus' unemployment rate was 0.6 percent of the economically active population as of the end of March 2013, reported the National Statistical...
- 18:54 At least 10 people arrested during or following officially sanctioned Chernobyl anniversary demonstration in Minsk // English // Новости
At least 10 people were arrested during or following the “Charnobylski Shlyakh” (Path of Chernobyl) demonstration, an officially...
- 18:51 Two journalists arrested following Chernobyl anniversary march to stand trial of charges of disobedience to police // English // Новости
Two journalists arrested following the “Charnobylski Shlyakh” (Path of Chernobyl) opposition demonstration in Minsk on Friday night are to...
- 18:49 Chernobyl anniversary march staged in Minsk // English // Фото
Up to 800 people took part in a traditional "Charnobylski Shlyakh" (Path of Chernobyl) demonstration staged by opposition and environmental...
26 апреля 2013
- 23:26 Chernobyl anniversary march takes place in Minsk // English // Статьи
Up to 800 people took part in a traditional "Charnobylski Shlyakh" demonstration staged in downtown Minsk on Friday evening...
- 23:13 Lukashenka dismisses Russian airbase fears // English // Статьи
Agreements with Russia aimed at increasing Belarus’ air defense potential pose no threat to its sovereignty...
- 23:11 KGB arrests deputy minister of sports and tourism // English // Новости
The Committee for State Security (KGB) has arrested Syarhey Nerad, deputy minister of sports and tourism. According to the KGB press office, criminal...
- 23:09 Lukashenka: European Union has realized that policy of sanctions is not just counterproductive but in fact detrimental to EU itself // English // Новости
The European Union has realized that the policy of sanctions and ultimatums against Belarus is not just counterproductive but in fact detrimental to...
- 23:07 Independent trade unions banned from holding May Day rallies on May 1 // English // Новости
The Minsk City Executive Committee has rejected applications for independent trade unions to hold May Day rallies on May 1. The application for...
25 апреля 2013
- 17:00 Polish MEP calls for last-ditch effort to move 2014 world hockey championship from Belarus // English // Новости
There is still time to convince representatives of national federations that the 2014 World Ice Hockey Championship should be moved from Belarus to...
- 16:56 Russia’s air base plans are illegal, Shushkevich says // English // Новости
Russia’s plans to build an air base in Belarus run counter to Belarusian national regulations and some international agreements ratified by...
- 16:53 Lukashenka meets with Singaporean parliamentary speaker // English // Новости
Alyaksandr Lukashenka on April 25 met with Halimah binte Yacob, the visiting speaker of the Parliament of Singapore. “We actively work in the...
- 16:51 Culture ministry prohibits people from putting up memorial signs in Kurapaty without its permission // English // Новости
The culture ministry has prohibited people from putting up any memorial signs in Kurapaty, a Stalin-era massacre site just outside Minsk, without...
- 16:50 Kavalyow’s family makes another inquiry about his burial place // English // Статьи
In their letter the mother and the sister of Mr. Kavalyow cite the UN Human Rights Committee’s recommendation that the Belarusian authorities reveal Mr. Kavalyow’s burial place and take measures to prevent miscarriages of justice in the future...
24 апреля 2013
- 14:19 Lukashenka will use Russian air base to stay in power, Sannikaw says // English // Новости
Alyaksandr Lukashenka wants to have a Russian air base in Belarus to make his dictatorial regime stronger and prevent democratic reform, former...
- 14:11 Russia set to deploy fighter jet regiment in Belarus by 2015 // English // Статьи
Russia plans to deploy a fighter jet regiment in Belarus by 2015, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Tuesday in Minsk while meeting with Alyaksandr Lukashenka...
- 12:32 Prosecutor General’s Office issues warning to human rights defender Tamara Syarhey // English // Новости
The Prosecutor General’s Office has issued a formal warning to human rights defender Tamara Syarhey for staging a demonstration in Minsk on...
- 12:29 Belarusian ambassador meets with speaker of Indonesia's lower parliamentary house // English // Новости
Belarusian Ambassador Uladzimir Lapata-Zahorski met Monday in Jakarta with Marzuki Alie, speaker of the People's Representative Council, the lower...
- 12:27 United Civic Party and Russia’s RPR-PARNAS sign cooperation statement // English // Новости
Belarus’ United Civic Party (UCP) and the Republican Party of Russia – People’s Freedom Party (RPR-PARNAS) signed a statement on...
23 апреля 2013
- 15:28 Several officials may be charged over delay in modernization of power and heating plant in Brest region // English // Новости
A number of officials of the Belarusian State Energy Concern (Belenerha) and AAT Belenerhazabkamplekt have been given suspect status in a criminal...
- 15:26 Young opposition activist Pavel Vinahradaw sentenced to 12 days in jail // English // Статьи
A judge of the Tsentralny District Court on Tuesday sentenced prominent young opposition activist Pavel Vinahradaw to 12 days in jail...
- 15:19 German president expresses hope for Council of Europe accession talks with Belarus // English // Новости
German Federal President Joachim Gauck expressed hope on Tuesday that the situation in Belarus would change, and that talks about its accession to...
- 12:17 Lukashenka orders Patupchyk to «purge» energy ministry // English // Новости
Alyaksandr Lukashenka has ordered newly appointed Energy Minister Uladzimir Patupchyk to thoroughly reform and “purge” the ministry....
- 12:15 Young opposition activist Young opposition activist Pavel Vinahradaw sentenced to 12 days in jailsentenced to 12 days in jail // English // Новости
A judge of the Tsentralny District Court on Tuesday sentenced prominent young opposition activist Pavel Vinahradaw to 12 days in jail for planting a...
- 09:16 Belarusian-Chinese high-tech business forum to be held in province of Guangdong this fall // English // Новости
A Belarusian-Chinese high-tech business forum will be held in the Chinese province of Guangdong this fall, Ihar Voytaw, head of Belarus' State...
- 09:12 Former Deputy Prime Minister Patupchyk appointed energy minister // English // Статьи
Alyaksandr Lukashenka on April 22 appointed Uladzimir Patupchyk to the position of energy minister, reported the presidential press office...
22 апреля 2013
- 17:25 Italian companies offer to build hydroelectric power plant on River Nyoman // English // Новости
Representatives of three Italian companies – Finest Finance Company, PVB Group Spa and EnergyT.I. EST – offered to build a hydroelectric power plant...
- 17:22 Human rights defender complains to UN Human Rights Committee about conditions in jail in Minsk // English // Новости
Human rights defender Aleh Volchak has complained to the UN Human Rights Committee about the conditions in the detention center on Akrestsina Street...
- 16:19 Ukraine accuses Belarus of breaking its promise to lift candy import ban // English // Новости
The Belarusian government has not yet kept its promise to lift a ban on the import of Ukrainian-made candies, Oleksandr Baldynyuk, president of the...
21 апреля 2013
- 17:14 Modernization in Belarus should be carried out at fast pace, Lukashenka says // English // Новости
Modernization in Belarus should be carried out at a fast pace, Alyaksandr Lukashenka said Friday in his annual address to the nation and the...
- 17:13 Opposition parties, NGOs announce establishment of Belarusian Environmental Committee // English // Новости
A number of opposition parties and NGOs announced on Friday the establishment of what they called the Belarusian Environmental Committee. The group...
- 17:10 People fighting «unfair» court rulings prevented from meeting Lukashenka // English // Видео
A group of people fighting what they view as unfair court rulings in cases involving themselves or their close relatives made an unsuccessful...
- 17:01 US State Department points to impossibility for citizens to change their government as one of three main human rights problems in Belarus // English // Статьи
In its 2012 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, the US Department of State points to the impossibility for citizens to change their government as one of the three most significant human rights problems...
- 14:42 Some 53 billion rubels earned as result of nationwide subbotnik, Council of Ministers says // English // Новости
An estimated 53 billion rubels ($6.1 million) was earned as a result of a nationwide subbotnik (day of voluntary unpaid labor) that took place in...
- 14:38 Liberal Democratic Party votes to nominate Syarhey Haydukevich for president // English // Статьи
Participants at the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)’s extraordinary convention held Saturday in Minsk voted for the leader of the party, Syarhey Haydukevich...
20 апреля 2013
- 15:57 State theater cancels concert in commemoration of national revival activist Aryna Vyachorka // English // Новости
The administration of the Minsk-based Youth Popular Music Theater has cancelled an April 24 concert in commemoration of prominent national revival...
- 15:55 Belarus does not want to quarrel with West, Lukashenka says // English // Новости
Belarus does not want to "quarrel and squabble" with the European Union or the United States and want to have good relations with them,...
- 15:53 Belarus should go where new markets are open for it, Lukashenka says // English // Статьи
Belarus should go where it is welcome and where new markets are open for it, Alyaksandr Lukashenka said Friday while delivering his annual address to the nation and the National Assembly...
19 апреля 2013
- 16:34 Minsk government permits Chernobyl anniversary march // English // Новости
The Minsk City Executive Committee has granted an application for permission to stage a traditional "Charnobylski Shlyakh" (Path of...
- 15:26 Lukashenka issues warning over preparations for world hockey championship // English // Новости
Alyaksandr Lukashenka on Friday emphasized the importance of delivering a great world ice hockey championship in 2014. Minsk will host the event...
- 15:24 BelaPAN’s cameraman, another journalist arrested by police in downtown Minsk // English // Новости
BelaPAN’s cameraman Syarhey Satsyuk and Aleh Hruzdzilovich, a correspondent of the Belarus service of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, were...
