Tanya KOROVENKOVA
EU cancels visit of its commissioner to Belarus
The working visit of Johannes Hahn, the European commissioner for European neighborhood policy and enlargement negotiations, has been cancelled, a spokesperson for the EU’s Delegation to Belarus, told BelaPAN.
Lukashenka invited to Eastern Partnership summit in Brussels
Alyaksandr Lukashenka has been invited to an Eastern Partnership summit, which is scheduled to be held in Brussels on November 24.
Lukashenka holds talks with Venezuelan president in Minsk
Alyaksandr Lukashenka held talks with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro at the Independence Palace in Minsk on Thursday.
Lukashenka appoints new information minister
Alyaksandr Lukashenka on Thursday relieved Liliya Ananich of her position as information minister and appointed Alyaksandr Karlyukevich to succeed her.
Belarus-EU visa facilitation will not be initialed this fall
Belarus and the European Union are not expected to initial their visa facilitation and readmission agreements at a summit of the Eastern Partnership in Brussels on November 24.
European People’s Party denounces human rights violations in Belarus
The European People’s Party (EPP) adopted a resolution denouncing human rights violations in Belarus at a meeting in Copenhagen on September 5. In particular, the resolution criticizes mass arrests of peaceful demonstrators this past spring.
Leader of labor union, two more persons facing tax evasion charge
Henadz Fyadynich, chairman of the Belarusian Union of Electronic Industry Workers, the union`s chief accountant Ihar Komlik and Natallya Pichuzhkina, a former editor of the union`s website praca-by.info, may be charged with tax evasion, the organization confirmed on Wednesday.
Ambassador: Ukraine will never be calm about military exercises involving Russia
Ukraine will never have a calm attitude toward military exercises involving Russia, Ihor Kizim, the Ukrainian ambassador to Belarus, said in an interview with BelaPAN.
Lukashenka: Huge number of observers invited to attend Zapad 2017
Belarus has taken steps to dispel neighbors` concerns over its coming joint military exercise with Russia and invited a "huge number" of observers to attend the maneuvers, Alyaksandr Lukashenka said Thursday in Minsk, speaking at a meeting with top officials representing the Security Coun
Lukashenka vows that Belarus will do everything for peace in Ukraine
Alyaksandr Lukashenka on Friday reiterated his pledge that Belarus would do everything possible for peace and stability in Ukraine.
Resolution critical of Minsk omitted from OSCE PA session’s final declaration
A resolution criticizing Belarus’ human rights record was not included in the final declaration adopted on the final day of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s 26th Annual Session in Minsk on July 9.
PACE regrets human rights abuses in Belarus
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on Tuesday adopted a resolution that expressed regret over human rights abuses in Belarus and urged Minsk to suspend the construction of the Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant.
Minsk urges UN rights body to abolish position of rapporteur on Belarus
A Belarusian diplomat on Wednesday called on the UN Human Rights Council to abolish the position of its special rapporteur on Belarus.
KGB head will not say whether riot case will reach trial
The head of the Committee for State Security (KGB) declined to say on Tuesday whether a so-called riot case would actually get to court.
Natural resources minister a suspect in forgery inquiry
Andrey Kawkhuta, minister of natural resources and environmental protection, is under investigation on suspicion of forgery, Yuliya Hancharova, spokesperson for the Investigative Committee of Belarus, said on Thursday.
Makey assures Russia of Belarus` loyalty
Belarus has no plans to "sever ties with the Russian friends" while developing economic contacts with other countries, Foreign Ministers Uladzimir Makey said Monday in Moscow, speaking to reporters following a joint board meeting of the foreign ministries of Belarus and Russia.
Lukashenka: Belarus set to contribute to peace in Ukraine
Alyaksandr Lukashenka on Wednesday assured Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko that Belarus was ready to "continue contributing to a peaceful resolution" to the crisis in the Donbas region.
Lukashenka: It is necessary to unite the nation
It is necessary to unite the nation to achieve the common goal of creating a strong and secure state, Alyaksandr Lukashenka said Friday in his annual address to the Belarusian people and the National Assembly.
Opposition activists Dashkevich, Palchewski released from custody
Zmitser Dashkevich and Syarhey Palchewski, two members of an opposition youth group called Malady Front (Young Front), were released on their own recognizance on April 15 after more than three weeks of detention.
European Parliament condemns repression in Belarus
The European Parliament on Thursday adopted a resolution condemning repression in Belarus and calling on the Belarusian authorities to respect human rights.
At least 17 suspects said to have been arrested in mass disorder case
At least 17 suspects are believed to have been arrested in what is described as a mass disorder case, according to human rights defenders.
EU extends restrictive measures against Belarus for one year
The Council of the European Union has decided to prolong restrictive measures against Belarus until February 28, 2018.
Minsk describes Lithuanian foreign minister as overwhelmed with emotions
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkevicius is being overwhelmed with emotions over Belarus, Dzmitry Mironchyk, spokesperson for the Belarusian foreign ministry, said in a statement on Wednesday.
Minsk protests remarks by director of Russian Institute of Strategic Studies
The Belarusian foreign ministry has protested anti-Belarusian remarks by Leonid Reshetnikov, director of the Russian Institute of Strategic Studies.
Ihar Karpenka appointed minister of education
Alyaksandr Lukashenka on December 15 appointed Ihar Karpenka, leader of the Communist Party of Belarus, to serve as minister of education in succession to Mikhail Zhurawkow.
