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Lukashenka directs that entertainment shows on radio and television be “limited” on day of Polish president’s funeral

Alyaksandr Lukashenka has directed all state television networks and radio stations to “limit” entertainment shows on April 18, the day of the funeral of Polish President Lech Kaczynski and other victims of the April 10 plane crash, said the press office of the Belarusian leader, BelaPAN reports.

In particular, according to the press office, Mr. Lukashenka has “recommended” that entertainment shows should not be broadcast between noon and 6 p.m. The head of state has also called on non-state broadcasting media outlets to “revise” their programming for Sunday.