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A copy of the offense report from a Minsker who found his falsified signature in a statement nominating an unknown woman to the local election commission / Photo: Aleh Zyl
A copy of the offense report from a Minsker who found his falsified signature in a statement nominating an unknown woman to the local election commission / Photo: Aleh Zyl
08/07/2020 - 17:00
Politics

That's not my signature! Falsification spotted at election commission in Minsk

Minsker Aleh Zyl knows nothing about Tatsiana Plaschynskaya whom he allegedly endorsed for the election commission.
Creative people told the authorities about the lawlessness / Euroradio
Creative people told the authorities about the lawlessness / Euroradio
06/07/2020 - 15:46
Culture

Culture figures express protest against authorities in video appeal

"I serve at the Belarusian State Puppet Theater," says a courageous man on video. "Well, for now..."
Mikalai Statkevich at a street rally / Euroradio
Mikalai Statkevich at a street rally / Euroradio
06/07/2020 - 13:51
Politics

Mikalai Statkevich becomes 21st political prisoner in Belarus

Opposition politicians have been behind bars since May 31. At first it was an administrative penalty, now it is criminal offence.
BelNPP / Delfi
BelNPP / Delfi
06/07/2020 - 12:58
Society

BelNPP launch postponed until 2021, fuel load postponed until August 2020

Belarusian Ambassador to Russia Uladzimir Syamashka has revealed a new timeline for the launch of the nuclear power plant.
Design of a new stadium in Minsk.
Design of a new stadium in Minsk.
06/07/2020 - 10:44
Politics

Why does China invest in Belarus?

Construction of 'Chinese gifts' - a football arena and a swimming pool - begins in Minsk.
Riot police in Belarus / Euroradio
Riot police in Belarus / Euroradio
01/07/2020 - 13:56
Society

Number 3, queues, slippers, Cock-the-Roach: what else can be banned in Belarus?

We imagine what will happen if tightening the screws in Belarus goes to the point of absurdity.
Jenifer H. Moore and Uladzimir Makei / mfa.gov.by​
Jenifer H. Moore and Uladzimir Makei / mfa.gov.by​
01/07/2020 - 00:14
Politics

Foreign Minister Makei: We want Belarus ambassador to arrive in Washington ASAP

Belarus expects Washington to approve the candidature of Minsk's envoy in the American capital rather sooner than later.
Voting / belsat.eu
Voting / belsat.eu
29/06/2020 - 13:29
Politics

'Honest People' volunteers not allowed to count votes at Belarus election

The Millenials who suddenly believed they could count the votes at the Belarus elections were dealt a heavy blow.
Paddy wagon near the symbal.by store / video screenshot
Paddy wagon near the symbal.by store / video screenshot
27/06/2020 - 09:22
Politics

Riot police brutally detain shoppers at symbal.by store (video).

When the wagon arrived, people rushed for the hills. But not everyone was lucky enough to escape.
English language version of the site/ iihf.com​
English language version of the site/ iihf.com​
27/06/2020 - 09:09
Sports

Hockey World Cup 2021 site launched with no Belarusian interface

The information is presented in English, Russian, and Latvian.
Riot police dispersing Solidarity Chain in Minsk / Euroradio.
Riot police dispersing Solidarity Chain in Minsk / Euroradio.
23/06/2020 - 23:52
Politics

We are transparent to them

Idle talk in the paddy wagon and unfunny 'peepers'. Artsyom Mayorau's op-ed on his experience inside a prisoner transport vehicle.
Live chains on the streets of Minsk / Euroradio​
Live chains on the streets of Minsk / Euroradio​
18/06/2020 - 23:43
Politics

Live chains reach Independence Square after Solidarity Picket in Minsk

Although the picket ended at 21:00, Minsk citizens continued to stand in live chains.
Lawyers and journalists near the Financial Investigation Department Headquarters in Minsk / Euroradio
Lawyers and journalists near the Financial Investigation Department Headquarters in Minsk / Euroradio
18/06/2020 - 10:54
Politics

Viktar Babaryka detained, his house raided

Agents stopped Babaryka's car on his way to submit collected signatures.
Belarusian TG channels / t.me/BelarusTelegram
Belarusian TG channels / t.me/BelarusTelegram
18/06/2020 - 03:26
Economy

Six major Belarusian telegram channels bought at once

These are mostly recently launched channels created in spring and grown "for sale" on the hype around the coronavirus.
Agents are inspecting a Symbal.by's workshop in Minsk / TUT.by​
Agents are inspecting a Symbal.by's workshop in Minsk / TUT.by​
17/06/2020 - 22:43
Politics

Symbal.by workshop shut down over 'national secutiry concerns'

The workshop manufacturing T-shirts, caps and accessories promoting Belarusian national identity, will be suspended from 18 June.
Alternative presidential contender Viktar Babaryka / Euroradio
Alternative presidential contender Viktar Babaryka / Euroradio
17/06/2020 - 22:22
Politics

Belarus election: Authorities block Viktar Babaryka's campaign account

Viktar Babaryka's campaign staff no longer have access to the official account envisaged by Belarus' electoral laws.
Some Belarusians have never heard about the European Union / Reuters
Some Belarusians have never heard about the European Union / Reuters
17/06/2020 - 21:39
Politics

84% of Belarusians have either a positive or a neutral image of EU - poll

The EU NEIGHBOURS east project has released the returns of its 2020 public opinion survey in Belarus.
Minsk insists there is no debt in payments for Russian gas, just disagreements over the price / BELTA​
Minsk insists there is no debt in payments for Russian gas, just disagreements over the price / BELTA​
17/06/2020 - 16:43
Economy

Moscow has no plans to stop natural gas supplies to Belarus - Russian ambassador

Российский посол отреагировал на сообщения телеграм-каналов, которые прогнозировали "санкции" Москвы с 1 июля.
Rehearsal at the Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theater / Euroradio​
Rehearsal at the Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theater / Euroradio​
17/06/2020 - 00:21
Culture

Ballet rehearsals amid COVID19 epidemic

Rehearsals do not stop despite several confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theater in Minsk.
Dead fish in Neman / Euroradio​
Dead fish in Neman / Euroradio​
16/06/2020 - 23:35
Society

Lithuania to hand Belarus note over possible Neman River contamination

The neighboring country formally asks if there has been any river pollution amid massive deaths of fish.