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Dirk Schuebel / Photo from his Facebook account

23/09/2019 - 04:59

Belarus-EU visa agreement to come into force 2 months after signing

EU envoy in Minsk Dirk Schuebel is optimistic all of the EU member states and the European Parliament will give a go-ahead.

Belarusian MFA Spokesperson Anatol Hlaz / Euroradio

20/09/2019 - 11:23

Politics

MFA unaware why Belarus-Russia integration deal being kept secret

A Belarusian MFA official says all the fuss around the talks on the Belarus-Russia deeper integration is groundless.

Alyaksandr Lukashenka and his sons: Viktar, Mikalai and Dzmitry / Reuters

20/09/2019 - 10:06

Politics

Lukashenka: I am not prepping my children for power transfer

The Belarus president explains what officials will retain their positions in office after the election.

Extract from reply sent to Alena Anisim / www.facebook.com/alena.anisim

19/09/2019 - 10:20

Politics

Government hides what it negotiates with Russia

The government has refused to reveal the details of the plan to deepen economic integration between Belarus and Russia.

US Under Secretary of State David Hale in Kurapaty / @USEmbBy

18/09/2019 - 12:36

Society

David Hale visits Kurapaty

The top US diplomat stressed Belarus’s sacrifice in its struggle for independence.

Photo: Reuters

18/09/2019 - 06:28

Economy

Will Belarus crush Polish apples? Expert comments on integration with Russia

Experts doubt that the plan of Belarus-Russia integration, leaked into the press, is doable within the next 18 months.

David Hale / @USEmbBy/Twitter

17/09/2019 - 20:29

Politics

US, Belarus mend ties, agree to bring back ambassadors

Washington and Minsk have agreed to return ambassadors to each other's countries, mending an 11-year break.

Picket near GUM / Euroradio

17/09/2019 - 09:21

Politics

20 years: Disappeared politicians remembered in Minsk

Some 15 activists gathered near Central Department Store in Minsk to remind people about the political disappearances in Belarus.

Natallia Eismont / nn.by

17/09/2019 - 08:44

Politics

Spokeswoman for Lukashenka comments on rumors about confederation with Russia

Belarus takes economically feasible steps, but will not create any common bodies, says Natallia Eismont.

Reuters

17/09/2019 - 08:16

Economy

Lukashenka tired of 'crawling in front of big brother'

"In no case should we bend over or fall. We must withstand the reduction of these duties," said Lukashenka.

An illustrative image / surgpu.ru

16/09/2019 - 14:45

Society

'Extorsions' at Belarus school: How I attended parent-teacher conference

An opinion piece about money for toilet paper, strict appearance rules and other weird things at a Belarus school.

Belarus President Alyaksandr Lukashenka and House of Representatives Speaker Uladzimir Andreychanka / president.gov.by

16/09/2019 - 12:47

Politics

Lukashenka expects opposition parties to participate in parliamentary election

Lukashenka tells the speaker of parliament that new MPs have to represent all strata of Belarusians society.

Maksim Syamashka at home / Raman Pratasevich, Euroradio

16/09/2019 - 05:38

Society

An unusual story of paralyzed hacker from Belarus

A 19-year-old paralyzed youngster can barely move his hand but tries to enjoy himself, gets tattoos and earns money.

ONT TV

14/09/2019 - 17:43

Society

Election: signature collectors spotted with prefilled voters' personal data

The ONT TV broadcast shows voters' personal data already available to signature collectors. Is it legal?

Lenin monument in Barysau

13/09/2019 - 09:49

Culture

Authorities refuse to remove Lenin monument from central square after petition

The petition signed by 935 people has been turned down. “The opinion is personal,” officials have explained.

Zmicer Lukashuk / Raman Pratasevich, Euroradio

13/09/2019 - 09:35

Society

Euroradio's Zmicier Lukashuk gets award from Belarus Association of Journalists

Lukashuk's IDEA X series was recognized for outstanding work in promoting the Belarusian idea.

Lidziya Yarmoshyna / BELTA

12/09/2019 - 15:06

Politics

Yarmoshyna: We will not show ballot-papers to observers

It would require changing the Election Code and it is impossible to do it before the election.

Alyakasndr Lukashenka's Tesla / BelTA

12/09/2019 - 11:46

Politics

Lukashenka's spokesperson unveils origin of his Tesla

"From the factory," Lukashenka's press secretary briefly said when asked where the president received the Tesla car from.

Valyantsin Trotski’s picket / Maryna Adamovich’s Facebook account

11/09/2019 - 12:00

Politics

Election commission frightened by “Lukashenka must leave” motto

An opposition activist uses the motto on posters during pickets to collect signatures for him an MP candidate.

Belarus' Anastasiya Mironchyk-Ivanova / BELTA

10/09/2019 - 21:53

Sports

Athletics: Europe beat United States in Belarus

Team Europe beat the United States to win the inaugural The Match event in Minsk, the capital of Belarus.