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Will Russian helping hand be there for Belarus this time?
Will Russian helping hand be there for Belarus this time?
The ineffective quasi-socialist economic system survived in Belarus for over 20 years largely thanks to the financial support from Russia.  24.08.2015 | 10:08
Everlasting President: Lukashenka’s stance on Ukraine conflict and Belarus’ economic downfall analyz
Everlasting President: Lukashenka’s stance on Ukraine conflict and Belarus’ economic downfall analyz
Lukashenka's role as a “peacemaker” praised in the West irritate Kremlin and lack people’s support; so he cannot really remain neutral on Ukraine with an electorate largely committed to Russian side.  23.08.2015 | 09:15
Lukashenka releases all political prisoners
Lukashenka releases all political prisoners
Belarusian president Aliaksandr Lukashenka has pardoned ex-presidential candidate Mikalai Statkevich and other political prisoners.  22.08.2015 | 19:08
Belarus authorities will hardly change election campaign to meet OSCE Commitments for free elections
Belarus authorities will hardly change election campaign to meet OSCE Commitments for free elections
But even with lack of transparency the authorities may hear what they want - that the OSCE has seen some improvements, which may change relations not only with the OSCE, but the West as a whole.  19.08.2015 | 11:08
Andrei Yahorau: The visit of Uladzimir Makei to Ukraine is a traditional “shuttle” Minsk diplomacy
Andrei Yahorau: The visit of Uladzimir Makei to Ukraine is a traditional “shuttle” Minsk diplomacy
Belarusan foreign policy remains an exclusively opportunistic action: using the moment instead of building long-term strategy.  18.08.2015 | 09:10
Lukashenka will preserve his authoritarian regime, but without notable repression this time
Lukashenka will preserve his authoritarian regime, but without notable repression this time
The 2015 presidential elections have fully predictable results in terms of the winner. However, their implications on the relations between Belarus and the EU can be crucial, writes Artsiom Shraibman.  17.08.2015 | 10:46
Point of view: Lukashenka isn’t offering any steps to develop economy, domestic and foreign policy
Point of view: Lukashenka isn’t offering any steps to develop economy, domestic and foreign policy
However, he still aspires to preserve the current state of affairs thanks to the achievements in the past.  13.08.2015 | 11:07
Birthday behind bars: hourly inspections, hundreds of letters and
Birthday behind bars: hourly inspections, hundreds of letters and 'hidden' radio greetings
Ales Bialiatski, Dzmitry Dashkevich, Mikalai Autukhovich and other political prisoners celebrated their birthday in captivity.  13.08.2015 | 10:34
Ukraine conflict affects Belarus’ independence, if destabilisation and foreign intervention occurs
Ukraine conflict affects Belarus’ independence, if destabilisation and foreign intervention occurs
Belarusian officials warned Belarusians who participate in hostilities in Ukraine about criminal persecution for mercenary activities, writes Siarhei Bohdan.  12.08.2015 | 10:10
Elena Tonkacheva: Belarusan authorities should be encouraged only after they fulfill 12 EU’s demands
Elena Tonkacheva: Belarusan authorities should be encouraged only after they fulfill 12 EU’s demands
One more primary demand is on top of those 12 – the release of political prisoners, emphasizes the head of the Center for Legal Transformation “Lawtrend”.  11.08.2015 | 08:44
Candidates For 2015 presidential “elections”: No one is seriously hoping to win
Candidates For 2015 presidential “elections”: No one is seriously hoping to win
2015 president campaign looks like a traditional electoral ritual: pro-state candidates support Aliaksandr Lukashenka, while opposition tries to de-legitimise him or train their campaigning skills.  10.08.2015 | 10:35
Many ways in which the 2015 Belarus presidential campaign is different
Many ways in which the 2015 Belarus presidential campaign is different
Belarusian society's readiness to protest is not growing, but decreases as the economy slides, writes Artiom Shraibman.  07.08.2015 | 10:00
Orda: We collected half a million signatures for Lukashenka’s nomination, and we’ll collect more
Orda: We collected half a million signatures for Lukashenka’s nomination, and we’ll collect more
The head of Lukashenka’s nominating group claims that the interest towards elections is growing among Belarusans.  07.08.2015 | 09:40
EU will make a mistake if it closes its eyes on human rights agenda on the eve of president election
EU will make a mistake if it closes its eyes on human rights agenda on the eve of president election
Though Belarus appears more attractive than the engaged in turmoil Ukraine, trusting the words rather than the deeds of the Belarusian authorities would be a repeated mistake of the European Union.  06.08.2015 | 09:56
Andrei Yahorau: The EU can only recognize Belarusan regime de-facto
Andrei Yahorau: The EU can only recognize Belarusan regime de-facto
The current actions of the European Union fit in the general logic of Belarus-EU relations – small steps for restoration of trust between the two parties.  06.08.2015 | 08:00
EU excludes 24 Belarusian officials from the black list
EU excludes 24 Belarusian officials from the black list
Among them are not only former but current officials, university rectors, and judges.  05.08.2015 | 10:58
The issue of political prisoner Mikalai Statkevich may be solved in the near future
The issue of political prisoner Mikalai Statkevich may be solved in the near future
Belarusian president Aliaksandr Lukashenka stated that at yesterday’s meeting with independent journalists.  05.08.2015 | 10:44
For the first time in many years Lukashenka met with independent mass media of Belarus
For the first time in many years Lukashenka met with independent mass media of Belarus
The head of state gave interview to Euroradio, Radio Liberty and TUT.BY.  05.08.2015 | 08:21
Uladzimir Matskevich: These elections are not of any interest for anyone anymore
Uladzimir Matskevich: These elections are not of any interest for anyone anymore
The comicality of the presidential campaign-2015 doesn’t give any reasons for worrying about the legitimization of the regime.  04.08.2015 | 09:08
Opinion: Economic sanctions are not motivated by concerns about human rights alone
Opinion: Economic sanctions are not motivated by concerns about human rights alone
In the long run, the use of human rights rhetoric in pursuit of other interests undermines the credibility of the US commitment to democracy and human rights, writes Volha Charnysh.  03.08.2015 | 12:02
So far, the election campaign is not accompanied by the pressure from the authorities
So far, the election campaign is not accompanied by the pressure from the authorities
Though authorities are easy on registering initiative groups and de-facto registered all candidates, they still prevent opposition and human rights fighters from controlling organization of elections.  01.08.2015 | 11:47
Aliaksei Kazliuk: We have fears that Belarus-EU dialog on human rights will be a mere imitation
Aliaksei Kazliuk: We have fears that Belarus-EU dialog on human rights will be a mere imitation
The format of full-fledged participation of the civil society in the dialog is not provided for and it is practically impossible to influence its agenda.  31.07.2015 | 12:37
Belarus neutralizes its open border with Russia by improving cooperation with Asian countries
Belarus neutralizes its open border with Russia by improving cooperation with Asian countries
Belarus succeeded in upgrading its status in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, but will Belarus reinvigorate its cooperation with this Asian organisation by using its privileges of an observer?  29.07.2015 | 10:54
Elena Tonkacheva: EU’s clear prospect for Moldova, Ukraine, and Georgia is equally vital for Belarus
Elena Tonkacheva: EU’s clear prospect for Moldova, Ukraine, and Georgia is equally vital for Belarus
The head of the Center for Legal Transformation “Lawtrend” answered the questions of the desk of the Moldavian radio “Free Europe”.  29.07.2015 | 08:30
Uladzimir Kavalkin: Belarus is a leader by number of employees in state-run institutions
Uladzimir Kavalkin: Belarus is a leader by number of employees in state-run institutions
Without revision of all functions and all administrative procedures there isn’t much to say about debureaucratisation in Belarus.  27.07.2015 | 08:57
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In his report, philosopher Gintautas Mažeikis discusses several concepts that have been a part of the European social and philosophical thought for quite a time.

“It is our big joint work”

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Shhh! Belarus Wants You to Think It’s Turning Over a New Leaf

Minsk’s muddled media clampdown could jeopardize warming of relations with the West.

Mikhail Matskevich: How to create a local agenda and make it a problem solving tool

To achieve changes, you need to be interested in them and stop pinning all hopes on the state.