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The region is developing, yet Belarus is still resisting to any change
The region is developing, yet Belarus is still resisting to any change
According to the experts, the Belarusian authorities are focused on preserving the socio-economic system, which at the same time is obviously becoming degraded.  20.06.2016 | 11:09
Amnesty International calls on renewing of the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on Belarus
Amnesty International calls on renewing of the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on Belarus
The UN Human Rights Council should support the renewal of the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation in Belarus, says the statement at the website of the human rights organization.  20.06.2016 | 08:29
Anatoly Shumchanka: If mass control of individual entrepreneurs resumes winter scenario can repeat
Anatoly Shumchanka: If mass control of individual entrepreneurs resumes winter scenario can repeat
However perfect the documentation of entrepreneurs is, inspectors will collect fines at any cost.  17.06.2016 | 17:51
Work on preparing local agendas to implement the Convention has started
Work on preparing local agendas to implement the Convention has started
First meeting with representatives of government departments, organizations representing the interests of people with disabilities, and active residents were held in Stolin and Bobruisk.  13.06.2016 | 10:41
Belarusian NPP is to be discussed on June 21-22 in Vilnius
Belarusian NPP is to be discussed on June 21-22 in Vilnius
On June 8 the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has presented Belarus with the note concerning the possible incident at the Belarusian nuclear power plant.  10.06.2016 | 07:47
Uladzimir Dunaeu: What is happening with the Roadmap now could be called sabotage
Uladzimir Dunaeu: What is happening with the Roadmap now could be called sabotage
No one still wants to reform the system of higher education in Belarus; moreover, the authorities even embarrassed themselves at a meeting of the monitoring group on the subject.  09.06.2016 | 09:07
Ulad Vialichka: Ukraine and Georgia deserve a visa-free regime with the EU
Ulad Vialichka: Ukraine and Georgia deserve a visa-free regime with the EU
A delay in granting a visa-free regime will cause a significant blow to the pro-European forces not only in Ukraine and Georgia, but also in all the countries of the Eastern Partnership.  08.06.2016 | 08:23
Point of view: Most stereotypes about the disabled root in the Soviet practises of marginalization
Point of view: Most stereotypes about the disabled root in the Soviet practises of marginalization
Belarusian society needs to change its mentality and overcome stereotypes as well as abandon indifference and take the lead in securing basic constitutional rights of its citizens with disability.  07.06.2016 | 09:45
Uladzimir Matskevich: We can create a National University, but only if all our elites start a dialogue
Uladzimir Matskevich: We can create a National University, but only if all our elites start a dialogue
And it’s only possible to create a National University in one’s mother country; immigration doesn’t contribute to nation-building.  07.06.2016 | 08:28
"On the one hand, people want to save parks; on the other – a well-developed shopping structure"
"On the one hand, people want to save parks; on the other – a well-developed shopping structure"
How can we change cities with the "theory of small deeds"?  06.06.2016 | 08:21
Astravets in Belarus-Lithuania relations: Is compromise possible?
Astravets in Belarus-Lithuania relations: Is compromise possible?
The Lithuanian authorities are hardly willing to jeopardise the numerous benefits of a wide web of trade ties between the two countries.  05.06.2016 | 10:49
Belarus and the EU are to discuss human rights again on June 7
Belarus and the EU are to discuss human rights again on June 7
A regular round of Belarus-EU dialogue on human rights will take place in Minsk on 7 June, Spokesman for the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dmitry Mironchyk told media on 2 June.  04.06.2016 | 11:15
Belarus is preparing a decree to relax visa requirements
Belarus is preparing a decree to relax visa requirements
Spokesperson for the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dmitry Mironchyk told about I reporters on 2 June.  04.06.2016 | 08:20
Representative of Education Ministry: 10 years ago we used to reprimand families;now we support them
Representative of Education Ministry: 10 years ago we used to reprimand families;now we support them
As Belarus struggles to provide long-term comprehensive support for children in custody, it seems a lot more could be done with the infusion of international funds and expertise in this field.  03.06.2016 | 11:45
Uladzimir Valetka: The state protects workplaces, not the unemployed
Uladzimir Valetka: The state protects workplaces, not the unemployed
The unemployment benefit should make 25-50% of the average salary.  02.06.2016 | 09:32
Belarus
Belarus' Deputy Prime Minister: Social welfare remains among priorities for 2016-2020
Belarus' Deputy Prime Minister Natalia Kochanova stated that after a meeting of delegates to the 5th Belarusian People's Congress.  02.06.2016 | 08:04
2nd Monitoring report on implementation of Belarus Roadmap for higher education reform
2nd Monitoring report on implementation of Belarus Roadmap for higher education reform
The report is drawn by the Belarusian Independent Bologna Committee and the Ad Hoc Commission of the Belarusian National Platform of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum.  31.05.2016 | 09:04
Tourism has no economic significance in Belarus; hopes are set on the crisis
Tourism has no economic significance in Belarus; hopes are set on the crisis
A mere simplification of the visa regime for foreigners won’t change the situation; comprehensive change of the whole tourist policy of the country is needed, experts say.  30.05.2016 | 09:47
The Information Ministry blocks access to the website of the Human Rights Center “Viasna”
The Information Ministry blocks access to the website of the Human Rights Center “Viasna”
As of May 27, 2016 employees of government institutions cannot access the resource, which is “blocked under the laws of the Republic of Belarus.”  29.05.2016 | 12:18
Point of view: With such a national programme Belarus is hardly a destination point for migrants
Point of view: With such a national programme Belarus is hardly a destination point for migrants
Meanwhile Belarus remains a highly homogenous urban society with almost 84 per cent of the population identifying as Belarusian, followed by 8.3 per cent identifying as Russian.  28.05.2016 | 11:16
The two hidden mechanisms of media censorship in Belarus
The two hidden mechanisms of media censorship in Belarus
Despite recent political developments in Belarus, such as the lift of EU sanctions, Lukashenka still firmly holds onto media control – one of key instruments, which has allowed him to stay in power.  28.05.2016 | 08:35
Human rights fighters issued a statement ahead of the next round of EU-Belarus human rights dialog
Human rights fighters issued a statement ahead of the next round of EU-Belarus human rights dialog
The statement urges the government to establish a dialog on human rights between government bodies and human rights organizations and to develop in coordination with them a National Human Rights Plan.  27.05.2016 | 10:03
Aliaksei Lastouski: In Belarus, there is no historical policy and no “soft Belarusization"
Aliaksei Lastouski: In Belarus, there is no historical policy and no “soft Belarusization"
Aliaksandr Lukashenka's statements are an inexhaustible source for various kinds of research.  26.05.2016 | 08:34
OSCE may ask Belarus to bring police mission into Donbas
OSCE may ask Belarus to bring police mission into Donbas
Military expert Aliaksandr Alesin explains what is the OSCE police mission doing in Eastern Ukraine and what trust would the armed representatives of Belarus have if they appear in the combat zone.  25.05.2016 | 10:04
Stanislau Shushkevich is fined $320 for taking part in the Belarusian National Congress
Stanislau Shushkevich is fined $320 for taking part in the Belarusian National Congress
Yesterday Minsk courts considered 11 administrative cases re the participants of the Belarusian National Congress.  25.05.2016 | 09:03
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Gintautas Mažeikis: The relation of political field and arena in the framework of information war

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”

It is impossible to change life in cities just in three years (the timeline of the “Agenda 50” campaign implementation). But changing the structure of relationships in local communities is possible.

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.