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Belarus' external state debt continues to grows
As of 1 March 2016 Belarus' external state debt totaled $12.5 billion.  01.04.2016 | 11:51
Siarhei Nikaliuk: No chances of getting out of the recession within the frames of the existing model
Siarhei Nikaliuk: No chances of getting out of the recession within the frames of the existing model
Although the mood of former or current Lukashenka’s supporters has deteriorated, the majority doesn’t yet understand the upcoming global changes.  01.04.2016 | 08:43
Opinion: The growing number of depressed regions arises from the flaws in Belarus’ economic model
Opinion: The growing number of depressed regions arises from the flaws in Belarus’ economic model
In 2015, real wages declined everywhere in Belarus save Minsk, which easily explains why so many Belarusians are moving from the regions to the capital, Ryhor Astapenia writes.  31.03.2016 | 10:09
Lukashenka’s electoral rating fell to 27.3%
Lukashenka’s electoral rating fell to 27.3%
These are the results of the March survey conducted by the Independent Institute of Socio-Economic and Political Studies, in which 1508 people took place.  30.03.2016 | 10:40
Stanislau Bahdankevich: EFSD loan will be fully spent to pay off debts
Stanislau Bahdankevich: EFSD loan will be fully spent to pay off debts
However, it won’t be possible to pay off all debts with the use of one loan; Belarus will have to look for additional sources of acquittance.  30.03.2016 | 08:48
The first tranche of a $2-billion EFSD loan is to be transferred to Belarus in the next few days
The first tranche of a $2-billion EFSD loan is to be transferred to Belarus in the next few days
The board of the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) has approved a loan of $2 billion for Belarus.  29.03.2016 | 11:48
A monument to Belarusians who died for Ukraine was opened in Kyiv
A monument to Belarusians who died for Ukraine was opened in Kyiv
A cross with the inscriptions “Glory to Ukraine!” and “Long live Belarus!” is located in the street named after our country.  29.03.2016 | 11:12
Uladzimir Matskevich: Destabilization is a threat to the regime, but is of great use for Russia
Uladzimir Matskevich: Destabilization is a threat to the regime, but is of great use for Russia
Russia tries to maintain its hegemony in the region not only using economic and political ways, but also military threat and the constant threat of destabilization of situation in Belarus and Ukraine.  29.03.2016 | 08:38
In January the share of unprofitable enterprises in Belarus almost reached 50 per cent
In January the share of unprofitable enterprises in Belarus almost reached 50 per cent
The dead loss of unprofitable enterprises in Belarusan industry has totaled Br19.3 trillion rubles, which is 36.2% less than in 2015 over the same period.  28.03.2016 | 12:23
Amid fading influence of large business backed by President, security forces enhanced their position
Amid fading influence of large business backed by President, security forces enhanced their position
The state decided to redistribute scarce resources and strip businesses of profits nesting on public resources. As economy worsens, competition for resources may increase just as the KGB’s influence.  28.03.2016 | 09:53
Freedom Day is celebrated in Minsk
Freedom Day is celebrated in Minsk
On March 25 the Belarusian democratic community celebrates the 98th anniversary of announcing the independence of the Belarusian People’s Republic.  25.03.2016 | 11:41
Lukashenka sets new maximum utility fees
Lukashenka sets new maximum utility fees
On March 23 Aliaksandr Lukashenka signed the Decree No. 107 “Concerning utility rates for the population”.  24.03.2016 | 09:00
Belarus expects to join WTO in the next 2-3 years, representative of Belarus Foreign Ministry says
Belarus expects to join WTO in the next 2-3 years, representative of Belarus Foreign Ministry says
Interaction between the World Trade Organization and Belarus activated last fall after Kazakhstan became the latest former Soviet republic to gain WTO membership on July 27, 2015.  23.03.2016 | 11:14
Belarus tightens border control after Brussels terrorist attacks
Belarus tightens border control after Brussels terrorist attacks
This measure is introduced in the wake of terrorist attacks in Brussels. Belarus Foreign Ministry recommended Belarusians avoid public places and not use public transport while in Brussels.  23.03.2016 | 10:39
The Financial Times: Can Europe’s last dictatorship avoid an economic meltdown?
The Financial Times: Can Europe’s last dictatorship avoid an economic meltdown?
Today, it is clear that without deep economic reforms, Europe’s last autocratic regime cannot continue on that path, Dalibor Rohac, Martin Miszerak write in their paper.  20.03.2016 | 11:39
Israel won’t close its embassy in Minsk
Israel won’t close its embassy in Minsk
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided not to close the Israeli Embassy in Minsk, Belarus.  20.03.2016 | 09:03
Policy brief: Non-Tariff barriers and trade integration in the EAEU
Policy brief: Non-Tariff barriers and trade integration in the EAEU
It is a commonly held view that the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is a political enterprise that has little economic meaning other than redistribution of oil rents.  19.03.2016 | 10:57
Lukashenka wants pension age raised by three years
Lukashenka wants pension age raised by three years
Lukashenka made such statement during his visit to state-owned candy company Kamunarka in Minsk.  19.03.2016 | 08:23
Uladzimir Matskevich: Total lying has become court practice, which poses threat to every citizen
Uladzimir Matskevich: Total lying has become court practice, which poses threat to every citizen
Uladzimir Matskevich: Total lying has become court practice, which poses threat to every citizen  17.03.2016 | 10:13
Ukraine’s former envoy to Belarus is put on wanted list
Ukraine’s former envoy to Belarus is put on wanted list
Pavel Lebedev and Mikhail Ezhel, former defense ministers of Ukraine, have been put on a wanted list. The latter was Ukraine’s ambassador to Belarus in 2013-2015.  16.03.2016 | 09:38
KGB arrested influential businessman Baskin soon after the arrest of business tycoon Chyzh
KGB arrested influential businessman Baskin soon after the arrest of business tycoon Chyzh
Prominent businessman Yauhen Baskin and several top managers with his company SZAT Servolux were arrested by KGB on March 14 just days after Yury Chyzh’s arrest on suspicion of felony.  16.03.2016 | 08:13
Uladzimir Matskevich: Belarus will have to go through the period of publicity
Uladzimir Matskevich: Belarus will have to go through the period of publicity
Signs of publicity are already looming on the horizon, but the decisiveness of the regime for changes is not visible yet.  15.03.2016 | 08:39
Opinion: Gender (in)equality in Belarus could be changed in women’s favour due to economic crisis
Opinion: Gender (in)equality in Belarus could be changed in women’s favour due to economic crisis
Harmful gender stereotypes enforced through education system, limits imposed by the state, and low quotas for girls upheld by the traditionally ‘male’ universities add to gender inequality in Belarus.  12.03.2016 | 10:25
Lukashenka: A man 60 years of age is a horse that can still work hard
Lukashenka: A man 60 years of age is a horse that can still work hard
It would only be fair if the retirement age was raised for everyone, Belarus President stated during the government conference held to discuss the development of the pension system.  11.03.2016 | 09:27
Institute for Security Studies issued a brief on Belarus
Institute for Security Studies issued a brief on Belarus
Belarus’ foreign policy is aimed at ensuring regime-survival. Playing the West against Russia and courting Brussels to up the bidding for its loyalty are instrumental to this end, Anaïs Marin writes.  10.03.2016 | 08:25
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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”

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

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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.