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Opinion: Lukashenka appointed his administration head for supporting Belarus’ independence

This appointment happened at the same time as the Kremlin is once more raising the issue of the legitimacy of post-Soviet borders and statehoods, first of all in Ukraine, writes Siarhei Bohdan. 08.02.2015 | 09:14

Uladzimir Matskevich: Regime has to appeal to patriotic feelings; we shouldn’t believe its sincerity

Belarus head long ago realized the advantages of independence; he doesn’t want to be Kremlin’s deputy. That is why we observe Lukashenka’s alleged switch to Belarusianism. And that is a forced switch. 03.02.2015 | 08:57

Zmicier Lukashuk: Lukashenka isn’t 100% sure that no Russian “green men” will appear in Belarus

Skeptically repeated Lukashenka’s words about “this Russian world that they are pushing here” give hopes that he understands the threat to Belarusan independence that Russia is posing. 02.02.2015 | 08:32

Point of view: Lukashenka's defiant stance on Belarus’ sovereignty may be taking deeper roots

Being 20 years in power, Lukashenka has made an art of weaving between Moscow and the West, accepting generous aid from Russia while resisting Moscow's efforts to undermine Belarusan sovereignty. 31.01.2015 | 09:16

Andrei Kazakevich: Russia has no considerable leverages to pressurize Western economy

Is EU ready to expand its sanctions against Russia? Will the stance of Greece or statements about Russia’s “adequate response” inhibit European plans? 30.01.2015 | 09:07

Viktar Marhelau: The main problem of Belarusan business is price formation

Belarus should elaborate integral economy development strategy with the account for the international challenges. 29.01.2015 | 08:22

Point of view: Economy finally troubling Belarusans more than Ukraine

This is the main result of a December 2014 poll from the Independent Institute of Socio-Economic and Political Studies (IISEPS) published in early January, writes Artyom Shraibman. 28.01.2015 | 13:30

Lukashenka plans to keep status quo until end of presidential elections

During a special session of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus, President Lukashenka introduced Andrei Kabiakou as the new prime minister. 26.01.2015 | 10:46

Valery Karbalevich: After the president campaign we could get a new type of regime

So far authoritarian regime that was supported by the majority of population was reigning in Belarus; after the election it might be minority that is the basis. 24.01.2015 | 09:27

US announced fresh sanctions against a Belarusan enterprise

On December 30, 2014, the US Department of State announced new sanctions against Belarusan company BelVneshPromService. 23.01.2015 | 10:32

Russia has established a precedent in Ukraine that could easily justify sending tanks to Minsk

Russia is Belarus’ closest ally, and the conflict in Ukraine has placed Belarus — and in particular its President Lukashenka — in a tricky position. 22.01.2015 | 11:12

Aliaksandr Sasnou: In absence of Russia's help the state will be looking for new ways to rob people

The notion “idlers” is having an increasingly broad interpretation. Will it help to replenish the budget or are the authorities just distracting people from more essential problems? 21.01.2015 | 08:47

Answering for insulting the policeman: blogger was fined through court

The complainant Ihar Dunko stated that he was offended by the note of the blogger. He went through an inquiry at work; his relatives and friends thought he was unworthy employee. 20.01.2015 | 11:17

Is Gazprom displacing its representative office in Minsk?

The issue of liquidating the representative office in Belarus will be resolved on January 29. 20.01.2015 | 09:33

Uladzimir Matskevich: Belarusan regime can ensure any result at the “election”

It is unclear whether the Belarusan government has an action plan to step out of the crisis; so the only thing left for Belarusans is to stay confused and pop-eyed. 20.01.2015 | 08:31

Point of view: To protect its nature heritage, Belarus is to improve its nature management system

Belarus retains its rich flora and fauna, and preserving it should be one of government’s strategic goals. Besides, environmental civil society groups should gain access to policymaking and oversight. 19.01.2015 | 11:41

New government’s policy breaks the tradition of raising people’s incomes during president election

Belarus National Bank adopted certain measures so that to stabilize Belarus’ financial situation, managing to address currency exchange market problems without social discontent growing. 18.01.2015 | 10:41

Belarus' self-isolation from international democratic community was seriously but not entirely broke

In 2014 Belarus lost its title as Europe's last dictatorship by offering up its name for the peace process in Ukraine, which helped to jump-start a positive trend in country's relations with the West. 18.01.2015 | 09:36

Lukashenka urged Russia not to get indignant because of normalization in Belarus-West relation

Belarus President also stated that Belarusans haven’t been and won’t be traitors. 17.01.2015 | 09:16

Lukashenka recalled citizen that they have arms and legs to work and pay taxes

According to the head of the state around 500 thousand citizens in Belarus do not have official employment, do not pay taxes, but use social goods. 15.01.2015 | 08:34

Ahead of president election, the regime seeks to display its full control over the situation

Recently adopted changes in mass media law will provide authorities with more instruments to control and restrict Internet media freedoms ahead of 2015 president election and current economic crisis. 12.01.2015 | 14:50

Russian Media attacks on Lukashenka: a new shift in Russia-Belarus relations

The past weeks have seen a rare increase of anti-Belarusan motion in pro-state Russian media, the manner of the attack resembling the information warfare, which preceded Russia's annexation of Crimea. 08.01.2015 | 09:32

Levy on purchasing foreign currency at the exchange is decreased to 10%

Starting from January 5 the fee on purchases of foreign exchange by individuals and legal entities is reduced from 20 to 10 percent. 06.01.2015 | 07:32

Overview of major trends in 2014 and a forecast for 2015

Solidarity with Belarus Information Office prepared a summary of development of the political and economic situation in Belarus in 2014 and a forecast for 2015. 03.01.2015 | 12:11

The future begins with each new day and never ends

Today is the first day of a new year, which means that all the remaining days of this year is our near future and it’s about time to think about it. 02.01.2015 | 09:58

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