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Aliaksei Chubat: "Singing gatherings" do not teach singing, but acquaint with the tradition

Organizer of singing workshops within the framework of the “CHOICE-Belarus: Legacy and modernity” project reflects on how one can build a bridge between museum and people.
20.04.2017 | 07:30

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Aliaksandr Tamkovich:If someone had said we would build a NPP I would have sent them to psychiatrist
Aliaksandr Tamkovich:If someone had said we would build a NPP I would have sent them to psychiatrist
On April 12 a "Chernobyl: Between Past and Future" discussion as well as a presentation of the German translation of the book "Philosophy of kindness. From disaster to garden of hope" took place.  18.04.2017 | 15:00
Dmitry Drozd: Stalinism gains popularity, but decommunisation is inevitable
Dmitry Drozd: Stalinism gains popularity, but decommunisation is inevitable
It is far from easy to find information about repressions in Belarus. However, we can change the future only by knowing the fate of our ancestors.  10.01.2017 | 07:28
"The biggest problem is that people are not willing to take the responsibility"
"The biggest problem is that people are not willing to take the responsibility"
The "Agents of Change" who are behind all the creative activities in our city shared how they manage to do it.  10.11.2016 | 07:13
Maryna Adamovich: When we made a firework for Mikola, the whole prison roared “Long live Belarus!”
Maryna Adamovich: When we made a firework for Mikola, the whole prison roared “Long live Belarus!”
On August 13 Belarusan political prisoner turned 58. He is celebrating his birthday in the Mahilieu prison, but people from all over Belarus congratulate him.  13.08.2014 | 09:05
Andrei Yahorau elected as a new Chairman of the Coordinating Committee
Andrei Yahorau elected as a new Chairman of the Coordinating Committee
A new membership of the National Platform of EaP CSF Coordinating Committee and its chairman have now been chosen.  22.06.2014 | 09:27
Pavel Sieviarynec: If it were not for Buraukin, we won’t be having national television
Pavel Sieviarynec: If it were not for Buraukin, we won’t be having national television
Famous poet and civil activist passed away in his 78th year. Last public appearance he made was at the church wedding ceremony of Pavel Sieviarynec and Volha Shylak in the Cathedral of St. Virgin Mary  08.06.2014 | 10:54
Ihar Babkou won Jerzy Giedroyc Prize
Ihar Babkou won Jerzy Giedroyc Prize
“Minute: Three stories” is the best book in Belarusian in the genres “poetical fiction” and “essay”.  04.06.2014 | 08:15
Germany is initiating second Geneva conference on the situation in Ukraine
Germany is initiating second Geneva conference on the situation in Ukraine
The head of the German Foreign Ministry Frank-Walter Steinmeier called on the conduction of the international conference on Ukraine.  05.05.2014 | 11:44
Belarusan national poet Ryhor Baradulin died
Belarusan national poet Ryhor Baradulin died
He died aged 79. Ryhor Baradulin was born on February 24, 1935, in Verasouka, Ushachy area.  03.03.2014 | 07:17
Catherine Ashton sees no justification of a new death sentence in Belarus
Catherine Ashton sees no justification of a new death sentence in Belarus
“Capital punishment can never be justified”, - stated Catherine Ashton on the new, fourth this year, sentence to death penalty in Belarus.  21.12.2013 | 08:40
KGB releases Catholic priest Lazar
KGB releases Catholic priest Lazar
However, the priest is not relieved of the criminal liability.  06.12.2013 | 07:43
Azubalis: Belarus will take a very modest place at the EaP Summit
Azubalis: Belarus will take a very modest place at the EaP Summit
The release of political prisoners and democratic elections make up the foundation for Belarus-EU rapprochement.  13.11.2013 | 13:30
Niakliaeu won’t have to serve his prison term
Niakliaeu won’t have to serve his prison term
By the decision taken at the Leninski District Court in Minsk former presidential candidate Uladzimir Niakliaeu is exempted from serving his sentence of two-year imprisonment.  29.07.2013 | 07:41
Stefan Füle:Democratic forces cannot operate without harassment from Belarusan authorities
Stefan Füle:Democratic forces cannot operate without harassment from Belarusan authorities
Speaking at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty headquarters in Prague on May 9, European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy has lashed out at a defiant Belarus.  16.05.2013 | 08:45
Andrei Kazakevich: “All-Russia People
Andrei Kazakevich: “All-Russia People's Front” won’t copy “Belaya Rus” all over again
With all the efforts aimed at putting civil society under control, Russian authorities will hardly undertake the tough arrangements similar to those currently employed by the Belarusan authorities.  03.04.2013 | 08:20
Alena Zuikova: The report made by Justas Paleckis will be of great importance to Belarus
Alena Zuikova: The report made by Justas Paleckis will be of great importance to Belarus
In the report prepared by the Lithuanian European Parliamentary Justas Paleckis about the state of the European and Belarusan relations one shouldn’t wait that the interests of Lithuania will prevail.  23.03.2013 | 12:23
The case of Andrei Pachobut is closed
The case of Andrei Pachobut is closed
The inquiry into the case against the journalist is finished. The Investigative Committee in Hrodna region t found no objective proofs to the alleged crime.  22.03.2013 | 07:50
Uladzimir Niakliaeu: I have no friends in the opposition
Uladzimir Niakliaeu: I have no friends in the opposition
Uladzimir Niakliaeu has just been assuring everyone that opposition cannot do without common candidate. It was just two months that ex-presidential candidate announced this question to be unsolvable.  02.03.2013 | 16:37
Stanislau Shushkevich: Lukashenka has always been a mere rogue
Stanislau Shushkevich: Lukashenka has always been a mere rogue
The first leader of the independent Belarus Stanislau Shushkevich speaks frankly about half-wits and scoundrels, Miasnikovich’s career and KGB contacts, Komsomol workers and political emigrants.  28.01.2013 | 15:59
Uladzimir Matskevich: We need companions
Uladzimir Matskevich: We need companions
Only broad debate, even propaganda, if you like, or promotion, as modern marketing calls it, are able to give impulse to the European Dialogue on modernization of Belarus.  18.12.2012 | 12:17
Aleh Vouchak suggested making Belarus “territory of Eurasian compromise”
Aleh Vouchak suggested making Belarus “territory of Eurasian compromise”
Being a European country, Belarus could turn into an area for communication between Europe, Russia and Asia and to become a territory of Eurasian compromise.  08.12.2012 | 09:25
Liavon Volski: Adoption of democracy spares culture from handcuffs
Liavon Volski: Adoption of democracy spares culture from handcuffs
The culture feels more liberal when there is democratic rule in the country, while under the totalitarian rule or dictatorship it is confined within narrower bounds.  07.12.2012 | 08:30
Jaraslau Bekish: We need some positive movement
Jaraslau Bekish: We need some positive movement
The National Platform of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum is to build constructive communications in order to get rid of inner contradictions and discords.  02.12.2012 | 14:22
“A holiday many people laugh at”
“A holiday many people laugh at”
The day of October Revolution remains a public holiday in Belarus. Still it is celebrated with restraint even on the official level.  08.11.2012 | 10:10
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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.