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It’s time to reassess Belarus-Europe relations, Lithuania’s Foreign Minister says

Though Belarus still doesn’t admit the presence of political prisoners in the country, the EU voiced its intention to “reassess our dialogue and relations” and “find common ground on some issues”. 24.07.2014 | 11:22

Andrei Yahorau: EU is dragging time, hoping that Russians will stop supporting gunmen in Donbas

Defenseless EU resolution not only conceals the direct perpetrators of Boeing-777 catastrophe, but also sharply contrasts with the unambiguous statements made by numerous leaders of European states. 24.07.2014 | 08:54

Can Eastern Partnership do without Russia?

Belarus Foreign Minister in Brussels stated about the importance of engaging Russia in the EaP activities in order to “avoid creation of new dividing lines in the region”. 23.07.2014 | 11:58

Uladzimir Makei went to Brussels to discuss “Eastern Partnership”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus is participating in the Eastern Partnership Ministerial Meeting in Brussels. He is presenting the official position of Minsk on this issue. 22.07.2014 | 13:28

In autumn Lithuania’s visa centers will open in Belarus

It is assumed that this measure will reduce the pressure on the embassy's technical abilities. This step will help to solve the problem of long queues and difficulties with getting visas. 22.07.2014 | 12:27

Andrei Yahorau: Sanctions that will noticeably affect the resources of the Russian regime are needed

Russian society shares Kremlin’s position to continue with aggression in Ukraine; thus, the international community shouldn’t fear that sanctions would affect broad strata of society. 20.07.2014 | 09:21

Good news from the EU and Israel regarding visa regime with Belarus

While EU unveils plan to grant Schengen visas on border, Israel can cancel visa regime with Belarus already this year. 19.07.2014 | 10:54

EU-Belarus relations discussed at the meeting of German and Belarus Foreign Offices’ officials

Visa issue was one of the questions on the agenda of the meeting. 12.07.2014 | 11:46

Ulad Vialichka:For now there is no saying about systematic approach to countries-outcasts of the EaP

European Dialog on Modernization (EDM) came to a halt. Whether “Reforum” project will survive is unknown yet, too. 01.07.2014 | 08:49

Statement in connection with the signing of Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine EU Association Agreements

On June 27, 2014 Belarusan National Platform of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum issued a statement in connection with the signing of Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine EU Association Agreements. 30.06.2014 | 07:31

Andrei Yahorau: Countries-members of Eastern Partnership need security strategy

In the situation when military threats are aggravated in the Eastern Partnership region the EU has to reassess its relations with the official Minsk. 25.06.2014 | 08:12

Ulad Vialichka: National Platform should become a center of attraction for pro-European forces

The crisis in the Eastern Partnership has affected Belarusan National Platform of the EaP CSF, which is looking for meanings and relevance of its existence. 17.06.2014 | 08:49

Opinion: If the UK wants to sustain its good image in Belarus it needs to change its visa policy

On June 13, 2014 the Visa Section of the British Embassy in Belarus stopped accepting visa applications. 16.06.2014 | 11:48

Lukashenka is interested in comparative stability of Belarus

According to Belarus President, the policy and position of the European Union towards Belarus has been changing recently. 12.06.2014 | 08:20

Maira Mora: The EU would like to study Belarus' efforts to promote social and economic development

The countries should know more about their neighbors, study their history and culture, as this is the foundation for friendly ties. 06.06.2014 | 09:09

“Overview of the International Standards and Principles of Public Funding” is published

European Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ECNL) has prepared this paper on the demand of the Legal transformation Center and Assembly of Pro-Democratic NGOs of Belarus. 02.06.2014 | 08:22

Belarus Reality Check 2014

On 10 April 2014, the 3rd Belarus Reality Check meeting brought together in Brussels key international and Belarusian experts as well as donors and policy makers. 24.05.2014 | 08:44

EU elections to the European Parliament are being held these days

The first countries to vote are the citizens of the Netherlands and the Great Britain. 23.05.2014 | 10:57

Maina Kiai: Restrictions on civil society’s ability to access funding are increasing worldwide

There are no signs that the situation will soon improve, noted UN Special Rapporteur at the first in a series of meetings for regional civil society dialogues that was organized recently in Warsaw. 16.05.2014 | 10:41

UNDP in Belarus announces job openings

United Nations Development Programme in Belarus has two positions to fill. The vacancies are open for the nationals of the Republic of Belarus. 16.05.2014 | 08:15

Belarus disregarded the Eastern Partnership Summit in Prague

Meanwhile, the meeting of the EaP countries at foreign ministries level in Budapest and the meeting of the Visegrad Group is attended by Uladzimir Makei’s deputy. 25.04.2014 | 08:10

Belarus in the region of the Eastern Partnership countries (1992-2012)

Political Sphere Institute of Political Studies, supported by Centre for European Transformation, conducted a study of relations between Belarus and the countries of Eastern Partnership in 1992-2012. 18.04.2014 | 14:52

Ihar Lialkou: Modern schoolchildren know more about Europe than an average Belarusan

It is for eleventh time that the Belarusan schoolchildren will be taking part in a competition in the best knowledge of European Union. 15.04.2014 | 08:46

European Commission publishes a report on Belarus

In the paper, European Commission sums up the results of the cooperation with Belarus within the framework of the European Neighbourhood Policy. 28.03.2014 | 13:39