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Ulad Vialichka: Rather be included in communications than avoid them

The head of the International Consortium “EuroBelarus” sums up the preliminary results of the international conference “Civil society:analysis of the situation, approaches and development strategies”. 23.03.2014 | 10:09

Andrei Kazakevich: Ukrainian nation is passing a test on integrity and unity

If Russia starts a military operation in Crimea, the vast majority of Ukrainians will unequivocally interpret it as aggression, which will turn Ukraine into an anti-Russia state. 28.02.2014 | 09:34

Opinion: The West still can help Belarus to emancipate in relations with Russia

Belarus` lack of involvement into any other integration projects only deepens its dependence on Russia, whereas more contacts with EU partners could help Belarus to become less dependent on Russia. 26.02.2014 | 10:55

Opinion: Border issue serves as a good example of Belarus-EU fruitful cooperation

On 27 January, in an address to the State Border Committee, Aliaksandr Lukashenka urged officials “to more effectively use the interests of the EU in creating a strong border”, writes Siarhei Bohdan. 24.02.2014 | 10:39

Andrei Yahorau: EU has no idea what to do with Belarus

“Temporary faze” is the first serious step in renovating EU-Belarus dialog that has happened over the last four years. 24.02.2014 | 08:10

Uladzimir Matskevich: Russia issues an ultimatum to the European policy of neighborly relations

If the European Union turns a blind eye to the actions of Russia in Eastern Europe, it will throw the situation in the region off many steps back. 11.02.2014 | 09:10

European Union prepared "20 Points Post-Vilnius"

Thirteen European Union states have developed draft development prescription for the Eastern Partnership program. 08.02.2014 | 08:47

Georgia is EC’s priority for 2014

Herman Van Rompuy, the President of the European Council, said that the signature of the EU-Georgia Association Agreement is one of the top priorities for the European Council. 05.02.2014 | 08:07

Representatives of Foreign Ministry of Belarus and EU Foreign Office discussed visa simplification

Deputy Foreign Minister of Belarus held a number of meetings, which could help to advance the settlement of visa simplification issue. 31.01.2014 | 16:23

Aksana Shelest: The notion of public dialog is being expertized and narrowed

Belarusan civil society has to prepare for yet another attempt to imitate representation in Belarus-Europe dialog, this time by using experts, not governmental or non-governmental organizations. 31.01.2014 | 10:25

Diplomatic communication between Belarus and the EU has increased, European civil officer says

According to the member of the EU Delegation to Belarus, “2013 was better than 2012”. 31.01.2014 | 09:25

Belarusan bank gets a $30 million loan from EBRD

It is the third time that European Bank for Reconstruction and Development allocates money for Belvnesheconombank, thus promoting under-served sector of Belarusan economy. 30.01.2014 | 08:06

Belarus’ participation in GRECO demonstrates willingness to improve the situation,Pavel Sapelka says

An additional protocol to the Criminal Law Convention on Corruption in Strasbourg has been signed recently between Belarus and the Council of Europe. 27.01.2014 | 08:20

Opinion: Authorities gradually realize that Europe can actually be a helpful partner

Foreign aid represents an issue which is subject to intense focus on the part of the authorities, who have not yet put aside Soviet schemes of working with their western partners, writes Vadzim Smok. 11.01.2014 | 11:25

In Search of One Voice

Change in Belarus will only become possible with the full participation of the civil society in national decision-making. 10.01.2014 | 08:55

Antonella Valmorbida: Citizens’ participation at a local level as an instrument of change in Belarus

The coordinator of the Subgroup on Local Government and Public Administration Reform of the Civil Society Forum for the Eastern Partnership gives her evaluation of EU-Belarus interaction. 08.01.2014 | 11:26

Opinion: Belarus-EU relations remain in limbo

Although the authorities made progress in establishing relations with developing countries such as China or Azerbaijan, but the usefulness of these relations remains vague, writes Ryhor Astapenia. 05.01.2014 | 09:33

Wolfram Maas: It would be wise if Belarus took effort to improve its relations with the EU

The duration of the talks will depend on the willingness of the sides to sign certain agreements, in particular an agreement on readmission, German Ambassador to Belarus says. 22.12.2013 | 09:04

Andrei Kazakevich: European structures will make no concessions to Belarus

Release of political prisoners is symbolic; however, it will signalize that the Belarusan authorities are ready for the dialog with the EU. 18.12.2013 | 08:50

Lukashenka stated he is ready to take any steps to normalize Belarus-EU relations

He made this statement while accepting the credentials of new foreign ambassadors in Minsk. 17.12.2013 | 08:01

The EU helps Belarusans sort their waste

On 13 December, a new waste sorting station has started working in the town of Masty in the Hrodna region, writes Vadzim Smok. 16.12.2013 | 15:04

Ulad Vialichka: For now there is no alternative to the Eastern Partnership

The Eastern Partnership program may become the basis for a new strategy of the European Union in relation to Eastern Europe. 16.12.2013 | 14:43

EU claims to welcome the start of visa facilitation negotiations with Belarus

Deputy Head of the Operations Section at the EU Delegation to Belarus spoke about financial support to develop Belarus' border control system and EU willingness to speed up border procedures. 13.12.2013 | 09:59

Vladimir Fesenko: Ukraine is not Belarus. Euromaidan's dispersal won’t end confrontation

The worst way to end political conflict in Ukraine is to use force as it was done in Belarus in December 2010. However, the consequences may be disastrous. 11.12.2013 | 08:10