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Lukashenka: The EU realized that it is time to abandon this block thinking

Commenting on the abolition of most sanctions against Belarus, Belarus President said that this decision “is absolutely satisfactory for us." 17.02.2016 | 10:38

EU lifts most sanctions on Belarus

EU foreign ministers have voted to abandon sanctions against Belarus President Aliaksandr Lukashenka and a number of other Belarusan officials. 16.02.2016 | 10:39

Opinion: Lithuania-Belarus cooperation is a good example that goes beyond good neighborly relations

While such positive examples of neighboring relations are not “trending” now, Lithuania and Belarus are among those who are not afraid of seeking mutually beneficial projects and widening cooperation. 13.02.2016 | 12:09

EU Foreign Ministers are ready to drop most of the bloc's sanctions against Belarus

Meanwhile, European left-wingers advise preserving Belarus stations until real positive changes are made in the country. 13.02.2016 | 09:28

Andrei Yahorau: Sanctions have no important meaning in Belarus-EU relations

Now Belarus-EU relations will be developing regardless the extension of sanctions or their abolition. 12.02.2016 | 08:20

Today Belarus expects big delegation of EU diplomats

Representatives of the foreign ministries of seven member countries of the European Union are visiting Belarus on February 9. 09.02.2016 | 09:14

Further fate of EU sanctions against Belarus will be discussed on February 15

The EU Foreign Affairs Council didn’t give any other details but for the date. 06.02.2016 | 08:20

Point of view: There is now a need for a greater presence of the West in Belarus

The European Union and the United States can become not only advocates of potential reforms, but also spur the changes that are already taking place in the country, writes Ryhor Astapenia. 03.02.2016 | 11:37

Ulad Vialichka: The Civil Society Forum doesn’t need radical changes now

The transformations of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum have already been introduced. Now what the Forum needs is concrete definition of the directions that have already been launched. 02.02.2016 | 08:17

House of Representatives wants to restore special guest status in PACE

Members of the House of Representatives hope to restore special guest status in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. 29.01.2016 | 08:28

Newly appointed British Ambassador arrived to Minsk

Ms Fionna Gibb has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Belarus in succession to Mr Bruce James Bucknell, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. 26.01.2016 | 09:20

The EU’s benign neglect of Eastern Europe

The longer the precarious status of Eastern European countries continues, the greater the instability will be. 24.01.2016 | 08:01

New Call for Project Proposals for civil society organizations

The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF) Secretariat has announced new Call for Proposals for civil society organizations. 23.01.2016 | 08:37

Now it’s the momentum to improve the Belarusan regime’s entrenched antipathy towards human rights

The present combination of factors enables the West to help Belarus turn toward more democratic and sensible governance, structural economic reforms, and more respect for human rights and freedoms. 17.01.2016 | 09:56

EU reiterates its call on Belarus to impose moratorium on death penalty

Last week the Minsk Regional Court inflicted the death penalty on Henadz Yakavitski. 14.01.2016 | 09:34

Bruce Bucknell: Belarus-EU relations are gradually, slowly improving

“We don’t want some abrupt changes. We would like to see stable improvement. It’s not the right moment for strong pressure,” the diplomat said. 13.01.2016 | 08:31

Whether the West will continue to suspend sanctions against Belarus depends upon security strategy

Lift of sanctions didn’t happen because Belarusian President Aliaksandr Lukashenka has demonstrated the respect for human rights that the US Secretary of State John Kerry called for five years ago. 10.01.2016 | 10:05

Lithuanian Foreign Ministry: Nobody is planning to organize reforms for Belarus

The European Union has a strategy on Belarus, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius assures. 08.01.2016 | 09:44

Belarus as EU neighbor: A firm authoritarian political system with little chances for the opposition

Through the decades, Belarus’ political system has remained extremely centralized but stable. At least the country’s undemocratic system has not become radically worse over the last decade. 04.01.2016 | 08:13

Belarusan opposition leaders asked Merkel not to forget about Belarus

Last week representatives of Belarusan opposition met with the German Chancellor Angela Merkel. 21.12.2015 | 08:29

Belarus tries to improve relations with Ukraine and Syria because of Kremlin’s international policy

Lukashenka not only earns money in Ukraine but also says to the West: “I am yours, don't stage a Maidan in Belarus”, claims Siarhei Bohdan. 20.12.2015 | 11:48

The European Council reaffirms the importance of the Eastern Partnership program

The Council of the EU for foreign affairs & international relations published conclusions on the “Review of the European Neighbourhood Policy”. 15.12.2015 | 07:57

Ulad Vialichka: The EU suggested bait to the official Minsk for intensifying the relations

EU and Belarus are trying to clear out whether there is mutual interest in moving forward. 14.12.2015 | 17:19

EU allocated €300.000 to Belarus to help Ukrainian refugees

"It's essential that humanitarian aid gets to all vulnerable people affected by the conflict in Ukraine," – the Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Belarus said. 13.12.2015 | 08:49

Gunnar Wiegand: Agreement on easing visa regulations, readmission agreement are ready for signing

The only issue which is being debated are the diplomatic passports that have to meet security standard, Deputy Managing Director for Europe and Central Asia of the EEAS said. 11.12.2015 | 10:56

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