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Sviatlana Kalinkina: "Russian trace" in Sheremet murder should be considered very seriously

For the adherents of the Russian world, Pavel Sheremet was an annoying figure and could serve as a demonstrative victim. 22.07.2016 | 08:08

Belarus’ parliamentary elections: Opposition is divided while state introduces no harsh repressions

Tension between supporters of protests and those for partaking in the elections is growing. Boycott supporters are stepping up criticism as the state bans opposition leaders from the election race. 21.07.2016 | 09:05

Hovsep Khurshudyan: Sasna Tsrer group isn’t terrorist, but a response to the political mayhem of the state

On July 17, an armed group seized the building of the Patrol-Guard Service Regiment in Erebuni district of Yerevan. First National Security Service reported about "an armed group", then – "terrorists" 21.07.2016 | 08:00

Lukashenka and Zyuganov yet again grieve over the collapse of the USSR

Belarus and Russia lost the system which was unparalleled in the world, claimed Aliaksandr Lukashenka as he met with Chairman of the Russian Communist Party faction Gennady Zyuganov. 20.07.2016 | 09:14

Andrei Yahorau: In Turkey, the situation is approximately the same as in Belarus

The world has faced the onset of authoritarianism on democracy on a global scale: democracies are losing to authoritarianism. 20.07.2016 | 07:39

Opinion: Minsk won’t introduce changes to parliamentary elections to normalise relations with the US

The Belarusian authorities hope that the White House would reduce claims in respect of democracy and human rights in exchange for neutrality in the confrontation between the West and the Kremlin. 18.07.2016 | 10:03

Mihal Anempadystau: In the current situation Intermarum is a totally politically unrealistic project

How Belarus can use the idea of a new unified Europe? 18.07.2016 | 08:52

Zahar Shybeka: The state will never be interested in fighting alcoholism once and forever

When did alcohol appear in our lands? Which drinking culture did Belarusians have? Why were our ancestors not drunkards, while modern generation is suffering from alcoholism? 17.07.2016 | 09:03

Astravets NPP may get under Western sanctions to get support from the Kremlin

This is how experts estimate the aim of Rosatom’s statement that they face Western sanctions for participation in Crimean projects. 16.07.2016 | 10:25

Iryna Dubianetskaja: Due to efforts of Russian Orthodox Church Belarus’ cultural landscape changes

"Russian world" enters the consciousness of Belarusians through the most cherished, intimate things – the relationship with God; firmly settles there and forces out our authenticity. 16.07.2016 | 08:51

Amnesty International: Belarus uses phone networks to stifle free speech

Amnesty International has accused Belarus authorities of using phone networks run by some of the world’s biggest telecoms companies to stifle free speech and dissent. 15.07.2016 | 12:02

Attack in Nice: At least 84 people killed on a national holiday – Bastille Day

In Nice, at about 10.30 pm yesterday local time a truck slammed into a crowd of people celebrating Bastille Day and barrelled about 2 km. 15.07.2016 | 11:22

Makei: We are lacking behind the plan on export this year

The dynamics cannot but distress us, the Belarus' Minister of Foreign Affairs notes. 14.07.2016 | 10:51

80-year-old Minsk citizen found guilty of insulting Lukashenka and sent to madhouse again

The court found the pensioner Aliaksandr Lapitski guilty and sentenced him to compulsory treatment. 14.07.2016 | 09:42

Leu Marholin: West won’t agree on disclosing bank accounts of Belarusians due to Minsk’s reputation

"I think that the story with Ales Bialiatski’s persecution has taught European countries to be more careful with Belarusian initiatives in such matters", - says economist and politician Leu Marholin. 14.07.2016 | 08:14

How to divide humanity into two unequal parts in four days (photos)

A traditional summer camp of the Flying University took place near Lepel. This year it was dedicated to games and game practice of university building. 13.07.2016 | 08:57

Former Polish Deputy Defense Minister: Belarus is at the heart of the European security

But Belarus has to decide whether to be in the structure of Western, independent states, or a Russian province and a springboard where Russia will be able to place its divisions to march on the West. 12.07.2016 | 10:23

Lawtrend: We are proud of our two-decade work; we’ll celebrate when Elena Tonkacheva returns

The Center for Legal Transformation “Lawtrend” celebrates its 20-year anniversary. 12.07.2016 | 08:08

“She considered herself citizen of Belarus”. Magdalena Radziwill may be reburied in Minsk

Matsej and Mikalai Radziwills are going to rebury the remains of their aunt Magdalena in the Red Church in Minsk. 11.07.2016 | 09:48

Dmitry Karpievich: Adult Education is the key to solving the country's social and economic problems

On 7-9 July Minsk hosted the VI Festival of Non-Formal education. This time - in the framework of the “Learn to Act” project. 11.07.2016 | 08:45

A Week of Belarusian Thinking will be held on September 19-25

Belarusian thinking is the nation’s self-understanding, ways of understanding its nature and purpose, search for identity at the crossroads of cultural influences and traditions. 09.07.2016 | 08:53

Elena Tonkacheva: Cancellation of the Special Rapporteur on Belarus mandate is very shortsighted

Belarusian human rights fighters, as well as Miklos Haraszti, don’t see systematic changes of the human rights situation in Belarus. 08.07.2016 | 15:43

Uladzimir Matskevich: No nation is exclusively heroic or exclusively felonious

The scandal around Sviatlana Alexievich’s statements, including a statement of the Polish Foreign Ministry is an attempt to make a mountain out of a molehill. 07.07.2016 | 10:07

Sviatlana Alexievich made a scandalous statement about the Poles

Belarusian writer and Nobel Prize Winner Sviatlana Alexievich made a scandalous statement about the treatment of Poles towards Jews during the World War II. 07.07.2016 | 09:34