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Belarus won’t receive a loan of $3 billion until IMF mission studies the economic situation in June
Belarus won’t receive a loan of $3 billion until IMF mission studies the economic situation in June
The International Monetary Fund is studying the economic actions of the Belarusian authorities, said Chairman of the Belarus National Bank Pavel Kalaur at the press conference in Minsk.  12.05.2016 | 12:02
OSCE again calls on Belarus to stop executions, introduce moratorium on death penalty
OSCE again calls on Belarus to stop executions, introduce moratorium on death penalty
The execution of Siarhei Ivanou “goes against the ongoing discussions in Belarus and the growing international trend towards the abolition of a punishment”, Director of the OSCE/ODIHR says.  12.05.2016 | 10:57
Andrei Yahorau: Intense politicization of pressurized groups may be an uneven response to the state
Andrei Yahorau: Intense politicization of pressurized groups may be an uneven response to the state
All political parties don’t have much weight themselves; it is more useful for them to get united, but their private interests are pulling them apart.  12.05.2016 | 08:31
Parliamentary election in Belarus to be more transparent for international observers, not opposition
Parliamentary election in Belarus to be more transparent for international observers, not opposition
The Belarusian authorities are willing to demonstrate greater openness and transparency in the parliamentary elections to the international observers.  11.05.2016 | 10:10
Svetlana Alexievich will open club for intellectuals in Minsk
Svetlana Alexievich will open club for intellectuals in Minsk
A club for intellectuals organized by Belarusian Nobel laureate in Literature is expected to open in September.  10.05.2016 | 11:15
IMF included Belarus and Russia to “politically unstable” countries
IMF included Belarus and Russia to “politically unstable” countries
Belarus and Russia are among the countries of Central and Eastern Europe with the biggest risks of political instability.  10.05.2016 | 09:30
Lavon Volski won Freemuse Award for “working for freedom of musical expression in a remarkable way”
Lavon Volski won Freemuse Award for “working for freedom of musical expression in a remarkable way”
Lavon Volski dedicated the award to his beloved wife and manager Hanna who died in March.  10.05.2016 | 08:08
Belarus national programme appears out of touch with reality in terms of the migration component
Belarus national programme appears out of touch with reality in terms of the migration component
If the Belarusian state does nothing, 70,000 new migrants are to arrive in Belarus in the next 5 years. The ultimate goals should include attracting skillful labour force and retaining native talents.  09.05.2016 | 11:30
Belarusian authorities are preparing for social discontent to grow
Belarusian authorities are preparing for social discontent to grow
Recently Lukashenka signed amendments to the law on extremism. Experts believe that they aim at tightening liability for political and protest activity and participation in military operations abroad.  09.05.2016 | 09:01
Canada lifts sanctions from Belarus
Canada lifts sanctions from Belarus
Canada plans to initiate the regulatory process to remove Belarus from its list of sanctioned countries, the Global Affairs Canada government department said in a statement on May 7.  09.05.2016 | 08:24
Belarus in focus: The state is using economic constraints to control information space
Belarus in focus: The state is using economic constraints to control information space
Authorities softened repressions against independent media, but enhanced financial pressure, introduced numerous legislative restrictions and bolstered economic discrimination against non-state media.  08.05.2016 | 09:30
Lukashenka could use Belaya Rus to legitimise his successor in state apparatus and in people
Lukashenka could use Belaya Rus to legitimise his successor in state apparatus and in people's eyes
Lukashenka opposes the idea of a ruling party primarily because the current personality-based system fully satisfies him, writes Artyom Shraibman.  07.05.2016 | 19:13
Another death sentence has been implemented in Belarus
Another death sentence has been implemented in Belarus
Death convict Siarhei Ivanou has been executed at the jail of Valadarka.  07.05.2016 | 10:10
Belarus Energy Ministry commented on the accident at Astravets NPP construction site
Belarus Energy Ministry commented on the accident at Astravets NPP construction site
The Ministry confirms that the incident took place, but claims that the supporting structure of formwork was only “partially damaged”.  07.05.2016 | 08:05
Crowdfunding In Belarus: a spectacular surge in 2015, with the trend continuing in 2016
Crowdfunding In Belarus: a spectacular surge in 2015, with the trend continuing in 2016
Leading Belarusian crowdfunding platforms Talakosht, MaeSens, and Ulej became increasingly effective in supporting cultural and social projects, charities, and socially responsible businesses.  06.05.2016 | 10:55
Lithuanian Foreign Ministry summons Belarus’ ambassador over alleged incident at Astravets NPP
Lithuanian Foreign Ministry summons Belarus’ ambassador over alleged incident at Astravets NPP
Lithuania has summoned Belarus’ ambassador and handed him a diplomatic note demands explanation over reported incident at Astravets NPP construction site.  06.05.2016 | 09:15
Siarhei Drazdouski:Focus is on accessibility of human rights for people with disabilities in regions
Siarhei Drazdouski:Focus is on accessibility of human rights for people with disabilities in regions
The main event of this year’s Accessibility Week is the presentation of the Zero report, a study on the situation with human rights of persons with disabilities.  06.05.2016 | 08:08
World Bank: Unleashing productivity and employment growth in Belarus
World Bank: Unleashing productivity and employment growth in Belarus
Recession in Russia and low commodity prices have a major impact on Belarus’s economy, which is expected to contract by 3% in 2016 and by 1% in 2017 as external shocks have an enduring impact on it.  05.05.2016 | 11:04
Minsk holds International Scientific Congress of Belarusian Culture at National Academy of Science
Minsk holds International Scientific Congress of Belarusian Culture at National Academy of Science
The Congress gathers more than 300 researchers, scientists and experts in cultural studies, history, ethnography, linguistics, and literature studies from around the world.  05.05.2016 | 09:08
Schools of higher learning and vocational schools in Belarus are to change admission rules
Schools of higher learning and vocational schools in Belarus are to change admission rules
The government is preparing a decree on introducing changes to the rules of admission to universities. The draft law was discussed on May 3 at the session with the head of state.  05.05.2016 | 08:00
Belarus: Lavon Volski is a free man in an unfree country
Belarus: Lavon Volski is a free man in an unfree country
Since the beginning of the 80s, Belarusian rock musician Lavon Volski has been one of the most influential cultural personalities in his country fighting for freedom of artistic expression.   04.05.2016 | 11:16
Uladzimir Matskevich: Desovietization in Belarus is like the aging process – it decays and falls
Uladzimir Matskevich: Desovietization in Belarus is like the aging process – it decays and falls
Ideological attempts to change people’s mentality using artificial "holidays" are doomed to failure.  04.05.2016 | 08:12
Lukashenka will keep the economic model with minor reforms in the hope of environment to change
Lukashenka will keep the economic model with minor reforms in the hope of environment to change
Under the pressure of external factors and reduced state resources, the state will be forced to carry out some reforms of the existing socio-economic model, while preserving the monopoly on power.  03.05.2016 | 11:03
OSCE: It remains to be seen how, in practice, the declarations made by CEC will translate into actio
OSCE: It remains to be seen how, in practice, the declarations made by CEC will translate into actio
The Central Election Commission (CEC) stated that it would improve the formation of election commissions, the review of election disputes, and the vote count procedure at the parliamentary elections.  03.05.2016 | 08:21
Non-compliance with the planned socio-economic parameters is to be adjusted using domestic resources
Non-compliance with the planned socio-economic parameters is to be adjusted using domestic resources
Belarus may adjust the dynamics of GDP decline by reducing costs in the industry. Only at oil prices higher than $50 per barrel Belarus may achieve the economic performance comparable with 2015.  02.05.2016 | 11:24
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