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Chernobyl in Belarus
Chernobyl in Belarus' foreign policy: moving down the list of the country’s priorities
On 25-26 April Minsk hosted an international conference “30 after Chernobyl: From Emergency to Revival and Sustainable Socio-Economic Development of Affected Territories”, Igar Gubarevich recalls.  02.05.2016 | 09:37
Stanislau Bahdanovich: I can feel the breath of poverty already
Stanislau Bahdanovich: I can feel the breath of poverty already
Today there are no factors that ensure at least a minimum GDP growth in Belarus.  02.05.2016 | 08:33
30 years after Chernobyl Belarus
30 years after Chernobyl Belarus' government still refuses to release information re radiation level
It’s even planning to build a new nuclear power plant, writes Tatyana Ivanova in her recent article “Belarus’s Chernobyl taboo”.  01.05.2016 | 10:21
Opinion: For the opposition, parliamentary elections 2016 are about ensuring its own survival
Opinion: For the opposition, parliamentary elections 2016 are about ensuring its own survival
If the Belarusian opposition fails to ensure its own survival until the presidential campaign of 2020, it will become even more difficult for it to attract human and financial resources in the future.  30.04.2016 | 12:00
Belarusian Parliamentary Elections in 2016: Lukashenka is against "obscure democracy"
Belarusian Parliamentary Elections in 2016: Lukashenka is against "obscure democracy"
Even though the CEC has yet to prepare proposals for the democratization of the electoral process based on the recommendations from human rights defenders.  30.04.2016 | 10:38
Despite the thaw in relations with the West, Minsk is unlikely to prioritize western foreign policy
Despite the thaw in relations with the West, Minsk is unlikely to prioritize western foreign policy
Seeking to acquire greater autonomy from Russia and not become dependent on the West, the authorities decided to develop comprehensive relations with Asian countries.  30.04.2016 | 09:13
Belarus government injects money in agriculture to solve problems with payment arrears in economy
Belarus government injects money in agriculture to solve problems with payment arrears in economy
The government will provide bank guarantees and subsidize loan interest rates to pay for agricultural crop supply in 2016. Compared with 2015, such soft loans will be reduced by 20%.  29.04.2016 | 10:52
Lithuanian diplomat: Construction of Astravets NPP will make life hard for the entire Baltic region
Lithuanian diplomat: Construction of Astravets NPP will make life hard for the entire Baltic region
The Astravets NPP will be built, but Lithuania should raise in Brussels the issue on limiting electricity import from the plant, said former Deputy Minister of Energy and Foreign Affairs of Lithuania.  29.04.2016 | 09:59
CSTO: NATO steps up intelligence activity against Russia and Belarus
CSTO: NATO steps up intelligence activity against Russia and Belarus
According to the post-Soviet bloc's secretary general, military bases and control centers are being created in the Baltic States, Romania, Bulgaria, and Poland.  29.04.2016 | 09:07
Chernobyl Path - 2016: People refused to go into the lock-up (PHOTO)
Chernobyl Path - 2016: People refused to go into the lock-up (PHOTO)
On April 26 the traditional procession in memory of the Chernobyl disaster took place in Minsk.  28.04.2016 | 11:54
Lukashenka is going to hold elections “in a democratic and calm atmosphere as we have always done”
Lukashenka is going to hold elections “in a democratic and calm atmosphere as we have always done”
The upcoming parliamentary elections should be held in a democratic and calm atmosphere, the head of state said at a government session on improving the country's election legislation on 27 April.  28.04.2016 | 09:09
Freedom House: Yet again, Belarus is among the ten countries with the least press freedom situation
Freedom House: Yet again, Belarus is among the ten countries with the least press freedom situation
By results of 2015 human rights activists from Freedom House placed Belarus among the ten countries that have the least freedom of speech state in mass media. Our country came 192nd out of 199 states.  28.04.2016 | 08:08
Solidarity with Belarus Information Office: Authorities neglect public opinion on unpopular measures
Solidarity with Belarus Information Office: Authorities neglect public opinion on unpopular measures
The Belarusian government has reduced pension benefits to the population without a broad public campaign, which could have prepared favourable grounds for such measures.  27.04.2016 | 10:26
Registration for the 6th Congress is now open for guests and media
Registration for the 6th Congress is now open for guests and media
On 21 April the Organizing Committee announced that the registration for guests and participants of round tables, organizers of public events, volunteers and media representatives has opened.  27.04.2016 | 09:49
Civic activists fined in Minsk
Civic activists fined in Minsk
Youth activists Viachaslau Kasinerau and Dzmitry Palienka faced trials on April 26 in Minsk.  27.04.2016 | 09:14
On 30th commemoration of Chernobyl disaster Lukashenka spoke about the launch of Astravets NPP
On 30th commemoration of Chernobyl disaster Lukashenka spoke about the launch of Astravets NPP
It is essential to ramp up the use of electric energy in the country taking into account the upcoming launch of the Belarusian nuclear power plant.  27.04.2016 | 08:02
Chernobyl Path is taking place in Minsk today
Chernobyl Path is taking place in Minsk today
Minsk city authorities sanctioned the march in memory of Chernobyl disaster victims.  26.04.2016 | 11:54
Belarus and the United States discuss mutual return of ambassadors
Belarus and the United States discuss mutual return of ambassadors
The return of the U.S. Ambassador to Belarus would be a good step forward in the development of relations between the two countries, US Charge d'Affaires Scott Rauland assumes.  26.04.2016 | 11:04
European Commission allocates EUR 550 mln for Chernobyl projects
European Commission allocates EUR 550 mln for Chernobyl projects
This year we commemorate 30 years from the explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.  26.04.2016 | 10:44
Andrea Victorine: The human rights situation in Belarus remains a matter of concern for the EU
Andrea Victorine: The human rights situation in Belarus remains a matter of concern for the EU
EU continues advocating critical engagement with Belarus, head of the EU Delegation told journalists during the conference "Development of the National Platform: new strategies" on April 23 in Minsk.  26.04.2016 | 08:06
Andrei Yahorau: We cannot clearly say that the situation is changing for the better
Andrei Yahorau: We cannot clearly say that the situation is changing for the better
The conference "Development of the National Platform: new strategies" analysed the external and internal challenges arising from the new political circumstances of Belarus-EU dialogue’ development.  25.04.2016 | 12:05
Estonia signs visa simplification deal with Belarus
Estonia signs visa simplification deal with Belarus
Representatives of Estonia and Belarus on April 20th signed an agreement in Minsk, which will allow Estonian citizens to stay longer in Belarus with a visa.  25.04.2016 | 10:09
Opinion: Minsk strengthens ties with conservative Middle Eastern regimes associated with the West
Opinion: Minsk strengthens ties with conservative Middle Eastern regimes associated with the West
On 14-15 April Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenka took part in the Istanbul summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).  25.04.2016 | 09:03
Belarus cracks down on pro-Ukraine Donbas fighters
Belarus cracks down on pro-Ukraine Donbas fighters
On 18 April the Belarusian authorities launched the trial of Taras Avatarau, a fighter from the Right Sector battalion who participated in the Ukraine conflict.  24.04.2016 | 08:54
Amendments to the Belarusian legislation to prevent extremist activities are published
Amendments to the Belarusian legislation to prevent extremist activities are published
Aliaksandr Lukashenka signed the law that introduces criminal responsibility for extremism and participation in military activities abroad.  23.04.2016 | 11:22
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