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Ulad Vialichka: EU is ready to shut its eyes to many things
Ulad Vialichka: EU is ready to shut its eyes to many things
The management of the EU is ready to relax its demands to the official Minsk due to the crisis of the European politics in relation to Belarus and the conflict in Ukraine.  26.11.2014 | 08:12
Uladzimir Matskevich: You can’t participate in deceit; otherwise you become a deceiver, too
Uladzimir Matskevich: You can’t participate in deceit; otherwise you become a deceiver, too
Belarusan opposition is led by people for whom participation in the election is the only way to keep the image that they have invented.  25.11.2014 | 08:46
Ulad Vialichka: No switch of the EaP CS Forum to pro-active position happened in Batumi
Ulad Vialichka: No switch of the EaP CS Forum to pro-active position happened in Batumi
The sixth meeting of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF) in Batumi is coming to a closure. What did happen at it and what didn’t? Did it come up to the expectations or not?  24.11.2014 | 08:15
Andrei Yahorau: EaP Civil Society Forum in Batumi either brings reforms or becomes formalization
Andrei Yahorau: EaP Civil Society Forum in Batumi either brings reforms or becomes formalization
The sixth meeting of the EaP CSF that is to take place on November 20-21 in Batumi will certainly be more lively and dynamic that the two previous ones.  21.11.2014 | 09:02
Siarhei Drazdouski: The authorities don’t like well-reasoned stance of human rights fighters
Siarhei Drazdouski: The authorities don’t like well-reasoned stance of human rights fighters
Principled and well-reasoned stance of the human rights defendant Elena Tonkacheva could serve as a ground for her deportation from Belarus.  20.11.2014 | 09:33
Sergei Krivenko: Russia President knows about Tonkacheva’s deportation but gives no reaction
Sergei Krivenko: Russia President knows about Tonkacheva’s deportation but gives no reaction
However, the reaction might be diverse. It would be a good thing if human rights defendants or activists with Belarusan citizenship were not deported from Russia in response.  19.11.2014 | 08:19
Uladzimir Matskevich: Lukashenka’s national concept is all about rushing
Uladzimir Matskevich: Lukashenka’s national concept is all about rushing
Linguistic peculiarities don’t make Smolensk and Briansk Belarusan territories; neophytes are as dangerous as the concept of the “Russian World” is.  18.11.2014 | 09:01
Ulad Vialichka: “Belaya Rus” speculates about the term “civil society”
Ulad Vialichka: “Belaya Rus” speculates about the term “civil society”
The leader of the public organization Aliaksandr Radzkou stated that it is his organization that is involved in consolidation of Belarusan civil society; but representatives of civil society disagree.  17.11.2014 | 08:51
Andrei Yahorau: The West should honestly and clearly present its position on Tonkacheva’s case
Andrei Yahorau: The West should honestly and clearly present its position on Tonkacheva’s case
Separate appeals and statements won’t be able to influence the situation; but common efforts can.  15.11.2014 | 08:24
Enira Bronitskaja: I hope that civic society is able to help Elena Tonkacheva
Enira Bronitskaja: I hope that civic society is able to help Elena Tonkacheva
There are different ways to keep the famous human rights defendant in Belarus; what is important is not to give up.  14.11.2014 | 08:34
Uladzimir Dunaeu: Will the Ministry of Information get the European point?
Uladzimir Dunaeu: Will the Ministry of Information get the European point?
Visitors from the Magna Charta Universitatum Observatory made a quiet and subtle trip to Belarus.  13.11.2014 | 08:48
Elena Tonkacheva: Fears of human rights defenders about the law on alternative service came true
Elena Tonkacheva: Fears of human rights defenders about the law on alternative service came true
Neglect of demands and suggestions introduced by the civil society led to the appropriate results, assumes Elena Tonkacheva, the head of the Legal Transformation Center “Lawtrend”.  12.11.2014 | 08:41
Yaraslau Bekish: By deporting Tonkacheva the state might want to demoralize the whole third sector
Yaraslau Bekish: By deporting Tonkacheva the state might want to demoralize the whole third sector
Resolving the issue with Elena Tonkacheva’s deportation the authorities have not only satisfied their own needs for personal revenge but also tried to demoralize the whole third sector.  11.11.2014 | 09:21
Uladzimir Matskevich:Elena Tonkacheva’s presence in Belarus won’t influence the results of elections
Uladzimir Matskevich:Elena Tonkacheva’s presence in Belarus won’t influence the results of elections
Deportation of Elena Tonkacheva is a message to the society: thaw in Belarus-EU relations, some signs of liberalization, though only for Europe and only for rampant supporters of the regime.  09.11.2014 | 12:38
Tonkacheva:Pershamaiski district Internal Affairs Department is a state model with petty vile police
Tonkacheva:Pershamaiski district Internal Affairs Department is a state model with petty vile police
According to the human rights defendant, the consideration of the case about her deportation from Belarus made her forget her juridical education and impartiality.  08.11.2014 | 11:28
Volha Smalianka: The state dispelled all doubts in hidden political motives of E.Tonkacheva’s case
Volha Smalianka: The state dispelled all doubts in hidden political motives of E.Tonkacheva’s case
However, if the state sought to stop the work of “Lawtrend”, it won’t happen, Volha Smalianka is convinced. And Elena Tonkacheva will continue her work.  07.11.2014 | 08:49
Andrei Yahorau: Not statements but actions will fix the situation with Tonkacheva’s deportation
Andrei Yahorau: Not statements but actions will fix the situation with Tonkacheva’s deportation
Elena Tonkacheva’s defence will be the touchstone of potential the civil society has.  05.11.2014 | 09:01
Ulad Vialichka: Consideration of Tonkacheva’s deportation is politically motivated
Ulad Vialichka: Consideration of Tonkacheva’s deportation is politically motivated
People in Belarus and abroad protest against the actions of the official Minsk employed in relation to the famous human rights defender Elena Tonkacheva, who might be deported from Belarus.  04.11.2014 | 09:15
Ulad Vialichka: Responsibility for Ukraine’s fate is no longer in corporate or individual property
Ulad Vialichka: Responsibility for Ukraine’s fate is no longer in corporate or individual property
Ukrainian society no longer wants to play the role of a statistician – responsibility for the country is divided between those who consider themselves citizens.  03.11.2014 | 08:03
Ales Bialiatski: Persecution of Elena Tonkacheva is explained by approaching presidential campaign
Ales Bialiatski: Persecution of Elena Tonkacheva is explained by approaching presidential campaign
The head of the human rights center “Viasna” believes that the attack of the authorities on Elena Tonkacheva can only be stopped if the scandal passes on to the level of Belarus-EU relations.  02.11.2014 | 09:28
Elena Tonkacheva’s residence permit is revoked; decision to deport her from Belarus is being taken
Elena Tonkacheva’s residence permit is revoked; decision to deport her from Belarus is being taken
The head of the Legal Transformation Center “Lawtrend” Elena Tonkacheva is going to appeal this decision and focus of resolving the issue of her possible expulsion.  01.11.2014 | 08:26
Ukraine-Belarus: imagining strategic partnership
Ukraine-Belarus: imagining strategic partnership
Ukrainian and Belarusan experts discussed prospects of cooperation between the two countries in the new geopolitical situation.  31.10.2014 | 09:51
Aleh Cherp: Chernobyl and Astravets are two points of influence Belarus exerts on the global future
Aleh Cherp: Chernobyl and Astravets are two points of influence Belarus exerts on the global future
The Flying University and ecological association “Green network” on October 28 in Minsk presented public lecture of Professor Aleh Cherp “Scenarios of the future: ecology vs. politics”.  30.10.2014 | 09:32
Sergey Daciuk: Most of the experts are satisfied with the results of the parliamentary election
Sergey Daciuk: Most of the experts are satisfied with the results of the parliamentary election
Presidential forces didn’t form a monopoly in the Ukrainian parliament. Petro Poroshenko had to propose coalition to the Popular Front, which means that Arseny Yatseniuk is to become Prime Minister.  29.10.2014 | 07:44
Uladzimir Matskevich: New people in Rada give hope for improvement in Ukraine’s political situation
Uladzimir Matskevich: New people in Rada give hope for improvement in Ukraine’s political situation
For all reservations, the results of the Ukrainian election aren’t disappointing;voters support healthy forces in Ukraine, the head of the Board of the International Consortium “EuroBelarus” believes.  28.10.2014 | 08:55
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