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Lukashenka to cut a quarter of Belarusan bureaucrats
Lukashenka to cut a quarter of Belarusan bureaucrats
On April 12 the President made his final decision on the public administration reform that he declared last year, signing a decree that aims to optimise the state apparatus.  20.04.2013 | 08:46
Uladzimir Matskevich: To negotiate with the authorities one should equal it in power
Uladzimir Matskevich: To negotiate with the authorities one should equal it in power
What is the European dialogue on Modernization? What are the hindrances for the realization of the program? And at what stage is the dialogue with the current Belarusian regime possible?  19.04.2013 | 12:04
Do Belarusians want to join the EU?
Do Belarusians want to join the EU?
On March2, the BISS presented a report on Belarusans’ geopolitical preferences. The media paid little attention to the document, although the conclusions of this report could be important for Belarus.  18.04.2013 | 12:35
European Dialogue on Modernization with Belarus: view from Brussels
European Dialogue on Modernization with Belarus: view from Brussels
One year passed since “European Dialogue on Modernization” (EDM) has started. However, the Dialogue does not head the list of foreign policy agenda of the European Union.  18.04.2013 | 08:54
Viachaslau Pazniak: Nothing prevents Nikolas Madura from visiting Minsk
Viachaslau Pazniak: Nothing prevents Nikolas Madura from visiting Minsk
Election of Nikolas Madura as a Hugo Chavez’s successor on the presidential position will allow Belarusan authorities to follow the former cooperation track with this state.  17.04.2013 | 11:12
Belarus tightens grip on political prisoners
Belarus tightens grip on political prisoners
As the human rights defender Ales Bialiatski serve his term in a penal colony in Belarus, his compatriots in Brussels attempt to secure his freedom and those of 10 other political prisoners.  17.04.2013 | 10:07
In new report, Amnesty decries death penalty but says it
In new report, Amnesty decries death penalty but says it's on the wane
The death penalty is dying. A slow death, to be sure, according to Amnesty International, but the use of capital punishment is waning worldwide, nonetheless.  16.04.2013 | 13:31
The Holly War for a water-pump station: notes to the latest events
The Holly War for a water-pump station: notes to the latest events
The recent news stream overfilled with the information about the conflict among the political members of the opposition reached the highest point of absurdity.  16.04.2013 | 11:49
Lukashenko as a symptom of German troubles
Lukashenko as a symptom of German troubles
The EU might have overrated expectations about its ability to change post-Soviet countries. Nowadays it is clear that most of them develop in a different direction, and the EU has to accept this.  16.04.2013 | 08:01
Debate on the future of Belarus in European Parliament
Debate on the future of Belarus in European Parliament
Deputy Foreign Minister Jerzy Pomianouski discussed ways to motivate the Belarusan society to change and voice its demands at a conference on the European Dialogue on Modernisation with Belarus.  15.04.2013 | 12:56
Milinkevich advocating a step-by-step dialogue between Belarus and the EU
Milinkevich advocating a step-by-step dialogue between Belarus and the EU
A conference devoted to Belarus was organised in the European Parliament on April 9, where the prospects of relations between the EU and Belarus were discussed.  15.04.2013 | 07:42
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Swedish charge d'affaires expected to arrive in Minsk soon
Sweden's charge d'affaires will soon arrive in Minsk, Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt wrote on Twitter on Tuesday, April 9.  13.04.2013 | 11:08
Andrei Yahorau: Brussels witnessed discordant opinions, not real dialog
Andrei Yahorau: Brussels witnessed discordant opinions, not real dialog
The conference devoted to the initiative “European dialog on modernization” (EDM), that took place on April 9 in Brussels, reminded of “dissention in dialog”.  12.04.2013 | 10:22
Ulad Vialichka: Political will provides with the opportunities to solve problems
Ulad Vialichka: Political will provides with the opportunities to solve problems
The joint statement made by Belarusan democratic leaders, calling upon the EU for promotion of greater openness of the Belarusian society and for carrying out economic reforms, can only be welcomed.  10.04.2013 | 15:51
Civil society is a key actor in EU-Belarus dialogue
Civil society is a key actor in EU-Belarus dialogue
The EU needs to avoid playing by the rules of the Belarusian government and support civil society at the highest levels, writes Jaraslau Bekish, national facilitator of the EaP SCF from Belarus.  10.04.2013 | 09:05
The leaders of democratic forces made a statement calling upon the EU for cooperation
The leaders of democratic forces made a statement calling upon the EU for cooperation
The movement “For Freedom”, “Tell the Truth” civil campaign and the BPF Party find it vital to combine efforts to protect and promote interests of Belarusans and strengthen the country’s sovereignty.  09.04.2013 | 14:57
Minsk is looking for new friends, to replace the ones it has lost
Minsk is looking for new friends, to replace the ones it has lost
The Belarusian regime can be accused of many things, but ideological rigidity is not one of them. Lukashenka might be well aware of problems with the West and Russia, yet it remains hopeful.  09.04.2013 | 12:08
Andrei Yahorau: Russia doesn’t have enough political leverage to influence Belarus
Andrei Yahorau: Russia doesn’t have enough political leverage to influence Belarus
Though Belarus masterly exploits Russian geopolitical ambitions, Russia is unable to stop our country from participation in the EU integration processes.  08.04.2013 | 14:02
Turkey signs agreement ending visa requirement with Belarus
Turkey signs agreement ending visa requirement with Belarus
Belarusan Foreign Minister Makei and Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu signed an agreement with Belarus ending visa requirement between Turkey and Belarus.  04.04.2013 | 16:44
Barricade journalism in Belarus
Barricade journalism in Belarus
Belarusan media look more like barricade journalism. State media fiercely fight non-state colleagues. Endless clichés, mutual accusations, language of hatred leave little space for decent journalism.  04.04.2013 | 10:11
Statement of the European youth denouncing human rights violations in Belarus
Statement of the European youth denouncing human rights violations in Belarus
On 18 March 2013, on the occasion of the 7th anniversary of Lukashenka’s condemned election victory, the representatives of European youth put forward an appeal for freedom and democracy in Belarus.  03.04.2013 | 10:13
Andrei Kazakevich: “All-Russia People
Andrei Kazakevich: “All-Russia People's Front” won’t copy “Belaya Rus” all over again
With all the efforts aimed at putting civil society under control, Russian authorities will hardly undertake the tough arrangements similar to those currently employed by the Belarusan authorities.  03.04.2013 | 08:20
Elena Tonkacheva: There are two ways to move towards institution of ombudsman in Belarus
Elena Tonkacheva: There are two ways to move towards institution of ombudsman in Belarus
The concept of creating a position of ombudsman in Belarus, suggested by the former Attorney General Gregory Vasilevich, under thorough discussion can become the basis for adoption a respective law.  02.04.2013 | 08:31
Lukashenka tours South-East Asia
Lukashenka tours South-East Asia
On 22 March Belarus state leader completed his visit to Singapore where he was trying to find new markets. He spent a week in Indonesia and Singapore, together with a delegation of 80 people.  31.03.2013 | 11:47
Belarusan Constitution as an obituary on democracy
Belarusan Constitution as an obituary on democracy
On March 15 Lukashenka congratulated Belarusans on the Day of the Constitution. The Constitution suffered two revisions since 1994, each of which emphasised further decline to the authoritarian abyss.  29.03.2013 | 11:26
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Gintautas Mažeikis: The relation of political field and arena in the framework of information war

In his report, philosopher Gintautas Mažeikis discusses several concepts that have been a part of the European social and philosophical thought for quite a time.

“It is our big joint work”

It is impossible to change life in cities just in three years (the timeline of the “Agenda 50” campaign implementation). But changing the structure of relationships in local communities is possible.

Shhh! Belarus Wants You to Think It’s Turning Over a New Leaf

Minsk’s muddled media clampdown could jeopardize warming of relations with the West.

Mikhail Matskevich: How to create a local agenda and make it a problem solving tool

To achieve changes, you need to be interested in them and stop pinning all hopes on the state.