Politics - EuroBelarus

Dunja Mijatović: Obligatory accreditation of journalists in Belarus has to be abolished

It greatly restricts the possibilities of the media, stated the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media. 17.09.2014 | 10:56

15 years ago Hanchar and Krasouski were kidnapped

September 16 marks 15 years since Lukashenka’s political opponents were kidnapped. 17.09.2014 | 08:30

When in South Africa, Makei told about creation of a positive atmosphere in Belarus-West relations

As well as about Belarus’ high economic dependence on Russia, which prevents from giving clear assessments of the situation in Ukraine. 16.09.2014 | 11:12

Dunja Mijatović wants to discuss media freedom with Belarus Foreign and Information Ministers

OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media is on a visit to Belarus on September 15-16. 16.09.2014 | 08:07

Opinion: Amid Russia-Ukraine conflict, Lukashenka has a chance to improve his image in the West

The Kremlin’s war against Ukraine might contribute to a new level of understanding between the West and Belarus, becoming a certain wake up call for Western politicians, writes Ryhor Astapenia. 15.09.2014 | 10:56

European Commissioner Fule wants to discuss free trade between the Customs Union and the EU

Stefan Fule suggests “raising the stakes in the game” and start a dialog on creation a free trade zone between the EU and the Customs Union. 15.09.2014 | 09:57

Official Minsk is taking cautious steps to strengthen national security

Kremlin’s attempts to freeze conflict in eastern Ukraine prompted Belarus to strengthen border security with the conflicting parties. Still, official Minsk continues to work with Russia and Ukraine. 14.09.2014 | 08:51

Point of view: It seems that Belarus may yet become a new home for many Ukrainian migrants

In the situation when Ukrainians are in trouble, all sectors of Belarusan society, be it the opposition, pro-government forces or those who are apolitical, are actively trying to help their neighbors. 13.09.2014 | 11:29

Belarusan authorities keen to avoid repeat scenario of 2010 elections

The Liberal Democratic Party’s call to hold early presidential elections should prompt the opposition to nominate a "single candidate" and limit the number of candidates. 13.09.2014 | 08:57

Belarus and Russia are thinking of introducing common “Schengen” visa

A common visa analogous to the Schengen visa can be introduced within the Union State, State Secretary of the Union State Grigory Rapota said. 12.09.2014 | 07:35

Opinion: NATO's increased presence in Eastern Europe may foster Russia-Belarus military cooperation

Pivotal for defending Russia's western borders in the event of conflict, Belarus could soon turn from a buffer state into the Russian military's most forward post. 10.09.2014 | 12:17

Official Minsk hopes Warsaw’s support for Belarus’ opposition before 2015 president campaign weakens

Amid threats to regional stability due to military conflict in southeastern Ukraine, Belarusan authorities are hoping to break the deadlock in Belarusan-Polish relations. 10.09.2014 | 10:37

Hrant Kostanyan: Russia and the EU will turn into ill-disposed friends

The European Neighbourhood Policy is decelerating. The EU needs more clear policy in geopolitical issues, as well as more reflexive and inclusive policy. 10.09.2014 | 09:16

Uladzimir Matskevich: Even a short-term truce made Poroshenko a diplomatic winner

Having achieved a truce during the NATO Summit, the official Kiev provided itself with the more decisive support of the North Atlantic Treaty. 09.09.2014 | 09:09

New cycle of EU-Belarus relations: dialogue in spite of actuality?

The Centre for European Transformation has prepared a policy brief with the analysis of the current situation in the EU-Belarus relations. 08.09.2014 | 03:39

Andrei Yahorau: Putin is lost in lies and urges Ukraine to surrender

Ukraine is unable to confront Russia’s large-scale aggression. Ukraine doesn’t need meaningless exhortations about peace; it needs guarantees of safety and direct technical and military assistance. 05.09.2014 | 21:41

Pavel Usov: If Russia breaks Ukraine’s resistance, other post-Soviet countries will surrender

The West has to prepare to the serious and prolonged confrontation with Russia, which will end in global changes in the civilisation. 04.09.2014 | 09:06

The negotiations of the contact group on Ukraine are to continue on September 5

Yesterday’s session of the OSCE contact group on Ukraine brought no results: the parties stayed with their views. 02.09.2014 | 10:41

Uladzimir Matskevich: The EU will choose moderation towards Belarus

It is no use expecting the change of course in Brussels-Minsk relations in connection with the rearrangement in the EU higher authorities. 02.09.2014 | 09:06

Nazarbaev has reacted to Putin’s words: We will never waive our independence

Nursultan Nazarbaev stated that Kazakhstan could quite the EEU if the interests of the country are violated. 02.09.2014 | 07:24

Opposition’s lack of concord on how to elect single candidate may result in repeat of 2010 campaign

In view of the Ukrainian events, very few opposition leaders support the idea of changing power in Belarus through mass protests; yet an alternative scenario of transforming the regime is missing. 01.09.2014 | 12:09

Ulad Vialichka: We got to the point when Belarus has to decide whose side does it take

The West can contrast Russian aggression to yet another level of sanctions that consolidates Russian society that is drunk with revanchism, around today’s authorities. 01.09.2014 | 08:38

On his visit to Poland Makei quoted Lukashenka,while Sikorski expressed discontent with Minsk summit

Belarus Foreign Minister paid a working meeting to Poland on August 28, where he held talks with his Polish counterpart, representatives of the Ministry of Economy, and the Polish business community. 31.08.2014 | 09:31