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Ales Bialiatski: Lukashenka’s regime is like a gun that hangs on the wall and can shoot at any time
Ales Bialiatski: Lukashenka’s regime is like a gun that hangs on the wall and can shoot at any time
On September 24 the meeting "Convincing violations of political, economic and social rights in Belarus" took place in Warsaw. Viasna and FIDH presented the report on human rights violations to OSCE.  28.09.2014 | 11:37
Brief review: The highlights of the second European Intercultural Festival in Belarus
Brief review: The highlights of the second European Intercultural Festival in Belarus
This year the 2nd European Intercultural Festival was held under a slogan “Getting to know each other better”.  27.09.2014 | 18:11
The anniversary of the law “On public associations” brought together Belarusian third sector
The anniversary of the law “On public associations” brought together Belarusian third sector
The round table brought together a wide range of civil society organizations that work in the spheres related to the legal conditions of NGO activities.  23.09.2014 | 10:37
All-Belarusian Congress for Independence is to be held in December
All-Belarusian Congress for Independence is to be held in December
The initiators of the Congress believe that there is real threat to Belarus’ independence. It is connected with the signing of the agreement on establishing the Eurasian Economic Union.  23.09.2014 | 09:13
Ales Bialiatski: Belarusian language today is an indicator of Europeanism
Ales Bialiatski: Belarusian language today is an indicator of Europeanism
As the leader of “Viasna” believes, it’s time to return to the postulates of the 80s and the mission of the revival. Otherwise “Russian World” won’t leave any chances to be Belarusans in Belarus.  22.09.2014 | 08:53
Civilizational choice and future of Belarus discussed in Minsk
Civilizational choice and future of Belarus discussed in Minsk
On 18th September, a round table “Civil Society Advocating Civilizational and Cultural Identity of Belarus” took place in Minsk.  22.09.2014 | 07:46
Freedom Square in Miensk
Freedom Square in Miensk
Like Rome, Miensk (Minsk) is built on seven hills, nowadays partially levelled and flattened, but which still give the city a unique landscape. At the top of the highest hill is Freedom Square.  21.09.2014 | 11:54
An overview of the situation with human rights in Belarus presented to the UN Human Rights Council
An overview of the situation with human rights in Belarus presented to the UN Human Rights Council
Belarusian human rights defenders expressed anxiety about the lack of real progress on key problem spheres of human rights in Belarus.  20.09.2014 | 09:58
Uladzimir Matskevich: Why attend lectures, if one has all the knowledge in the world in a pocket?
Uladzimir Matskevich: Why attend lectures, if one has all the knowledge in the world in a pocket?
When do professors treat their students as dupes? And what for one should spend the best years on university that doesn’t change anything within a person?  19.09.2014 | 08:37
Maryna Shtrachava: Students are dismissed even if they take part in a seminar on informal education
Maryna Shtrachava: Students are dismissed even if they take part in a seminar on informal education
Why Belarusan students refuse standing up from their rights, but agree to clean Ice Palaces and to vote early for unknown candidates?  18.09.2014 | 09:47
Uladzimir Matskevich: I don’t know any other person who would have as many friends as Piotr Martsau
Uladzimir Matskevich: I don’t know any other person who would have as many friends as Piotr Martsau
On September 13 Piotr Martsau, a founder, publisher, inspirer, and the editor-in-chief of “BDG” (“Belarusian business paper”) and “Name” passed away. Less than three weeks ago he was diagnosed with ac  16.09.2014 | 09:10
Alternative report on freedom of association in Belarus to the Human Rights Council issued in Minsk
Alternative report on freedom of association in Belarus to the Human Rights Council issued in Minsk
Assembly of NGOs and Legal Transformation Centre Lawtrend point out at the negative policy the state pursues towards the civil society.  15.09.2014 | 08:52
A guide to unseen Belarus
A guide to unseen Belarus
Minsk attracts more and more foreign visitors. Tourism clearly develops. The IHWC 2014 marked a big mile stone here, bringing numerous first time guests to Minsk, writes Thomas Bergmann.  14.09.2014 | 11:22
Relatives of a political prisoner Statkevich applied to the police because of a threat letter
Relatives of a political prisoner Statkevich applied to the police because of a threat letter
Viktar Statkevich, the father of an ex-president candidate Mikalai Statkevich and the wife of the political prisoner Maryna Adamovich appealed to the police upon receiving an anonymous threat letter.  12.09.2014 | 12:13
Signatures for the adoption of law “On animal protection” are collected in Belarus
Signatures for the adoption of law “On animal protection” are collected in Belarus
Regular round of collection of signatures for the adoption of the Law “On animal protection” within the framework of the “NO to animal cruelty” campaign was launched.  12.09.2014 | 10:39
Ivars Balodis: We are ready to share our experience in universal design with Belarus
Ivars Balodis: We are ready to share our experience in universal design with Belarus
“We are much valued not only for criticizing but also for telling what should be done and how to do it”, says a representative of Latvian organization working for the good of people with disabilities.  11.09.2014 | 10:25
Ihar Babkou: Belarus’ history of philosophical thought is a course in the Flying University
Ihar Babkou: Belarus’ history of philosophical thought is a course in the Flying University
On September 9 a presentation devoted to the start of an academic year in the Flying University called “University and the present” is to take place in the creative area CECH in Minsk.  11.09.2014 | 09:02
Belarus won the European Science Fiction Society Award 2014
Belarus won the European Science Fiction Society Award 2014
The Belarusan magazine Kosmoport and writer Victar Martsinovich have been awarded at the 36th convention in Dublin on August 24.  08.09.2014 | 11:32
Tatsiana Vadalazhskaja: This year historical courses in the  “Flying University” are prevailing
Tatsiana Vadalazhskaja: This year historical courses in the “Flying University” are prevailing
What attractions did the program of the Flying University for 2014-2015 prepare for its audience? And what audience are lectors hoping to see?  08.09.2014 | 09:16
It has become easier for Ukrainians temporarily staying in Belarus to receive work permits
It has become easier for Ukrainians temporarily staying in Belarus to receive work permits
The President Decree that facilitates the assignment of state benefits to citizens of Ukraine was singed a week ago.  08.09.2014 | 08:22
UN Human Rights Committee takes five new decisions concerning Belarus
UN Human Rights Committee takes five new decisions concerning Belarus
HRC “Viasna” made a brief review of cases considered at the 111th session of the Human Rights Committee of the United Nations.  05.09.2014 | 09:50
Point of view: An IT outsourcing boom could yield broad-based benefits for Belarusan society
Point of view: An IT outsourcing boom could yield broad-based benefits for Belarusan society
Due to educational continuity and a comparatively low level of brain drain, Belarus’ primary asset today lies with its young scientists.  04.09.2014 | 11:14
Sviatlana Matskevich: We are lagging behind the European educational trend for several decades
Sviatlana Matskevich: We are lagging behind the European educational trend for several decades
There is no movement within the educational system in Belarus; it is canned as sprats in the bank and filled with odd audience.  03.09.2014 | 11:52
In spite of frequent amnesty laws, Belarus still remains among world leaders in the number of prison
In spite of frequent amnesty laws, Belarus still remains among world leaders in the number of prison
In Belarus, amnesty is used for political purposes, signaling that the government takes a rigid stand against corruption or drugs, writes Volha Charnysh.  01.09.2014 | 10:01
Belarusan Foreign Ministry didn’t formally confirm the death of sniper Natalia in Ukraine
Belarusan Foreign Ministry didn’t formally confirm the death of sniper Natalia in Ukraine
Belarusan Embassy in Kiev didn’t get any information about the death of Barysau citizen Natalia Krasouskaja from the Ukrainian authorities or relatives.  28.08.2014 | 10:25
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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.