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Human rights conference on Belarus was held in Geneva
Human rights conference on Belarus was held in Geneva
The conference on the human rights situation in Belarus was organized on May 27 by the Human Rights House Foundation.  02.06.2014 | 10:05
Despite some positive changes in recent years, Belarusans remain among the world
Despite some positive changes in recent years, Belarusans remain among the world's heaviest drinkers
The government needs to undertake further steps towards promoting a healthy lifestyle through developing an anti-alcohol educational programme and accessible healthcare in local communities.  28.05.2014 | 11:24
For three weeks the context of Minsk existence changed because of Hockey Championship
For three weeks the context of Minsk existence changed because of Hockey Championship
What political context characterizes Ice Hockey Championship? What did the authorities achieve by temporary isolation of prostitutes and the homeless? And why didn’t fan zones resemble the Olympics?  28.05.2014 | 08:46
Elena Tonkacheva: It is hard to imagine more obscure PACE rapporteur on Belarus than Rigoni
Elena Tonkacheva: It is hard to imagine more obscure PACE rapporteur on Belarus than Rigoni
Why is official Minsk so optimistic about the appointment of Andrea Rigoni to the post of the Special Rapporteur on Belarus in the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (PACE)?  26.05.2014 | 08:24
Office for the rights of persons with disabilities is calling to sign the Convention with heart
Office for the rights of persons with disabilities is calling to sign the Convention with heart
The campaign aimed at joining to the voluntary initiative was launched a month ago. Any person or an organization can sign the Convention to try to follow its principles in everyday life and at work.  25.05.2014 | 09:07
Hanna Kondratiuk: Ukrainian events will affect Belarusan mentality, mainly its quest for freedom
Hanna Kondratiuk: Ukrainian events will affect Belarusan mentality, mainly its quest for freedom
A Polish-based author with lots of publications dedicated to Podlasie, the region in the eastern Poland and western Belarus, has recently published an anthology called “Belarus. Love and Stagnation”.  24.05.2014 | 10:34
Siarhei Drazdouski: Accessibility Week is a resolute challenge to the weak awareness of the society
Siarhei Drazdouski: Accessibility Week is a resolute challenge to the weak awareness of the society
On May 22 the events which forestall the Accessibility Week kicked off in Minsk. The first is presentation of the report on monitoring of the accessibility of the infrastructure during the IHWC-2014.  23.05.2014 | 09:20
A “green island” appeared in central Minsk
A “green island” appeared in central Minsk
Last weekend the activists of the ecological movement created a temporary green recreational area.  20.05.2014 | 10:48
Ministry of Health: Each Belarusan drinks “only” 11.14 liters of alcohol
Ministry of Health: Each Belarusan drinks “only” 11.14 liters of alcohol
According to the official statistics of alcohol consumption, each Belarusan citizen drinks about 11.14 liters of alcohol a year.  20.05.2014 | 09:19
Minsk saw the most impressive Night of Museums
Minsk saw the most impressive Night of Museums
On the night of May 17 the most lively, eventful and striking Night of Museum was held in the Belarusan capital.  19.05.2014 | 08:31
Maina Kiai: Restrictions on civil society’s ability to access funding are increasing worldwide
Maina Kiai: Restrictions on civil society’s ability to access funding are increasing worldwide
There are no signs that the situation will soon improve, noted UN Special Rapporteur at the first in a series of meetings for regional civil society dialogues that was organized recently in Warsaw.  16.05.2014 | 10:41
Belarus may face many catastrophes but surely not a split scenario akin to that of Eastern Ukraine
Belarus may face many catastrophes but surely not a split scenario akin to that of Eastern Ukraine
Belarusans resemble Ukrainians in many respects, but don’t exhibit any kind of politically relevant dualism between western and eastern regions, which greatly contributed to recent Ukrainian events.  15.05.2014 | 10:55
The European Union once again urged Belarus to join a global moratorium on the death penalty
The European Union once again urged Belarus to join a global moratorium on the death penalty
The EU condemned Belarusan authorities for execution of yet another capital punishment.  15.05.2014 | 09:33
Low productivity of Belarusan science is accounted for ageing researchers and global isolation
Low productivity of Belarusan science is accounted for ageing researchers and global isolation
Belarusan researchers’ impact is absolutely marginal in a global context, which also points to the isolation issue, writes Yauheni Preiherman.  14.05.2014 | 12:19
Opinion: There is more ice to come in Belarus after international hockey is gone
Opinion: There is more ice to come in Belarus after international hockey is gone
The ice hockey championship in Minsk is set to become Lukashenka’s marquee performance on the world stage. That is why the government is rounding up activist voices, writes Andrei Aliaksandrau.  12.05.2014 | 11:19
The partners of “Young front” party from Norway were not allowed into Belarus
The partners of “Young front” party from Norway were not allowed into Belarus
Two leaders of KrFU were arrested on a train from Lithuania to be sent back to Vilnius.  12.05.2014 | 08:57
Ulad Vialichka: The myth about Belarus opening up for the world during IHWC-2014 has been shattered
Ulad Vialichka: The myth about Belarus opening up for the world during IHWC-2014 has been shattered
However, it is only a coincidence that the big hockey event started on the Victory Day.  11.05.2014 | 08:51
Belarus as a magnet for tourists
Belarus as a magnet for tourists
Though numerous wars and rebellions have resulted in the destruction of many architectural landmarks, Belarus has plenty of tourist attractions undiscovered by mainstream tourists from the West.  09.05.2014 | 09:03
Reporters Without Borders publishes a report on Belarus
Reporters Without Borders publishes a report on Belarus
In the analysis entitle “Belarus: Apparatus of repression” various mechanisms of exerting pressure on the freedom of expression, as well as the journalists who suffered from this pressure, are listed.  08.05.2014 | 10:31
Statement in connection with the deaths of people in Odessa and Eastern Ukraine
Statement in connection with the deaths of people in Odessa and Eastern Ukraine
The Belarusan National Platform of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum issued an statement in connection with the deaths of people in Odessa and Eastern Ukraine.  07.05.2014 | 05:10
Opinion: To learn and use Belarusian is becoming fashionable
Opinion: To learn and use Belarusian is becoming fashionable
Although the vast majority of Belarusians are bilingual Russian remains the lingua franca for almost all of them. This phenomenon occurs with the tacit support of the state, writes Paula Borowska.  03.05.2014 | 10:55
Ihar Rynkevich: Ukrainian side is hoping that common sense will finally prevail in Putin’s actions
Ihar Rynkevich: Ukrainian side is hoping that common sense will finally prevail in Putin’s actions
What issues discussed the representatives of the civil activists and Belarusan politicians with the Ukrainian ambassador?  03.05.2014 | 08:38
Belarus’s is among eight countries with worst media freedom index, Freedom House says
Belarus’s is among eight countries with worst media freedom index, Freedom House says
The report issued on May 1 shows that the vast majority of people in Eurasia live in not free media environments. Global press freedom is in decline, too, falling to its lowest level in over a decade.  02.05.2014 | 08:10
World Ice-Hockey Championships In Belarus: What Did Journalists See Beyond Sport?
World Ice-Hockey Championships In Belarus: What Did Journalists See Beyond Sport?
The world knows little or nothing about Belarus. The ice-hockey championships opened up the country not only to tourists, but also to journalists. How did they use this opportunity?  01.05.2014 | 11:39
Opinion: Economy liberalization and increase of benefits for child-bearers
Opinion: Economy liberalization and increase of benefits for child-bearers
In 2014 Belarusan authorities started preparations for a new demographic security program. These problems are not unique in Europe, but in many ways they look worse than in most EU countries.  01.05.2014 | 11:12
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