17:18 September 16, 6:00 p.m., October Square – picket in memory of Hanchar and Krasouski

The vice premier of Belarus and famous public figure were kidnapped on this day ten years ago.

15:02 Lithuanian Prime Minister and Foreign Minister met with Belarusian oppositionists

Representatives of Belarusian opposition are taking part in an international discussion in Lithuanian Seimas dedicated to the International Democracy Day celebrated on September 15.

14:46 Belarus Free Theatre makes debut in Washington

On the 10th anniversary since public leaders Anatol Krasouski and Viktar Hanchar’s disaperances, an American first night of the play based on real events is to take place in Davis Performing Arts Center, Washington, US.

14:12 Ukraine suspended beer supplies to Belarus

Ukrainian companies Obolon and Slavutich Carlsberg Group have suspended supplies.

13:14 Jack Trout: You won’t make much money on “last dictatorship of Europe’s” brand

Marketing guru Jack Trout has visited Minsk for 2 days.

13:01 Picket “No to Russian Troops in Belarus!” near UN Headquarters in New York (Photo)

Members of the Belarusian Youth Movement of America held a picket against bringing Russian troops in Belarus.

12:29 Shenderovich: Russia, Belarus, Cuba, and Syria have political prisoners in common

The famous writer commented on refusal of some countries to support the UN resolution on Georgia’s territorial integrity.

11:51 Police confiscated new novel of Paval Sevyarynets

The manuscript was seized from the flat of the young activist during a search.

11:24 IMF granted Belarusian dictatorship $450mln for military exercises

The money is granted outside the stand by arrangement with the Belarusian authorities.

9:29 Lukashenka sent flattering congratulations to Medvedev

The Belarusian ruler sent birthday greetings to President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev.

8:54 German mass media: Lukashenka remains unpredictable dictator

Lukashenka’s regime is trying to improve the image of Belarus by the means of PR, but is doing little to improve the real image of the country, journalists from Germany believe.