15:59 Visit to Moscow fails: Customs Code not ratified

The Belarusian “parliament” postponed ratification of the Customs Code of the Customs Union.

15:46 Arrests for attempt to hold protest against fuel station construction

The chairman of Barysau branch of the international organization for human rights Alyaksandr Abramovich was detained in Barysau.

15:34 Lukashneka’s Austrian friend faces 10 years in prison

Leo Wallner, former president of the Austrian National Olympic Committee and director of Casino Austria, has been called for another interrogation by prosecutors.

15:18 Belarusian political prisoner Asipenka transferred to Ivatsevichy penal colony

According to the available information, the prisoner was transferred to the penal colony on June 5, but his family learnt this only a week after.

14:47 “Nasha Niva”: “House of representatives” may appoint presidential elections in Belarus for September 26

The independent newspaper received information about possible holding presidential elections in autumn.

12:52 Viktar Ivashkevich: “Main strategy and critical point is people’ gathering on the square”

Every candidate for presidency should disseminate information to Belarusians about the necessity to take to the streets on the day of elections.

10:56 Andzelika Borys quits as head of Union of Poles in Belarus

“It was a surprise. Everyone is shocked by the decision,” UPB deputy head Andrzej Poczobut says.

10:40 Attempt to turn Minsk into Shanghai of 1990s? (Photo)

Bloggers noticed similarity between modern Minsk and some cities 20 years ago.

9:41 “Novy Chas” newspaper gets warning from Ministry of Information

The paper is charged with not printing the patronymic of the editor and a bar code in the imprints.