19:42 Belarusian journalist Aleh Byabenin found dead in his summer cottage

Aleh Byabenin was one of the founders and leaders of charter97.org website.

17:20 Strasbourg court recognized inhuman treatment of political prisoners in Belarus

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg has warned France against deporting a Belarusian oppositionist to his home country, for fear of bad treatment in Belarus.

16:50 Trade Unions were joined to the oil “war” between Belarus and Russia

The Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus (FPB) calls upon Russian Trade Unions to assist in abolishment of export customs duties for deliveries of Russian oil products to Belarus.

15:18 Minsk City Executive Committee prohibited “Pillow fight” again

Last time tens of people were detained during such action.

15:05 Andrei Sannikov: “Lukashenka can’t deal with Russia like he used to”

The Belarusian dictator is certainly right to be worried about what the Russians broadcasts say about him.

14:40 Zaiko: “Usual juggling with interests of social groups is going on”

According to economists, the list of 16 types of activities for which licensing has been abolished is too short. Initially 35-50 types of economic activities were meant.

14:19 Another traffic accident with a car of dictator‘s motorcade involved? (Photo)

Citroen Xantia and Jeep Lexus with flashers collided in Minsk.

13:05 Gazprom set to increase gas prices in 2011

The Russian company states that it transits to market prices for countries of the former Soviet Union.

12:39 Belarus won’t get access to Odessa-Brody pipeline

Ukraine won’t agree to the request of Belarus to fill the pipeline Odessa-Brody with Venezuelan oil.

12:12 Lavrov: “These statements are blasphemous!”

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has commented Lukashenka’s accusations against Russia.

11:49 Former Estonian diplomat blames Belarusian intelligence services

Harry Lahtein stated that his acquaintances in Minsk were threatened with mental hospital and prison.

10:50 A family protest for Belarusian school (Photo)

On September 2 Professor Alyaksandr Astrouski, his wife Axana and their children came to Lenin Square in Hrodna, unfurling posters with texts in front of the windows of the city executive committee.

10:34 Nyaklyaeu: Title of pro-Russian politician stuck to me (Video)

Poet Uladzimir Nyaklyaeu told in an interview to Echo of Moscow radio he would run in the presidential elections.

9:44 David Lidington: Democratic Belarus will join the EU

The UK Minister for Europe has named the conditions of Belarus’ joining the EU.

9:29 NTV: Putin ignores Belarusian stand at book fair (Video)

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin visited the 23rd Moscow International Book Fair at All-Russian Exhibition Center.

9:14 Kosachev accuses Lukashenka of insinuations

The chairman of the Russian State Duma Committee on International Affairs made a harsh statement.