18:16 Andrei Sannikov was taken bad in court

However the judge refused to grant a request to provide medical assistance to the presidential candidate.

16:41 Katsyaryna Statkevich: I was frightened by what happened to Volha Klaskouskaya

On May 10 Mikalai Statkevich’s daughter Katsyaryna made a report on the situation in Belarus at the session of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) faction in the Bundestag.

15:47 Trial over “Nasha Niva” adjourned

The Supreme Economic Court has suspended proceedings in the case concerning the suit of the Information Ministry on closing “Nasha Niva” newspaper in Minsk on May 11.

15:27 Sting won’t come to Minsk

As told by “Allstars” concert agency, which organized the gig, the concert by Sting in Minsk has been cancelled “because of the difficult financial situation” in Belarus.

14:46 Iryna Khalip: Absurd accusation, childish terminology

A Minsk court began proceedings against journalist Iryna Khalip, the wife of presidential candidate Andrei Sannikov.

14:46 Catherine Ashton: Dictator has left us with no option

Lukashenka has left the European Union wit no other option than to adopt strong sanctions against his regime, Catherine Ashton, the EU High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy.

13:07 Belarus may be left without 2014 International Ice Hockey Championship

Jerzy Buzek calls on the International Ice Hockey Federation to suspend its 2014 championship in Minsk.

12:31 Photo report from trial over Statkevich and Uss

After almost 5 months in the KGB jail, the defendants look undernourished and pale.

11:18 Bloody hamburgers

During his stay in Minsk, “Novaya gazeta” editor Dmitry Muratov directed an inquiry to the McDonald’s branch asking to explain why the company has financial claims against Iryna Khalip.

11:01 Trial starts against Iryna Khalip, Pavel Sevyarynets, Syarhei Martseleu. Photo report

On May 11, the court of the Zavadski district of Minsk begins proceedings against prisoners of conscience Iryna Khalip, Pavel Sevyarynets, and Syarhei Martseleu.

10:56 Commercial banks “guessed” the new ruble exchange rate?

Commercial banks are supposed to establish an exchange rate based on demand and supply after restrictions on the foreign cash were lifted.

10:33 All Sannikov’s conversations were tapped

The Partyzanski district court of Minsk continues hearing the case against Belarusian presidential candidate Andrei Sannikov for the eighth day.

10:02 National Bank capitulates. Devaluation announced

The National Bank of Belarus has let the Belarusian ruble float freely.

9:31 Church members prepare to defend their property

On May 11 in Mahilyou representatives of housing and municipal services plan to demolish the fencing wall in front of the house of worship of the Christians of Evangelical Faith congregation.

9:16 Five presidential candidates stand trial in Belarus today

On May 11, five Belarusian presidential candidates are to appear before judges in different courts of Minsk.