21:35 SHOS at Berlin Biennale (Photo fact)

The 7th Berlin Biennale for contemporary art opened on April 26.

19:38 “Viasna” marks 16 years of activity

It was 16 years ago, when after a wave of brutal arrests during the traditional Chernobyl Way march a group of activists started collecting and disseminating information on the detainees, trying to give them financial support.

19:08 Organizers to appeal ban on May Day demonstration

The organizers of a May Day demonstration in Minsk plan to file an appeal with a court against the city authorities' decision not to permit the event, Syarhey Kalyakin, chairperson of the "Spravedlivy Mir" (Just World) Belarusian Party of the Left, told reporters in Minsk on April 27.

16:51 “Siege” of  Raiffeisen Bank Polska continues (Photo)

Belarusian political refugees in Poland picketed the headquarters of Raiffeisen Bank Polska for the third time.

15:21 Krychau prosecution agency ignores independent journalists

The prosecutor of the Krychau district does not react to requests from journalists of independent media.

14:54 Chernobyl Way participants beaten and jailed

A Young Front member beaten brutally by police was taken from the court building by ambulance.

13:56 Bulgarian ambassador will not return in Minsk

Ivailo Ivanov has been appointed as Chargé d'affaires of the Bulgarian Embassy in Belarus.

12:51 Picket in Brussels against NPP construction in Belarus

The Embassy of Belarus in the Belgium capital was picketed on an anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster.

12:40 Pavel Sevyarynets denied release on parole again

The administration of the special detention facility confirmed Pavel Sevyarynets's certificate of good conduct.

12:33 Political prisoner Frantskevich denied meeting with mother

The authorities of penal colony No. 2 in Ivatsevichy, where activist Alyaksandr Frantsekevich serves his sentence, informed the inmate he was denied a meeting scheduled for May 4.

12:12 First May actions banned in regions

An action of solidarity with workers of Granit plant scheduled for May 1 has been banned in Mikashevichy.

11:28 David Lidington: The British Ambassador will seek the release of political prisoners

Britain's ambassador to Belarus is to return to its capital Minsk alongside ambassadors from other European Union nations, the Government has announced.

10:21 Government: $90 per month is enough for Belarusians

A new minimum living wage has been approved in Belarus.

9:03 Young Front flat raided in Minsk

On April 26, unknown people penetrated into a flat rented by Young Front activists.

3:03 European Union should not play by dictator’s scenario

Lukashenka is trying to sell political prisoners again, in exchange for loans and the Ice Hockey World Championship, human rights activists believe.

1:12 Deputy Head of Polish Foreign Ministry’s: Charter97 will move to Warsaw

Commission for foreign affairs of the Polish Sejm discussed the report of the Foreign Ministry about the Polish-Belarusian relations.