16:33 Campaign in support of national symbols launched in Brest (Photo)

On May 3 “For Freedom” movement in Brest launched a county-wide campaign in support of national symbols, dedicated to the referendum of 1995.

14:50 What are fates of Belarusian “Decembrists”?

The former political prisoners remain under police supervision, and just a few of them have managed to find employment in Belarus.

14:21 «Reporters Without Borders»: Lukashenko — predator of press freedom

On the very doorstep of the European Union, Lukashenko is doing all he can to re-assert control over the country.

13:57 US and EU politicians support strengthening sanctions against Lukashenka regime

The situation in Belarus became a theme of active discussion at an international conference in the Lithuanian Seimas.

13:45 Martin Schulz: Press freedom  must be fought for every day

Indeed media freedom must be taken consistently on board in all bilateral relations and agreements with third countries

12:25 Provocation on Press Freedom Day

Insulting posters were pasted to walls of the tower block he lives in.

12:05 Search at Radio Racyja’s news office: computers seized (Photo)

On May 2 police visited flats situated near the Victory Square, where a parade of May 9 rehearsal is to be held.

11:51 NGO assembly still hopes to hold congress in IBB

The Assembly of Non-Governmental organisations hope on that the congress would be held in the premises of the International Educational centre.

10:57 Belarusian National Bank prepares for redenomination

The National Bank of Belarus will start preparations for redenomination and working out new Belarusian rubles next year.

10:12 Ian Kelly: Societies suffer because of restrictions on freedom of the media

U.S. Ambassador to OSCE reminded of the importance of media freedom in the creation of an open society and sustainable democracy.

10:10 Envila women’s institute to be closed after 18 year’s work

The first educational institution in Belarus and the CIS for women only, Envila Women’s Institute, is to stop enrolling prospective university students, and is to be reorganized soon.

9:57 Good Pupils (Photo)

Belarusian Republican Youth Union members of people’s guard adopt “the best practices” of riot policemen.

9:22 UN reminds about necessity to protect journalists

Journalists have to pay high for freedom of expression too often.

1:38 12 stories about journalistic resistance

The U.S. State Department announced an action in support of freedom of speech in the world.

0:49 Non-Freedom Day

I came across Andrzej Poczobut in Minsk last week.

0:34 Andrei Sannikov: Liberation of political prisoners should not be paused

British Minister for Europe David Lidington called Andrei Sannikov.