News on 13.06.2012

13.06.2012

Surikov scares: Belarusian system won't survive a second crisis 110

16:26, — Politics

The Ambassador of Russia to Belarus, Alexander Surikov, speaks about resuming talks on introducing the common currency in Belarus and Russia.

The Special Representative on human rights will be in EU 1

16:08, — Politics

Parliament called to appoint to the new post a high-level envoy with an international reputation, tasked with raising the EU's human rights profile worldwide.

Beaten activist fined 2.5m rubles

14:57, — Politics

Judge Ivan Lastouski from the Slonim district court heard a case of BCD activist Volha Panasevich on June 12.

Amnesty International tells UN about repressions in Belarus 2

14:37, — Politics

The human rights organization Amnesty International has prepared an overview of the situation in Belarus in the 20th session of the UN Council on Human Rights.

Ivan Amelchanka: “One should not stop even if they jail you one time” 36

14:08, — Politics

The author of “Musorok” poster promises new creative ideas.

Leading Lithuanian media not invited to press tour in Belarus

12:50, — Politics

The list of the media published by BelTA news agency does not contain the most popular Internet portal and the largest Lithuanian newspaper.

Bashkortostan President to visit Minsk 1

12:43, — Politics

Bashkortostan President Rustem Khamitov will visit Belarus on 14-15 June.

“MP” Hlaz: Don't mix up amnesty and political prisoners 22

12:19, — Politics

“Amnesty and politics should not be mixed together,” Anatoly Hlaz, the deputy chair of the human rights commission at the “house of representatives”, says.

Political prisoner Lobau restricted in number of visits and parcels

11:47, — Politics

Eduard Lonbau was punished in accordance with article 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code (discipline violations).

Russian fans march in Warsaw ended with shooting and fighting (Photo)

11:44, — in the world

The Poland–Russia game was preceded by violent clashes of the fans.

Inteko can change Itera 3

11:34, — society

The Russian company Inteko is currently exploring the possibility of investing in the project Minsk-City.

Souhayr Belhassen: EU sanctions must beat in the heart of the regime 2

11:29, — Politics

Business interests of different states should not allow Lukashenko and his entourage to avoid sanctions.

Gazeta Wyborcza: Belarusian border guards earned on illegals

11:05, — crime

Major of Belarusian border guard is awaiting trial in a Polish prison, two more officers - in search.

Signing general contract for Belarusian NPP postponed

11:03, — Nuclear power plant in Belarus

The document is said not to be finished yet.

Garry Pogonaylo: Lukashenka has no money to build new jails 5

10:28, — Politics

The amnesty is mere evidence to the fact that Belarusian prisons are filled very quickly. Chairperson of the legal commission of the Belarusian Helsinki Committee Garry Pogonaylo said:

Military flights banned 19

10:25, — Army

Defense Minister of Belarus imposed a ban on all flights of the Armed Forces aviation.

EU ready to extend sanctions against Lukashenka regime 45

10:08, — Politics

Sanctions will be extended if political prisoners are not released.

Successes of Lukonomy: Veterans dumpster diving on Kamarouski market 157

9:53, — society

A reader of charter97.org made a shocking video on Kamarouski market in Minsk.

Belarus refused to extradite Ukrainian banker 16

9:28, — Politics

The Belarusian Prosecutor’s Office explained that extradition of Pavel Borulko might damage the country’s sovereignty.