News on 11.07.2012

11.07.2012

Lukashenka-style “election” begins 40

16:45, — Politics

Policemen burst into a flat of Viktar Karnyaenka, a co-chairman of the campaign “For Free Elections”.

Navasyad's party nominates only Navasyad 15

15:37, — Politics

Uladzimir Navasyad, the leader of the organizing committee to form the Freedom and Progress Party (FPP), is going to nominate himself as a parliamentary candidate.  

Poczobut can be convicted in discretization of the Republic of Belarus 28

14:56, — Politics

On July 11 Andrzej Poczobut had been called to the Grodno Regional Administration of the Investigation Committee.

There is no hope for amnesty for political prisoners 6

14:30, — Politics

On July 10 Lukashenko signed the law on amnesty.

Barys Khamaida arrested ahead of dictator's visit to Vitebsk 9

12:47, — Politics

Independent newspapers distributor Barys Khamaida has been detained in Vitebsk.

Lukashenko thanked China for "material support" 17

12:45, — Politics

Belarusian governor praised the all-terrain vehicles, donated by the Chinese on the eve of July 3.

CEC stands against inviting OSCE observers 93

12:34, — Politics

The secretary of the Central Election Commission of Belarus (CEC) regrets the OSCE mission was invited to observe the “parliamentary election” in the country.

Wolfram Maas likely to become new German ambassador to Belarus

12:24, — Politics

The German cabinet has approved the appointment of Wolfram Maas as the country's new ambassador to Belarus.

Myasnikovich continues to beg for loans 29

11:54, — Economics

Prime Minister of Belarus expects the World Bank's new loans.

Human rights activists: one should not wait for the release of the political prisoners 1

11:46, — Politics

Political prisoners do not fall under the law about amnesty, signed by Lukashenko.

Ideologist retires from plant on strike 30

11:39, — Politics

An ideologist resigns from the Tractor Parts and Units Plant in Babruisk, where worker went on strike.

"Deputy" Huminski offended by the OSCE PA 15

11:15, — Politics

"MP" Victor Guminsky called the resolution of the OSCE "anti-Belarusian".

World Bank warns about crisis

10:55, — Economics

Belarus failed to take advantage of cheap Russian energy resources.

Lukashenko signs amnesty law

10:52, — society

Alexander Lukashenko signed the law “Concerning amnesty of certain categories of perpetrators”.

Deputy of Ladutsko was arrested for bribery 52

10:04, — Politics

The information reported to charter97.org July 9 by source was confirmed.

Belarus is being prepared to be Soviet style vigilant 51

9:34, — society

Belarus needs a common security law which could teach all the citizens to be vigilant.

Pakhmelkin lays blame on spies for everything 188

9:18, — Politics

The head of the Air and Air Defence Forces of Belarus commented on crossing the Belarusian border by Swedes.

Minsk-Warsaw train departs with white-red-white flags (Photo) 7

9:10, — Politics

Such an action in Warsaw last at least until the end of this week.

Helicopter with Belarusian crew crashes in Afghanistan 14

8:57, — Events

A Mi-8-MTB helicopter with a Russian-Belarusian crew crashed in Afghanistan.