News on 17.08.2012

17.08.2012

Anton Surapin: There is much I can’t tell 51

21:37, — Politics

The journalist gave an interview to charter97.org several hours after his release.

Anton Surapin and Siarhey Basharimau were released under house arrest 70

21:06, — Politics

Young people remain the defendants in the case of "Teddy troopers".

Maksim Vinyarski: Struggle for Belarus held in Moscow too 10

16:09, — Politics

An activist of European Belarus civil campaign was detained in Moscow again.

Tatsiana Revyaka was interrogated for an article about lawlessness KGB 11

15:14, — Politics

This afternoon, the human rights activist was summoned to the KGB.

Janna Litvin was excluded from the "Travel ban" list 2

14:43, — Politics

A corresponding message the head of "Belarusian Association of Journalists" received from the Department of Citizenship and Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Statistics Committee confirms oil products smuggling under guise of solvents 39

13:52, — Politics

Belarus does not produce solvents and diluents.

Mickevičius: Legal assistance to Minsk may contradict Lithuanian laws 4

13:29, — Politics

Head of the Lithuanian Institute of Human Rights Watch calls to evaluate Belarusian request for assistance in the investigation of the "Teddy troopers".

Borisov communal services tritiated an independent newspaper (Video) 2

13:23, — society

The staff of the independent newspaper "Borisov News" for two days is suffering from the "invasion" of workers  of the housing department #1 of Borisov UE "Housing".

Presumptive parliamentary candidate Yauheny Rybakou dismissed 14

13:18, — Politics

He has worked as a cutter operator for a year and was named firm's best employee.

The KGB disrupted an annual meeting of "Tell the Truth"

12:54, — Politics

Administration of the recreation center "Forest Paradise" in Kirov district refused the activists to rent one day before check-in.

UCP activist faces pressure from KGB and taxation office 5

12:29, — Politics

The sooner the “elections”, the more interest the KGB and the tax office show in relation to activists of the United Civil Party (UCP).

Anton Suryapin: Greetings from the "stubborn" son!

12:12, — Politics

Parents of the arrested journalist have received another letter.

Prakapovich will “help” Lukashenka 126

11:30, — Politics

A former chief of the National Bank of Belarus Pyotr Prakapovich replaced Tkachou as an aide to Lukashenka.

Lyudmila Basharymava: Syarhei didn't know why he was jailed until charges were brought

11:26, — Politics

The mother of estate agent Syarhei Basharymau from Minsk had the first meeting with him in the KGB jail.

Human rights activist Tatsiana Revyaka was summoned to the KGB 10

11:16, — Politics

(updated) Revyaka, allegedly, know about the circumstances relevant to the national security of Belarus.

Stanislau Shushkevich: Yarmoshyna should be behind bars 53

11:14, — Politics

The first head of independent Belarus calls the forthcoming “elections” a “secret service operation” and participation in them  “collaboration with the authorities”.

The real size of pensions have been decreased 10

11:00, — society

The real size of pensions in July 2012, comparing to June, decreased by 1.3%.

Minsk dweller: “I was driving to Drazdy, made a wrong turn and got a fine!” 64

10:54, — society

A woman was fined for trespassing on Lukashenka's residence.

Vasil Parfenkau was transferred to the prison № 6 in Baranavichy

10:49, — Politics

There were attempts today to convey a parcel for the political prisoner, situated on Volodarskaja Street in Minsk.

IPI calls for release of Anton Surapin 1

8:34, — Politics

Detention a further blow to independent journalism in Belarus.