News on 21.08.2012

21.08.2012

Wife of Bialiatski: they are trying to make miserable my husband's life 4

18:01, — Politics

After a number of punishments, received from the administration, regular correspondence with the family of human rights defender Ales Bialiatski has been resumed.

Alena Kavalenka complained on jailers to the prosecutor's office 2

17:46, — Politics

Information about the health of Siarhei Kavalenka is being hidden from his wife.

Luninets authorities prepare official for “elections” 36

16:12, — Politics

Canvassing for parliamentary candidates is allowed only after registration stage is completed, but the authorities already started to advertise their nominees.

A story about a regional traffic police captain who robbed the truck 115

16:00, — society

The Policeman said that the documents for the cargo are "wrong" and took almost all money from the driver.

Last friends of the dictator 167

15:09, — Politics

After the torture of the KGB the suspects confess in anything.

Amnesty International calls to drop charges from Basharymau and Surapin 1

13:59, — Politics

The international human rights organization released a statement in connection with the release of Syarhei Basharymau and Anton Surapin on their own recognizance.

Kazulin: I see no sence to participate in this obvious absurdity 18

13:29, — Politics

The former presidential candidate urged not to participate in the electoral farce.

Lithuanian Seimas to discuss “teddy bear bombing” today 2

13:20, — Politics

The Committee on National Security and Defence of the Lithuanian Parliament is expected to discuss the situation over  the “teddy bear bombing” by a Swedish plane in Belarus at an extra meeting today.

Vitebsk journalist was accused of collaboration with foreign media 7

12:23, — Politics

Moreover, this media has been closed 10 years ago.

Yarmoshyna tells OSCE/ODIHR about peculiarities of Belarusian “elections” 17

12:11, — Politics

The leaders of the Belarusian Central Election Commission (CEC) and representatives of the OSCE/ODIHR mission discussed interaction during the “parliamentary elections”.

Site for creation of petitions is available again in Belarus 3

11:59, — Politics

Change.org has not been opened since August 12.

Slogans “Long live Belarus” in prison on Statkevich's birthday 9

11:52, — Politics

A former presidential candidate and political prisoner knows about congratulations to him and heard the fireworks.

Minor curfew to be set from September 5 43

11:25, — society

Teenagers will be prohibited from wandering the streets at night.

No plans to cancel foreign currency sale on passport 41

11:21, — Economics

The National Bank of Belarus says this measure was introduced to control foreign currency flows.

Danish Foreign Minister called for the release of Ales Bialiatski 3

11:07, — Politics

Willy Sogndal met with representatives of "Viasna" and BHC.

Military Academy cadets caught with drugs 30

10:06, — crime

The military security service of KGB has revealed a drug delivery source in the faculty of air defense.

U.S. Senator: Do not encourage repressions of the dictator 26

9:30, — Politics

U.S. Senator Mark Kirk called to cancel the World Ice Hockey Championship in Minsk.

Washington Post: Correa may issue Belarusian police officer for friendship 11

9:19, — Politics

The final decision on extradition of Aliaksandr Barankov from Ecuador will take the new friend of Lukashenko.

Governor invites Russian journalists to press conference again 73

8:45, — Politics

The press conference is scheduled for the late September or early October in Minsk.

Kommersant: Makei will be saving Lukashenka from sanctions 31

8:19, — Politics

Experts connect the resignation of Siarhei Martynau with the failure of the Western vector of foreign policy of Belarus.

Art group "War" reminded about Belarusian political prisoners

8:13, — Politics

A rally has been held in the capital of Estonia, prepared by the inspirer of the art group "War", philologist Alexei Plutser-Sarno.