News on 4.02.2013

4.02.2013

Valyantin Stefanovuch: Belarusan MFA makes the world laugh 53

15:49, — Politics

A human rights activist finds funny the report on human rights violations in Western countries released by the Belarusian MFA.

Uralkhim’s owner will be Belarus’ vice-Prime Minister? 142

15:21, — Politics

A Russian businessman Dzmitry Mazepin may be appointed Belarus’ vice-Prime Minister in the coming days.

Sanctioned Makei takes revenge 61

13:53, — Politics

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus, known as the last Europe’s dictatorship, prepared a report about “human rights violations in certain countries of the world in 2010”.

Minsk utility organisations receive appeals to stop locking cats in basements 106

13:45, — society

Belarusian animal rights activists appeal to housing and utility organisations not to lock basements in blocks of flats, so that cats living there were not trapped inside.

Brest State University evacuated on bomb suspicion 4

12:49, — Events

A demining team was called to Brest State University this morning.

Belarus has started a Eurobonds roadshow 19

11:51, — Economics

The Belarusian delegation has started the roadshow in Europe for the third Eurobonds issue.

Pavel Seviarynets: Eurasian integration is a road to backwardness 23

11:33, — Politics

On the anniversary of Kalinouski’s rebellion the political prisoner speaks of the danger of the integration with Russia.

Yarmoshyna: It's difficult to find candidates for local councils 58

11:05, — Politics

The head of the Central Election Committee of Belarus, who is banned from entering the EU, says about the possible liquidation of rural councils.

Byalyatski nominated for Nobel Prize again

10:28, — Politics

Belarusian imprisoned human rights defender Ales Byalyatski has been nominated for the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize.

Russian businessman funds Museum of Gentry

10:21, — society

Pavel Podkorytov has bought the Padarosk Estate in Vaukavysk district for $120,000.

Gomel officials sang and danced due to the region’s anniversary 56

10:07, — Politics

The officials celebrates 75-anniversary of Gomel region by dressing up as pioneers and magicians.

Former employees file 105 claims against Russian investor 10

9:38, — society

Former workers of Petkavichy agricultural firm filed 105 claims to a court to recover wage arrears.

Fashion designer Sasha Varlamov stands trial 91

8:48, — society

Varlamov's case will be heard in Minsk's Leninski district court.

Google's executive chairman puts Belarus on par with Zimbabwe and North Korea 50

8:36, — Politics

Rogue states want to know who hides behind each account on the Internet.