16:52 Kupchyna demands not to criticize Russia at Riga summit

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus warns against confrontational and anti-Russian statements at the forthcoming Eastern Partnership (EaP) summit.

16:10 Naftogaz prepays Gazprom $40 mln for gas supplies in May

Naftogaz Ukrainy has transferred $40 million to Gazprom as prepayment for natural gas supplies in May.

15:23 Ministry of Finance terminates licences of two insurance companies

Licences of Bagach and Zepter Insurance companies were terminated on May 1, 2015.

15:04 Pavel Seviarynets: Belarusians should unite around proposing Statkevich as presidential candidate

The campaign's initiative group already has 500 people.

14:18 Ministry of Defence: May 9 is not special event for those who don't like parade

A representative of the Ministry of Defence of Belarus thinks the “importance” of the parade on May 9 outweighs the inconveniences caused to Minsk residents.

13:46 Zmitser Dashkevich: There could be no other sentence for Mikalai Statkevich

The sentence of the former presidential candidate is a logical result of the repressive machine in Belarus.

13:39 Trade Minister: Deliveries of imported goods should be cut down to the minimum

Deliveries of imported goods to Belarus should be cut ti the minimum, with the exception of critical import.

13:09 Eric Rubin: Human rights issue remains central in relation to Belarus

On April 29 representatives of the Belarusian diaspora in Washington met with Eric Rubin, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State.

12:43 Independent journalist from Biaroza to stand new trial

A new administrative case has been opened against independent journalist Tamara Shchapiotkina.

12:01 Military hardware with Russian flag in Minsk

Military hardware moved to the place of rehearsal in the centre of Minsk on the evening of May 4.

11:36 Mikhail Veller: Lukashenka will lose honest elections

Famous Russian writer Mikhail Veller thinks the Belarusian dictator cannot win the honest elections.

9:59 Lawyer-Belarusian in New York spoiled video while handing out St. George Ribbons

At the pro-Russian rally in New York Belarusians and Ukrainians came with their national flags, wearing T-shirts with the inscription "ПТН ПНХ".

9:24 Russian nationals handed out St. George’s ribbons during festival in Hrodna

At the festival of Slavonic martial arts Hrodna dwellers were offered an opportunity to feel the breath of the “Russian world”.

8:11 UN demands Belarus release political prisoners

A session of the Universal Periodic Review, the world's largest human rights and freedoms monitoring mechanism, has taken place.

7:44 Maryna Adamovich: Statkevich not to betray his beliefs and people who believe in him

Political prisoner thanks Belarusians for their solidarity and support.

7:30 Half of processing enterprises of Belarus are loss-making

Recently, the economic situation in Belarus has significantly deteriorated: many enterprises have a part-time work week, incomes are decreasing.