Õàðòèÿ'97 :: Íîâîñòè èç Áåëàðóñè - Áåëîðóññêèå íîâîñòè - Ðåñïóáëèêà Áåëàðóñü - Ìèíñê http://www.charter97.org/ Íîâîñòè èç Áåëàðóñè, Íàâ³íû ç Áåëàðóñ³, News from Belarus Õàðòèÿ'97 :: Íîâîñòè èç Áåëàðóñè - Áåëîðóññêèå íîâîñòè - Ðåñïóáëèêà Áåëàðóñü - Ìèíñê /images/logo.gif http://www.charter97.org/ Íîâîñòè èç Áåëàðóñè, Íàâ³íû ç Áåëàðóñ³, News from Belarus be Guillermo Fariñas: Belarusian opposition has its own army http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/18/70889/ Interview Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:27:01 +0300 The legendary Cuban dissident gave an interview to charter97.org on the eve of tbeing awarded the Andrei Sakharov Prize by the European Parliament . 19 Belarusian companies on ICIJ database http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/17/70880/ Economics Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:33:55 +0300 The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) has released the database of holders of offshore accounts in the British Virgin Islands. Raman Yakauleuski: Belarusian ruler loses support of rogue states http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/17/70867/ Politics Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:31:17 +0300 Lukashenka will find it difficult to make his voice heard in the political areane now, without Incarnadined and Chavez. Military men and policemen will be forbidden to obtain a Pole’s card http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/17/70866/ Politics Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:24:52 +0300 A draft law has been submitted to the House of Representatives, which will oblige policemen, military men, Ministry of Emergency employees and employees of financial investigation bodies to refuse from certain benefits. “Gold reserve” of tractors to be hidden in Trastsianets? http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/17/70865/ Economics Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:20:51 +0300 Managers of Minsk Tractor Plant (MTZ) solve problems of clearing the plant's inventory. Ministry of Justice rejects registration bid by Tell the Truth campaign http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/17/70863/ Politics Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:53:52 +0300 The Ministry of Justice dismissed registration papers by the civil campaign Tell the Truth. Court forged defendant’s signature in Slutsk http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/17/70860/ society Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:08:39 +0300 Officials of the city court in Slutsk forged the signature of an entrepreneur, who is a defendant in a civil court’s proceeding. Scientists found an ancient pyramid in Antarctica (Video) http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/17/70859/ Science Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:06:43 +0300 American and European researchers have discovered them. They think that the ancient monuments are artificial. Belarusians took part in a march against the death penalty in Madrid http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/17/70858/ Politics Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:48:11 +0300 Belarusian human rights defenders march against death penalty in Madrid. Lukashenka wants to surpass China http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/17/70854/ Economics Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:00:49 +0300 The government projects Belarus’ Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to grow by 9.6 percent in 2014, according to the concept of a Social and Economic Development Forecast for next year. Armenian media write about Kolia's leisure time in Yerevan http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/17/70852/ Politics Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:55:14 +0300 The son of the Belarusian ruler appeared in the centre of the scandal in Armenia. Journalist Ales Silich detained near Staubcy http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/17/70853/ Politics Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:49:40 +0300 The independent journalist made videos on Sunday in Staubcy district, where, according to some data, wholesale deaths of pigs had been registered recently. MuzTV porn video case to be sent to court http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/17/70851/ society Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:40:49 +0300 The Investigation Committee has finished investigating the notorious case. Football players struck in Rechyca http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/17/70850/ society Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:38:38 +0300 The game between Viedrych and Haradzeja was delayed due to the strike of Rechyca’s football players. Entrepreneurs have announced a strike in Hrodna http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/17/70849/ Politics Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:30:58 +0300 The entrepreneurs are protesting against the requirements of the Customs Union’s technical regulations. Russia refuses to sign oil supplies agreement http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/17/70841/ Economics Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:01:08 +0300 The agreement on oil supplies to Belarus for the third quarter of the year remains unsigned. Medical centres to be checked in Belarus again http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/17/70839/ society Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:46:38 +0300 The Ministry of Health will conduct them in the second half of 2013. Special attention will be paid to private medical centres. Different Russia’s activist took oath in Navinki http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/17/70833/ Politics Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:54:45 +0300 Ihar Shchuka was conscripted to Belarusian army despite being ineligible for military service. Closed trial of Andrei Haidukou continues today http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/17/70830/ Politics Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:38:19 +0300 The trial against the activist is held in the Vitesbk regional court. Lukashenka is Europe’s Assad http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/16/70821/ Politics Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:02:48 +0300 For the first time the situation around freedom of speech in Belarus was discussed at the international Internet-Conference 4M in France. Czyz builds "Audi Centre" in place of green space http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/14/70776/ society Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:20:12 +0300 The construction of a major center that will sell and service Audi cars has begun in Minsk’s northeastern neighborhood of Urucha. Vital Rymasheuski: EU shouldn't buy into Lukashenka's games http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/14/70772/ Politics Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:26:44 +0300 The statement of the head of state on establishing normal relations with the EU was made to fool Europe and receive anotherloan. Catherine Ashton and Štefan Füle: Minsk to cooperate with UN Special Rapporteur http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/14/70771/ Politics Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:17:12 +0300 The European Union reminded the authorities of Belarus to abide by its international obligations in the field of human rights. Stanislau Shushkievich: EU must deal with dictator like USA http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/14/70769/ Politics Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:58:50 +0300 Unlike the European Union, the United Stated of America has a firm and coherent policy towards the Lukashenka regime. MEPs propose 292 amendments to Paleckis's report http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/14/70765/ Politics Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:30:07 +0300 MEPs have proposed almost 300 amendments to a 7-page report. PICNIC.BY music fest changes location to Kamarova http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/14/70764/ Culture Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:16:02 +0300 The fest "PICNIC.BY", which was supposed to take place on June 29 at Shabli farmstead, has been moved to another venue. Miklos Haraszti: Ready to cooperate with all sides http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/14/70763/ Politics Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:03:28 +0300 The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation in Belarus Miklos Haraszti calls on the Belarusian government to cooperation to improve the situation of human rights in the country. Satellite dishes will be dismantled by 1 July http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/14/70760/ society Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:24:41 +0300 Minsk residents receive bills with demands to dismantle satellite dishes before 1 July. Aleh Vouchak: They'll name all of us “spies” if we keep silence http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/14/70759/ Politics Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:18:53 +0300 Andrei Haidukou is accused of “imposing a political course on the Republic of Belarus that doesn't meet the country's national interests”. People in civilian clothes “occupy” Minsk's Gorky Park http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/14/70758/ society Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:46:32 +0300 The Belarusian head of state is paying a visit to the Investigation Committee. Lukashenka: Minsk City Executive Committee consists of corrupt officials http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/14/70757/ Politics Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:43:08 +0300 Lukashenka orders major shake-up in Minsk City Hall. Uladzimir Labkovich: Death penalty in Belarus is obscurantism and Middle Ages http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/14/70754/ society Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:12:49 +0300 There are no legal restrictions for introducing a moratorium on death penalty in Belarus. Authorities backtrack on plans to evict New Life Church http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/14/70753/ religion Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:12:32 +0300 The Minsk City Economic Court has reversed its eviction order against a Protestant community called New Life Church. Vitebsk activists not allowed to appear at their own trial http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/14/70751/ Politics Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:40:43 +0300 Vitsebsk activists lose their case and fail to get to trial over Haidukou. "New Life" church in Minsk ousted again http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/14/70740/ society Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:03:14 +0300 The official of the Supreme Economic Court demanded that the building at Kavalyou st., 72 should be freed within a week. Another death sentence made in Belarus http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/14/70739/ crime Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:55:06 +0300 A 25-year-old youngster who killed a student near her house in Homel in September 2012 has been sentenced to death. Former KGB Chairman Zaitsau appointed as "CosmosTV" General Director http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/14/70737/ Politics Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:42:06 +0300 The information that Vadzim Zaitsau has been appointed as the General Director appeared on the company's website. Eduard Lobau achieved the consideration of his appeal by prosecutor’s office http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/14/70736/ Politics Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:34:29 +0300 The political prisoner’s appeal will be re-considered by prosecutor’s office. MTZ wants workers to hide “excess” tractors http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/14/70733/ Economics Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:48:17 +0300 Managers of the plant invented a new method of how to unload storage areas. Today would have marked Aleh Byabenin's 39th birthday http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/14/70728/ Politics Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:03:39 +0300 Founder of charter97.org website Aleh Byabenin was born on this day. Andrej Hajdukou’s trial will resume on 17 June http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/14/70726/ Politics Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:49:08 +0300 Volha Hajdukova reported that the trial of her son would resume on Monday, 17 June. US extends sanctions against Lukashenka http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/14/70722/ Politics Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:15:43 +0300 The national emergency with respect to the Belarusian head of state and his retinue has been extended for a year. Haidukou trial: Policemen giving evidence http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/13/70711/ Politics Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:27:20 +0300 Andrei Haidukou is kept in a cage. MFA doesn't recognise mandate of UN Special Rapporteur http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/13/70706/ Politics Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:05:29 +0300 The Belarusian authorities continue to refuse to work with Miklos Haraszti. Tatsiana Raviaka: Extending mandate of UN Special Rapporteur is political sign http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/13/70704/ Politics Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:30:40 +0300 The international community shows concerns about the situation in Belarus. Andrei Kostitsyn stays in Traktor http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/13/70700/ Sport Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:54:14 +0300 Forward of the Belarusian national ice hockey team Andrei Kostitsyn will stay in HC Traktor Chelyabinsk and play the next season in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Mandate of UN Special Rapporteur on Belarus extended for one year http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/13/70694/ Politics Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:43:19 +0300 The United Nations Human Rights Council has extended the mandate of Miklos Haraszti for one year. Yuriy Dzhibladze and Olga Zakharova: Drowning dictator must not be saved http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/13/70692/ Politics Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:33:21 +0300 The European Union should not give Lukashenka a helping hand. Dzmitry Bandarenka: Authorities are trying to throw a switch http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/13/70690/ Politics Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:13:49 +0300 In the case of Hajdukou KGB is using the same methods as in the case of Kanavalau-Kavalou, the politician believes. Lukashenka: We are between two monsters http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2013/6/13/70687/ Politics Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:25:22 +0300 Belarusian ruler spoke of the need to establish relations with the West.