18:23 Ecologists detained in Hrodna to stand trial (Photo)

Three public activists who protested against cutting trees in Hrodna yesterday, are to stand trial.

18:17 Lukashenka doesn’t allow European parliament deputies enter Belarus

On October 16 the chairman of the European parliament and factions leaders called upon the Belarusian regime to lift ban for entering Belarus against EU countries’ politicians.

17:20 Daughter of abducted Belarusian oppositionist organised a rally in The Hague (Photo)

On October 16, activists of the “We Remember” initiative held a rally in The Hague (the Netherlands), expressing their solidarity with relatives of the forcefully disappeared Belarusians. Among the participants of the street action was a daughter of disappeared businessman and public figure Anatol Krasouski – Valerya Krasouskaya.

16:30 Washington puzzled why sanctioned against Lukashenka lifted (Photo)

A peaceful rally was held in front of the Belarusian Embassy and lasted for almost 2 hours. Its participants were holding posters with words: “Lukashenka, you cannot imprison Belarus’ future!”, “Honk for democracy in Belarus!”, “Stop the last dictator of Europe!” and streamers with portraits of Yury Zakharanka, Viktar Hanchar, Anatol Krasouski, Zmitser Zavadski and words: “Abducted and assassinated in Belarus”.

16:24 Ukrainian bishop becomes non grata person in Belarus

A bishop Veniamin Brukh, a citizen of Ukraine, was deported from Belarus, as he belongs to the category of persons whose stay on the territory of the country is unwelcome.

“There were just facade changes, not inner changes in Belarus. Releasing political prisoners doesn’t mean an institution of political prisoners has been closed. The attitude may change tomorrow and new political prisoners will appear,” former political prisoner Alyaksandr Kazulin told in an interview to Polskie Radio.

15:25 Harry Pahanyajla: “Belarusian KGB can only carry out political inquiries”

Belarusian secret services have started to summon schoolchildren and recent school-leavers, winners of school competitions in chemistry are being for interrogation relating to the issue of involvement in the blast in Minsk on July 4 this year.

15:09 Lukashenka and Medvedev can consider Constitutional Act of “union state” soon

The work on drafting the constitutional act of the so-called “union state” is completed, chairman of the “house of representatives” of the “national assembly” of Belarus Vadzim Papou told BelTA.

13:29 Has Belarus made first step toward recognition of Abkhazia and S. Ossetia?

The 34th session of the parliamentary assembly (PA) of Belarus-Russia “union”, held in Moscow on Friday, granted an observer status to Abkhazia and South Ossetia. The decision was passed with one vote.

13:25 Banner “Solidarity” at central square of Salihorsk (Photo)

A banner “Solidarity” was hung out by activists of the civil campaign “European Belarus” at the central square of Salihorsk.

13:24 Russian fighters attacking Belarus (Video)

As Belarusian TV reported yesterday, “Russian aircraft appeared in the airspace of the Brest Region”.

13:23 Grassroots protest in Polatsk

A grassroots protest action of individual entrepreneurs of Polatsk market has been held today.

12:31 Ales Byalatski: “EU should proceed from position of high standards in issues of democratization of Belarus”

A discussion “Belarus after elections: time for rapprochement policy?” was held in German Bundestag with participation of Belarusian opposition.

11:30 Youth went out to squares of Brest and Vitsebsk (Photo)

Activists of the civil campaign “European Belarus” lightened candles in memory of disappeared politicians and public figures near the central squares of Brest, Lenin Square, at 8.00 pm on October 16.

10:55 Who comes next? (Photo)

Portraits of disappeared opponents of the regime of Lukashenka appeared in streets in the Minsk center on October 16. A question “Who comes next” was seen near the portraits.

10:43 Candles of solidarity lightened in Polatsk

A rally of solidarity, organised by activists of the “Young Belarus” organisation, took place in Polatsk yesterday.

10:04 Lukashenka’s administration denied premises to BPF party

On October 16 the Belarusian popular Front party received answers from the Administration of the president and Minsk city executive committee that they are denied renting premises for celebration of the 20th anniversary of the party.

9:25 People carrying portraits of kidnapped came to main square of Salihorsk (Photo)

A rally of solidarity with disappeared politicians took place at the main square of Salihorsk on October 16.

9:00 Finkevich taken away to 9th kilometre

Artur Finkevich, the young leader detained yesterday in Minsk, was taken by riot policemen outside Minsk.

8:33 We remember. Actions of solidarity held in Belarus (Updated, photo)

Actions in memory of kidnapped and murdered Belarusian opposition leaders were held in Minsk on October 16, on the Day of Solidarity. Activists of the civil campaign “European Belarus” organised some actions in the city center: they took to streets carrying portraits of Viktar Hanchar, Anatol Krasouski, Yury Zakharanka, and Zmitser Zavadski.