17:22 Authorities pressing on 6-year old niece of evicted oppositionist

A family of opposition activist Zhanna Abramava is evicted on a decision of the Brest authorities.

15:30 Former head of OSCE Office in Belarus died

Eberhardt Heiken, former head of the OSCE mission in Belarus, died of heart failure ion Germany last night.

14:23 Leanid Zaika: “For competitive ability of Belarusian goods, ruble should be devalued by 50%”

The term “consequences” is used in Belarus instead of “crisis” though everyone understands that crisis process has started, independent experts say.

14:15 Sidorski advocate s quicker transition to Russian ruble

Belarusian Prime Minister Syarhei Sidorski initiates acceleration of transition for Russian ruble in operations with Russia.

12:56 Artful Bell, and nothing more

The head of state issued a decree imposing a moratorium on auditing of economic entities. Do you think tax inspection will be liquidated in our country?

12:44 Belarusbank’s profit fell record 63.3 per cent

Profit of the leading Belarusian state-run Belarusbank has fallen by record 63.3 per cent in comparison with November 2007.

12:04 Travel bans on Belarusian children suspended for a month

Bans on Belarusian children abroad trips are suspended for a period of Christmas holidays.

11:18 Cossack with nagayka whips patrol Pastavy

Weird Cossacks have started to help police to ensure law and order. They can be seen in their uniform with nagayka whips everywhere: at a discotheque in the village club, and beside traffic policemen and so on.

11:06 Pickets to mark 60th anniversary of Declaration of Human Rights under ban

The Kastrychnitski district court of Vitsebsk dismissed a complaint of human rights activist Paval Levinau.

10:46 Expenses for “deputies” increased by more than one third

Activities of Belarusian “deputies” and “senators” in 2009 are to cost Belarusian tax payers more than in 2008.

10:28 Lukashenka beaten by Gazprom (Photo)

A friendly match dedicated to 90th anniversary of Anatoly Tarasov finished in victory of “Gazprom-Export” team with the score 9:5.

9:29 Artur Finkevich beaten up (Photo)

Youth leader Artur Finkevich told a shocking story to journalists. He was beaten by known people and taken away to Valozhyn.