18:26 Lukashenka scared by EU sanctions: rally in Minsk was peaceful (Photo, video)

The rally of solidarity with political prisoners and families of abducted oppositionists was held on October Square in Minsk on November 16. Policemen were not hindering its holding, however there were paddy wagons behind the Palace of Republic.

16:26 Picket in Brussels: Europe called to stop backing of Lukashenka’s dictatorship

Activists of the Belarusian European Association held a picket on the Solidarity Day near the building where the EU Council has a session.

16:02 “Eastern Partnership” Forum discusses human rights violations in Belarus

At the forum in Brussels Belarusian civil activists disseminated a statement about rights and freedom violations in our country.

14:52 Diplomatic scandal: Lithuanian Sejmas deputy banned entry to Belarus

Belarusian authorities denied visa to Lithuanian parliamentarian Emanuelis Zingeris.

14:18 The Financial Times: Behemoths in Belarus betoken state of economy

The influential British newspaper writes the economic slowdown may “shake the regime of Alyaksandr Lukashenka”.

13:48 Arrests for dissemination of independent press go on

Detentions of Vitsebsk oppositionist and distributor of independent press have become regular.

12:43 Lukashenka in “Mult Lichnosti” on Russian First TV channel (Video)

A new programme on the First TV channel “Mult Lichnosti” showed mock cartoon images of Viktor Yushchenko, Russian celebrities and Alyaksandr Lukashenka.

12:28 Record-breaking decrease of Belarusian export

Since the beginning of the year volume of foreign trade of Belarus with many countries have dropped more than 2 times.

11:52 Deputy head of K department of Interior Ministry of Belarus arrested and convicted

Centralny district court of Minsk sentenced Syarhei Novik to 12 years of imprisonment.

11:44 Russian swine flu vaccine supplies to Belarus disrupted?

The Belarusian Ministry of Health says it plans to issue a tender for purchasing A(H1N1) flu vaccine.

10:51 MEP Corien Wortmann-Kool: European Union does not see serious changes in Belarus

Representatives of the European Parliament note that so actions follow after promises of Belarusian authorities to improve human rights situation in the country.

10:09 Polish Senate’s leadership concerns over Belarusian political prisoners

Anatol Lyabedzka, the head of the United Democratic Forces National Committee, and Zbigniew Romaszewski, the deputy marshal of Polish Senate, had a 1.5-hour meeting on November 15.

9:35 Action programme of MAZ Forum adopted without changes

Two documents were adopted at the so called Belarusian European Forum held in MAZ plant palace of culture in Minsk on November 14.

9:17 Solidarity Day today: Struggle of Belarusians for freedom goes on

Street actions of solidarity with families of the kidnapped and repressed opposition activists will be held in Belarus and abroad on November 16. The Belarusians will come to October square in Minsk at 6 p.m.