17:40 Russia and Belarus «simulates» nuclear attack on Poland

Russia has provoked outrage in Poland by simulating an air and sea attack on the country during military exercises.

16:56 General Prosecutor’s Office didn’t notice rigging elections by Lukashenka

The Belarusian politicians haven’t received an answer to a collective address demanding to instigate a criminal case against Alyaksandr Lukashenka.

14:12 Lukashenka: Western partners demand political confessions, but won’t see them

Ahead of consideration of the issue on EU sanctions, the Belarusian dictator said he wouldn’t fulfil any political and economic demands.

12:59 Quarantine introduced in all Minsk schools

According to an official version, schools of the capital of Belarus have been quarantined due to the increased number of URI cases.

11:28 Negative balance of foreign trade exceeds $5bn

The negative balance of foreign trade grew by $314.3mn in September.

10:35 Latvia preparing counterattack in response to Belarusian–Russian military drills

A large scale military exercise is scheduled for summer 2010 in Latvia.

10:16 Belarusian journalists arrested for interview on swine flu

Independent journalists Tatsyana Bublikava and Aleh Ryzhkou were detained in Homel.