16:16 Arrests for symbols of European Union continue in Belarus

Arrests of Belarusian oppositionists for leaflets with depiction of symbols of the European Unio continue.

13:22 Belarusian human right activist, sentenced to 2.5 years of restraint of liberty, committed suicide (Updated)

Human right activist Yana Palyakova, found guilty by the court of Salihorsk, committed suicide in Salihorsk on March 7.

12:17 Serbian media criticizing Lukashenka’s anti-crisis plan (Video)

Holidays of the Belarusian dictator in Kopaonik have ended, but Serbian media continue criticizing his advice on how to tackle the crisis.

11:42 Alena Autukhovich: «Prosecution of my husband and other businessmen was orchestrated beforehand”

March 8 has become symbolic for Alena Autukhovich in double measure. Marking the International Women’s Day, she also “marked” the tragic anniversary. March 8 marks one month after secret services arrested her husband Mikalay Autukhovich.

Leaders of the youth movements of Belarus have called upon holding a rally on October Square on March 12 at 6 p.m. with a demand to release political prisoners. EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner is to visit Minsk on this day.

10:26 Prosecutor’s office refused to comment on death of human rights activist

Prosecutor’s office of the Salihorsk district is conducting a check on the fact of suicide of human rights activist Yana Palyakova.

8:04 Belarusians in Germany: Cooperation with Lukashenka’s regime is fellowship in crimes

The Union of Belarusians in Germany offers the EU countries to suspend relations with Alyaksandr Lukashenka and demands to punish those responsible for suicide of human rights activist Yana Paliakova.