15:45 Why does Andrea Rigoni ignore PACE decisions?

On May 26, the Political Affairs Committee of the Council of Europe considered a report on the situation in Belarus by Andrea Rigoni. The conclusions of the report contradict no only the common sense but also spirit of the PACE Charter.

15:27 Europe's Last Dictatorship

One of the questions I was repeatedly asked during a recent trip to the capital of Belarus was whether the Obama administration would opt for greater pragmatism at the expense of idealism in foreign policy. Both the government and opposition in this country have a vested interest in the answer. As early as next week, the U.S. will decide whether or not to continue sanctions against the country known as "Europe's last dictatorship." The European Union faces fresh choices as well.

15:12 Participants of rally of solidarity with political prisoners arrested in Minsk

Two participants of the civil campaign “European Belarus” were detained on Thursday in the capital of Belarus.

13:27 Lukashenka: “We’ll look for happiness in another part of the planet” (Video)

The Belarusian dictator made a number of harsh statements blaming Putin for failure to perform “union” agreements and ordered officials to stop “begging help from Russia”.

12:40 New Life church members could be forced out of church building

Next Monday the administration of Maskouski district of Minsk may start first attempts to “evict” believers from the charismatic New Life Church.

11:29 Prisoner of conscience Maxim Dashuk to stand trial on June 1

Proceedings in the case of an activist of the civil campaign “European Belarus” Maxim Dashuk are to start in the court of Maskouski district of Minsk.

10:06 Court disallowed oppositionists’ claim to city executive committee: Peaceful rallies banned as before

Arkadzy Kaluhin, judge of the Central Court of Homel, disallowed claims of Homel politicians Uladzimir Katsora and Uladzimir Syakerka to city executive committee which banned a meeting dedicated to Chernobyl nuclear power station catastrophe.

9:47 Forecasts come true: Minsk faces troubles with foreign currency

Currency exchange offices in Minsk don’t have dollars to sell even in the morning.