18:59 20th day of political prisoner Autukhovich’s hunger strike. 6th day of protest

An action of solidarity with political prisoner Mikalai Autukhovich, who went on indefinite hunger strike, has been held today on October square of Minsk.

15:05 Officials afraid of media: wrong focus leads to nervous reaction

Minister of information of Belarus Uladzimir Rusakevich believes the media should be a “consolidated factor” in tackling the crisis.

14:49 Car-pickets in memory of kidnapped general Zakharanka in Minsk

Cars with portraits of Yury Zakharanka, kidnapped on May 7, 1999, on window glasses appeared in Minsk on May 6.

13:37 20 persons already take part in hunger strike of solidarity with Mikalay Autukhovich

7 more public activists have joined the indefinite hunger strike of solidarity with Yury Lyavonau and Uladzimir Asipenka.

12:38 Last dictator of Europe met with leader of Orange Revolution

Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko had a meeting with Alyaksandr Lukashenka in Homel. The rulers had private negotiations in Rumyantsev-Paskevich Palace. No concrete agreements have been reached.

11:41 Maryana Hruzdzilovich: “Today it’s important to show solidarity with those who suffer from repressions”

A teacher Maryanna Hruzdzilovich who was fired for the Freedom Day information, joined the hunger strike of solidarity with Belarusian political prisoners.

10:53 “Belarusian style” subsistence wage: Women are to wear one dress for 5 years

The minimum subsistence budget which is calculated by the state, everything is mentioned: how many per cents should different expenses take.

10:39 “Petty hooliganism” reports drawn up for “School for all” rally

“Young Front” activists detained on May 5 in the evening in Salihorsk during a rally in support of forcibly drafted Ivan Shyla, were released in three hours.

10:21 Action in memory of disappeared general Zakharanka banned in Brest

The Brest city executive committee didn’t permit holding a picket on the 10th anniversary of disappearance of former interior minister of Belarus Yury Zakharanka on May 7.

9:43 Exhibition “Mass Media in Belarus”: Sheer propaganda and not a single independent newspaper (Photo)

The 13th international specialized exhibition “Mass Media in Belarus” opened in Minsk on May 5.

9:20 Lukashenka playing innocent (Photo)

The Belarusian dictator deludes western journalists again.

9:15 Small hard hat for Kolya Lukashenka wanted in Salihorsk

Alyaksandr Lukashenka is visiting Salihorsk to attend the fifth potash plant opening ceremony on May 7. Traditionally, he takes his younger son Kolya along with him.