18:55 Belarus, an Vitryssland

Belarusian expat community has addressed the authorities of Sweden with a demand to change the official Swedish name of Belarus from “Vitryssland” to “Belarus”.

14:36 More threats to journalists of Charter’97 website

This time, the threats were made after articles about activity of fascists from the Russian National Unity in Belarus.

14:24 Director of the firm, where Autukhovich worked, at large

Lyudmila Paremskaya, director of the firm Nika-Taxi 22222 based in Vaukavysk, was released from the pre-trial detention facility last Saturday.

14:06 Jerzy Buzek heads European Parliament

Former Polish Prime Minister Jerzy Buzek became first representative of Eastern Europe who has headed the European Parliament.

12:14 International Federation for Human Rights condemns arrest of Artsyom Dubski

European human rights activist called on the Belarusian authorities to stop persecution of youth activists.

11:52 Pinskdrev workers were offered sofas and fire wood instead of payment

Management of Adriana Plus enterprise, a part of Pinskdrev wood processing holding, offered an unusual compensation for labour.

10:44 White-red-white flag waving above Pleshchanitsy (Photo)

Activists of the civil campaign “European Belarus” continue a campaign of hanging out national flags.

9:36 Prosecutor’s office comes after “Young Journalist’s School” organiser

An organiser of the Slonim-based “Young Journalist’s School”, a public leader Ales Masyuk, has been issued an official warning.

9:20 Lukashenka’s Belarus participates in Non-Aligned Movement’s summit

Syarhei Martynau, Belarusian Foreign Minister, takes part in the XV summit of the Non-Aligned Movement.

9:08 Movement “Young Follower of Dzerzhinsky” to be created in Belarus

An experimental military and patriotic camp for teenagers is opened near Minsk.

9:06 Political prisoner Mikalai Autukhovich on hunger strike for 90 days

Though the health condition of the political prisoner has deteriorated considerably, he has lost 35 kilograms of weight, the Belarusian authorities continue to ignore the protest of the arrested entrepreneur from Vaukavysk.