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Mehrdad Jamshidiyan with his wife Alena (left) / photo from the family archive

25/03/2019 - 11:49

Iranian faces potential execution if deported from Belarus

In Iran, Mehrdad is considered a murderer. Belarus' Prosecutor General’s Office refuses to send him out but the MIA disagrees.

Raman Pratasevich, Euroradio

25/03/2019 - 11:34

Society

Belarusians mark Freedom Day

Belarus’ independence was declared for the first time 101 years ago on 25 March 1918.

Roman Pratasevich, Euroradio

24/03/2019 - 22:59

Society

Freedom Day 2019 in Hrodna - in pictures

Over 5000 people attended the Freedom Day concert in Kalozha Park in Hrodna on 23 March 2019.

Pavel Grib / hromadske.ua

22/03/2019 - 12:45

Politics

Ukrainian abducted from Belarus imprisoned for 6 years in Russia

A Russian court sentences Ukrainian national Pavel Grib to 6 years in prison for 'abetting terrorism,' Hromadske.ua reports.

Belarusian ‘brand’ socks

21/03/2019 - 14:21

Society

Belarus president's spokeswoman inspires 'dictatorship socks' (photo)

The Belarusian company LSTR rolls out socks with a detainees vehicle print inspired by Lukashenka's press secretary.

Photo: Pavel Sevyarynets’ Facebook

21/03/2019 - 13:28

Society

Fresh vandalism acts on Stalinism purges memorial site in Kurapaty

Activist Pavel Sevyarynets says more than a dozen crosses were brought down and it looks like a test provocation.

pixabay.com

20/03/2019 - 10:44

Economy

Belarus’ import of Russian oil products drops 100 times

Belarus imported only 3.6 thousand tons of oil products from Russia in January 2019 against 350 thousand tons in January 2018.

euroradio.fm

20/03/2019 - 09:31

Politics

Lukashenka to beat Nazarbayev's record in 1,549 days

The former president of Kazakhstan was in power for almost 29 years.

Raman Pratasevich / Euroradio

19/03/2019 - 16:04

Society

BelGazeta editor-in-chief Ihar Vysotski resigns

The leading journalists have also left.

BELTA

19/03/2019 - 13:12

Economy

Belarus raises excise duty on fuel

The higher excise duty rates on automobile fuel will be in effect through the end of 2019.

Freedom Day 2018/ Euroradio

19/03/2019 - 12:50

Politics

Authorities ban Freedom Day concert in central Minsk

Minsk City administration denies permission to celebrate 101 years of Belarusian National Republic (BNR) in downtown Minsk.

19/03/2019 - 11:15

Politics

Lukashenka signs information security concept

The Belarus president approves Security Council's resolution on the concept of information security amid tensions with Russia.

Russian Ambassador in Minsk Mikhail Babich / kremlin.ru

18/03/2019 - 12:54

Politics

Why our journalists did not attend Russian Ambassador’s briefing on Crimea

5 leading non-state media organizations have made a joint decision to boycott Russian envoy's news conference on Crimea.

Mikhail Babich / ria.ru

15/03/2019 - 15:15

Politics

Russian ambassador lambasted by Belarusian Foreign Ministry over interview

Belarusian MFA spokesman says Babich is yet to learn the difference between a Russia's federal district and an independent state.

Mikhail Babich / ria.ru

15/03/2019 - 13:21

Society

Ambassador Babich says paying Belarus for Russian military facilities is strange

Russia's envoy insists Belarus should not charge for the two military stations as they provide security for the Union State.

Barys Hamaida / vitebskspring.org

15/03/2019 - 12:16

Politics

Opposition activist detained in Viciebsk for ‘blocking up the road’

The police sais Barys Hamaida was detained because it was the eve of the Constitution Day.

pixabay.com

14/03/2019 - 12:34

Society

Belarus' information security strategy leaked on Telegram

The document was discussed by the Security Council and approved by the head of state on 12 March.

Euroradio

14/03/2019 - 11:16

Society

Russian propaganda plays a role in 'brain drain' from Belarus - expert

Belarusians with foreign academic diplomas fear to return to their homeland due to negative publicity.

Slavamir Adamovich/ Novy Chas

14/03/2019 - 10:31

Society

Dissident poet faces prison on theft charges

Poet Slavamir Adamovich has been under house arrest facing theft charges.

"Where did you buy this muck?" – "At a Foodstuffs from Belarus grocery."

13/03/2019 - 11:09

Movie

Russian TV series part of information war waged on Belarus?

The characters in the new Russian comedy series use degrading words when talking about Belarus.