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9.02

Kaczynski’s advisor: Situation with Poles in Belarus is the worst in the world 8

14:06, — Politics

Polish politicians condemned the situation around the Polish minority in Belarus.

Martynay about human rights: There are no universal recipes

13:26, — Politics

Belarusian Foreign Minister in an interview to Der Standard (Austria) stated that “different societies exist, different customs and traditions”.

Andrei Bastunets: “Dispersal of opposition action in Belarus showed cost of Interior Ministry’s words”

12:31, — Politics

The deputy head of the Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ) commented on unlawful actions by the riot militia hindering work of journalist at an opposition demonstration on February 8.

Culture Ministry sees no cultural value in white-red-white flag 16

12:14, — Politics

The Ministry of Culture is not going to consider the issue of giving the white-red-white flag a status of historical and cultural property.

Thaddeus Kosciuszko commemorated in Philadelphia (Photo)

11:48, — Politics

Belarusians who live in the USA carried out an action in commemoration of Belarus national hero Thaddeus Kosciuszko.

Constitutional court refused to give estimation to “political” article of Criminal Code 2

11:41, — Politics

Instead of considering the issue of revoking Article 193-1 of the Criminal Code of Belarus, the Constitutional Court has sent a runaround.

Belarus would be able to carry out military exercises at Russian training grounds 2

11:35, — Army

Exercises of Belarusian military aviation at Russian training grounds can be organized both autonomously and in cooperation with Russia.

Aleh Alkaeu: “It’s time to pass sentences in political abductions” 7

11:24, — Politics

The author of the book Firing Squad says Europe’s interest in high-profile political abductions in Belarus has increased.

0.5 ton of herrings stolen form prisoners of Belarusian colony 13

11:08, — crime

The chief of logistical and administrative support department of the penal colony in Hlubokae has stolen 500 kg of herrings which were intended for nutrition of prisoners.

8.02

Homel dwellers call on Russia and Belarus to recognize independence of North Ossetia 32

16:29, — Politics

A group of Homel dwellers sent an open statement to the governmental bodies of Belarus and Russia.

Militia seized Polish House in Ivyanets 35

15:09, — Politics

The militia forced activists of the Union of Poles, mainly elderly people, out of the building.

Decision to invite BAJ representative to Vybor talk show changed 11

14:55, — Politics

Authors of Vybor (Choice) talk show planned to dedicate the programme to Lukashenka’s controversial decree on the Internet.

Ulyana Zakharanka: New head of Interior Ministry won’t investigate the case of my son too

14:40, — Politics

On February 6 the mother of General Yury Zakharanka, the abducted Interior ex-Minister of Interior Affairs of Belarus turns 86.

Has dictator “privatized” .by domain zone? 25

14:00, — Politics

By one decree Lukashenka has made so many problems and inconsistencies in ByNet, that the mess is to be cleaned up for many years.

Only pro-Lukashenka organisations given rent allowances 1

13:34, — society

The authorities state that only public associations “having constructive weight in the civil society” rent eligible for rent allowances.

Lukashenka’s Swiss holidays have dragged on 39

13:06, — Politics

Alyaksandr Lukashenka hasn’t returned from Switzerland, where he arrived on February 3.

US Congresswoman: We must keep an eye on Lukashenka’s hands 12

12:54, — Politics

The United States may impose sanctions on the Belarusian authorities if it turns out that the country delivers weapons to rogue states.

Alyaksandr Kamarouski: “Authorities will play double game, lie and are sure to Autukhovich”

11:01, — Politics

Co-chairman of the organising committee for creation a movement of Afghan war veterans “Fatherland’s defenders” is sure that a year ago Mikalai Autukhovich and Uladzimir Asipenka were taken in custody illegally.

A year since political prisoners Autukhovich and Asipenka thrown into prison 2

9:50, — Politics

An action of solidarity with prisoners of conscience is to be held at October square at 6:00 p.m. today.

7.02

Belarusian Modern History on the British Stage (Photo)

16:39, — Culture

A Festival of Russian-speaking dramaturgy was opened with a play of Belarusian playwright Natallya Kalyada (Natalia Koliada) in London's Soho Theatre.

6.02

Film with Belarusian actors nominated for Oscars

18:37, — Culture

On February 2 a short film The Door by Juanita Wilson was nominated for an Oscar in the Academy Award category for best live action short film.

Western credits for Belarus spent on military union with Russia 25

16:37, — Politics

Cooperation with Belarus is named a priority by the new military doctrine of Russia. Russia also claims the right to use its army outside the country.

Paint sprayed over car of Andzelika Borys, car’s tyres punctured 19

15:48, — Politics

Activists of the Union of Poles in Belarus which is not recognized by the authorities called that a pre-planned provocation.

5.02

I was born a Belarusian... 49

16:42, — Politics

Solemn events dedicated to the 264th anniversary of Tadeusz Kosciuszko’s birthday were held in his family estate involving the Belarusian opposition leaders.

Access to Internet cafes upon presentation of passport planned 32

14:25, — Politics

The Ministry of Communications says visitors of Internet cafe will have to show their passports for identification.

Picker against “inaction of authorities” suppressed in Talachyn 14

12:38, — Politics

Dwellers of the town of Talachyn (the Vitsebsk region) tried to block a street, but were dispersed by the militia.

Young Front not allowed in Crown Plaza

12:07, — Politics

The management of Minsk-based Crowne Plaza has terminated a rental contract with Malady Front, a Czech-registered opposition youth group, that wanted to hold an awards ceremony at the hotel`s hall.

Jacek Protasiewicz: “Declarations by Belarusian authorities are just fine words” 5

11:36, — Politics

Brussels protests against ten-day arrest of Belsat’s TV journalist.

“Narodnaya Volya “fined for advertising Belsat TV 2

10:33, — Politics

The independent Belarusian newspaper will have to pay a fine of 700,000 rubles.

European Union: Decree on Internet and Eastern Partnership are interconnected 4

9:09, — Politics

Lukashenka’s decree on the Internet will influence Belarus–EU relations.

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