14:59 Rumors about Zeltser’s release not confirmed

The special department of Mahilyou colony No. 15 have informed that the US civizen Emanuel Zeltser is still in the medical unit of the colony.

14:55 Military enlistment office doesn’t allow “For Freedom” activist leave abroad

Pinsk military enlistment office has pretence against Ihar Salavej. Military men believe that the activist evades draft. Most likely the young man is to face a criminal prosecution.

14:44 Order to reduce import to zero: import of food and non-food products banned (document)

The Government has announced a new Crusade against import due to the global financial crisis.

14:38 UCP activists seek political asylum in Belgium of Netherlands

Members of Hrodna branch of the United Civil Party Viktar Padchynenkau and Uladzimir Laryn have asked for a political asylum in Belgium and the Netherlands. The oppositionists explain their actions by persecution by the KGB.

14:21 Fine cancelled, but what about reinstitution in job?

Today Vitsebsk regional court cancelled decree of the court of Chyhunachny district of Vitebsk in the case of the former candidate for deputy Andrei Lyavinau.

14:15 Former oppositional candidate intimidated by trial and fine

Financial police prosecutes former candidate for deputy and the deputy chairman for creation of the Freedom and Progress party Alyaksandr Silkou for “failure to provide income and property declaration”.

13:50 7th day of rallies in support of Barazenka near remand prison (Photo)

On November 25 near the remand prison No. 1 in Valadarski Street in Minsk young activists held the rally of solidarity with political prisoner Alyaksandr Barazenka.

13:42 Belarusian economy may collapsed after crisis in Russia

Peak of the financial crisis in Russia will fall on March-April 2009 and will last for two years, the World Bank forecasts. There is no such report on prospects of the Belarusian economy. However, the crisis in Russia will backfire our country.

13:23 CEC: Collection of signatures for Electoral Code amendment “inefficient”

The Secretary of the Central Election Commission on Elections and Referenda Mikalay Lazavik stated that “realization of the legal initiative by citizens is a very long and inefficient way”.

11:45 Sidorski: “What a shame. Officials are doing sod all”

Premier Minister of Belarus Syarhei Sidorski sternly demanded officials to attract foreign investments to the country.

11:08 Entrepreneurs made to become Santa Clauses

Minsk authorities have invented a way to secure themselves against the conditions of global financial crisis at a local level.

10:52 The dissident choice

Barack Obama should continue Bush's practice of meeting with and acting on behalf of democratic dissidents from repressive countries.

10:13 Young activist’s parents called in for questioning

Parents of activist of Asipovichy “Young Front” Stanislau Palyakou received summons for questioning to militiaman Yakauleu Y. for November 26.

10:02 The Washington Post: Chávez to fight US with help of Lukashenka and Russian arms

Influential American The Washington Post runs about a recent visit of Russian president to Venezuela and arms supplies to this country. According to the newspaper, Hugo Chávez intents on building alliances with American adversaries, including Belarus.

9:40 BATE fans defended “Young Front” activist from riot militia (Photo)

Young opposition activists unfurled national flags on Dinamo stadium during BATE vs Real football match.

8:36 EBRD: Belarusian economy is very sensitive to external turmoil

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development notes that market reforms in Belarus are made slower than in other countries of the region where the EBRD operates.