News on 20.02.2008

20.02.2008

Entrepreneur from Kobryn distributed his goods for free 17

16:16, — Society

An individual entrepreneur from Kobryn, who had worked at the local market on Kastrychnitskaya Street in the city center for several years, distributed his goods to all interested for free. He gave outdoor clothing, t-shirts, footwear for children and grown-ups.

Ivonka Survilla: “Together we’ll attain our aim – freedom and democracy” 9

15:21, — Politics

President of the Rada of the Belarusian National Republic addressed Belarusians of the world on the occasion of celebration 25 March in Belarus.

“Improper” veterans of Afghan war threatened

13:53, — Politics

Human rights activist Aleh Vouchak is going to appeal to prosecutor’s office and ask to examine his situation. He receives threats of physical acts against him on his e-mail.

Sidorski: “Gas will cost USD 300 in perspective” 16

13:11, — Economics

“Gas will cost USD 300 in perspective,” prime minister Syarhei Sidorski said.

US insists on release of all political prisoners in Belarus

13:07, — Politics

“The United States insists on release of all political prisoners in Belarus and welcomes release of Andrei Klimau as one more positive step on the way to this aim,” the US embassy commented on release of opposition politician Andrei Klimau to BelaPAN.

National flag above Pushkin Avenue (video) 3

11:05, — Politics

3-meter national flag appeared yesterday evening in the district of Pushkinskaya metro station. Activists of the civil campaign “Jeans – for Freedom!” fixed it between two buildings. The white-red-white flag was well seen from the nearest bus stops and Pushkin Avenue.

Zmitser Bandarenka: “It’s time to choose: Russia or Europe” 7

10:29, — Politics

“It’s time to choose: or affiliation to Russia as a whole country or as seven regions (that was said by Russian government and president Putin)), or joining the family of the European nations,” Zmitser Bandarenka, coordinator of Charter’97 and member of the organising committee of the civil campaign “European Belarus,” said in the interview to Voice of America Russian Service.

Lukashenka: Gazprom threatens to double gas price for Belarus in 2008 (video) 81

8:33, — Politics

Gazprom threatens to double gas price for Belarus within a year, Alyaksandr Lukashenka said in the interview to Russia Today TV and Russian news agency RIA Novosti. BelTA learnt it from the press service of the Belarusian leader.