News on 27.02.2008

27.02.2008

Mikhail Marynich: “Belarus-Iran cooperation may be dangerous for whole Europe” 9

17:58, — Nuclear power plant in Belarus

Iran is ready to render support to Belarus in nuclear power plant construction and running. Iran’s Ambassador to Belarus Abdolhamid Fekri said it on a press conference in Minsk today. “Besides the fact Iran doesn’t have necessary nuclear technology, Belarus-Iran cooperation may be dangerous for whole Europe,” Mikhail Marynich, former minister of foreign economy, one of the initiators of the civil campaign “European Belarus” said to the Charter’97 press center commenting on the offer of the Iran’s Ambassador.

Case of political prisoner Andrei Kim taken to court 6

17:11, — Politics

Investigation in the criminal case against an activist of the youth organization “Initiative” Andrei Kim has finished. After the political prisoner would get acquainted with files of the case, it would be taken to the court.

Iran ready to help Belarus to build nuclear power plant 26

15:39, — Nuclear power plant in Belarus

Iran is ready to grant aid to Belarus in construction and operation of a nuclear power plant. It has been stated by Iranian Ambassador to Belarus Abdolhamid Fekri on February 27 at a press-conference in Minsk.

Activists from regions not allowed to attend Iryna Kazulina’s funeral 7

15:22, — Politics

Anatol Zmitrovich, head of the coordinating council of individual entrepreneurs of Svetlahorsk, was detained 30 kilometres from the town on 27 February, BelaPAN informs.

Thousands of people paid last respect to Iryna Kazulina (Photo, video) 17

13:57, — Politics

A mourning ceremony for Iryna Kazulina, wife of former presidential candidate, took place in Minsk. About 2.000 people took part in the requiem mass in the Red Church. The whole country came to pay the last tribute to Iryna Kazulina: famous writers, artists, composers and directors, leaders of oppositional parties and public organisations, representatives of youth movements, diplomats of foreign states and common citizens.

Lossmaking state-run enterprises to be sold for 11 euro 36

12:41, — Economics

Alyaksandr Lukashenka signed a decree 113 of 25 February 2008 according to which enterprises whose cost is equal to zero or below zero, will be sold for one basic unit.

David Kramer to arrive to Belarus only after unconditional release of Alyaksandr Kazulin 11

11:54, — Politics

Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs David Kramer won’t be able to attend funeral of Iryna Kazulina, as his visa is valid only since March 3.

Foreign Ministry: Last year was not simple because of US sanctions and “hardening” of Russia’s attitude 8

11:44, — Politics

Last year was anything but simple for Belarus because a number of economic challenges, Foreign Minister of Belarus Syarhei Martynau said on February 27, opening a session of the Foreign Ministry of Belarus.

Garry Kasparov nominated Kazulin for Sakharov Prize 4

10:31, — Politics

The leader of the United Civil Front movement, Garry Kasparov has signed a letter with a request to award Belarusian oppositionist Alyaksandr Kazulin with the European Parliament’s Sakharov prize for Freedom of Thought. Sobkor®ru has been informed about that by the press-service of the United Civil Front.

US and EU wait for final release of Kazulin 2

10:15, — Politics

A statement of the US State Department expresses hope for early and final release of Alyaksandr Kazulin, and expresses sympathy at the untimely death of Kazulin’s wife Iryna.

Iryna Kazulina to be buried on Cemetery in Tarasava 2

9:48, — Politics

Iryna Kazulina is to be buried on the cemetery in Tarasava (Minsk District). Ihar Rynkevich, former layer of A. Kazulin, said it to BelaPAN.

White-red-white marathon in honour of BNR 90th anniversary in Vitsebsk

9:40, — Politics

Legendary Miron hang out a white-red-white national Belarusian flag near the court of Vitsebsk district on 26 February. The flag appeared at about 8pm on the roof of the three-storey dwelling house opposite the court building on Kamsamolskaya Street.

David Kramer received entry visa to Belarus 12

9:03, — Politics

Andrei Papou, a press-secretary of the Interior Ministry of Belarus, confirmed information that Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs David Kramer had been issued entry visa to Belarus.