News on 15.04.2008

15.04.2008

Angela Merkel called on Europe to support Belarusians in struggle for democracy

19:34, — Politics

Europe must support those, who struggle for democracy in Belarus and those, who are in Belarusian prisons on politically motivated grounds. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said it answering the questions of the members of the Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly after her speech at the spring session.

Bruce P. Jackson: The Nightmare OF Every Dictator 14

18:38, By Nathalie I. Vogel, WSN (World Security Network) — Politics

If you you are a dictator, you know that the end of your ruling is near the moment you hear that a man named Bruce Pitcairn Jackson is taking a closer look at your case. If you are smart, you are well advised to quickly pack your luggage, and make sure to catch the next plane out to any country granting you asylum. And even there, you are not sure that Bruce Jackson will not have arranged a special kind of reception committee, just for you.

Satellite Dishes, NATO and official media

15:13, Ales Antsipenka, www.baj.by — Politics

It looks like propaganda effectiveness of Belarusian official media continues to decrease. And critical attitude towards their contents becomes more wide-spread. The demonstration of that is an on-line voting on STV channel. To the question “Whether you are afraid of the NATO?” most of viewers answered “No” (54.2%). It’s an unexpected result.

Anatol Lyabedzka: “Belarus’ status in PACE can be changed only after election” 4

14:37, — Politics

Head of the Russian delegation to the Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) said PACE could consider the question on returning a special guest status to Belarus. But Anatol Lyabedzka, head of the United Civil Party, thinks one can say about status restoration only after the election campaign in Belarus.”

Defendant in “trial of 14” Mikhail Kryvau: “We need moral support of businessmen” 9

13:51, — Politics

The court trial over Mikhail Kryvau is to start on April 16. He is a defendant in the criminal trial over 14 participants of the protest rally of marker vendors.

Lukashenka: “Beer is not a health hazard” 28

13:16, — Economics

Alyaksandr Lukashenka counts on mutually beneficial cooperation with Heineken N.V. company.

More than hundred people came to solidarity action with church (Photo, video) 2

11:46, — Society

Prayer for returning of St Josef Church was held near the church 14 April, ahead of Solidarity Day. More than a hundred members of the civil campaign “European Belarus” took part in prayer.

American Lawyer Zeltser placed to Minsk mental hospital 10

10:20, — Politics

The US Department of State has appealed Belarus to allow representatives of the US Embassy in Minsk to visit the US citizen detained on unaccounted-for charges.

Government can’t keep prices down 28

9:31, — Economics

Many requests on reviewing of price and index policy in certain branches of economy lay in the Ministry of Economy and the Council of Ministers for over a month. A list of ministries and their proposals impress.

Russia to Belarus fearing of Ukraine 9

9:23, — Politics

Air defense missile weapon system S-400 and “Tor” are to be received by Air defense of Belarus soon. Experts believe that their deliveries have been expedited by Kyiv’s intention to join the NATO.

Christos Pourgourides refused entry to Belarus 4

8:46, — Politics

Christos Pourgourides, who is preparing a report on Belarus for the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), wasn’t able to visit Minsk to prepare a report for PACE.