News on 21.05.2008

21.05.2008

Imported alcohol disappear from shops 2

18:48, — Economics

A nonsimple situation is getting around alcoholic drinks in Belarus: cognacs, whiskies, vodkas and wines, imported to the country are not just rising in price. Range of drinks in Belarusian liquor stores is getting poor every day.

What expects Belarus if Great Britain and Netherlands join US sanctions? 7

17:15, — Economics

Now import of Russian hydrocarbons is compensated by export of Belarusian oil products to Europe. But what would happen with the Belarusian economy if tomorrow the Great Britain and the Netherlands join the US sanctions against Belnefrekhim?

Andrei Kim transferred into Babrujsk colony

15:11, — Politics

Political prisoner Andrei Kim is transferred into Babrujsk colony No. 2.

French Ambassador: “We are shocked that verdicts are based on calls for rapprochement with European Union” 10

13:02, — Politics

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Belarus Mireille Musso, who is a representative of the European Union in Belarus, has commented another series of arrests for participation in the rally organized by “European Belarus” members on May 1.

Mass arrests for 1 May action of “European Belarus” 2

12:26, — Politics

Zmitser Dashkevich, Young Front leader, was sentenced in his absence to 7-day arrest for action of the civil campaign “European Belarus” on 1 May. Young Front deputy head Artur Finkevich was sentenced in absentia, too.

Alyaksandr Sasnou: “Only ‘marionette’ opposition can get into ‘parliament’” 2

11:57, — Politics

Recently Alyaksandr Lukashenka stated that he would be glad to see at least a few oppositionists in the ‘parliament’.

Today US Charge d’Affaires in Minsk visited Presidential Administration 22

11:10, — Politics

Today morning Jonathan Moore, US Charge d’Affaires in Minsk, has visited the Administration of the Belarusian president. “I really was in the Presidential Administration today, but cannot reveal any details still. First I am to report about that to our government in Washington,” Mr. Moore said to the Charter’97 press-center.

TB sick people enrolled for opposition (Photo, video) 2

10:33, — Society

Former patients of the Vitsebsk tuberculosis hospital, situated in Bahusheusk town (Syanno district), appealed to the authorities against bad keeping conditions in the hospital.

Reports against oppositionists drawn up by ideologues 6

9:45, — Politics

Youth activists Katsyaryna Salauyova and Ales Krutkin, detained in Vushachy town, have been fined by the local court.

Does Belarusian regime want to deceive Gazprom? 10

9:09, — Economics

Belarus may drag on concluding bargains on selling Naftan and Polimir expecting Gazprom to slow down growth of prices for energy resources delivered to Belarus.

Artur Finkevich sentenced to 7-day arrest in absence for EU flags at official rally 2

8:28, — Politics

The court of the Pershamaiski district of Minsk sentenced Artur Finkevich, deputy head of the Young Front organisation, to 7-day administrative arrest in his absence.

New Lukashenka’s decree: people may be thrown in prison for concerts? 39

8:25, — Culture

Concerts and tours in Belarus are now governed by Alyaksandr Lukashenka’s decree. The decree introduces administrative responsibility for unauthorised concerts.