18:12 Belarusian authorities “overlooked” international criticism of freedom of speech situation

According to the report of the human rights mission on the situation with freedom of expression in Belarus, the country still falls short of international standards.

17:21 Militia summons oppositionists for interrogation in response to their complaints

Tatsyana Sevyarynets, a coordinator of the BCD party, which is in the process of creation, and BPF activist Kanstantsin Smolikau were summoned for interrogation in a militia department of the Vitsebsk region.

16:53 “New Life” Protestants continue fight for their church building

Minsk-based “New Life” Full Gospel Church challenged in the court of appeal of the Economic Court the ruling of judge Ala Miroshnik to evict the church from its building.

14:32 Ambassador Kontra: “I won’t call something white, when it is grey”

Hungarian Ambassador to Belarus Ferenc Kontra has commented to www.charter97.org website on the response of the Foreign Ministry of Belarus to his critical comments about Belarusian authorities.

13:54 European Greens: It’s impossible to build nuclear power plant in undemocratic Belarus

The European Green Party has called upon Belarusian authorities to stop nuclear program development immediately.

13:43 Lithuania’s Millennium celebrated in Belarus (Photo, video)

The Millennium of Lithuania is our holiday with the neighbouring nations, with which the Belarusians have common history with.

13:08 Poland demands explanations from Belarusian Ministry of Education

The Embassy of Poland is going to refer the Belarusian authorities asking to explain the statements of the Ministry of Education about education institution for national minorities.

13:02 Authorities tighten their control over Internet: Providers to be allowed to block websites

The Interior Ministry insists that providers should control respect for author’s rights on the Belarusian Internet.

12:22 Belarusian MFA angry at Hungarian ambassador’s adherence to principles

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is “particularly surprised” at a few remarks of ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Hungary Ferenz Kontra regarding the political and economic situation in Belarus.

11:42 Joe Biden: “Much work to be done in Belarus”

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden urges Eastern European countries that became free from Communism 20 years ago, to help Moldova, Georgia, and Ukraine to reach stability.

10:24 “Young front” activists beaten for Belarusian language

On October 22 in Barysau known persons beat Young Front members Maxim Akhrymenka and Yury Bahdanovich during collection of signatures in support of the Belarusian language.

9:45 Zmitser Bandarenka: “Minsk riot police really adopted many things from Germans, namely from Gestapo”

“European Belarus” coordinator has commented on the statement of the deputy minister of internal affairs of Belarus about using German “know-how”.

9:14 Belarusian State Control Committee: “We’ll disperse this gang that runs easy business!”

Zyanon Lomats, the head of the State Control Committee, had a conference call in Homel yesterday.

9:11 German Journalists Association: If police beat people, this must be filmed

Hindering work of journalists at peaceful demonstrations in Belarus is unlawful.