16:47 “European Belarus” activists had action against fascism (Photo)

On November 9, the International Day against Fascism, Racism and Antisemitism, activists of the civil campaign “European Belarus” carried out a picket in the center of Minsk.

14:58 Grishkovets: “What for has he done comb-over with long hair over his bald head?”

A popular Russian writer, dramatist and actor shares his impressions about Minsk theatrical public.

14:45 Lukashenka to Europeans: Never in my life!

On the eve of adopting a decision on extending sanctions against Belarusian officials by the European Union, Alyaksandr Lukashenka stated that elections in Belarus should be held as before.

13:01 Father Amyalchenya: Pope passed Lukashenka a souvenir, not a medal

State-run mass-media have informed that during the meeting Cardinal Walter Kasper allegedly awarded Alyaksandr Lukashenka a medal of Pope Benedict XVI.

12:50 Arrests for charitable meals in Belarus

Young people serving free meals to the homeless were detained in Belarus.

12:36 Number of swine flu cases grows rapidly

As of November 9, 128 cases of A(H1N1) virus infections confirmed by tests have been recorded in Belarus. The number of death cases over the day has grown by 26.

12:10 Oppositionists questioned in case of pained monument to Lenin

“Young Front” activist Darya Bakhur was questioned in militia as a witness in the case of pouring paint over the monument to Lenin in Navahrudak.

11:29 Bundestag deputy: Lukashenka shouldn’t be allowed to carry out “swing of the pendulum” policy

European politicians believe that in issues of Europe’s cooperation with current regime no flirting with Belarusian authorities should take place.

11:06 Lukashenka took his son Kolya with a sabre along for negotiations with Yushchenko (Photo)

As Gazeta.ua writes, the heads of Ukraine and Belarus visited the Carpathian region on November 6. Alyaksandr Lukashenka brought humanitarian aid: masks and anti-virus medicines. He took his 5-year son Mikalai along.

10:25 Harry Pahanyaila: Criminal case must been opened over election fraud

Belarusian lawyers think the General Prosecutor’s Office didn’t fulfil its duties regarding the fact of electoral fraud in the presidential elections 2006.

10:11 Military delegation from Vietnam on visit to Belarus

A delegation of Military Political Academy of the Vietnam People’s Army pays a visit to Belarus on November 9–12.

9:31 Means of Public Safety (Photo)

In response to the call of Alyaksandr Lukashenka to supply protective means against flu for the population, Belarusian light industry (BLI) started manufacturing of protective flu masks (PFM).

9:08 Israel’s ambassador said about display of racism in Belarus

Jewish communities in Belarus have found themselves in a catastrophic situation.