17:31 Civil activists of “Eastern Partnership” countries presented united front (Photo)

Participants of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum in Brussels demand freedom to political prisoners, freedom of speech, free elections and free visas from the EU and their governments.

15:44 Milinkevich: “EU decision is fair”

The leader of the “For Freedom” movement supports the decision of the European Union on extension and suspension of sanctions on Belarusian officials.

14:37 Mikola Statkevich: “Democracy’s imitation will continue”

The leader of the Social Democratic party (Narodnaya Hramada) believes that the Belarusian authorities are still concerned by loans from the European Union, and not by the issue of the sanctions.

14:12 Anatol Lyabedzka: “Those who order to disperse actions must be forbidden entry into EU”

The opposition thinks Belarusian officials do not deserve the right to visit the EU.

13:57 Ales Bialatski: “European Union shouldn’t endlessly hand up situation in relations with Lukashenka”

Vice President of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the head of “Viasna” human rights centre Ales Bialiatski has commented to charter97.org website on the decision of the EU to extend and “Freeze” sanctions against Belarusian officials.

13:29 Sanctions on Lukashenka’s regime extended but “frozen”

The European Union Council decided to prolong visa sanctions on official Minsk for a year until October 2010. The sanctions are, however, “frozen” till October.

11:40 How dictatorships collapse: 20 years of Velvet Revolution in Czech Republic and Slovakia (Photo, video)

November 17 is Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day in Czech Republic and Slovakia.

11:13 Barrier for food import to Belarus

The decree of Alyaksandr Lukashenka increases customs duties on a range of food products and raw materials.

11:03 Zmitser Bandarenka: “Authorities would be eager to disperse this rally, but money is more important now”

In is the first solidarity rally at October Square over the last half a year which was held peacefully, “European Belarus” coordinator noted.

10:14 Organisations denied registration because of names

The main justice department of Hrodna regional executive committee denied state registration to “Golden Lion” cultural and educational association from Slonim.

9:48 Aleh Ladutska: “We can resist, power is not almighty”

Youth activists comment on the action of solidarity held on October square in Minsk on November 16.

9:10 Belarusian MPs leave for Abkhazia and South Ossetia

They will stay for a week in the unrecognized republics allegedly with an aim to consider an issue of their recognition.