18:57 Russian authorities recommended to say Belarus, not Byelorussia

Such a decision has been adopted at the joint session of the board of the ministries of justice of Belarus and Russia on Thursday in Minsk.

18:09 Unknown abduct kidnapped youth leader Artur Finkevich

Artur Finkevich, “Young Belarus” leader, was seized by six unknown men immediately after he left his house.

17:33 Anatol Lyabedzka: Lukashenka’s fears can be seen behind case of Autukhovich

The leader of the United Civil Party believes that hearing the case of the Vaukavysk businessmen will be a real mockery of justice.

16:46 Lukashenka, Medvedev and Nazarbayev haven’t come to agreement

Despite of the declarations that the Customs Union would start its work since January 1, 2010, leaders of Belarus, Russia and Kazakhstan postponed creation of the single customs territory for half a year.

15:32 Investigation in case of Vaukavysk entrepreneurs ended

On November 26, Vladimir Asipenka, accused of preparation for a terroristic act, sign a protocol on ending the investigation in the Minsk detention center and start to acquaint himself with the material of the case.

14:37 EP draft resolution on Belarus hung up

The European Parliament again didn’t include the draft resolution on Belarus in the agenda of the current session.

13:56 Lebedev doesn’t exclude South Ossetia and Abkhazia may join CIS

The Executive Secretary of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) told this to journalists in Minsk.

13:13 Yarmoshyna: Observers to keep away from ballot boxes

The chairperson of the central Election Commission has stated that amendment which guarantees observers a possibility to observe votes count in immediate proximity, has been eliminated from the law as “subjective”.

12:46 Belarusian Popular Front activist beaten dead by iron bars by unknown

On November 26 in the hospital in Maryina Horka a democratic activist Valyantsin Dounar died.

11:47 Ministry of Health: swine flu situation turned out to be unexpected

About 1.5 million ARVI and flu cases have been detected in Belarus, first deputy health minister of Belarus Robert Chasnoits told to the “national assembly”.

10:41 OSCE called Russian and Belarusian TV a “propaganda tool”

The TV can endanger international peace and security if misused.

10:06 Dictators gathered for EurAsEC summit in Minsk

Beside Lukashenka, Kurmanbek Bakiyev, Emomalii Rahmon, Nursultan Nazarbayev and others have gathered in the capital of Belarus.

9:22 Belarusian artist barricaded himself in his studio

The authorities threaten to liquidate the studio and destroy the building, made of an old church logs.