16:54 Criminal case against human rights watchdog from Vitsebsk reopened

A human rights activist Leanid Svetsik has received a letter from the regional KGB directorate thaht proceedings in the criminal case initiated against him for “incitement of ethnic hatred” and suspended about half a year ago, has been reopened again.

16:08 Lukashenka demonstrated his culture

After a long period of silence, the Belarusian dictator set about looking for enemies in and outside the country. This time he accused Belarusian democrats, European politicians and even some EU countries.

15:59 Oppositionist taken to hospital after search by militia

Mikalai Ulasevich, leader of the public initiative “Astravets nuclear power plant is crime” felt badly after militiamen had visited him at home.

15:56 NATO delegation on visit in Minsk

NATO delegation has arrived to Belarus in the framework of the Partnership for Peace program.

15:32 Free Theatre presented Belarus in Japan (Photo)

Belarus Free Theatre has taken part in Tokyo Performing Arts Market and presented their plays. At the same time they finished the world premier tour of their play Eurepica Challenge in the Swedish city of Lund.

14:23 Militia hindered holding solidarity action in Salihorsk (Photo)

Activists of the civil campaign “European Belarus” held an action of solidarity in Salihorsk.

11:37 Czech Embassy counselor visited grave of human rights activist Yana Palyakova (Photo)

On March 14 a counselor of the Embassy of the Czech Republic G. Hromy visited the grave of the perished human rights activist from Salihorsk.

10:58 Stanislau Shushkevich: “The key point is for the EU not to forget about conditions to Belarusian regime”

The former head of the Supreme Soviet of Belarus Stanislau Shushkevich believes that overcoming the moratorium on sanctions against Belarusian officials, the EU demonstrates inconsistency of its policy.

10:57 Lyavon Barshcheuski: “EU has never imposed sanctions against Belarusian regime”

Leader of the Belarusian Popular Front party commented the Charter’97 press center on a decision of the EU foreign ministers on suspending sanctions against Belarusian officials, including Alyaksandr Lukashenka, for 9 months.

9:35 Javier Solana urges Lukashenka not to recognize Abkhazia and South Ossetia

The EU High Representative urges official Minsk not to recognize independence of the Georgian territories.

9:27 “Young Front” held rally of solidarity in front of House on Government in Minsk (Photo)

About 30 youth activists came to Independence square in Minsk demanding to release political prisoners and protesting against political draft for military service.

8:45 Vaclav Havel: “NATO should end at Belarusian-Russian border or Ukrainian-Russian border”

Former president of the Czech Republic Vaclav Havel stands for acceptance of Belarus in NATO, but independent experts say a number of democratic reforms are needed in the country.