News on 7.02.2012

7.02.2012

Prostitutes obliged to remove snow from Minsk streets 76

16:47, — society

The public utilities of Minsk continue their fight against snow, but have problems with cleaning streets and yards on time.

Lukashenka ordered to raise wages for force ministries personnel

15:07, — Politics

On February 6 Lukashenka received the State Secretary of the Security Council Leanid Maltsau (Maltsev) and Defence Minister Yury Zhadobin.

Minister of finances: Belarus to throw Br18.5 trillion in economy 11

15:01, — Economics

Minister of finances Andrei Kharkavets decides to strengthen the degree of inflation and devaluation expectations in the country.

Aftenposten: EFTA should not cooperate with Belarusian dictator 10

14:51, — Politics

Norway is alarmed by the Norwegian government’s connections with Belarus.

Three European Belarus activists expelled from Minsk State Linguistic University 34

14:34, — Politics

On February 6, the activists of the European Belarus civil campaign, Alyaksandr Saldatsenka, Alyaksandr Vyalitchanka and Mikita Kavalenka, were expelled from the Minsk State Linguistic University (MSLU).

Magic tricks of Belarusian National Bank 82

13:37, — Economics

Funny exchange “fluctuations” could be seen in the last two days.

Lukashenka to visit his friend Hugo in Venezuela 40

13:00, — Politics

On February 7, Ambassador of Venezuela to Belarus Americo Diaz Nunez said at a press conference in Minsk Lukashenka was expected to visit Venezuela in the nearest time.

Human rights activist Aleh Vouchak’s passport stolen 27

12:40, — Politics

The passport was stolen from Vouchak’s flat, while he was serving the arrest in prison in Akrestsin Street.

Toilet bowl in front of Belarusian embassy in Prague (Photo)

12:21, — Politics

Cars carrying furniture and posters “Belarus: evicted human rights” appeared near the gates of the Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in the morning of February 6.

David Swartz addresses Belarusian in Belarusian language 36

11:53, — Politics

The first US ambassador to Belarus, David Swartz, has addressed the people of Belarus in their native language on occasion of the 20th anniversary of opening the Embassy of the US in Minsk.

Prosecutor’s office decided not to initiate criminal case against Syarhei Mikhalok

11:45, — Politics

No “misdemeanor dangerous for the society” has been found in the words of “Lyapis Trubetskoy” frontman by prosecutors, however the musician is not going to return to Belarus so far.

Zmitser Bandarenka’s application to be heard February 8

11:43, — Politics

According to the information from the penal colony in Mahilou, Zmitser Bandarenka’s application for a pardon will be heard on February 8.

Policemen searched car of “Vitsebski Kurjer” newspaper

11:12, — Politics

A journalist of the newspaper Yuliya Kanaplyova was behind the wheel of the car.

Activists remind Hrodna dwellers about political prisoners (Photo)

10:53, — Politics

Activists of European Belarus civil campaign in Hrodna held an action of solidarity with Belarusian prisoners of the regime.

Stefanovich: Stuzhynskaya did not consult with human rights defenders 8

10:05, — Politics

Valyantsin Stefanovich, the deputy chairman of Viasna human rights centre, does not understand why it was proposed to remove university rectors from the visa ban list.