16:11 Mahiliou investigators refuse to prosecute local policemen

Mahiliou Leninski District Department of the Investigative Committee has dismissed a complaint lodged by local resident Maksim Aliamouski, who demanded to prosecute four policemen for alleged forgery of a fingerprinting examination report and illegal applying of the Interior Ministry’s Decree No. 68.

15:37 Nobel Committee registers Ales Bialiatski’s nomination for Peace Prize

The Nobel Committee has admitted the nomination of Viasna leader Ales Bialiatski for the 2012 Peace Prize, Polskie Radio reports, quoting Polish Sejm MP Andrzej Halicki and chairman of the Freedom and Democracy Foundation Tomasz Pisula.

15:34 One more criminal case opened against Vasil Parfyankou

Former political prisoner Vasil Parfyankou may face 18 months in custody, 18 months of restriction of freedom or a suspended sentence.

15:25 International support for the democratic future of Belarus: time should not be wasted

We offer you a 2011 report by the Working Group on Investments of the Committee on International  Control over the Human Rights Situation in Belarus by the end of 2011.

14:35 Sannikov's release main theme in Belarusian blogs

The release of presidential candidate Andrei Sannikov and his agent Zmitser Bandarneka have become the number one topic in Belarusian blogs this week.

14:05 Zaika: S&P experts have no idea of our economy

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services affirmed its long-term sovereign credit rating on Belarus at 'B-' and revised the outlook to stable from negative.

13:33 Ukrainian Foreign Ministry welcomes release of Belarusian opposition members

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has said Kyiv welcomes the release of Andrei Sannikov, an opposition member and former candidate for Belarusian president.

13:13 Belarus strengthens border control with EU

The Belarusian Transport Inspection strengthened control procedures for carriers from Lithuania and other EU countries on the Belarusian-Lithuanian border.

13:07 Dzmitry Uss threatened for call for sanctions

The General Prosecutor’s Office of Belarus has given an “explanatory talk” with the former presidential candidate Dzmitry Uss.

12:53 Girlfriend of Revolution through Social Networks coordinator fined on disorderly conduct charges

Minsk Maskouski District Court has fined Marharyta Lavyshyk, girlfriend of Viachalsau Dziyanau, coordinator of the Revolution through Social Networks online campaign, BYR 1.5 mln for alleged violation of Art. 17.1 of the Administrative Code (disorderly conduct).

12:48 Peftiev sold weapons to the Ivory Coast

The UN Security Council considered the report of its experts on the illegal supply of arms in the Ivory Coast.

12:00 Issuing EurAsEC money delayed

Belarus counts to solve a question on issuing a tranche the EurAsEC Anti-Crisis Fund (ACF) loan in May.

11:49 Will EU ambassadors be allowed to Minsk?

The position of Belarus on the return of the European ambassadors to Minsk remains unchanged.

11:21 Applicants of Chernobyl Way summoned to Minsk city executive committee

Applicants for holding Chernobyl Way-2012 have been summoned to come to Minsk city executive committee to clarify technical moments of the rally.

10:48 S&P improved the outlook for Belarus

Standard & Poor's revised the credit outlook of Belarus to stable from negative on signs the economy is stabilizing and liquidity constrains are easing.

10:45 EU ambassadors to return to Belarus in nearest time

The ambassadors of the EU countries may return to Belarus in the nearest days.

9:45 Courts find bans on pickets lawful

Brest-based human rights activist Uladzimir Vyalichkin proposed an initiative to hold a picket to support the head of Viasna human rights centre.

9:09 Girlfriend of Revolution through Social Networks’ leader in prison

The girlfriend of Revolution through Social Networks organization is imprisoned.