News on 25.09.2012

25.09.2012

US Department of State names Bialiatski the human rights activist of the year (photo) 14

18:27, — Politics

Today in Warsaw the wife of imprisoned human rights activist Alies Bialiatski has received the prestigious Human Rights Defenders Award on her husband’s behalf.

Natallia Radzina's phones blocked by secret services 26

17:25, — Politics

The editor-in-chief of charter97.org website receives endless calls on her mobile phones.

OSCE PA President visits charter97.org office (Photo) 18

14:29, — Politics

Riccardo Migliori, charter97.org editor and Belarusian opposition leaders discussed the situation in Belarus.

Dictator exchanges MAZ for Chinese Geely 65

13:14, — Economics

The Belarusian government agreed on Russia's conditions on the merger of MAZ and KamAZ companies get the opportunity to produce Chinese cars.

“Elections” boycott is verdict for authorities 62

13:01, — Politics

More than half of voters ignored Lukashenka's farce.

An accurate pile of ballots falls out of box (Video) 38

11:25, — Politics

Journalist filmed the moment when ballots were shook out of the box at one of the polling stations in Kolas electoral district.

Ronald Pofalla: We cannot remain silent when freedom is under threat 2

11:15, — Politics

A German official condemns the course and result so the “elections” in Belarus.

Scandalous video: Commission chair says turnout was 28.6%

11:04, — Politics

The chair of the election commission at a polling station in Minsk says the real voter turnout.

Fire happens at integrated automation plant (Photo, video) 13

10:21, — Events

The fire in the plant's painting workshop has been extinguished.

Ales Byalyatski marks 50th birthday 23

8:35, — Politics

A human rights activist celebrates his birthday in prison.

Dunja Mijatovic wants to struggle for Khalip, Poczobut and Surapin 2

2:36, — Politics

Dunja Mijatovic, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, met with charter97.org editor Natallia Radzina in Warsaw.

Sanctions against Lukashenka regime must be introduced immediately 59

1:25, — Politics

The Belarusians need international support in their fight with dictatorship.