News on 22.02.2013

22.02.2013

It is time Europe stops flirting with the dictator 67

18:30, — Politics

A round table on the situation in Belarus was held within the winter session of the PA OSCE in Vienna.

Portrait of Byalyatski in Minsk metro 17

16:46, — Politics

A photo of political prisoner Ales Byalyatski was placed instead of an advertising poster in a metro train in Minsk.

Post-election protester Andrei Paznyak released from correctional labour 4

16:23, — Politics

The court of Minsk's Frunzenski district heard the case of releasing Andrei Paznyak, a participant of the 2010 post-election protests, on parole and released him from punishment on February 21.

Viktar Ivashkevich: Lukashenka wants to rob people again 32

15:24, — Politics

The fact that the Belarusian ruler already said the same words ahead of the 2011 devaluation means that he lies.

5 days in custody for action to defend Belarusian language

14:35, — Politics

Sculptor Henik Loika has been sentenced to five days in custody for a picket for Belarusian language in gymnasium No. 4 in Minsk.

Fine of 30 penalty units for Wave of Solidarity

13:54, — Politics

Vitebsk activists of the organising committee to create Belarusian Christian Democracy party Alyaksei Kishchuk and Stanislau Laurenau were fined 30 penalty units each.

Lukashenka announces creation of “joint army” of Belarus and Russia 1

13:05, — Politics

The dictator called a priority strengthening the regional military forces in the western direction.

Lukashenka: No reasons for devaluation. Again? 257

12:56, — Politics

The dictator again said there are no plans to devalue the national currency.

Political prisoner Malchanau denied early release on parole

12:44, — Politics

Aliaksandr Malchanau will not be able to be released early from the colony in Navasady near Barysau.

Pavel Sevyarynets: Dialogue with EU is just tool to blackmail Kremlin

12:00, — Politics

The authorities want not to have a dialogue, but dictate terms.

Political prisoner Autukhovich reprimanded again 4

10:00, — Politics

Mikalai Autukhovich found out about the penalty by accident in three month after it was pronounced.

They lied again: Passports are still needed to use internet 30

9:09, — Politics

Passport control remains valid in internet cafes despite the statements by the authorities.

Defense Ministry covers for maintenance shops? 20

8:13, — crime

The Investigatory Committee has initiated a criminal case on the fact of an extortion of a large bride for Defense Ministry officials.