News on 8.02.2013

8.02.2013

Sheiman appeared to be liar 123

16:48, — Politics

Viktar Sheiman became professor of a non-existing academy.

The Independent: Belarusians lost «death certificate» of the USSR 31

15:32, — Politics

The historic document that heralded the collapse of the Soviet Union has gone missing from an archive in Belarus, according to one of its signatories.

Anti-nuclear activist denied entry to Lithuania

15:27, — society

Anti-nuclear activist Mikalai Ulasevich failed to learn through a court why he was banned from entering Lithuania.

Poster “Freedom for political prisoners” near Slonim 6

15:23, — Politics

Activists of the Belarusian Christian Democracy party held an action in Slonim as part of the campaign to support political prisoners.

5,000 craftsmen protest over child allowance 27

14:41, — society

More than 5,000 craftsmen demand to amend the law on child allowance that deprives them of child benefits.

Meeting is forbidden on dictator’s arrival in Baranavichy 11

13:36, — Politics

Its organizer an entrepreneur and civic activist Mikalai Charnavus wanted to hold the meeting on 12 February.

Members of BRYU are taught to shoot and disperse opposition meetings 93

13:33, — Politics

BRYU’s public order volunteers told what they are taught in the Youth Brigades for Public Order Security.

Italians will present Long Live Belarus! movie at Berlinale 4

12:36, — Culture

The showing of Long Live Belarus! movie will take place on 8 February at Berlinale film festival in the framework of Euroepan movie market.

Belarusian ice hockey players will not go to Sochi Olympics? 1

12:34, — Sport

The Belarusian national ice hockey team was defeated 4-2 by  Slovenia in the qualifier for Sochi 2014.

Ten day arrest for a flash mob

12:03, — Politics

On 7 February an Alternativa actitist Dzmitry Silchanka was sentenced to ten days in prison according to the article 23.34 of the Administrative Code – violation of the rules of organizing or carrying out mass events.

Former political prisoner Artsiom Grybkou died in car crash 37

11:55, — Events

The tragedy happened on 13 December 2012.

Ihar Koktysh: Regime fights opposition with hands of others

11:17, — Politics

International organizations should deprive the dictator of the possibility to use them against Belarusians.

«Rabcor Live» - premier of a musical film by Liapis 16

11:07, — Culture

The fim-concert is made on the materials shot in the tour Rabcor, which started on 29 August 2012 in Koktebel.

Investigation Committee and KGB investigate criminal cases in Lukashenka's Property Management Directorate 31

10:57, — Politics

The Investigation Committee and the KGB carry out investigation in a number of criminal cases relating to corruption in dictator's Property Management Directorate.

Iryna Khalip: Policemen asked to tear the application to leave 34

10:52, — Politics

There is still no response to Iryna Khalip’s application with the request to allow her going abroad.

Mikalai Autukhovich: four years in prison 10

8:37, — Politics

Mikalai Autukhovich was thrown into prison on February 8, 2009, for criticising local authorises.

Tortures in Stasi and KGB 99

0:22, Natallia Radzina — Politics

In the GDR the same methods were used to harass women as in today’s Belarus.