http://www.charter97.org/ Íîâîñòè èç Áåëàðóñè, Íàâ³íû ç Áåëàðóñ³, News from Belarus http://www.charter97.org/images/logo.gif http://www.charter97.org/ Íîâîñòè èç Áåëàðóñè, Íàâ³íû ç Áåëàðóñ³, News from Belarus be http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2008/7/18/8228/ Society Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:14:29 +0300 Belarus has reached the world highest suicide rate over the last ten years. The suicide rate is high all over the world, but Belarus has got ahead of other countries. Scientists explain this lurid rise by increase in alcohol drinking, subjective feeling of absence of life prospects, depressive environment and low level of culture. http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2008/7/16/8182/ Society Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:13:21 +0300 The house of parents of the first President of the State of Israel Chaim Weizmann is situated in Palessye (Polesie) area, in the village of Motal. A few months ago its current owner, a pensioner Alena Ptashyts, stated that she wants to sell the house at a price of USD 15,000. http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2008/7/10/8065/ Society Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:44:07 +0300 Though the festival hasn’t started yet, riot policemen, law-enforcers and Emergency Situations Ministry officers are already working in urgent regime. Policemen from all over Belarus are taken to Vitsebsk. http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2008/7/4/7904/ Society Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:11:01 +0300 An explosion occurred in Minsk during the official Independence Day celebration. Allegedly a self-made explosive device with screws and bolts exploded. About 50 people were hospitalized after the incident near the stela in Victor’s Avenue according to reports from the ambulance service to the Charter’97 press-centre. http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2008/6/26/7703/ Society Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:58:39 +0300 The official Minsk is set to agree with the Russian authorities to make common lists of citizens of the two countries who are restricted to travel abroad. http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2008/6/25/7687/ Society Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:39:36 +0300 Traffic policemen of Kastrychnitski district of Minsk who made a “human shield” against a drunk driver, have been given a suspended sentence. Henadz Darahakupets and Andrei Likhtarovich have been sentenced to two years of imprisonment with a three year deferral and with a ban to occupy certain positions for three years. http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2008/6/20/7567/ Society Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:21:08 +0300 Human rights activist Aleh Vouchak thinks high-rank officials, responsible for a decision to form a “human shield” should be involved in the case. http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2008/6/20/7561/ Society Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:34:39 +0300 Alyaksandr Lukashenka has signed a decree under which a number of military units change their stations. http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2008/6/20/7549/ Society Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:53:09 +0300 Monument of XIX century architecture – a residential building in Classicism style with eclectic elements in Revalutyonnaya Street, 17 in Minsk, was ruined without a permission of the Ministry of Culture. http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2008/6/19/7519/ Society Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:41:34 +0300 He could have turned 84. The People’s writer died 5 years ago. Many secrets died with him with him, and one of them is the truth about “The Alpine Ballad”. http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2008/6/16/7447/ Society Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:36:49 +0300 First Belarusian national airshow Minsk Aero 2008, scheduled for 3-6 July on the territory of Stalin’s Line museum complex. http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2008/6/11/7339/ Society Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:09:00 +0300 The sports complex “Nyoman” will be opened in Hrodna on June 12 with a match between veterans of the Belarusian association of football and a local team “Nyoman” (Neman). http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2008/6/11/7334/ Society Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:37:12 +0300 There is no official notice on closing an ice arena. Moreover, local newspapers advertise opening a new bus route Railway Station-Ice Arena. http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2008/6/10/7313/ Society Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:10:47 +0300 Minsk is the lowest ranking European cities for living quality, the results of the survey of Mercer international company show. http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2008/6/10/7305/ Society Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:20:12 +0300 The Ministry of defence of Belarus opened a section for children on its website. The section provides detailed information on army and relish of military service, moreover, the younger generation is offered to check firing accuracy. http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2008/6/9/7271/ Society Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:17:32 +0300 October (Kastrychnitskaya) metro station has been closed for a reconstruction today. In the meantime, as it was found out, a “compensatory” bus ride should be paid for. http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2008/6/6/7228/ Society Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:37:41 +0300 A decision on transferring of Belarusian schools to 11-year educational system from 1 September was taken yesterday. According to forecast, up to 30 thousand teachers can lose jobs. http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2008/6/5/7203/ Society Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:46:34 +0300 A decision on returning to 11-year secondary education has been taken in Belarus. So, the experiment of the Ministry of Education on 12-year education is over. http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2008/6/3/7112/ Society Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:09:42 +0300 Holidays in Bulgaria are seriously endangered by an oil spill in the Black Sea, the beaches are heavily polluted. http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2008/6/3/7109/ Society Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:04:01 +0300 The official website of the American Center for Education and Research has placed a short statement: “Since May 28 2008 the representative office of the American Center for Education and Research Inc. stops its activities in Belarus”. http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2008/6/2/7068/ Society Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:41:19 +0300 Authorities demand money not only from organisers of opposition actions but also from organisers of religious processions. http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2008/5/30/7002/ Society Fri, 30 May 2008 10:08:02 +0300 Polls show that about 70 per cent of young Belarusians under 25 would like to leave the country. http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2008/5/30/6994/ Society Fri, 30 May 2008 08:25:47 +0300 The law “On Countrymen” is being prepared in Belarus. Its objective is to call on the Belarusians from all over the world to invest in the economy of the country.