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12/04/2016 - 18:20

Society

EU urges Belarus to introduce moratorium on death penalty

The statement was made after the Supreme Court of Belarus upheld the verdict for Henadz Yakavitski.

12/04/2016 - 18:02

Society

Astapovich: Metropolitan's request to demolish buildings illegal

The houses in question are subject to full preservation and reconstruction under the Belarus law, according to the expert.

12/04/2016 - 13:39

Economy

Current inflation in Belarus much higher than expected

Compared to December 2015, in the first quarter, the inflation was 5.7%. The inflation forecast for this year is 12%.

12/04/2016 - 13:18

Economy

Belarus and Russia fail to agree on gas prices, negotiations continue

Belarus and Russia have not reached an agreement on gas prices, Russian vice PM Arkadi Dvorkovich said.

12/04/2016 - 11:12

Politics

Statkevich's vacuum cleaner, coffee mugs confiscated at Belarus border

Customs officials thoroughly inspected the politician's car when he was crossing border from Poland back into Belarus.

12/04/2016 - 10:19

Economy

Perspektyva: Authorities won’t allow entrepreneurs’ forum

Authorities in Minsk forbid local hotels to let conference venues for the forum of entrepreneurs, Perspektyva's leader says.

12/04/2016 - 09:21

Politics

Makei: Belarus is interested in close cooperation with Council of Europe

Belarus Foreign Minister Uladzimiir Makei made the statement when meeting his Bulgarian counterpart Daniel Mitov in Minsk.

12/04/2016 - 09:21

Sports

Tennis: Azarenka confirms will play against Russia at Federation Cup in Moscow

Federation Cup matches will be played in Moscow on April 16-17.

11/04/2016 - 18:23

Culture

Metropolitan Paul seeks to demolish historical buildings in central Minsk

The Belarusian Orthodox Church seeks to demolish two heritage buildings to clear space for a church and an administrative complex.

11/04/2016 - 18:05

Society

Lukashenka signs edict to increase retirement age

Belarus will gradually raise the retirement age up to 58 years for women and 63 for men, effective from January 1, 2017.

11/04/2016 - 13:25

Society

Belarusian population census scheduled for 2019

People will be encouraged to use tablet computers to record their answers to the census questions in 2019.

11/04/2016 - 12:41

Accidents

Video: Driver puts something into inspector’s folder and leaves

You can see the inscription ‘Minsk’ and ‘808’ on the police car.

11/04/2016 - 12:33

Society

Guard of honour near monument to Minsk metro terrorist act victims (photo fact)

The bomb that went off at Kastrychnitskaya metro station five years ago killed 15 and injured 387 people.

11/04/2016 - 11:25

Society

Prosecutor General warns students, parents about provocations from drug dealers

Prosecutor General Alyaksandr Kanyuk alerts teenagers and parents against provocations by drug dealers while punishment is heavy.

11/04/2016 - 10:18

Sports

Victoria Azarenka meets with Belarusian fans

Many people wanted to take pictures with Victoria Azarenka in Minsk Palace of Tennis where World No 5 met with fans on Sunday.

11/04/2016 - 09:35

Society

Fifth anniversary of Minsk metro terrorist act

15 people were killed and 387 were injured on April 11, 2011.

10/04/2016 - 19:22

Culture

Svetlana Alexievich at Palace of Republic on April 14

Nobel Prize laureate Svetlana Alexievich will launch Radio Svaboda's book "Alexievich on Svaboda."

10/04/2016 - 18:52

Politics

Statkevich calls on opposition to field one candidate per precinct

The opposition candidates could have good chances to win if fair vote count was ensured, according to Mikola Statkevich.

10/04/2016 - 13:58

Politics

Makei: Russian airbase in Belarus no longer on agenda

Belarus foreign minister Uladzimir Makey says the issue of Russian airbase is closed but can be returned to "if necessary."

10/04/2016 - 13:46

Society

Belarus to consider decentralization of public administration system

Kiryl Rudy, advisor to the Belarus president on economic issues, says partial transfer of power to local authorities is healthy.