Tanya KOROVENKOVA

EU cancels visit of its commissioner to Belarus

EU cancels visit of its commissioner to Belarus

The working visit of Johannes Hahn, the European commissioner for European neighborhood policy and enlargement negotiations, has been cancelled, a spokesperson for the EU’s Delegation to Belarus, told BelaPAN.

Lukashenka invited to Eastern Partnership summit in Brussels

Lukashenka invited to Eastern Partnership summit in Brussels

Alyaksandr Lukashenka has been invited to an Eastern Partnership summit, which is scheduled to be held in Brussels on November 24.

Lukashenka holds talks with Venezuelan president in Minsk

Lukashenka holds talks with Venezuelan president in Minsk

Alyaksandr Lukashenka held talks with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro at the Independence Palace in Minsk on Thursday.

Lukashenka appoints new information minister

Lukashenka appoints new information minister

Alyaksandr Lukashenka on Thursday relieved Liliya Ananich of her position as information minister and appointed Alyaksandr Karlyukevich to succeed her.

Belarus-EU visa facilitation will not be initialed this fall

Belarus-EU visa facilitation will not be initialed this fall

Belarus and the European Union are not expected to initial their visa facilitation and readmission agreements at a summit of the Eastern Partnership in Brussels on November 24.

European People’s Party denounces human rights violations in Belarus

European People’s Party denounces human rights violations in Belarus

The European People’s Party (EPP) adopted a resolution denouncing human rights violations in Belarus at a meeting in Copenhagen on September 5. In particular, the resolution criticizes mass arrests of peaceful demonstrators this past spring.

Leader of labor union, two more persons facing tax evasion charge

Leader of labor union, two more persons facing tax evasion charge

Henadz Fyadynich, chairman of the Belarusian Union of Electronic Industry Workers, the union`s chief accountant Ihar Komlik and Natallya Pichuzhkina, a former editor of the union`s website praca-by.info, may be charged with tax evasion, the organization confirmed on Wednesday.

Ambassador: Ukraine will never be calm about military exercises involving Russia

Ambassador: Ukraine will never be calm about military exercises involving Russia

Ukraine will never have a calm attitude toward military exercises involving Russia, Ihor Kizim, the Ukrainian ambassador to Belarus, said in an interview with BelaPAN.

Lukashenka: Huge number of observers invited to attend Zapad 2017

Lukashenka: Huge number of observers invited to attend Zapad 2017

Belarus has taken steps to dispel neighbors` concerns over its coming joint military exercise with Russia and invited a "huge number" of observers to attend the maneuvers, Alyaksandr Lukashenka said Thursday in Minsk, speaking at a meeting with top officials representing the Security Coun

Lukashenka vows that Belarus will do everything for peace in Ukraine

Lukashenka vows that Belarus will do everything for peace in Ukraine

Alyaksandr Lukashenka on Friday reiterated his pledge that Belarus would do everything possible for peace and stability in Ukraine.

Resolution critical of Minsk omitted from OSCE PA session’s final declaration

Resolution critical of Minsk omitted from OSCE PA session’s final declaration

A resolution criticizing Belarus’ human rights record was not included in the final declaration adopted on the final day of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s 26th Annual Session in Minsk on July 9.

PACE regrets human rights abuses in Belarus

PACE regrets human rights abuses in Belarus

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on Tuesday adopted a resolution that expressed regret over human rights abuses in Belarus and urged Minsk to suspend the construction of the Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant.

Minsk urges UN rights body to abolish position of rapporteur on Belarus

Minsk urges UN rights body to abolish position of rapporteur on Belarus

A Belarusian diplomat on Wednesday called on the UN Human Rights Council to abolish the position of its special rapporteur on Belarus.

KGB head will not say whether riot case will reach trial

KGB head will not say whether riot case will reach trial

The head of the Committee for State Security (KGB) declined to say on Tuesday whether a so-called riot case would actually get to court.

Natural resources minister a suspect in forgery inquiry

Natural resources minister a suspect in forgery inquiry

Andrey Kawkhuta, minister of natural resources and environmental protection, is under investigation on suspicion of forgery, Yuliya Hancharova, spokesperson for the Investigative Committee of Belarus, said on Thursday.

Makey assures Russia of Belarus` loyalty

Makey assures Russia of Belarus` loyalty

Belarus has no plans to "sever ties with the Russian friends" while developing economic contacts with other countries, Foreign Ministers Uladzimir Makey said Monday in Moscow, speaking to reporters following a joint board meeting of the foreign ministries of Belarus and Russia.

Lukashenka: Belarus set to contribute to peace in Ukraine

Lukashenka: Belarus set to contribute to peace in Ukraine

Alyaksandr Lukashenka on Wednesday assured Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko that Belarus was ready to "continue contributing to a peaceful resolution" to the crisis in the Donbas region.

Lukashenka: It is necessary to unite the nation

Lukashenka: It is necessary to unite the nation

It is necessary to unite the nation to achieve the common goal of creating a strong and secure state, Alyaksandr Lukashenka said Friday in his annual address to the Belarusian people and the National Assembly.

Opposition activists Dashkevich, Palchewski released from custody

Opposition activists Dashkevich, Palchewski released from custody

Zmitser Dashkevich and Syarhey Palchewski, two members of an opposition youth group called Malady Front (Young Front), were released on their own recognizance on April 15 after more than three weeks of detention.

European Parliament condemns repression in Belarus

European Parliament condemns repression in Belarus

The European Parliament on Thursday adopted a resolution condemning repression in Belarus and calling on the Belarusian authorities to respect human rights.

At least 17 suspects said to have been arrested in mass disorder case

At least 17 suspects said to have been arrested in mass disorder case

At least 17 suspects are believed to have been arrested in what is described as a mass disorder case, according to human rights defenders.

EU extends restrictive measures against Belarus for one year

EU extends restrictive measures against Belarus for one year

The Council of the European Union has decided to prolong restrictive measures against Belarus until February 28, 2018.

Minsk describes Lithuanian foreign minister as overwhelmed with emotions

Minsk describes Lithuanian foreign minister as overwhelmed with emotions

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkevicius is being overwhelmed with emotions over Belarus, Dzmitry Mironchyk, spokesperson for the Belarusian foreign ministry, said in a statement on Wednesday.

Minsk protests remarks by director of Russian Institute of Strategic Studies

Minsk protests remarks by director of Russian Institute of Strategic Studies

The Belarusian foreign ministry has protested anti-Belarusian remarks by Leonid Reshetnikov, director of the Russian Institute of Strategic Studies.

Ihar Karpenka appointed minister of education

Ihar Karpenka appointed minister of education

Alyaksandr Lukashenka on December 15 appointed Ihar Karpenka, leader of the Communist Party of Belarus, to serve as minister of education in succession to Mikhail Zhurawkow.