Elections in Belarus

Central Election Commission chairwoman Lidziya Yarmoshyna / BELTA
Central Election Commission chairwoman Lidziya Yarmoshyna / BELTA
The CEC chair says it would be too early to conduct a presidential election in spring, too close to the parliamentary election.
Reuters
Reuters
Spending on the presidential elections in 2020 is increased by $3 million compared to the 2015 presidential campaign.
Alyaksandr Lukashenka / ria.ru
Alyaksandr Lukashenka / ria.ru
CEC Chair said there is still a month to decide on the date.
Reuters
Reuters
The head of the Central Election Commission gave a short interview to Euroradio.
Alyaksandr Lukashenka / screenshot from video
Alyaksandr Lukashenka / screenshot from video
Belarus' Constitution clearly describes the conditions for holding an election but CEC chairperson already has an answer.
Alyaksandr Lukashenka/ Reuters
Alyaksandr Lukashenka/ Reuters
Belarus will hold presidential elections in 2020 and parliamentary elections in 2019.
Сentral Election Commission chairwoman Lidziya Yarmoshyna
Сentral Election Commission chairwoman Lidziya Yarmoshyna
Lidziya Yarmoshyna tells Euroradio she is confident she will not be in charge of the Central Election Commission in 2025.
Mikalai Statkevich
Mikalai Statkevich
Former political prisoner Mikalai Statkevich decides to run for Belarusian presidency despite outstanding conviction.

Euroradio reporter has talked to voters in Malinauka, Minsk's largest bedroom community.