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Musicians performing at the Heroes of the Year Awards 2017 in Minsk. Photo: Euroradio
Musicians performing at the Heroes of the Year Awards 2017 in Minsk. Photo: Euroradio
13/12/2017 - 11:15
Culture

Heroes of the Year music awards in Minsk (photo report)

Mikita Ignatsenka’s project Mikita wins in the The Discovery of the Year category at the Heroes of the Year Awards.
Andrei Byalyauski. Photo: svaboda.org
Andrei Byalyauski. Photo: svaboda.org
13/12/2017 - 10:40
Politics

Andrei Byalyauski charged with illegal possession of ammunition

The White Legion case suspect faces up to 7 years in prison for possessing a live cartridge in his flat.
A Posted.media image.
A Posted.media image.
12/12/2017 - 16:09
Society

BELTA removes Freedom Day from Yandex' most popular search topics list in 2017

The state news agency BELTA also eliminated searches about the minimum living standard rise from its news piece.
President Alexander Lukashenka at a meeting on IT-industry development on 11 December 2017. Photo: president.gov.by
President Alexander Lukashenka at a meeting on IT-industry development on 11 December 2017. Photo: president.gov.by
12/12/2017 - 11:05
Economy

Lukashenka set to sign breakthrough edict on IT-industry boost - Prakapenya

VP Capital CEO Viktar Prakapenya comments after the meeting with the Belarus President on digital economy plans.
Mikalai Statkevich in handcuffs at a Belarus border post on 12 December 2017. Photo: social media
Mikalai Statkevich in handcuffs at a Belarus border post on 12 December 2017. Photo: social media
12/12/2017 - 10:17
Politics

Politician Mikalai Statkevich briefly detained at Lithuanian border

Opposition politician Mikalai Statkevich was released by Belarus border guards without explanation 90 minutes after detention.
Alexander Lukashenka's eldest son Viktar, the president's national security aide (second in the right) was present at the time of the appointment. Photo: BELTA​
Alexander Lukashenka's eldest son Viktar, the president's national security aide (second in the right) was present at the time of the appointment. Photo: BELTA​
11/12/2017 - 17:00
Society

Lukashenka appoints new top security chiefs

Andrei Paulyuchenka becomes the chief of Operative Analytical Center. He headed President's Security Service since December 2016.
Belarus Deputy Foreign Minister Aleh Krauchanka. Photo: Zmicier Lukashuk
Belarus Deputy Foreign Minister Aleh Krauchanka. Photo: Zmicier Lukashuk
11/12/2017 - 14:15
Society

MFA says still in talks with EU over reduced Schengen visa costs

Deputy Foreign Minister Aleh Krauchanka says he is not ready yet to say when the deal will be signed.
Photo: open source
Photo: open source
11/12/2017 - 11:10
Economy

Belarus No 6 in Europe’s lowest wage rankings

Ukraine is tops the anti-ranking with the net income average wage at 190 euros.
Yauhen Vasklovich. Photo: Radio Liberty
Yauhen Vasklovich. Photo: Radio Liberty
11/12/2017 - 10:34
Politics

Young Front gets new leader

Ex-political prisoner Yauhen Vaskovich becomes the leader of the Czech-based youth pressure group Young Front.