Belarus

Belarus

Belarus elections: Could mass protests lead to change?

Tens of thousands of people have been protesting and supporting opposition candidates, but could this actually bring change to Belarus?

08/08/2020

Belarus

Ties between Russia and Belarus cool ahead of presidential elections

Moscow says Lukashenko and Putin expressed confidence that the situation will be settled as the arrest of 33 Russians in Belarus threatens to sour ties between the historic allies.

07/08/2020

Belarus

Minsk's Hi-Tech Park: a symbol of inequality in Lukashenko's Belarus

Once a sign of progress and a success story for President Alexander Lukashenko, the Hi-Tech Park in Minsk has become a symbol of inequality amid a tanking economy.

07/08/2020

Belarus

Who is Belarus' long-time leader Alexander Lukashenko?

He's been dubbed Europe's last dictator and has been president of Belarus since 1994. But, ahead of elections on Sunday, what else do we know about Alexander Lukashenko?

07/08/2020

Belarus

'We want to be free': Thousands protest in Belarus for fair election

Around 5,000 people protested in the Belarusian capital Minsk on Thursday ahead of an election which could see the demise of the man dubbed "Europe's last dictator".

06/08/2020

Belarus

Euroviews. There is hope again in Belarus - even as Lukashenko muddies the election waters ǀ View

While the results of the presidential election in Belarus can be already be anticipated, the EU must be ready to be called on to mediate between the opposition and incumbent President Lukashenko, "Europe's last dictator."

06/08/2020

Belarus

How has Belarus changed since 'Europe's last dictator' came to power?

Euronews has been out on the streets of Belarus to ask citizens how they think their country has changed since "Europe's last dictator" came to power 26 years ago.

06/08/2020

Belarus

'People want change': Belarus' rising opposition star on Sunday's vote

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya tells Euronews change is coming after 26 years of rule by President Alexander Lukashenko.

04/08/2020

Belarus

Belarus: Leader warns of 'harsh sanctions' against opposition protests

Belarusian authorities have detained more than 1,000 participants in protests since the campaign's start.

04/08/2020

Belarus

Kremlin calls for release of Russians accused of conspiracy in Belarus

Russia demanded that 33 of its citizens who had been arrested in Belarus be released.

31/07/2020

Belarus

Meet the three women teaming up to take on 'Europe's last dictator'

A trio of women is causing problems for Belarus' incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko.

31/07/2020

Belarus

Thousands rally in Belarus capital Minsk despite crackdown

Thousands rally in Belarus capital Minsk despite crackdown

30/07/2020

Belarus

Prominent opposition figure flees Belarus amid arrest fears

Valery Tsepkalo was one of the main opposition candidates in the upcoming Belarus presidential election before he was barred from running.

29/07/2020

Belarus

Who is making sure Belarus' presidential election is free and fair?

Concerns are mounting over the transparency of a presidential election in Belarus next month. The campaign has been marked by a crackdown on opposition figures, with rivals of incumbent president Alexander Lukashenko banned from running.

23/07/2020

Belarus

Belarus opens criminal investigation into opposition protests

Amnesty International said police sought to disperse "peaceful gatherings" with "excessive and unnecessary use of force".

15/07/2020

Belarus

Belarus presidential election: Lukashenko main rival barred from race

Victor Babariko, the main rival of Alexander Lukashenko, barred from Belarus presidential election

14/07/2020

Belarus

Belarus presidential hopeful barred as Lukashenko election rivals cut

"It is just a matter of time and means when all the main candidates and challengers of the incumbent president [Lukashenko] will be pushed out of the race.”

01/07/2020

Belarus

Euroviews. Belarus is no longer scared of Lukashenko | View

Europe's last dictator lost his final shred of support in his response to the coronavirus pandemic. With protests at home and isolation abroad, is this the end of the road?

25/06/2020

Belarus

Multiple arrests in Belarus rallies following Babariko detention

Viktor Babariko was questioned over tax evasion and money laundering allegations and denounced the action as intimidation.

19/06/2020

Belarus

Belarus presidential election: Will the lights go out on Lukashenko?

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko faces several rivals in his bid for a sixth term at the August 9 election, but few expect him to lose his authoritarian grip on power.

12/06/2020

Belarus

Opposition arrests as Belarus warms up for presidential election

Alexander Lukashenko has been Belarus' president since 1994 and is seeking a sixth term when presidential elections take place on August 9.

03/06/2020

Belarus

Belarus: Hundreds protest in Minsk against President Lukashenko

Demonstrators wore facemasks in defiance and carried slippers, joining opposition activists' calls to "smash the cockroach".

25/05/2020

Belarus

Belarus set to fire up its first nuclear plant just 45km from Vilnius

“I still believe that we still can halt the project. Otherwise, not only Lithuania but all of Europe can pay a heavy price for it."

21/05/2020

Belarus

Belarus defies virus outbreak as thousands attend Victory Day parade

President Alexander Lukashenko has consistently dismissed concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, calling it a “psychosis”.

09/05/2020

Belarus

Belarus orphanage in 'critical' situation following COVID-19 outbreak

The orphanage in Vesnova cares for children and young adults with severe disabilities and compromised immune systems. Thirteen children and 10 members of staff have contracted COVID-19.

26/04/2020

Belarus

'He's playing with fire': Division and derision as Belarus carries on

“Lukashenko is a complete idiot," said Alexander. "He is playing with fire and puts the lives of thousands of Belarusians in danger.”

21/04/2020