Germany Belarusians file 'state torture' case against Lukashenko in Germany The German judiciary applies the principle of "universal jurisdiction" which allows any person to be tried in Germany for the most serious offences committed anywhere in the world. 05/05/2021
the global conversation The Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs defends the country's actions on protests 30/04/2021
Belarus Handling of protests excessive but adequate, Belarus FM tells Euronews Vladimir Makei, Belarus' foreign minister, sat down with Euronews to discuss anti-government protests, the decline of democracy and relations with Mother Russia. 29/04/2021
Belarus How Belarusians have fled in growing numbers since disputed election Around 995 people sought shelter in EU countries between August and December 2020, compared with 545 over the same period in 2019. 21/04/2021
Europe Belarus: Lukashenko claims he foiled US-backed 'coup' as 2 arrested The Belarusian President said that it was very "the FBI, the CIA" were "most likely" involved in the alleged plot to assassinate him and his family. 18/04/2021
Belarus Belarus police continue crackdown on protests, making arrests in Minsk A demonstration in the Belarusian capital was thwarted by police who arrested at least 100 people in an ongoing crackdown against peaceful protests. 27/03/2021
Belarus Belarus: Over 200 arrested during Freedom Day protests The EU's top diplomat warned on Thursday that "we are witnessing a further escalation of repression against the Belarusian people". 26/03/2021
Belarus EU rejects claim that European funds financed Lukashenko's 'goldmine' A new documentary film alleges that EU funds contributed to financing Lukashenko's regime and his lavish lifestyle. The bloc has rejected the accusations as "completely unfounded and baseless." 10/03/2021
Russia Lukashenko 'grateful' for Russian aid as Belarus leader meets Putin "The money hasn't been thrown to the wind," Lukashenko told Putin amid reports he had come to Russia seeking another loan for Belarus. 22/02/2021
Belarus 'A sham': Critics slam Lukashenko's alleged bid to reform Belarus Lukashenko, in power for over 26 years, declared to the 2,700 delegates present on Thursday that they would be able to draft constitutional reforms. The opposition has branded it a sham. 11/02/2021
Belarus Belarus referred to the United Nations over jailing of journalists Data shows Belarus was the most dangerous country in Europe for journalists in 2020. 28/01/2021
Belarus Men's Ice Hockey world cup pulls out of Belarus over safety issues The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) said "it is currently impossible to ensure the welfare of teams, spectators and officials while holding a World Championship in Belarus." 19/01/2021
no comment Dancing to his tune? Lukashenko pictured with youth at New Year's ball The gala did not appear to take precautions against COVID-19. 30/12/2020
Belarus Are individual acts of defiance replacing mass protests in Belarus? Huge anti-Lukashenko protests have been held for months in Belarus, with little to show. Are demonstrators now changing tack? 14/12/2020
