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Belarus: Hundreds protest in Minsk against President Lukashenko

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

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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”.

Belarus

'We look like clowns': Belarus carries on as rest of Europe locks down

Alexander Lukashenko has resisted calls to close businesses and impose social distancing, but could this be his 'Chernobyl moment'?

Belarus

Moscow pressuring us to merge with Russia, claims Belarus president

In 1997, the union agreement between Belarus and Russia seemed like a good idea. In 2020, not so much.

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Mass protests in Belarus over president's meeting with Putin

Demonstrators gather in Minsk in Belarus to protest against closer ties with Russia.

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Belarus opposition politicians ‘detained’ at independence rallies

Zmitser Dashkevich was reportedly held in Minsk after calling President Lukashenko an "impostor".

Belarus

Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko sacks his PM

Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko has dismissed the country's prime minister and other top ministers, the presidential press service said on Saturday, in the biggest government reshuffle since 2014.

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Belarus' Lukashenko dismisses top ministers, names new PM

Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko has dismissed the country’s prime minister and other top ministers, the presidential press service said on Saturday, in the biggest government reshuffle since 2014.

Cult

The underground theatre breaking down barriers

A unique underground production company, 'Belarus Free Theatre', in the Belarusian capital city, Minsk, is trying to change people's perceptions of modern society with its performances.

My Europe Series

Is Belarus looking east or west?

Is Belarus slowly transitioning towards more democracy or keeping with its autocratic ways under the iron-fist, 24-year long rule of president Lukashenko?

My Europe Series

"Belarussians are craving for expression"

Our Insiders reporter Valerie Gauriat had rare access to political opponents, rights activists and official voices in Belarus. She is in euronews' studio to share her insights.

My Europe Series

Belarus: stifled freedoms and glimmers of hope

Insiders reporter Valérie Gauriat went to Belarus, where the thirst for democracy is trying to crack the wall of the country's autocratic regime.

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Minsk protesters arrested after calling for the release of colleagues

Belarus police take protesters away for demanding the release of fellow activists who had been detained the day before

Belarus

Belarus protest turns violent as hundreds arrested

Police in Belarus arrest hundreds as clashes occur when a mass rally turns into a protest against an unpopular new tax.

Belarus

Belarus halts collection of 'social parasite' tax

Belarus’s President Alexander Lukashenko has suspended a tax on those not in full-time employment, after public opposition sparked mass protests.

World News

Belarussian opposition win parliamentary seat

Opposition groups win parliamentary seats for first time since 1996 as MPs loyal to President Alexander Lukashenko retained power.

Europe News

EU lift majority of sanctions against Belarus

EU foreign ministers lift asset freezes and visa bans against Belorussian President Alexander Lukashenko and 169 others including three companies.

Belarus

Lukashenko's own 'eternal' Movember

At the ballot box a few weeks ago, Lukashenko bore the confident smile of someone who knew how it would turn out. His youngest son was with him, the

Belarus

Lukashenko sworn in for fifth term as Belarus president

The president of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has been sworn in for a fifth term in office. Officials claim he secured close to 84 percent of last

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Five in a row for Lukashenko

Belarus has elected President Alexander Lukashenko for a fifth term in office. Officials claim he secured close to 84 percent of the vote from an 87