no comment Police violently disperse demonstrators at Belarus protest march Black-clad masked police violently disperse protesters and make arrests at the latest opposition march in Minsk against the re-election of Belarus's strongman leader Lukashenko. 11/10/2020
Belarus Belarus' authoritarian leader visits his foes in prison President Alexander Lukashenko spent more than four hours talking to his jailed political foes at a Minsk prison. His office said "the goal of the president was to hear everyone's opinion." 11/10/2020
United Kingdom Belarus: Britain is 8th European country to recall ambassador Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said Britain "condemns Belarus' decision to expel Polish and Lithuanian diplomats" which he described as "completely unjustified". 10/10/2020
the global conversation “We are women. We are strong.” - Belarusian opposition leader promises to fight until victory The leader of Belarus’s opposition movement has promised their combat will continue “until victory” - because the Belarusian people will never again accept to live in “a state of slaves”. 09/10/2020
Belarus Belarusian opposition figure unfazed by Russian arrest warrant Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the Belarusian opposition figurehead who is currently in exile, told Euronews she is not frightened about being placed on Russia’s wanted list. 08/10/2020
Lithuania Why is Lithuania such a staunch ally of Belarus' opposition movement? Lithuania has hosted exiled leaders of Belarus' opposition movement and been among the first to slap sanctions on Alexander Lukashenko. But why such strong support? 06/10/2020
Belarus Belarus: 100,000 take to the streets to protest against Lukashenko Protesters gathered in central Minsk for the ninth consecutive Sunday rally against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. 04/10/2020
Belarus Belarus announces retaliatory sanctions against the EU It comes hours after Brussels slapped 40 Belarusian officials with sanctions over the falsification of the August 9 presidential election and the crackdown on peaceful protesters 02/10/2020
Belgium Belarus: EU agrees sanctions on 40 officials but not Lukashenko "There will be no immunity for those who are responsible for the crackdown on demonstrators and opposition politicians," Ursula von der Leyen said. 02/10/2020
brussels bureau EU giving dialogue with Turkey 'a chance' but warns of sanctions Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen warned that the bloc has a "tool box" of restrictive measures that be applied "immediately" if Ankara doesn't engage in "constructive" dialogue over underwater drilling. 02/10/2020
Belarus Belarus warns UN sanctions would bring 'chaos and anarchy' Makei's speech was played hours after the latest in a series of large protests in Belarus over the Aug. 9 re-election of President Alexander Lukashenko. 27/09/2020
state of the union Europe's week: Failed sanctions and a rebooted migration policy Sanctions against Belarusian strongman, Alexander Lukashenko, failed to materialise this week, as the EU launched its much anticipated and revamped migration pact. 25/09/2020
Belarus Belarus: Water cannons deployed to disperse protesters in Minsk More than 150 people were arrested in demonstrations across Belarus on Wednesday following the secret inauguration of President Alexander Lukashenko, according to a monitoring group. 23/09/2020
Belarus Belarus: Alexander Lukashenko inaugurated as president 'in secret' State news agency Belta reported that Wednesday's ceremony is taking place in the capital of Minsk, with several hundred top government officials present. 23/09/2020
brussels bureau We are not against sanctions on Belarus, insists Cyprus FM Cyprus insists it does not oppose sanctions against Belarus but wants similar measures slapped on Turkey. 22/09/2020
brussels bureau Turkey tensions should be taken to Hague - Cyprus' Foreign Minister Cyprus has called for sanctions against Turkey over illegal drilling in the Eastern Mediterranean, but is offering a legal alternative. 22/09/2020
Belarus Belarus: Tens of thousands protest in face of police repression Over a 100 people were arrested at Sunday's protest in Minsk and other cities, a day after over 400 women were arrested at peaceful women's marches. 20/09/2020
no comment Russia-Belarus military drills near Polish border as protests continue It comes as Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko is facing regular protests calling on him to resign. 18/09/2020
Cyprus Cyprus 'holding up' EU sanctions on Belarus over bloc stance on Turkey European diplomats say Cypriot officials are threatening to veto sanctions against Minsk if the EU does not consider action over a separate dispute in the Mediterranean Sea. 18/09/2020
Europe UN approves motion on enhanced human rights scrutiny in Belarus Representatives from Belarus, Russia, Venezuela and China had attempted to halt statements from civil society and the UN special rapporteur detailing reports of torture and detentions in Belarus. 18/09/2020
Belarus Lithuania says its Belarus border is open despite Lukashenko claim Lithuania's FM, Linas Linkevičius, urged caution when it came to statements made by Belarusian President Lukashenko, telling Euronews there had been "no changes whatsoever" on the border between the two countries. 17/09/2020
