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'Freedom is worth fighting for': Prominent Belarus dissidents on trial

The trial of Maria Kolesnikova and Maxim Znak, both leading members of the opposition, takes place amid an intensifying crackdown on dissent in the ex-Soviet republic.

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Euroviews. Europe should welcome in journalists forced to leave Belarus | View

"The people of Belarus deserve to know the doors of other European countries are open to them."

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Belarus says it has dismantled 'terror cells' with ties to West

President Alexander Lukashenko said the "terrorist sleeper cells" allegedly plotting a coup against him had ties with Germany, Ukraine, the US, Poland and Lithuania.

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'There's no going back': EU promises new sanctions will hurt Belarus

As well as travel bans and asset freezes, Europe plans to ban exports of fertiliser, tobacco and petroleum.

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Ryanair CEO says pilot given no 'alternatives' but to land in Belarus

The pilot of the Ryanair flight that was diverted to Belarus wasn't given "any great alternatives" but to land in Minsk, CEO Michael O'Leary said.

Belarus

Belarusian journalist arrested off flight was 'hostage' at briefing

The Belarusian dissident journalist who was arrested after authorities diverted a Ryanair flight to Minsk was present at a foreign ministry press briefing on Monday.

Belarus

'Spoken after torture': Opposition slams journalist's video confession

In the video aired on Belarus state TV, regime critic Roman Protasevich claimed opposition protests were pointless and that he had been set up.

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Belarusian activist stabs himself in court to protest repression

Stsiapan Latypau's desperate act on Tuesday sheds light on the situation of Belarus' 454 political prisoners. The activist was arrested during massive protests against President Lukashenko last September.

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Meet the journalist who fled Belarus hours before Ryanair diversion

Carrying just her passport, money and a few essentials in her handbag, Arina Malinovskaya fled for the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.

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Belarus: Alexander Lukashenko meets Vladimir Putin amid EU showdown

Belarus's authoritarian leader will travel to Sochi to meet the Russian president.

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Euroviews. EU must go further to punish Lukashenko’s brazen act of piracy | View

"If the European Union does not react strongly to such abuses of international law, more incursions and violations of its sovereignty are to be expected."

Belarus

Tsikhanouskaya: Diverting flight was 'huge mistake' by Belarus leader

The Belarusian opposition leader told Euronews that Lukashenko made a 'huge mistake' by diverting a flight to arrest a journalist because it renewed international scrutiny into the regime.

Belarus

Belarusian opposition politician sentenced to 7 years in prison

Pavel Seviarynets was sentenced along with six other activists on Tuesday amid international fury over Minsk's forced diversion of a passenger jet to arrest an opposition journalist.

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Latvia's PM slams 'asymmetrical reaction' after diplomats expelled

The entire staff of Latvia's embassy in Minsk was ordered to leave Monday after the red and white flags used by the opposition were raised in Riga.

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.

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Has Lukashenko fatally fractured Belarus' opposition movement?

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has been the face of Belarus' opposition. But two new political movements could threaten that, fracturing those who want President Alexander Lukashenko to step aside.

Lithuania

New US ambassador to Belarus meets with exiled opposition leader

Julie Fisher, who has yet to present her credentials in Minsk, said the meeting sent "a clear signal that the U.S. stands with the Belarusian people".

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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.

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Euronews goes off-air in Belarus after its licence is not renewed

"We have not been notified of this decision nor of the reasons for it and learned of it this morning through the press," said Euronews in a statement.

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In Belarus, a punk rock singer faces 1.5 years hard labour for dancing

As singer of Belarussian street punk band, Mister X, Igor Bancer is well-known for his antics both on and off stage. Now he faces being sent to labour camp.