Belarus Belarus hits back at EU and announces vote on a new constitution Critics say the new constitution could further cement President Lukashenko's grip on power after months of mass protests. 28/09/2021
Belarus Belarusian political activist Maria Kolesnikova given 11 years in jail Kolesnikova was a key figure of the Belarusian opposition in last year's disputed presidential election. 06/09/2021
Belarus EU 'stands in solidarity' with Latvia, Lithuania and Poland over Belarus EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said that Alexander Lukashenko was "cynically" using migrants and refugees to damage Belarus' neighbours. 03/09/2021
Belarus Belarus opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova faces 12 years in prison Belarus' public prosecutor's office requested 12 years in prison for Maria Kolesnikova, one of the main figures of the opposition movement. 31/08/2021
Europe News Lithuania challenged on migration law changes amid Belarus border row The Council of Europe says the changes "remove, in the case of an emergency situation, significant safeguards in the asylum procedure". 24/08/2021
Europe News 'Unacceptable': Belarus accused of using migrants in its fight with EU Brussels says Belarus is facilitating illegal crossings into Lithuania to put "political pressure" on the European Union. 12/07/2021
Belarus 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. 02/07/2021
Europe News EU, US slap new sanctions on Belarus in response to Ryanair diversion Foreign affairs ministers from all EU countries met in Luxembourg and agreed to blacklist 78 individuals and 8 entities believed to be closely involved with President Lukashenko's regime. 21/06/2021
Europe News Lukashenko is 'turning Belarus into the North Korea of Europe' "Lukashenko is turning my country into the North Korea of Europe: non-transparent, unpredictable and dangerous." 26/05/2021
the global conversation The Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs defends the country's actions on protests "The actions of law enforcement agencies and authorities were absolutely adequate and necessary. The fate of the country was at stake" - Belarus' Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vladimir Makei, gives us his perspective of the political crisis in the country. 30/04/2021
Uncovering Europe 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. 05/04/2021
Belarus Belarus charges Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya with terrorism A spokesperson for Tsikhanouskaya said that the charges were 'absurd'. 29/03/2021
Portugal 'Hell will freeze over first': Lithuania FM on Belarus extradition bid Belarus's exiled opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has said she continues to feel safe in Lithuania and is confident she won't be extradited. 07/03/2021
world news Belarus: More than 1,000 arrested in fresh protest, NGO says Police in Belarus use stun grenades and tear gas to break up a demonstration as weekly protests against President Alexander Lukashenko continue 15/11/2020
Belarus Belarus detains at least 400 as anti-Lukashenko protests continue Around 400 people were detained during the latest protests in Belarus against President Alexander Lukashenko, a human rights group reported. 08/11/2020
Belarus Belarus: Workers go on strike as Lukashenko ignores call to resign Hundreds of students have gathered outside universities in the capital Minsk clapping and chanting slogans. 26/10/2020
world news Sakharov Prize: Belarus' opposition wins EU human rights award EP President David Sassoli recognised an "initiative of brave women" in his speech, including opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya. 22/10/2020
world news Anti-government rallies held across Belarus despite regime threats Police have detained protesters at a rally in the Belarus capital Minsk as anti-government protests show no signs of abating 18/10/2020
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
Belarus Belarus protests: 50th day of protests marked by 500 arrests Hundreds of thousands of Belarusians have been protesting against the regime for seven weeks since a disputed presidential election took place on August 9. 27/09/2020
world news Belarus: Tsikhanouskaya tells EU to be 'brave' over sanctions The opposition leader has called for a bolder response from the EU over Alexander Lukashenko's refusal to relax his grip on power. 21/09/2020
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
Belarus Belarus: Opposition protesters maintain pressure on Lukashenko Many in the crowd carried placards critical of Russia, reflecting concerns about Lukashenko’s planned meeting with Putin on Monday. 13/09/2020
Belarus Tens of thousands take to Belarus streets against Lukashenko The plan for Sunday was a march to Stela and then to Lukashenko's residence 06/09/2020
Belarus Belarus crisis: Russia blasts EU for 'illegal unilateral sanctions' "Regrettably, [the] EU continues its attempt to influence [the] situation in Belarus," said Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry. 03/09/2020
