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Opposition lawyers Znak and Salei reportedly detained in Belarus

Lawyer Maxim Znak was reportedly taken from the offices of the opposition movement's coordination council on Wednesday by unidentified people in masks. A third opposition figure - lawyer Ilya Salei - has also been detained, according to the Investigative Committee.

Belarus

'If Belarus protests succeed, Russia will be next' warns Lukashenko

"All of this is very painful and even tragic for me, but it doesn't mean that I'm giving up," Lukashenko told Russian media on Tuesday.

Belarus

'The regime is in agony': Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko

"Our demonstrations are working and our strikes are working (...) The fact that they are kidnapping people shows that they feel fear and don't know what to do," Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya told Euronews.

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

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Belarus

Belarus: Tsikhanouskaya urges UN sanctions against Lukashenko regime

The former presidential candidate called for UN help "to stop blatant human rights violations and cynical disregard for human dignity right in the middle of Europe".

Finland

Finnish ice hockey fans threaten club with boycott over Minsk game

fans say it would risk legitimising the authority of Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, who was elected for a sixth term after a hugely contested presidential election on August 9.

Belarus

Lukashenko banned from Baltics after 'massive electoral fraud'

The Estonian foreign minister told Euronews the sanctions were decided over a 'massive' electoral fraud by Lukashenko's administration, as well as a "breach of human rights".

Belarus

Lukashenko floats idea of referendum in bid to appease protesters

Lukashenko's suggestion focused on court reforms and rejected calls by the opposition to go back to the country's 1994 constitution

Belarus

In pictures: The most striking images from Belarus protest

Here are some of the most powerful pictures from Sunday's anti-Lukashenko protest in Minsk, Belarus.

Belarus

Dozens detained in Belarus anti-government protest

Thousands took to the streets in a third weekend of rallies against President Lukashenko.

Belarus

Belarus cracks down on foreign journalists covering protests

The Associated Press said two of its journalists have been deported as scores of other foreign media reporters had their accreditations withdrawn.

Belarus

EU calls on Moscow to refrain from Belarus intervention

Putin says he's ready to send forces to Belarus if protests spin 'out of control'. But the EU and NATO have called on him to refrain from intervening.

Europe News

EU diplomacy struggling for influence as future of Belarus uncertain

"The EU influence in Belarus is very limited, contrary to that of Russia," explains Kristi Raik, International Centre for Defence and Security.

Belarus

Mass arrests in Belarus as authorities question Nobel Laureate

Riot police in Minsk dispersed anti-government protesters demanding the resignation of Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko Wednesday night. The protest in the capital city marks the 19th day of consecutive demonstrations since the disputed early-August election.

The Cube

Telegram changes emoji of Belarus flag in solidarity with protesters

"Because of the dictatorship of Alexander Lukashenko, the red-green flag is now strongly connected to repression, torture and police violence," journalist Franak Viačorka told Euronews.

Belarus

Belarus crisis: Vilnius looks at ban on Lukashenko entering Lithuania

He's on a list of Belarus officials that Vilnius is looking at punishing for alleged vote-rigging and violence against protesters.

Belarus

Euroviews. The EU should learn from its role in Libya’s chaos before getting too involved in Belarus ǀ View

The revolution and subsequent civil war in Libya show what happens when a vacuum is left behind after the fall of dictators and the state apparatus that keep them in power.

Belarus

Watch again: Belarusians protest on independence anniversary

The demonstrations come as nationwide protests flare after Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko extended his 26 year rule in an August 9 election.

Belarus

'Are you looking for a bloodbath?': Spanish MEP blasts Tsikhanouskaya

Spanish MEP Manu Pineda blasted Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, asking her if she would accept sanctions against those who didn't vote for her.

Belarus

Nobel laureate Alexievich summoned over Belarus opposition council

Nobel Prize-winning writer Svetlana Alexievich has been summoned by Belarus investigators over a new opposition council that is aiming to facilitate a transition of power in the country.