no comment Dancing to his tune? Lukashenko pictured with youth at New Year's ball The gala did not appear to take precautions against COVID-19. 30/12/2020
no comment Dozens detained in Minsk as Belarusian protesters use new tactics Dozens of people were detained in the Belarusian capital on Sunday during anti-government protests, which have raged for over four months in the country. 21/12/2020
Belarus Belarus: 300 more held as opposition continues small-protest strategy Dozens of small rallies took place all over the capital Minsk on Sunday, on the 18th consecutive weekend of anti-Lukashenko protests. 07/12/2020
Belarus Hundreds detained in latest anti-government demos in Belarus Rights groups say hundreds of protesters have been arrested in Belarus as weekly demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko continue. 22/11/2020
Belarus Belarus opens first nuclear power plant amid criticism from Lithuania Lithuanian officials say the Astravyets plant, which is close to its own capital city, has been plagued by accidents and mistreatment of workers 07/11/2020
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
The Cube Students in Belarus skip class to protest against President Lukashenko Scores of people were reported to have been detained with students walked out of classes to march to the education ministry in Belarus' capital Minsk. 01/09/2020
Belarus Dozens detained in Belarus anti-government protest Thousands took to the streets in a third weekend of rallies against President Lukashenko. 30/08/2020
Belarus Family of dead Belarus protestor speaks out Euronews has obtained medical documents that contradict the official narrative of Aleksandr Taraikovsky's death. 18/08/2020
no comment Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters gather in Minsk Tens of thousands of people marched in Belarus against authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko. 16/08/2020
Belarus How has Belarus changed since 'Europe's last dictator' came to power? Euronews has been out on the streets of Belarus to ask citizens how they think their country has changed since "Europe's last dictator" came to power 26 years ago. 06/08/2020
Belarus Belarus: Hundreds protest in Minsk against President Lukashenko Demonstrators wore facemasks in defiance and carried slippers, joining opposition activists' calls to "smash the cockroach". 25/05/2020
Belarus Mass protests in Belarus over president's meeting with Putin Demonstrators gather in Minsk in Belarus to protest against closer ties with Russia. 07/12/2019
target Belarus set to benefit from the Silk Road of the 21st Century Belarus, at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, is set to benefit from the Silk Road of the 21st Century. 21/06/2019
Postcards Step back in time and experience a Middle Ages village in Belarus Authentic historical artefacts, including traditional clothes, baskets and entire houses, were brought from different regions that now make up Belarus. The village consists of a church, a school, a barn, a blacksmith shop, a windmill, farmsteads and a tavern. 14/06/2019
Belarus Take a look at Belarus as it prepares for the European Games On June 21 at Minsk, the opening ceremony will be broadcast to more than a hundred countries. More than 500 artists will be involved, including world-renowned stars such as the opera soprano Anna Netrebko. Dynamo Stadium has been completely renovated for this event. 14/06/2019
Belarus Road to Minsk 2019: preparations for the second European Games The city of Minsk is set to host the second ever European Games in late June. The organisers give a glimpse into what one can expect from one of the biggest sporting events in Europe. 31/05/2019
focus Minsk gears up for European Games Focus looks at how Belarus capital Minsk is gearing up for the European Games, readying transport and venues which are set to leave a lasting legacy. 09/04/2019
Travel News Metropolitans | Minsk - a tour of the Belarusian capital In the latest episode of Metropolitans, Euronews reporter Damon Embling visits Minsk – the capital of Belarus – as it gears up to host this summer’s European Games. Thousands are expected to visit the city. But what awaits them? 26/03/2019
World Belarus: Eastern Europe's digital dream? Belarus is gambling its future on an information technology economic boom. 20/04/2018
Belarus Protests in Belarus over 'social parasite tax' Street protests in Belarus against a new tax on part-time workers spread on Sunday from Minsk to other towns. 26/02/2017
Russia Russia defends decision to recognise rebel passports in eastern Ukraine The RIA news agency quotes the Russian Foreign Ministry as saying the order is temporary. Russian officials are also quoted as saying the order corresponds with international law. 20/02/2017
Europe News The Brief from Brussels: Leaders meet to discuss Ukraine This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the daily news stories making headlines around Europe. 18/10/2016
Belarus Belarus activists risk the wrath of Lukashenko over flag In a rare open protest against the government in Belarus, hundreds of activists have called for the nation’s flag to be changed back to the one adopted after the collapse of the soviet… 20/09/2016
Ukraine Ukraine will observe Donbass ceasefire, says German FM Ukraine guarantees to observe a ceasefire in the country’s war-torn eastern region of Donbass for at least seven days, according to Germany’s foreign minister who made the announcement after a meeting 14/09/2016
Germany Work 'urgently needed' to resolve Ukraine crisis - German FM The German foreign minister has voiced his dissatisfaction over the slow pace of progress in resolving the conflict in the war-torn east of Ukraine, saying that progress was urgently… 08/09/2016
