08

May

Belarus presidential elections to be held on August 9

The Belarusian parliament said on Friday presidential elections would be held on Aug. 9, the news agency Belta reported, with the incumbent Alexander Lukashenko, who has ruled the country since…

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30

Mar

Belarus president in denial over coronavirus pandemic

Few measures have been enforced to curb coronavirus in Belarus - instead, people are being urged to drink vodka and go to saunas. The country - specifically its president -…

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07

Dec

Rally in Minsk against Belarus-Russia deeper integration

Belarusian people hold a placard during a rally against the Belarus-Russia integration program in Minsk, Belarus, 07 December 2019. Belarusian and Russian authorities are expected to sign a new agreement…

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17

Nov

Photo Story: Christmas decoration set up in Minsk

Belarussian communal workers over the weekend set up a framework for a Christmas Tree in downtown Minsk, Belarus.   Photo: EPA-EFE/SERGEY DOLZHENKO  

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17

Nov

Belarus holds parliamentary polls

Belarusians head to the polls Sunday to elect members to the ex-Soviet republic's rubber-stamp parliament. The elections are being closely watched by the West to see how much President Alexander…

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09

Aug

Photo Story: New home for Konik horses

One of the first 50 konik horses are transported from the nature reserve of Oostvaardersplassen in Lelystad, the Netherlands to a nature reserve in Belarus,. A total of 150 konik…

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