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18.05

Dzmitry Halko: There were lice in detention centre

15:10, — Politics

A journalist thinks he was arrested for his article about detentions at the Chernobyl Way rally.

North Korea fires three missiles 12

11:39, — in the world

The DPRK has fired 3 short-range missiles into its its eastern waters.

Statkevich about pardon at Easter: “It's not typical of Orthodox atheists” 12

11:13, — Politics

Mikalai Statkevich wrote in a letter why he didn't believe that political prisoners would be released on Easter.

17.05

Fine of 20 penalty units for “Chernobyl picket” 2

17:27, — Politics

Vitebsk activists were fined 20 penalty units for holding a “Chernobyl picket” on April 26.

Fasel urged “not to play with dictator” 20

15:55, — Politics

Swedish human rights activists call to cancel ice hockey world championship in Minsk.

Pafiankou fined 3 million rubles 1

15:33, — Politics

Minsk's Pershamaiski district court issued a fine to a former political prisoner for violation of the rules of preventive surveillance.

Regime’s “wallets” use Latvian banks 2

14:57, — Politics

Despite the EU sanctions against a number of Belarusian businessmen, they are able to cooperate with Latvian banks.

Spy case sent to prosecutor’s office

13:53, — Politics

After 6 months of investigation the case of Andrej Hajdukou, suspected of espionage, has been sent to prosecutor’s office.

Belarus and Vietnam to produce weapons 41

12:14, — Politics

Belarus proposes Vietnam to set up a joint venture to produce weapons and military equipment.

Ales Bialiatski deprived of food parcels

11:57, — Politics

A political prisoner faced another disciplinary sanction in late March.

Siamashka has private talks with KAMAZ 31

11:47, — Economics

A Belarusian delegation led by first deputy prime minister Uladzimir Siamashka has held talks with Russian KAMAZ.

Parfiankou may be jailed for third time

11:15, — Politics

A former political prisoner has received a second warning for violation of the rules of preventive surveillance.

Jude Law will star in Belarus Free Theater’s movie 10

11:11, — Culture

The Guardian newspaper and theater Young Vic are the producers of the film.

Another scandal around TeliaSonera broken out in Sweden 28

11:08, — Politics

The company, which cooperated with the Belarusian regime, is a sponsor of the Eurovision-2013 song competition.

Azarenka ease into Rome quarters 11

10:47, — Sport

Victoria Azarenka after Maxim Mirny advanced to the quarterfinals of tennis tournament in Rome, with a prize fund of €3.2 million.

Vitebsk activists tried for “Chernobyl picket” 3

9:48, — Politics

Vitesbk's Kastrychnitaki district court hears the cases against CCP/BPF members Yan Dziarzhautsau and Vital Kavalenka.

Alyona Lanskaya to sing 8th at Eurovision 2013 65

7:26, — Culture

The organizers of the international song contest in Sweden have revealed the running order of the 26 participants.

16.05

Poland's Deputy PM: The new pipeline through Belarus is PR project

17:12, — Politics

Poland's Deputy PM and Minister of Economy Janusz Piechociński suggests the Yamal-Europe 2 gas pipeline project is nothing but a TV scoop.

Lukashenka asks oil from Sechin 57

15:58, — Politics

The ruler proposed Rosneft's CEO Sechin to increase supplies to Belarus.

Belarusian Alex Halchanyuk help U.S. to defeat Russia - 8:3 123

15:35, — Sport

The match has been played in Helsinki today. Russia has shamefully dropped out of the championship.

Two days in custody for being “too clever” 39

15:20, — society

Dzmitry Khaladtsou from Mahilou was thrown into custody for two days without a court ruling.

Parents bring guy who beat schoolboy to police 33

14:41, — society

The guy’s parents saw the video one the Internet and recognized their son.

Senior managers collect dividends on workers' shares

14:40, — society

Higher managers receive dividends on shares owned by workers of Belarusian enterprises.

Lukashenka to meet “warm reception” in Bishkek 20

14:28, — Politics

Public organisations of Kyrgyzstan are going meet the Belarusian ruler with rallies and protest pickets in Bishkek.

About Presidential elections 30

13:57, By David Marples — Politics

Traditionally, the Belarusian opposition uses the presidential election campaigns as an opportunity for heightened political activity.

Teachers forced to subscribe to Sovbielka in Slonim 27

13:36, — Politics

Employees of schools and kindergartens in Slonim district were ordered to subscribe to official newspapers.

Raman Jakauleuski: EU has turned the other cheek on Minsk 5

12:26, — Politics

Having invited the head of Belarus’ MFA to Krakow, the European Union has once again confused the notions of “hopes” and “illusions”.

Makej unofficially excluded from EU’s sanction list?

12:04, — Politics

Uladzimir Makej was invited to the meeting of the heads of MFAs of the Eastern Partnership coutnries.

IIHF may consider removing World Championship from Minsk 71

10:49, — Politics

A congress of the International Ice Hockey Federation has opened in Stockholm, at which the issue may be raised of holding the World Championship 2014 in Minsk.

Belarusian lecturers to be replaced by foreigners 75

10:36, — society

Belarus wants to attract highly paid foreign lecturers to Belarusian state universities.

Prosecutor's office covers unlawful actions of KGB

10:11, — Politics

The prosecutor's office found no violations in the actions of the KGB officers who had detained a Klimavichy activist of the civic initiative "Tell the Truth".

Azarenka advances to Italian Open 1/8 final 10

9:22, — Sport

The first round ended in a tie and then the World No. 3 defeated German Julia Görges on May 15 - 6:2, 6:0.

MAZ may face bankruptcy 145

9:16, — Economics

Belarus's biggest plant may face collapse due to a decrease in sales.

The European Commission suspects the largest oil companies in cahoots 5

8:00, — Economics

Offices of major oil companies searched in Europe.

15.05

Mikalai Autukhovich denied of medical care in prison 13

14:55, — Politics

A political prisoner cannot eat properly due to problems with teeth.

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