News on 14.07.2010

14.07.2010

Belarusian Ministry of Defense decides whether to buy S-400 from Russia

18:20, — Army

Belarus considers a question of buying S-400 missile systems from Russia.

Around Europe with stretched hand 25

15:07, — Politics

The Belarusian delegation including leaders of the financial and economic blocs of the government has gone on a one-week tour to Western Europe.

White-red-white flag in honour of Battle of Grunwald 7

14:14, — Politics

A national white-red-white flag was hung out in Pravda Street in Vitsebsk last night.

“Nasha Niva” editor thanks Belsoyuzpechat for delay in scandalous issue distribution

13:33, — Politics

Andrei Skurko doesn’t exclude “Nasha Niva” newspaper can get a government grant due to the stranger actions of the monopolist.

Vodka with cockroach, Belarusian specialty (Photo) 36

13:30, — society

Chinese marinade snakes in vodka, Englishmen have created black vodka. Belarusian manufacturers have gone to even greater extremes, they have placed an insect into the bottle.

Syarhei Kavalenka goes on hunger strike 2

12:39, — Politics

The activist from Vitebsk is kept in a temporary detention facility on a decision by the Pershamaiski district militia department.

Merkel to discuss Belarusian-Russian relations with Medvedev 7

11:30, — Politics

The 10th Russia-Germany forum “Petersburg Dialogue” starts today in Yekaterinburg.

Belstat reveals cost of Venezuelan oil - $656 per ton 121

11:12, — Economics

As a comparison, cost of oil imported from Russia is $398 per ton.

Belarusian Internet resource accused of “insult” and “libel” 11

10:31, — Politics

The popular regional website vialejka.org hasn’t been working for a week. Two criminal cases are initiated.

Bicyclist crushed to death by drunken traffic police officer 56

9:40, — Events

Moreover, the policeman left the 17-year-old guy dying. He tried to flee the scene.

Incident in Belarus: Drunk policeman shot in girl’s head with gun 37

9:07, — society

Journalists talked to witnesses of the incident in Rahachou district where a local police officer shot at a girl from a pistol.

U.S. tells OSCE about human rights violations in Belarus 28

9:04, — Politics

The U.S. Ambassador noted continued acts of suppression of the opposition, independent press and charter97.org Internet resource.