News: Belarus

We have started to collect the most important news related to Belarus in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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• January 31st 2015 – June 26th 2014
• June 21st 2014 – February 19th 2013
• October 26th 2012 – June 29th 2012
• April 16th 2012 – July 7th 2011
• July 3rd 2011 – April 12th 2011
• April 12th 2011 – January 19th 2011
• January 11th 2011 – September 27th 2010
• September 4th 2010 – April 17th 2009
• March 16th 2009 – July 4th 2008
• May 3rd 2008 – August 1st 2007
• May 17th 2007 – December 28th 2006
• December 27th 2006 – April 26th 2006
• April 10th 2006 – March 20th 2006
• March 20th 2006 – December 2nd 2005

Belarus: news

EU bans visas for Belarus leaders

Monday, April 10th 2006, 17:31

European foreign ministers impose a visa ban on Belarus officials, including President Alexander Lukashenko.
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Belarus president starts new term

Saturday, April 8th 2006, 14:41

President Lukashenko of Belarus is sworn in for a third term in office after his contentious election win.
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Belarus hit by Russian gas hike

Thursday, March 30th 2006, 17:37
related countries: Russia

Russia's gas monopoly Gazprom says neighbour Belarus will have to pay five times more for the fuel.
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Belarus jails Lukashenko's foes

Tuesday, March 28th 2006, 9:47

Belarus jails more than 150 opposition protesters following the president's landslide election win.
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EU want Belarus leader freed

Sunday, March 26th 2006, 16:03

The EU calls for the release of Belarus opposition leader Aleksander Kozulin, arrested during a protest march.
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Belarus protests spark clashes

Saturday, March 25th 2006, 19:10
related countries: United States

Police and protesters clash in the Belarus capital during a mass opposition rally over the disputed election.
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West to put sanctions on Belarus

Friday, March 24th 2006, 19:13

The US joins the EU in saying it will impose sanctions against Belarus amid mass arrests of election protesters.
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Belarus riot police halt protests

Friday, March 24th 2006, 7:28
related countries: Barbados
related places: Minsk

Police in Minsk break up a five-day protest against the re-election of Belarussian President Lukashenko.
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UN urges Belarus prisoner release

Thursday, March 23rd 2006, 15:54

A UN official calls on Belarus to free political prisoners, condemning alleged rights violations after Sunday's poll.
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Belarus poll rallies 'must go on'

Tuesday, March 21st 2006, 20:30

Belarus' opposition leader urges his supporters to keep up daily rallies against the election result.
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Belarus police detain protesters

Tuesday, March 21st 2006, 11:36

The Belarus opposition says four of its top activists were arrested during a protest against the election result.
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US rejects Belarus poll results

Monday, March 20th 2006, 23:27

The US joins poll monitors in condemning Belarus election results, as fresh protests are held in the capital.
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Landslide win for Belarus leader

Monday, March 20th 2006, 10:06

President Lukashenko of Belarus is re-elected by a huge margin, sparking protests from the opposition.
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