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.

World news related to Belarus – overview

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• June 26th 2014 – February 24th 2013
• February 22nd 2013 – August 3rd 2012
• August 1st 2012 – December 20th 2011
• November 30th 2011 – May 19th 2011
• May 16th 2011 – February 28th 2011
• February 17th 2011 – December 21st 2010
• December 20th 2010 – June 22nd 2010
• June 21st 2010 – October 15th 2008
• October 15th 2008 – May 1st 2008
• April 30th 2008 – May 17th 2007
• March 25th 2007 – December 28th 2006
• December 27th 2006 – April 27th 2006
• April 26th 2006 – March 21st 2006
• March 20th 2006 – December 2nd 2005

Belarus: news

Belarus opposition meet for rally

Wednesday, April 26th 2006, 14:18

Opposition supporters in Belarus meet for the first large rally since police broke up protests after March elections.
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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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