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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Belarus: news

The secret executions in Europe's 'last dictatorship'

Monday, May 14th 2018, 23:02

Those on death row in Belarus know they will be executed but never when - and then no-one will be told.
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Domestic violence: How photos are helping victims love themselves again

Monday, April 9th 2018, 23:04

Dasha Buben takes pictures of the victims of domestic abuse in Belarus, in the hope their confidence will grow.
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Halloween hockey fans take Belarusian police by surprise

Thursday, November 2nd 2017, 12:10
related countries: Barbados

A Belarus ice hockey Halloween competition almost fell foul of security rules.
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Army exercise blunts bumper Belarus mushroom harvest

Friday, September 15th 2017, 16:09
related countries: Barbados

The Zapad 2017 military exercise annoys Belarusian mushroom pickers.
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Russia launches Zapad war games in Belarus

Thursday, September 14th 2017, 16:05
related countries: Russia

More than 12,000 troops deploy in and around Belarus, in one of Russia's biggest drills for years.
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Hidden agenda?

Sunday, September 10th 2017, 23:21
related countries: Russia

Why is Russia launching a huge military exercise in Belarus? The BBC's Jonathan Marcus investigates.
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Couples take part in Belarus wife-carrying race

Sunday, July 23rd 2017, 8:50

Couples take part in Belarus wife-carrying race
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Food bug upsets Depeche Mode gig in Belarus

Tuesday, July 18th 2017, 11:42
related places: Minsk

Dave Gahan is recovering from a bout of food poisoning which forced the band to scrap a gig in Minsk.
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Belarus protests: Hundreds arrested after defying ban

Saturday, March 25th 2017, 20:41
related places: Minsk

Demonstrators opposed to a tax on the under-employed take to the streets despite a ban.
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Russia must be held accountable, says Mike Pence

Saturday, February 18th 2017, 11:04
related countries: Russia, Ukraine, United States
related places: Minsk

In his first speech abroad, the US vice-president called on Russia to honour the Minsk peace accord.
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Belarus sports writer eats own paper after losing bet

Friday, February 17th 2017, 11:48
related countries: Barbados

Belarusian journalist literally eats his own words after Dinamo Minsk make it to ice hockey league play-offs.
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Belarus town accepts recycling as utility bill payment

Thursday, February 2nd 2017, 14:41

A council in Belarus accepts recyclable material as payment for utility bills.
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Belarus tractor factory holds party for new year

Thursday, December 29th 2016, 17:47
related places: Minsk

People in Minsk, Belarus, have been treated to a performance by tractors to mark the new year.
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Belarus says Santa must pay tax

Thursday, December 29th 2016, 10:11

Belarus requires Santa Claus actors to pay flat-rate tax.
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Belarus chainsaw and axe attack leaves one dead

Sunday, October 9th 2016, 0:40

A young man attacks people with a chainsaw and an axe at a shopping centre in Belarus, killing one woman and injuring another one.
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Belarus pubs urged to sell cow-blood snacks

Monday, September 19th 2016, 13:40
related places: Minsk

Bars in Minsk are urged to stock iron-rich snacks usually given to children.
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Belarus election: Opposition wins at least one seat in rare gain

Monday, September 12th 2016, 11:47

At least one opposition candidate has won a seat in parliamentary elections in Belarus, its first representation in the chamber for 12 years.
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