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Lukashenko posts top brass members on civil positions

Belarusian President keeps the dismissed members of the top brass in the public service: Lukashenko’s main goal is to minimize political risks...

Diplomatic row with Sweden distracts from the Belarusian border security issue

The diplomatic row with Sweden distracts attention from the problems with the national border control and acts for the benefit of the most radical...

The power elite elaborate defense mechanisms

New type elite are formed in Belarus from security forces: from representatives of the Investigative Committee and the KGB in particular. This small...

Lukashenko’s PR Managers Introduce his Middle Son into the World of Business

On May 16, Dmitry Lukashenko, the middle son of President Lukashenko, and businessman Yuri Chizh were among the Belarusian BelAZ factory delegation...

Lukashenko’s family strengthen control over the Belarusian ruling elite

On May 11, President Lukashenko appointed Colonel Igor Shunevich to the post of Minister of Internal Affairs previously occupied by Anatoli...

Belarusian President did not succeed in gaining total control over elite leisure activities

On April 19, President Lukashenko held a meeting on hunting and fishing development, and demanded to improve control at the Belarusian Hunters and...

Travel restrictions on the opposition remain informal

The Belarusian authorities have not formalized the practice of travel ban list application and use diverse measures, including illegal ones....

Personnel shifts in the law enforcement

The leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs predictably reinforces its top management with loyal staff from the immediate circles of the...

Who benefits from the escalation of risks to public safety?

On March 12, following an anonymous report about a mine, all people were evacuated from the main railway station in Minsk. The work of the station...

Execution of terrorists makes Lukashenko more dependent on power forces

On March 13, the Commission on Presidential Pardon, considered the clemency appeal of Mr. Kovalev, one of the two sentenced to death for committing a...

Lukashenko continues chairing meetings of the “security top brass” club

On February 28, President Lukashenko held a meeting on the state border policy and border security of the Republic of Belarus in 2012. Along with the...

Lukashenko divides spheres of influence between the security forces

After the reform of law enforcement agencies in 2011, President Lukashenko redefines the limits of liability and the effect of various law...

Pros and cons of integration with Russia

In 2012 Belarus will receive maximum benefits from the integration with Russia. However, their positive effects will be short lived and by the end of...

Presidential Administration goes into public

Having insured future financial stability of the country with favorable agreements with Russia, the leadership of Belarus strives to regain the...

President appointed top management of the Investigative Committee

The major challenge President Lukashenko faces while deciding on the personnel of the Investigative Committee is how to keep the balance among the...

The Belarusian Parliament may allow relatives to occupy public office

President Lukashenko is forced to take measures to ensure the loyalty of his subordinates. Moreover, the controversial legislation amendment as usual...

Incomes grow slower than prices

The authorities are balancing between the desire to restore the social contract with the population (at least to an extent) and the force of economic...

MPs promise to soften the draft law on special services

Belarusian authorities used the usual trick to distract the attention. The news about the “draconian” amendments to the law on special services...

Trial of the terrorist attack follows the “psychological” line

Hearings of the terrorist attack case move along the “psychological” line, i.e. the prosecution shows that the explosion was due to the character of...

Belarusian authorities have found resources to replenish the gold reserves and for potential investments at the currency and stock exchange

JSC Sberbank of Russia will provide "Belaruskali" with USD 1 billion loan without requiring a pledge of shares. This money will be used as collateral...

Competition articles

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(Ángela Espinosa Ruiz)

'Europe's last dictator' Belarus' Lukashenko opens up
(Natalia Antelava )

Released but not defrosted
(G.C. )

A (hi)story of Belarus
(Marta Palombo )

EHU: How Belarusian Is The Belarusian University In Exile?
belarusdigest.com 21.05.13

Three opposition organizations set to hold people referendum
naviny.by 21.05.13

Zlotnikau: Russia affects Belarus economy more than WTO
euroradio.fm 21.05.13

Belarus had highest inflation rate among post-Soviet nations in first four months of 2013
naviny.by 21.05.13

European Festival of Intercultural Dialogue starts in Belarus
euroradio.fm 20.05.13

Belarus committed to pragmatic cooperation within EaP Initiative
law.by 20.05.13

Belarus to build windpower plant under EU Green Economy project
belta.by 20.05.13

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