Belarus

Belarus Faces Increasing International Condemnation

seher — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:56:09 -0500

Belarus is drawing strong international condemnation, following this week's crackdown against independent media and peaceful demonstrators in the former Soviet republic.

Russia may raise 2008 gas price for Belarus by 25%

Dinka — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 10:47:12 -0500

The 2008 price of Russian natural gas for Belarus could be around $125 per 1,000 cubic meters, 25% more than the current rate, a deputy Russian industry and energy minister said on Friday.

Belarus offers Gazprom free gas transit if it builds pipelines

Dinka — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 10:17:25 -0500

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko proposed that Russia start to build a second leg of a pipeline delivering natural gas to Europe, and offered free transit for five years.

Belarus to begin building nuclear power plant

Dinka — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 07:26:06 -0500

President of Belarus said Thursday that the construction on the country’s first nuclear power plant would be begun in 2008. Alexander Lukashenko said the plant would help guarantee the ex-Soviet republic's national security.

Belarus Police Detain Protesters And Journalists

Dinka — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 11:38:00 -0500

Police in Belarus today detained a group of opposition activists for staging an unlawful protest. The activists were demonstrating outside a courthouse in the town of Baranovichi to protest against the prosecution of a fellow activist, who is on trial for belonging to an unregistered group, Youth Front.

EU Rebukes Belarus Over Opposition Arrests

Dinka — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 11:01:23 -0500

The European Commission has condemned the latest wave of arrests of opposition figures in Belarus. A commission spokeswoman also rejected Minsk's recent offer of deeper economic cooperation with Europe, saying Belarus must first initiate democratic reforms.

Dubai prince marries Belarusian waitress

Dinka — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 11:01:33 -0500

A member of the Dubai royal family Sheikh Sayyid bin Maktoum al-Maktoum has married a waitress, who worked in a hotel in the capital of Belarus, Minsk, the prince's manager said Tuesday.

Belarusian Official Challenges EU On Policy

Dinka — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 11:13:33 -0500

Belarusian Deputy Foreign Minister Valery Voronetski has challenged the European Union over its policy toward his country. Speaking at a European Neighborhood Policy conference in Brussels as an observer, Voronetski told diplomats from the 27 EU and 16 neighborhood countries that the EU needed the cooperation of Belarus.

Price Rises Hit Belarusian Economy

Dinka — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 11:54:45 -0500

The higher price Belarus pays Russia for natural gas is beginning to have an effect on the country's economy. On average, the prices of foodstuffs have risen by around 4 percent. The prices of fares on public transport have also risen.

Russian Official Downplays Belarus Nukes Talk

Dinka — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 11:24:26 -0500

The head of the State Duma's Foreign Affairs Committee has said Russia currently has no plans to deploy nuclear weapons beyond its territory, characterizing suggestions that Belarus could host nuclear-related weaponry as "theoretical."

Belarus Redeemed The Debt for Russian Gas

Anastvatz — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 10:32:47 -0500

Belarus has fully paid its July bill for Russian gas deliveries, Beltransgaz company said.

Belarus Pays Natural Gas Debts To Gazprom

Dinka — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 10:27:19 -0500

Belarus has fully paid its $460 million debt for Russian natural gas supplies, ending a dispute between the country and Gazprom [RTS: GAZP], the state-controlled gas giant said Wednesday.