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The Belarusian Freedom Day was marked by a number of cultural events in Brussels. The holiday, celebrated on the 25th of March, commemorates the Belarusian People’s Republic, proclaimed in 1918. The Freedom Day is traditionally ignored by the Belarusian authorities on one hand, and widely celebrated... Болей »

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The Office for a Democratic Belarus expresses its support for the campaign initiated in the European Parliament and aimed at reducing the costs of Schengen visas for the Belarusian citizens. Belarus remains the only country of the EU Eastern neighbourhood whose citizens have to pay €60 for a single-entry... Болей »

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The Movement for Freedom and the Office for a Democratic Belarus Launched a Campaign for the Reduction of Schengen Visa Costs for Belarusian Citizens. The Movement for Freedom and the Office for a Democratic Belarus (Brussels) today sent out letters to all governments of the countries -- signatories... Болей »

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The Parliamentary Groups of the Party of European Socialists, the European People’s Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats in the European Parliament in co-operation with the Office for a Democratic Belarus and the Pontis Foundation are pleased to invite you to take part in a debate on EU-Belarus... Болей »

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The population of Belarus has been staggered by a rocketing increase of prices after the devaluation of BRB up to 20% at the beginning of the year of 2009. Some foodstuffs, including cereals, fish, juices, tangerines and coffee became 30-60% more expensive. Independent experts think that the dealers... Болей »

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The Energy Sector in Belarus. Only 13 to15% of supplies are provided from Belarus’ own resources. The main type of fuel used in the country is a natural gas, which is purchased in Russia. Its share in the fuel mix is 75-80%. Belarus is not the only country in Europe which depends on Russian energy supplies.... Болей »

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The European Union strengthened sanctions against Belarus during a meeting of foreign ministers on Monday by placing a further 13 individuals on the list of designated persons subject to travel restrictions and an assets freeze. The new names are judges and prosecutors who have been involved in recent... Болей »

The Polish writer Ryszard Kapuściński was born in Pinsk, a city in the former Soviet Empire and today The Republic of Belarus. Anders Bodegard and Maria Soederberg went there together with him.... Болей »

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The International Monetary Fund has completed its visit to Belarus. Chris Jarvis, who led a two-week long mission, said the country needs to show its commitment to market reforms and prove it with concrete steps to get a bailout from the fund. The IMF called on Belarusian authorities to cut inflation... Болей »

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“The United States of America, the Russian Federation and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland reaffirm their commitment to the Republic of Belarus, in accordance with the Principles of the CSCE Final Act, to refrain from economic coercion designed to subordinate to their own interest... Болей »

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The magazine “Educator” is issued by a partnership network of not-for-profit organizations in Belarus that are engaged in civic education. The magazine is for educators who are involved with education, learning, and enlightenment activities within the framework of a non-formal education. This magazine... Болей »

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The Belarusian Review editorial board would like to extend our deepest sympathy to all who knew Fr. Alexander Nadson who has died on April 15, 2015 at the age of 88. We would like to commemorate Fr. Alexander by quoting a passage from his interview for our journal (vol. 26, no. 3, 2014):... Болей »

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The nuanced connections between perception and assumption, what we see and what we are predisposed to understand, play a significant role in the interpretation of distanced geopolitical environments. The intentions of a government, the sentiments and conviction of a population are not always clearly... Болей »

The distinguished British historian, Hugh Seton-Watson, once remarked wisely, “Europe remains the heart of the human race and the heart of Europe is sick.” What he added has been fully justified by recent history: “The remedy for the tension in the middle of Europe lies in Soviet hands alone”. The destruction... Болей »

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the year was marked by a significant deterioration in the overall situation of human rights in the country as compared to the previous period of so-called ‘soft practices’, which began in August 2015 and ended with the start of mass protests in February 2017; the latter were in many ways provoked by... Болей »

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The paper studies several aspects of the “price of the issue” concerning the association with the EU for Ukraine and the Ukrainians. It shows the place of Ukraine in the geopolitical concepts of Russia, Poland, EU countries and the USA. The article claims that the issue of Ukraine’s European integration... Болей »

The development of democratic and effective government at subnational levels remains one of the central tasks of transition in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. The sharing of expertise between countries can contribute significantly to the reform process in the region. Pursuing... Болей »

The term mentality is derived from Latin mens (mind). It means the specific way of thinking of a individual or group of people. The specific character of mentality is formed under the influence of such factors as the natural and geographical features of habitat, age, ethnic, social and religious affiliation... Болей »

The idea of general civic education is inseparably connected to the idea of democracy. Already in ancient Athens, it was assumed that every citizen should actively and fully participate in the governance of the country. Thomas Jefferson’s statement above points directly to the need to introduce various... Болей »

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The Trade Unions of Lower Saxony (Germany) have appealed to the directors of the Minsk and Mahileu automobile plants, urging them to cease harassing the Belarusian independent Trade Union (ITU). We have received confirmation that the plant which you run is gravely violating the rights of the Independent... Болей »