The yellow name tag that Ales Bialiatski wears on his prison garb sets him apart from other inmates in Penal Colony No. 9 in eastern Belarus. It marks Bialiatski as a political prisoner to be singled out for harsh treatment.

The aggressor country of russia intends to annex Belarus within the next ten years in order to further use the economic resources and geographical position to

OSCE observers not invited to monitor upcoming presidential election in Belarus. Belarus to host over 13,000 Russian troops for Zapad-2025 joint military drills with Russia. Belarus sentences EU diplomatic staffer to four years in prison.

The expert stressed that Belarus, like other countries of the post-Soviet bloc, used to be oriented towards Europe and the World Trade Organization.

Jailed Belarusian politician Viktor Babariko, who was arrested while trying to run in a 2020 election against President Alexander Lukashenko, has been allowed to send a message to his family for the first time in nearly two years.

About 17,000 unauthorised migrants crossed eastern land borders in total, according to border protection agency Frontex

Ukrainian transit gas deal to Europe ended on Jan. 1. For now, the most acute effects are being felt in a region called Transnistria, on the eastern edge of Moldova.

Belarus hosted 4,886 travelers from 38 countries included in the visa-waiver program. Most travelers came from Belarus's neighboring countries: Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland.

A free expression round-up produced by IFEX's Regional Editor Cathal Sheerin, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.

The pardoned group includes three women and 20 men. Among them, 14 have chronic illnesses, and 12 have children. Lukashenko's press service stated that all the pardoned individuals had submitted requests for clemency,

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — An imprisoned opposition activist in Belarus resurfaced Wednesday in a video shot by a pro-government blogger after over 700 days of no contact with his family, weeks before an election that is all but certain keep the country’s ...

Belarus 1 TV channel screened film on 26th Annual Session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly in Minsk, BelTA reports Photo: