Belarus jails two news site managers for 12 years Belarus has handed long jail terms to senior staff of the country's largest independent news site, which was forced to shut down after historic demonstrations … World • 17 Mar
Belarus protest leader Kolesnikova jailed for 11 years One of the leaders of mass street protests against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko last year - Maria Kolesnikova - has been sentenced to 11 years … World • 06 Sep 21
Britain and US impose fresh sanctions on Belarus Britain has imposed sanctions on Belarus's potash and petroleum product exports in an attempt to put pressure on President Alexander Lukashenko, who swiftly retorted that … World • 09 Aug 21
Coveney says Lukashenko has no democratic legitimacy The Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has told the Dáil that the Government affirms its solidarity with the people of Belarus. News • 01 Jun 21
Forced landing of Ryanair plane 'attack on EU' - Martin Taoiseach Micheál Martin has welcomed the fresh sanctions on the Belarusian regime and said the forced landing of a Ryanair plane in Minsk on Sunday … World • 25 May 21
Belarus bans Euronews broadcasts Belarusian authorities said they had banned European news network Euronews from broadcasting, in a move denounced by critics of President Alexander Lukashenko as a new … World • 12 Apr 21
EU threatens new Belarus sanctions after protest death The European Union has warned that it could impose further sanctions on targets in Belarus and condemned the death in police custody of an opposition … World • 13 Nov 20
Belarusians protest despite threats and warning shots Riot police fired warning shots into the air, used stun grenades and made arrests to deter tens of thousands of Belarusians who marched through Minsk … Europe • 01 Nov 20
Thousands protest after Lukashenko hastily sworn in Belarusian security forces have detained people and fired water cannon to disperse crowds as thousands took to the streets of Minsk in protest against the … World • 23 Sep 20
Masked men detain Belarus protest leader - opposition Masked men detained Belarusian protest leader Maria Kolesnikova in central Minsk this morning and drove her away in a van and two of her allies … World • 07 Sep 20
Lukashenko accuses opposition of trying to seize power The president of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, has accused the opposition of attempting to seize power in the wake of mass protests against disputed presidential elections. World • 18 Aug 20
Tens of thousands rally in Minsk, leader vows to stay Tens of thousands of Belarusians rallied in Minsk today in the biggest demonstration yet against a disputed election, as President Alexander Lukashenko rejected calls to … World • 16 Aug 20
Putin offers to help ensure security - Belarus leader Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has said that Russia's Vladimir Putin has offered to help ensure the country's security, as opposition protesters keep up the pressure … World • 15 Aug 20
Police, protesters clash in Belarus after election vote Police and protesters clashed in the Belarus capital Minsk and other cities, after a presidential vote that the opposition claimed was rigged, media reports said. Europe • 09 Aug 20
