Tens of thousands protest against Lukashenko in Belarus Tens of thousands of Belarusians joined an anti-government demonstration in central Minsk to protest President Alexander Lukashenko's claim to a sixth term in disputed elections. World • 23 Aug 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
Trump says US closely watching Belarus situation The US President, Donald Trump, has said the United States will be closely watching the "terrible" situation in Belarus, where a political crisis erupted after … World • 17 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
EU takes first step to impose new sanctions on Belarus The EU has taken the first step to impose new sanctions on Belarus over a disputed election last Sunday and a crackdown on protests that … World • 14 Aug 20
700 more people detained during Belarus protests Thousands of protesters formed human chains and marched in Belarus in a growing wave of peaceful demonstrations over President Alexander Lukashenko's disputed re-election. World • 13 Aug 20
Belarus protester dies as UN condemns violent crackdown Belarus confirmed the death of a jailed protester after police violently cracked down on demonstrations over disputed presidential polls. World • 12 Aug 20
Timeline of election turmoil in Belarus The 10 weeks leading up to the disputed re-election victory of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko saw multiple arrests of political opponents, a female trio defying … News Lens • 11 Aug 20
EU says Belarus vote not free, threatens sanctions The European Union has declared that the Belarus presidential election that returned authoritarian president Alexander Lukashenko to office had been "neither free nor fair". World • 12 Aug 20
Police and protesters clash for a second day in Belarus Belarusian police have clashed with protesters in Minsk for the second evening in a row after President Alexander Lukashenko was declared the winner in a … World • 11 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
Clare-based charity sends PPE to Belarus orphanages Over €50,000 worth of personal protective equipment and other healthcare items have been sent by the Co Clare-based Burren Chernobyl Project to Belarus in response … Munster • 06 May 20
Russia-bound tigers rescued in Poland head for new home Five of nine tigers that survived a gruelling journey across Europe have set off for their new home at a Spanish animal refuge after weeks … World • 02 Dec 19
790 bodies found in WWII-era mass grave in Belarus Construction on the site of a former Jewish ghetto in a Belarusian city has unearthed the remains of hundreds of people in WWII-era mass graves, … World • 27 Feb 19
Chernobyl exposed vulnerability of humanity - Higgins President Michael D Higgins has said the Chernobyl disaster 31 years ago exposed the vulnerability of humanity and the environment. World • 26 Apr 17
Hundreds detained after Belarus protests Belarusian authorities have detained hundreds of people during an attempt to hold a street protest in the capital, Minsk, amid rising public anger over falling … News • 25 Mar 17
Warm welcome as 150 children from Chernobyl visit Ireland 150 children from the Chernobyl region in Belarus have arrived in Ireland for respite holidays over the summer. News Highlights • 25 Jun 16
Belarus pulls staff from Sweden over toy bear drop Belarus is withdrawing its remaining embassy staff from Sweden over a pro-democracy stunt involving an air drop of teddy bears on its territory. News • 08 Aug 12
