Declaration on formation of opposition coalition called Belarusian Independence Bloc signed in Minsk

The Declaration of creation of the Belarusian Pro-Independence Block was signed by Vital Rymasheuski, Zmitser Dashkevich, Aliaksei Janukevich, Aliaksandr Milinkevich, Artur Finkevich, Viachaslau Siuchyk, Jury Karetnikau and Ales Shumkevich.

The Movement for Freedom ready to participate in local elections

Leaders of the Movement for Freedom state their position about municipal elections, date of which has been already announced

Aliaksandr Milinkevich: Joining the Collective Rapid Reaction Forces contradicts the Belarusian national interest

The statement of the Chairman of the Movement for Freedom concerning the signing of the package of documents on the Collective Rapid Reaction Forces (CRRF) of the Collective Security Treaty Organization.

Documentary films not allowed on official TV channel - BT

The Movement for Freedom organized public projection of documentary films within the framework of the campaign “Open-minded cinema”. People are invited for watching films at the Belarusian School Association premises in Hrodna

The Forum will take place on 14 November, regardless the decision of the Minsk City Government

Yuras Hubarevic, Deputy Chairman of the Movement for Freedom, reported about preparations for the Belarusian European Forum at the meeting of the Council of the Movement for Freedom (MFF).

Test your knowledge about the united Europe and learn more about it

The Movement for Freedom has announced a competition “What do you know about the EU?” what is devoted to the Belarusian European Forum that will be held on 14 November 2009 in Minsk. The competition’s organizers will award winners with a trip to one of European capitals and other valuable prizes, including invitations to the Belarusian European Forum.

Authorities responded to citizens’ address but denied a talk with them (photo)

There was a big group of officials that visited the Sevastopalski Park (Minsk) to “tackle the  problem” at the place itself. The inspecting commission included assistant of the head of state, senior inspector in Minsk Anatol Kalinin, head of the Pershamajski administration in Minsk Mikalaj Kotau, head of architecture and city planning Committee Siarhei Kazlouski as well as an assistant to the head of the Minsk City Government. It was the latter who personally invited the local activist Mrs Valantsina Shaleinikava the Park for a meeting at the very place where a heating main was planned to be built. 

Milinkevich meets with Czech foreign minister in Prague

Belarusian opposition politician Aliaksandr Milinkevich met with Czech Foreign Minister Jan Kohout in Prague earlier this week to discuss prospects for Belarus’ relations with the European Union.

Brest Activists Call for Abolishing Death Penalty

On October, 10 activists of the Movement for Freedom gathered signatures to postcards with a request sent to the head of state to declare moratorium on death penalty in Belarus.

Pretexts for authorities to deny meetings

There are a number of pretexts which local authorities use for not allowing activists to hold delegates’ nomination meetings for the forthcoming Belarusian European Forum.