Chairman of Entrepreneurs’ Union Paints Dark Picture of Belarus’ Business Environment 06/15/2008 - 14:56 / Naviny.by Small businesses in Belarus are perishing, medium-sized businesses are experiencing great difficulties, and large ones are non-existent, Uladzimir Karahin, chairman of the Minsk City Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers, said at a round-table discussion that was held on June 13, BelaPAN said. comments: 0
Belarus Women Qualify for Olympic Basketball Tournament 06/15/2008 - 14:53 / Naviny.by Belarus earned a berth in the women's basketball tournament at the Beijing Olympics, winning its quarterfinal game at a FIBA qualifying tournament in Madrid on Friday. Belarus, which is 30th in the FIBA rankings, beat number four Brazil 86-79 in overtime. comments: 0
Belarus Officials Hint Death Penalty Moratorium a Step Away 06/15/2008 - 14:52 / IPS News Belarus -- the last country in Europe to apply the death penalty -- will eventually abolish capital punishment by presidential decree or parliamentary vote, rather than by calling on the people to decide the issue in a referendum. comments: 0
