Belarus opposition calls for closer ties with EU Nov 15, 2009
Hundreds of Belarussians from the opposition gathered Saturday in the capital Minsk for a "European forum" to encourage closer ties with the European Union, ahead of a meeting in Brussels next week ... MINSK (AFP) - Hundreds of Belarussians from the opposition gathered Saturday in the capital Minsk for a "European forum" to encourage closer ties with the European Union, ahead of a meeting in Brussels next week ... The pro-European Belarussians gathered with EU flags in the suburb of Minsk with... (Yahoo! Asia News)
Russias Conquering Zeros: The strength of post-Soviet math stems from decades of lonely productivity, Masha Gessen, The Wall Street Journal Nov 10, 2009
For these people, "the most they could hope for was being able to defend their doctoral dissertation at some institute in Minsk, if they could secure connections there," says Sergei Gelfand, publisher of the American Mathematical Society who also happens to be the son of one of Russia's top 20th-century mathematicians, Israel Gelfand, a student of Mr. Kolmogorov. Some Western mathematicians, Sergei Gelfand adds, "even came for an extended stay because they realized there were a lot of talented... (Harper's Magazine)
Russia 'simulates' nuclear attack on Poland... Nov 3, 2009
Moscow and Minsk have insisted that Operation West was to help "ensure the strategic stability in the East European region" ... Blamminski on November 03, 2009 at 09:10 AM. (The Drudge Report)
Toffees' fighting spirit is the best I've seen, says Cahill Oct 4, 2009
Everton made the trip to Minsk without nine senior players and then lost captain Joseph Yobo with a thigh strain in the build-up, prompting right-back Tony Hibbert to be draf 00004000 ted into the middle with just seconds before kick-off. However, the fact Everton not only hung on but won is testament to their mental fortitude - an attribute that will be extremely useful against a Stoke side that is renowned for its direct and physical approach. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Belarusian leader says he's ready to work with West, but warns against imposing terms Aug 23, 2009
MINSK, Belarus (AP) Belarus' authoritarian president said Thursday he was willing to work with the European Union and the United States, but warned they should not expect him to leave office or to abandon ties with Moscow. The comments by President Alexander Lukashenko struck notes of both cooperation and defiance. (FOX61, CT)
Its not funny in a foreign language Aug 21, 2009
I feel I must comment on the "But will they laugh in Minsk" article in the September issue of Reader's Digest. I was a Special Education Teacher in our school district when a family of Hmongs arrived to live in our town. (Harper's Magazine)
President Says Belarus Ready To Work With West Aug 21, 2009
MINSK, Belarus, Aug. 20, 2009. President Says Belarus Ready To Work With West. (CBS News -- World)
Newsweek: Ex-Soviet states restrict Western schools Aug 7, 2009
In Minsk, Belarus, the European Humanities University was forced to shut down local operations in 2005 after the Belarussian KGB launched a series of investigations into institutions with foreign funding. In some ways, it's surprising that U.S.-style education survived for so long in such arid soil. (MSNBC -- International)
EU ready to offer assistance to Belarus Jul 29, 2009
However, she said it is too early to say how much money Belarus might receive as Minsk has to meet certain conditions ... 5 billion U.S. dollar emergency loan package for Belarus in December 2008 to help Minsk tide over the economic crisis. (Xinhuanet, China)
Belarus frees American lawyer Jul 1, 2009
MINSK, Belarus - An ailing American lawyer who was imprisoned in Belarus last year on charges of using fake documents and attempted industrial espionage has walked free after a presidential pardon ... Zeltser, slightly limping, was met by U.S. officials and entered a car with them to head for the U.S. Embassy in Minsk ... Zeltser's brother, Mark, has said that the Zeltser had flown to Minsk to check on the status of several of Patarkatsishvili's assets. (MSNBC -- International)
High-speed rail to Bangalore airport Jun 22, 2009
There is a proposal for integration at Minsk Square of Phase I and Yelahanka of Phase II. Funding devised on 3 parameters, P 3. Text. (India Times, India)
Russia-Belarus Relations Sour Over Milk Ban Jun 16, 2009
Farmers on a cooperative fill a milk tanker in the village of Morkhochovschina, some 85 kms outside Minsk. Russia announced on June 6 it was banning the import of 500 kinds of Belarussian dairy products, amid growing diplomatic strains between the formerly tight ex-Soviet allies. (Time.com)
Cut-price global flights May 28, 2009
The destinations included in the promotion are: Abu Dhabi/Dubai from R2990; Bahrain, Doha, Kuwait, Muscat and Riyadh from R3015; Almaty, Astana, Brussels, Frankfurt, Geneva, London, Manchester, Milan, Minsk, Moscow and Munich from R4300. This summer sees Etihad launch new flights to Istanbul on Monday, 1 June, Athens on Tuesday, 2 June and Larnaca on 14 June and, as part of the promotion, Etihad is offering customers special fares to highlight these new destinations. (iAfrica.com)
Is The Karabakh Peace Process In Jeopardy? May 17, 2009
While neither president made any official statement after those talks, the co-chairmen of the OSCE Minsk Group that has been mediating peace talks since 1992 were upbeat, speaking of an imminent "breakthrough." ... The Minsk Group co-chairs assessment of the Prague meeting gave the impression that the momentum generated by meetings between Aliyev and Sarkisian with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in Moscow in November, and again in January in Switzerland, was sustained ... Following the... (EurasiaNet.org)
Say privyet to ISU student May 12, 2009
Born in Minsk, Belarus, Beresnev moved to Saint Petersburg, Russia, with his family when he was 5 years old. Although he attended a mostly liberal arts high school in Saint Petersburg, Beresnev said he always felt a draw to the business world. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Chink of light May 8, 2009
By Gabriel Gatehouse BBC News, Minsk ... When the protestors refused to move on, the police used force, driving the crowd through the streets of Minsk, punching and kicking them from behind ... The markets of Minsk have become a breeding ground for opposition to President Alexander Lukashenko's rule. (BBC News -- Europe)
Tunnel for frogs in Belarus May 2, 2009
The first such crossing was built in 2006 in the Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve, some 150 km north of the capital Minsk. Read business stories in. (India Times)
Lukashenko spurns EU invitation May 2, 2009
But the EU has stepped up diplomatic contacts with Belarus since the authorities in Minsk released political prisoners last year ... Mr Lukashenko received a personal invitation last month from Czech Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg in Minsk. (BBC News -- Europe)
Belarus president visits Vatican Apr 28, 2009
However, in dropping its previous policy of isolating Belarus, Europe has come to realise that there is little chance of rapid regime change in Minsk, our correspondent adds. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Europe)
Belarus gets EU summit invitation Apr 18, 2009
The Czech EU presidency said the invitation was made by Czech Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg at a meeting with Mr Lukashenko in Minsk, the capital of Belarus, on Friday ... The EU has stepped up diplomatic contacts with Belarus since the authorities in Minsk released political prisoners last year. (BBC News -- Europe)
E.U. continues to reach out to Belarus Mar 17, 2009
Last week the European external relations commissioner, Benita Ferrero-Waldner, had to postpone a visit to Minsk one day before her scheduled departure because Lukashenko changed his plans at the last minute. Instead of being in Minsk to meet her, he had organized a visit to Armenia on short notice. (International Herald Tribune)
Belarus president cancels EU meeting Mar 12, 2009
But Lukashenko's office said Wednesday that he would not be in Minsk, the capital of Belarus, on Friday, when he was expected to meet Benita Ferrero-Waldner, the EU external relations commissioner ... That is despite reports that the authorities in Minsk have recently arrested three critics of the government and worries that Belarus could ultimately bow to political pressure from Moscow and recognize the breakaway Georgian regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia ... "Minsk has tried to become less... (International Herald Tribune)
Recession is a boon for online dating Mar 7, 2009
Linus Minsk, 46, of Waltham joined OkCupid recently. He said he was unsuccessful in getting a date through Match and eHarmony, and has since become unemployed. (Boston Globe)
Europe.view: Closer still Feb 27, 2009
That is the message coming from Brussels to the regime in Minsk. It is not wholly wrong, but it is not nearly enough. (The Economist)
Afghanistan to join in regional U.S. policy review Feb 15, 2009
REFILE - CORRECTING DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECTS Belarusssian men drink vodka at a memorial commemorating the victims of the Afghanistan conflict in central Minsk, February 14, 2009. Belarus on Saturday, along with. (AlertNet)
