Archive
Filter by publication date
Former Tut.by employees to stand trial in absentia
On July 15 the Minsk City Court began the trial in absentia of former employees of the Tut.by portal Volha Loika, Alena Taukachova and Katsiaryna Tkachenka. All defendants are currently out of Belarus.
July 16, 2024
151
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya urges Polish Foreign Minister to keep Belsat TV
During the NATO Public Forum, Belarusian democratic leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski. Among other things, they discussed the situation with the Belsat TV channel.
July 12, 2024
158
Exiled voices: German film sheds light on persecution of journalists, featuring Belarusians
The Association of Journalists and Lawyers for Freedom of Expression (JAM e.V.), established in December 2022 in Berlin, has released a documentary film, “Our Wonderful Past: Media Capture and Journalism in Exile.” The film features Belarusian journalists Ales Liauchuk and Siarhei Balai.
July 09, 2024
113
Harsh verdicts: Drakakhrust and Liubakova sentenced to 10 years in prison in “Tsikhanouskaya’s Analysts” case
The Minsk Regional Court considered the cases of 20 individuals, designated as an extremist formation known as “Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Analysts.” The criminal case involves independent media journalists Yury Drakakhrust and Hanna Liubakova.
July 09, 2024
288
Supreme Court upholds two-year sentence for Anastasia Matsiash
On June 28, Supreme Court Judge Siarhei Hurau considered the appeal of Anastasia Matsiash. The appeal was denied and the original verdict of the court of first instance was upheld.
July 09, 2024
115
Aleh Aheyeu: Belarus should join Council of Europe
The Council of Europe Contact Group on Belarus met last week in Strasbourg to discuss plans for 2024–2025. Attendees included representatives of the newly elected Coordinating Council, the Office of Sviatlana Tilhanouskaya, and the United Transitional Cabinet. The group also included human rights defenders and youth organizations from the public sector. The media sector was […]
July 08, 2024
142
BAJ: «Belarusian independent media are technologically ahead of the media markets of neighboring countries»
The Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ) was dissolved by the authorities in 2021. Quickly resuming its activities abroad, the organization continues to keep the international journalistic community’s attention on the dire state of freedom of speech in Belarus. Reform.news spoke with BAJ Deputy Chairman Barys Haretski about how, despite repression and reduced funding, Belarusian media […]
July 08, 2024
212
Belsat TV faces uncertainty: Will promised ‘new opportunities’ deliver?
The reform of TVP World, which currenly includes the Belsat TV channel, has been announced. Experts have indicated that the changes will result in the loss of much of the autonomy currently enjoyed by Belsat TV and a reduction in its scope. The channel’s acting director, Aliaksei Dzikavitski, declined to comment.
July 05, 2024
202
Blogger Vadimati from Hrodna released from prison
Vadzim Yermashuk (Vadimati), a blogger, was released on June 29, 2024, according to Viasna. Yermashuk was incarcerated for a period of three years.
July 01, 2024
103
Special proceedings: absentia trials in Belarus
Download PDF
July 01, 2024
198
Media IQ and Obychnoe Utro media projects declared extremist formations
On June 25, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Belarus’ website included the Media IQ project (along with affiliated social media pages and messengers) and the Obychnoe Utro initiative on its list of “extremist formations”.
June 27, 2024
250
Polish defector judge to become BelTA correspondent
The new task of Tomasz Schmidt, who already calls himself a journalist and publicist, is to interview invited guests. Do Rzeczy reported on the new job of the Polish judge, who is under criminal investigation in Poland.
June 25, 2024
168
Culture and Art Holding website archive blocked for users
The website of the state editorial and publishing organization Culture and Art has been unavailable in the last few days. The kimpress.by visitors are greeted with the following message: “Account blocked by the server administrator.”
June 24, 2024
108
Exiled journalists launch fundraisers to cover medical and relocation expenses
Two Belarusian journalists in exile are currently running fundraising campaigns to raise money to help them face the challenges of forced migration. Aliaksandr Kornyshau, editor of the Vitebsky Kurier News publication, is seeking help for rehabilitation after hip joint replacement surgery.
June 24, 2024
95
Monitoring pro-russian propaganda on belarus state television
Pro-russian propaganda on belarus state television. Download PDF.
June 21, 2024
176
Every day send to your mailbox: actual offers (grants, vacancies, competitions, scholarships), announcements of events (lectures, performances, presentations, press conferences) and good content.
By subscribing to the newsletter, you agree to the Privacy Policy
