Three people detained at triathlon competition in Minsk
Three triathlon athletes were detained during the competition for “demonstratively shouting protest slogans”.
Former employees of state TV channel ONT summoned for interrogation to Investigative Committee
Several former employees of the ONT TV channel, who went on strike during the August protests, have been summoned for interrogation as witnesses.
Conflict between drivers and demonstrators on Lithuania-Belarus border
A protest rally of the Belarusian diaspora led to a conflict with truckers who tried to break through the road blockade.
Political prisoners Raman Pratasevich and Sofia Sapega under house arrest
Political prisoners Sofia Sapega and Raman Pratasevich, who were detained in Minsk after the forced landing of a Ryanair aircraft, are placed under house arrest. The charges against the young people have not been dropped.
Sanctions will hardly affect Belarus’ trade with EU until end of year
The EU sanctions against potash, oil refining and tobacco industries in Belarus do not apply to previously signed agreements and will hardly affect trade until the end of the year.
Former assistant prosecutor Yauhen Babak not released after 15 days of arrest
Yauhen Babak was sentenced to 15 days of administrative arrest for “illegal picketing” because of a white-red-white flag on his balcony. While Yauhen was serving his sentence, a new protocol was drawn up against him warranting another 15 days in jail.
Lawyers allowed to visit detained founders of 21vek.by online supermarket
Lawyers were able to meet with the founders of 21vek.by three days after their detention.
Estonian border guards will provide support in guarding Lithuania-Belarus border
Tallinn will send border guards and special equipment to Lithuania to help patrol the Belarusian border.
EU sanctions making impact
As a result of the sanctions imposed by the EU, French company TotalEnergies is going to to ensure that oil consignments in its trading system did not belong to the companies of the Russian businessman Mikhail Gutseriev, who is a subject to personal sanctions.
Trial to recognize TUT.BY portal publications as extremist started
TUT.BY is virtually accused of covering the protests, speaking up about security forces’ violence, and quoting opposition representatives.