UK in Belarus news feed

Return of Her Majesty's Ambassador

Tue, 01 May 2012 12:44:09 GMT

The Embassy informs about the return of Mrs Rosemary Thomas, Her Majesty’s Ambassador.

Foreign Office Minister welcomes release of Belarusian political prisoners

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 12:27:56 GMT

Minister David Lidington has welcomed the release of ex-presidential candidate Andrei Sannikov and his campaign chief Dmitry Bondarenko.

Minister for Europe condemns Belarus executions

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:43:16 GMT

Minister for Europe David Lidington repeats calls to Belarus to end death penalty after serious questions surround latest executions.

Rechitsa Paralympics sporting day

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:44:09 GMT

British Embassy Minsk co-hosted a sporting event at a boarding school for children with disabilities.

Foreign Secretary disappointed by Belarus decision to recall EU and Poland Ambassadors

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:22:44 GMT

Foreign Secretary William Hague said he is disappointed by Belarus' decision to recall their Ambassadors to Poland and the EU in response to further EU sanctions being imposed on the country yesterday.

International Public Speaking Competition "Wisdom of Youth"

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:44:09 GMT

Deadline for application in Belarus - 20 February 2012

News on Visa applications

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:57:15 GMT

All applications for a UK visa made in Belarus must be completed and paid for online from 13 February 2012.

Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Belarus

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:01:13 GMT

Mr Bruce Bucknell has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Belarus.

Visa section IT maintenance

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:08:01 GMT

No biometrics collection 2-6 February

Latest Human Rights update on Belarus

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:17:50 GMT

The latest reporting covering October to December 2011 is now available online