Vitebsk Region
Photographer Aivar Udrys on trial in Hlybokaye
Photographer Aivar Udrys was arrested along with other residents of Hlybokaye during a raid by law enforcement officials a few days ago. This was revealed in a video clip posted by the police on their Telegram channel on 19 September.
23.09.2024
Provincial newspaper dodges penalty for using ‘extremist’ visuals
The prosecutor’s office acknowledged that Lepelski Krai had distributed “extremist” materials. Still, the editorial staff was not punished, unlike non-state publications, which are usually fined.
15.08.2024
Journalist Dzmitry Lupach targeted: Hlybokaye investigators announce charges in local paper
The Hlybokaye District Department of the Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case against Dzmitry Lupach. According to the IC, he is suspected of aiding an extremist formation, meaning his cooperation with the Belsat TV channel.
27.05.2024
Aliaksandr Kornyshau’s house searched again. Police ask about Vitebskiy Kurier News
Aliaksandr Kornyshau, editor of the online publication, has been residing abroad since November 2020. On May 23, law enforcement officers searched for his place of registration in Vitsebsk. The apartment in question belongs to his parents, and the journalist’s personal belongings were not stored there.
24.05.2024
State media announces seizure of independent journalist’s apartment as “sanctions compensation”
The apartment of Vitsebsk freelance journalist Dzmitry Kazakevich will be confiscated for the benefit of the state and sold as “compensation for damage caused by sanctions”. This was claimed by propagandist Ihar Tur in a May 20 program on state-run All-National TV.
21.05.2024
Aliaksandr Kornyshau’s parents’ house searched over his appearance in Belsat TV show
02.05.2024
Journalist Dzmitry Lupach publicly declared «criminal» in Hlybokaje
12.04.2024
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