Kirkorov: How can one vote for an artist from a dictatorial state?

Philipp Kirkorov, a famous Russian musician and producer, comments on the performance of the Belarus representative at Eurovision song contest.

Kirkorov told in an interview to Deutsche Welle that it is difficult for artists from Belarus to perform at Eurovision song contest because of the public opinion the West has towards the country and its president.

"The matter is controversial attitude toward the republic and its president imposed on the Europeans. It is said the Belarus is a dictatorship, there is no freedom, one shouldn't vote for the country because if you go to Belarus to Eurovision you will be

Lukashenka gifted gown in Baku University

Alyaksandr Lukashenka was awarded the title of Honoured Doctor of Baku Slavic University.

The rector of the university presented a diploma of an Honorary Doctor and a gown to Alyaksandr Lukashenka during his visit to the university on June 4, BelTA informs.

The Belarusian ruler has been granted this title for "his achievements in strengthening friendship and cooperation between Belarus and Azerbaijan and his personal contribution to the promotion of relations between the two peoples".

Alyaksandr Lukashenka noted he appreciates the title because it demonstrates respect for Belarus and is a great honour for him and a stimulus to continue

Lukashenka gifted gown in Baku University

Alyaksandr Lukashenka was awarded the title of Honoured Doctor of Baku Slavic University.

The rector of the university presented a diploma of an Honorary Doctor and a gown to Alyaksandr Lukashenka during his visit to the university on June 4, BelTA informs.

The Belarusian ruler has been granted this title for "his achievements in strengthening friendship and cooperation between Belarus and Azerbaijan and his personal contribution to the promotion of relations between the two peoples".

Alyaksandr Lukashenka noted he appreciates the title because it demonstrates respect for Belarus and is a great honour for him and a stimulus to continue

Lukashenka gifted gown in Baku University

Alyaksandr Lukashenka was awarded the title of Honoured Doctor of Baku Slavic University.

The rector of the university presented a diploma of an Honorary Doctor and a gown to Alyaksandr Lukashenka during his visit to the university on June 4, BelTA informs.

The Belarusian ruler has been granted this title for "his achievements in strengthening friendship and cooperation between Belarus and Azerbaijan and his personal contribution to the promotion of relations between the two peoples".

Alyaksandr Lukashenka noted he appreciates the title because it demonstrates respect for Belarus and is a great honour for him and a stimulus to continue

Moskva-Minsk bank's branch robbed in Minsk

On May 31, a criminal burst into the banking outlet with two guns.

Policemen are searching for the criminal who had held up the branch of Moskva-Minsk bank in the Maskouski district of Minsk.

Interfax agency has been told about that by the Main directorate of the Interior Affairs of Minsk on Monday.

"Menacing by two objects reminding two pistols, the evil-doer has robbed a branch of Moskva-Minsk bank today," Main directorate of the Interior Affairs of Minsk informed.

According to preliminary information, "a criminal took possession of 500,000 Russian rubles," the agency's source said. The Main directorate of the

NATO: Presidential elections in Belarus to become test for further relations

The Alliance notes that so far there are no political preconditions for closer cooperation with Belarus.

Free and fair elections would become a strong foundation for reconsideration of the realtions with Belarus by the NATO countries. It has been stated by the NATO spokesperson James Appathurai, the European Radio for Belarus informs.

"It is obvious that free and fair presidential elections will be an important litmus paper test for further relations bween NATO and Belarus. NATO will positively assess the polls if recognized by international observers", the NATO representative noted.

James Apparthurai also noted there were no political preconditions for

Protest of Belarusian automobilists: "Stop petrol!" protest (Photo)

Belarusian car owners are indignant at fuel price rise. Automobilists are called upon limiting their rides on June 1-4 and ignoring filling stations.

Over incomplete 5 months since the beginning of the year, prices for fuel in Belarus went up three times, and have been increased by 15% already. Motorists also say that since mid 2004 petrol prices have grown twice, and diesel fuel has gone up by factor 2.5, "European Belarus" website informs.

Motorists are especially angry at the fact that prices for fuel are not determined by global tendencies and prices at which Russian energy resources are