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Topic: Alexander Lukashenko


In the News (Mon 13 Oct 08)

  
  Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Alexander Lukashenko
Lukashenko was born in 1954 in the settlement of Kopys in the Vitebsk voblast of the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic.
Lukashenko served in the frontier troops (Border Guards of KGB) and in the Soviet Army from 1975 to 1977 and in 1980 to 1982.
In 1990 Lukashenko was elected as a Deputy in the Supreme Soviet of the Republic of Belarus.
www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Alexander_Lukashenko   (2405 words)

  
 Alexander Lukashenko
Born in 1954, Alexander Lukashenko, the President of Belarus, is sometimes referred to as Europe's last dictator.
In March 2006, Lukashenko won a third term in power, with 82.6 per cent of the vote - however Western observers supported the claims of Alexander Milinkevich, the main opposition candidate, that the election result was fundamentally flawed and illegal.
Lukashenko is a former prison guard and state farm director.
www.biogs.com /snippets/lukashenko.html   (315 words)

  
 Alexander Grigoryevich Lukashenko, Dictator of the Month, February 2004
A.G. Lukashenko was born on the 30th of August, 1954 in a settlement of Kopys, Orsha district, Vitebsk region.
In 1975-1977 and in 1980-1982 A.G. Lukashenko served in the frontier troops and in the Soviet Army.
A.G. Lukashenko treasures the support of the people and is proud of being called "batka" (dad) by the people, such an address having always been used with respect to the authoritative people who courageously protect the interests of the family and community...
www.dictatorofthemonth.com /Lukashenko/Feb2004lukashenkoEN.htm   (3017 words)

  
 New Statesman - Dictators: Dreaming of the USSR
Before Belarus declared independence in 1991, Lukashenko dreamed of achieving success in the highest echelons of the Communist Party, but being brash and tactless and not having the right connections he was never given more than a secondary role.
Lukashenko, of course, has his eye on the main job in the Kremlin, but Moscow manages to sidestep the issue when he demands concrete action.
There is no indication that Lukashenko has mellowed with age, so it is best not to upset the man, because now he has the Belarussian police and KGB to deal with anyone he dislikes.
www.newstatesman.com /200609040031   (944 words)

  
 Patriarch Alexy and president Alexander Lukashenko attended the opening ceremony of the House of Mercy in Minsk
Patriarch Alexy and president Alexander Lukashenko attended the opening ceremony of the House of Mercy in Minsk
According to him the House of Mercy is the unique social establishment of the Church and the state, unique of this kind on the post-Soviet territory.
Alexander Lukashenko passed to the House of Mercy several ancient icons.
www.pravoslavie.ru /english/news020519.htm   (339 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | World | Europe | Profile: Alexander Lukashenko
Alexander Lukashenko's victory in the presidential elections in Belarus came as no surprise to opposition supporters or Western observers.
Mr Lukashenko was able to seek re-election for an unprecedented third term thanks to a controversial referendum in 2004 that abolished the constitution's two-term presidential limit.
It is an approach to power which has won Mr Lukashenko few friends and even relations with Russia, Belarus's chief ally, have appeared to cool since Moscow moved to end subsidised oil and gas supplies.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/europe/3882843.stm   (677 words)

  
 AHN | EU Bans Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko | July 25, 2007
Brussels, Belgium (AHN) - According to reports, the European Union has banned the Belarusian President, Alexander Lukashenko, and 30 of his ministers and officials from entering the bloc.
Lukashenko was sworn in for a third term in office over the weekend.
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe claims the initial Belarusian election was rigged after Lukashenko won over 83 percent of the vote in March.
www.allheadlinenews.com /articles/7003124285   (125 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Europe | Profile: Alexander Lukashenko
Alexander Lukashenko has been in power for more than a decade
Although Mr Lukashenko now appears firmly ensconced at the heart of the country's Soviet-style establishment, a look at his early life reveals rather humbler origins.
Mr Lukashenko appears undeterred by criticism, whether it be from home or abroad.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/europe/3882843.stm   (684 words)

  
 Top 20 Encyclopedia
Shushkevich, along with Boris Yeltsin of Russia and Leonid Kravchuk of Ukraine met on December 8, 1991 in Belavezhskaya Pushcha to formally declare the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the formation of the Commonwealth of Independent States.
The President—since 1994, Alexander Lukashenko—is the head of state and heads the executive branch of the government, with the assistance of a cabinet of ministers, headed by a prime minister; the members of the cabinet need not be members of the legislature, and are appointed by the President.
President Lukashenko has introduced laws that force radio and television stations to showcase a percentage of Belarusian talent daily, but it does not state that the performance has to be in the Belarusian or Russian language.
encyc.connectonline.com /index.php/Belarus   (4327 words)

  
 La UE congela los bienes y fondos del presidente bielorruso, Alexander Lukashenko, por fraude | elmundo.es
BRUSELAS.- La Unión Europea ha decidido congelar los bienes y fondos del presidente bielorruso, Alexander Lukashenko, y de otros 35 altos funcionarios por el fraude cometido en las elecciones presidenciales del pasado 19 de marzo y la represión contra la oposición democrática.
Alexander Lukashenko en la jura de su cargo.
Las sanciones vienen a añadirse a las restricciones impuestas ya a Lukashenko y a otros 30 altos funcionarios para viajar a la Unión Europea.
www.elmundo.es /elmundo/2006/05/18/internacional/1147963981.html   (160 words)

  
 Alexander Lukashenko News - Media Monitoring Service by EIN News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Russian energy is putting the authoritarian regime in Belarus under greater strain, and President Alexander Lukashenko on Monday fired a series of energy officials, including the head of Beltransgaz, Dmitry Kazakov.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko fired the heads of state pipeline firm Beltransgaz, petrochemicals firm Belneftekhim and the Belarusian Oil...
The office of Alexander Lukashenko announced the sackings as Belarusian officials held crisis talks at the headquarters of over an...
www.einnews.com /belarus/newsfeed-alexander-lukashenko   (1616 words)

  
 President of Russia
Beginning of Meeting with President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko
Our relations are showing good growth and bilateral trade is on the increase, but there are also issues that require close attention, including at presidential level.
ALEXANDER LUKASHENKO: Thank you for the invitation to come here, Vladimir Vladimirovich.
www.kremlin.ru /eng/text/speeches/2006/11/10/1829_type82914_113692.shtml   (367 words)

  
 Photoalbum :: Victor Yushchenko and President Alexander Lukashenko of...
Photoalbum :: Victor Yushchenko and President Alexander Lukashenko of...
Victor Yushchenko and President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus
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www.president.gov.ua /en/gallery/image/?id=5815   (51 words)

  
 Political Section
ADDRESS by President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko to the Nation
Statement by President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko at the High-Level Plenary Meeting of the 60th Session of the UN General Assembly (
Statement by President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko "Foreign Policy of the Republic of Belarus in the Modern World" at the Meeting with the Heads of Belarusian Diplomatic Missions
www.belarusembassy.org /political   (1473 words)

  
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