What's Happening in Classical Music in Munich: Concerts with Jonas Kaufmann and Rolando Villazón
This article highlights classical concerts in Munich featuring prominent artists and reflects on Maria Kalesnikava’s recent acceptance of the Karlspreis after her imprisonment.
Belarusian opposition representative M. Kalesnikava withdraws the Charlemagne Prize awarded to her in 2022
M. Kalesnikava, a leader in the Belarusian protests against President Lukashenko, has withdrawn from the Charlemagne Prize that she received in 2022, expressing gratitude for Germany's support after gaining political asylum there.
Belarusian opposition figure Maryja Kalesnikava received an award in Germany that was granted to her while imprisoned
Maryja Kalesnikava, a prominent Belarusian opposition leader, received the Charlemagne Prize in Aachen, Germany, after her sister accepted it on her behalf in 2022 when Kalesnikava was imprisoned.
Belarusian dissident M. Kalesnikava claims to have read 700 books in prison
Belarusian dissident Maria Kalesnikava, recently released from prison, reports having read 700 books during her confinement.
'I’m only afraid of Belarus becoming part of Russia' — released opposition activist Kalesnikava calls on Europe to re-engage with Lukashenko
Maria Kalesnikava, a prominent Belarusian opposition leader, advocates for Europe to re-engage with Belarus's ruler Alexander Lukashenko, warning that the alternative could lead to Belarus becoming part of Russia.
The intelligence chief says he doesn't feel that the Minsk regime has changed
The head of the State Security Department expressed skepticism regarding any changes in the Minsk regime during a discussion about improving communication with Belarus.
What do the 'social democrats' meetings with M. Kalesnikava mean? Suspicions of preparations for radical changes regarding Belarus
The recent meetings between Lithuanian social democrat leaders and opposition figure Maria Kalesnikava, recently released from a Belarusian prison, have sparked new discussions despite Lithuania's stance of not changing its approach toward Belarus.
Prime Minister after meeting with Maryja Kalesnikava: I am glad you are free
The Prime Minister expressed happiness over Kalesnikava's freedom and reaffirmed Lithuania's readiness to assist, supporting U.S. diplomatic efforts to release all political prisoners in Belarus.
I. Ruginienė met with Belarusian opposition leader M. Kalesnikava
Lithuanian Prime Minister I. Ruginienė expressed readiness to support Belarusian opposition leader M. Kalesnikava and reaffirmed Lithuania's backing for U.S. diplomatic efforts to free political prisoners in Belarus.
Inga Ruginienė: I do not see warmer days in relations with Belarus and there are no reasons for that
Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė expressed in an interview that she does not anticipate improved relations with Belarus and sees no reasons for such a change, after discussing bilateral relations with Belarusian opposition figure Maryja Kalesnikava.