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In Russia, the politicians and the public are at odds as to how to react to the developments in Belarus - also because Lukashenko has always been a close ally. While many express solidarity with the Belarusians, others fear alienation like in Ukraine. Commentators discuss the pros and cons of active intervention by Russia in Belarus.

After more than a month of protests Bulgaria's Prime Minister Boyko Borisov made a televised speech on Friday in which he said his government would be willing to resign if the parliament decides to elect a grand national assembly to consider and adopt a new constitution. Yesterday his Gerb party presented a draft constitution that among other things provides for judicial reforms. Can this proposal calm the situation?

The spike in new infections in Greece is raising concerns about a 'second wave'. The government has responded with renewed restrictions including all taverns, bars and discos in numerous well-known holiday regions having to close by midnight. Whereas anxiety is palpable in some media, others seek to calm fears.

More and more people have joined the opposition's protests since the election in Belarus a week ago, with around 100,000 demonstrators gathering in Minsk alone on Saturday. Employees at many key state companies have also gone on strike, and several state television journalists have publicly announced their support for the opposition. Will this be enough to topple President Alexander Lukashenko?