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16 Oct 2025
Healthcare Ministry: Belarus has one of  world’s lowest infant mortality rates Healthcare Ministry: Belarus has one of world’s lowest infant mortality rates
"The maternal mortality rate currently does not exceed 1.5 cases per 100,000 live births. In 1993, that figure stood at 20.4"...
13 Oct 2025
Belarus plants 1.8m trees over weekend Belarus plants 1.8m trees over weekend
Running from 11 October to 31 October, the Bringing Forests Back to Life campaign welcomes all volunteers. Those wishing to join should contact any local forestry enterprise...
13 Oct 2025
Order of Mother awarded to 458 women in Belarus in 2025 Order of Mother awarded to 458 women in Belarus in 2025
The country will celebrate Mother’s Day on 14 October and Father’s Day on 21 October. The week between these days, known as Parental Love Week, will be marked by numerous events across all regions...
13 Oct 2025
Sabalenka set for year-end WTA number one Sabalenka set for year-end WTA number one
As of 13 October, Aryna Sabalenka had 10,400 points and lead Poland's Iga Swiatek, who is in second place, by more than 1,500 points. Coco Gauff of the USA (7,873) rounds out the top three...
13 Oct 2025
Belarus’ Aliaksandr Sidoryk wins 2025 Aktau Asian Open in Kazakhstan Belarus’ Aliaksandr Sidoryk wins 2025 Aktau Asian Open in Kazakhstan
In total, 250 athletes from ten countries took part in the 2025 Aktau Asian Open international judo tournament, including 15 Belarusians...
13 Oct 2025
18th-century cathedral reopens in Yurovichi after renovations 18th-century cathedral reopens in Yurovichi after renovations
The consecrated cathedral houses a great relic - the Yurovichi Icon of the Mother of God, which people have called "Merciful" in gratitude for the great mercies they have received from God through the intercession of the Mother of God...
10 Oct 2025
Sabalenka reaches Wuhan semifinal Sabalenka reaches Wuhan semifinal
In the quarterfinal, the world's top-ranked player defeated Kazakhstan's world number 9 Elena Rybakina, 6-3, 6-3.юю
9 Oct 2025
Sabalenka cruises into Wuhan Open quarterfinals Sabalenka cruises into Wuhan Open quarterfinals
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka cruised past Russia’s Liudmila Samsonova (World No.20) 6-3, 6-2 in their third-round clash following her three-set win (4-6, 6-3, 6-1) over Slovakian Rebecca Šramková (World No.68) in the round of 32...
8 Oct 2025
Belarus 3rd in medal standings at CIS Games Belarus 3rd in medal standings at CIS Games
The Belarusian athletes made the podium in every discipline they competed in. The team’s total haul consists of 32 gold, 38 silver, and 52 bronze medals...
8 Oct 2025
Sabalenka off to winning start at Wuhan Open Sabalenka off to winning start at Wuhan Open
The world number one booked her place in the next round with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 victory over Slovakian Rebecca Šramková (World No.68) in the round of 32 on 8 October...
8 Oct 2025
Belarus win rhythmic gymnastics silver medals at CIS Games Belarus win rhythmic gymnastics silver medals at CIS Games
In the group exercises, Belarusians Varvara Artemenko, Karolina Tsydik, Maya Klimko, Yuliya Druzhinina, Arianna Parkhacheva, and Margarita Silich scored a total of 49.35 points for their performances with five hoops and five clubs, earning the silver medal...
7 Oct 2025
Minsk film festival Listapad to screen over 150 films Minsk film festival Listapad to screen over 150 films
This year, the festival will take place from 31 October to 7 November under the slogan Life-Changing Story...
6 Oct 2025
Lukashenko seeks advice of ‘most Belarusian Omani’ on history museum project Lukashenko seeks advice of ‘most Belarusian Omani’ on history museum project
Belarus has embarked on a project to build a new National History Museum in Minsk, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during the negotiations with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said of Oman...
6 Oct 2025
Belarus win four medals in shooting at CIS Games in Azerbaijan Belarus win four medals in shooting at CIS Games in Azerbaijan
On the third and final day of the competition at the shooting range, Belarusian marksmen won two bronze medals in the “solo” discipline...
4 Oct 2025
Artsiom Koutsiukh victorious at 2025 World Youth and Junior Sambo Championships Artsiom Koutsiukh victorious at 2025 World Youth and Junior Sambo Championships
After two days of competition, Team Belarus has collected five medals - two gold, two silver, and one bronze...
1 Oct 2025
INNOPROM. Belarus expo draws 14,000 visitors INNOPROM. Belarus expo draws 14,000 visitors
Its area at the Minsk International Exhibition Center BelExpo exceeded 20,000 square meters. The event saw participation from 73 Russian regions, with 23 of them showcasing their own stands...
1 Oct 2025
October declared month of educational tourism in Belarus October declared month of educational tourism in Belarus
In 2023, educational tourism was officially established as a distinct category of tourism. This goes beyond travel; it is a fascinating journey of intellectual discovery and personal growth...
30 Sep 2025
Belarus’ National Bank museum enriches its holdings with medieval coins Belarus’ National Bank museum enriches its holdings with medieval coins
"A thorough study will allow us to reassess and refine the knowledge about the monetary economy in the Belarusian lands during that period. Such collections are quite rare and rightfully deserve the status of national significance,” Roman Golovchenko said...
29 Sep 2025
Kyrgyzstan invites Belarus to take part in 2026 World Nomad Games Kyrgyzstan invites Belarus to take part in 2026 World Nomad Games
" This is not only a sporting but also a cultural event of global scale, a unique opportunity to showcase the strength of traditions and the modern dynamics of our countries,” Adylbek Kasymaliev said...
27 Sep 2025
International Paralympic Committee lifts partial suspensions of Russia, Belarus International Paralympic Committee lifts partial suspensions of Russia, Belarus
A similar decision was made regarding the National Paralympic Committee of Russia. The memberships of both countries in the IPC were partially suspended in 2023...
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