Press releases

Gerasimov reaches Cologne main draw
Egor Gerasimov battled through Australia’s world number 108 Alexei Popyrin 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 in the deciding qualifying match...

Belarus’ coronavirus update: 80,130 patients recover
Belarus has registered 88,290 cases of COVID-19 so far...

Belarusian Antarctic Expedition kicks off with ceremonial start in Minsk
"This year the expedition to the ice continent will include 10 members. Of these, five have already visited Antarctica, the rest are newcomers. The members of the expedition will continue the construction of the Belarusian Antarctic Station Mount Vechernyaya and the scientific research in accordance with the Belarusian Antarctic program"...

Belarus, China to step up cooperation in art
"Representatives of the Belarusian embassy in China, along with diplomatic missions from Russia, Austria and other countries, took part in the event at the invitation of Poly Group"...

Belarusian athletes keep their spots in WTA ahead of Ostrava Open
Aryna Sabalenka remained 12th with 3675 points. Victoria Azarenka is 14th with 3,122 points. Aliaksandra Sasnovich goes 93rd with 798 points. Olga Govortsova is 130th with 570 points...

Belarus reports 79,757 COVID-19 recoveries
A total of 87,698 people have tested positive for COVID-19 so far...

Belarus COVID-19 update: 78,990 people recover
A total of 86,392 people have tested positive for COVID-19 so far...

Belarusian scientists come up with biochip to study brain functions
The biochip is unique because in addition to registering electric parameters (brain cells conduct electricity) it can teach stem cells...

Belarus reports 78,583 COVID-19 recoveries
A total of 85,734 people have tested positive for COVID-19 so far...

Belarus in Top 20 in 2020 2IPD rankings
Every country under review may get from 0 to 100 points. The 2020 edition spans 170 countries. Belarus has scored 65.56 points rising up one spot, from the 21st to 20th. Switzerland, Austria, and Germany have topped the list...

Belarus reports 78,218 COVID-19 recoveries
A total of 85,121 people have tested positive for COVID-19 so far...

Ilya Ivaska solves Adrian Mannarino to reach St Petersburg Open last 16
For a place in the quarterfinal Ilya Ivashka, who had to go through qualifying, will face either world number 197 Viktor Troicki of Serbia or Canada’s world number 12 Denis Shapovalov...

Minsk film festival unveils its 2020 slogan
For foreign members of the jury and representatives of the media, the directorate will hold Listapad in an online format. Screenings for viewers will be held in the cinemas where social distancing and other safety measures will be ensured...

Self-isolation period reduced to ten days in Belarus
People in self-isolation are allowed to visit a healthcare facility to receive emergency medical care...

Belarus’ coronavirus recoveries at 77,797
A total of 84,524 people have tested positive for COVID-19 so far...

Commemorative plaque for Vasil Bykov unveiled in Ukrainian village of Velikaya Severinka
Thanks to the initiative of local teacher Yelizaveta Sergiyenko (1937-2019), village authorities and the school, a street in Velikaya Severinka and a museum in the local secondary school have been named after Vasil Bykov. The rural library has designated a section to celebrate Vasil Bykov...

Belarus, Kazakhstan to play UEFA Nations League with fans in attendance
Tickets for the game, which is due to take place at Dinamo Stadium at 21.45 on 14 October, will cost Br4-8. Under the UEFA decision, fans will be able to fill 25% of the stadium due to the epidemiological situation...

Darya Kisel wins European Youth Top-10 silver
"This was a very tough tournament. All the opponents are of the same level, and every match was important"...

Anastasiia Salos wins bronze at Russian Cup 2020
After the Hoop and Ball routine Anastasiia Salos was fourth, behind her teammate Alina Harnasko. Anastasiia Salos showed better results in the Clubs and Ribbon routine to finish third...

New production of Faust to premiere at Belarus’ Bolshoi Theater in November
The director's concept touches upon serious philosophical questions and calls to reflect on the essential moral and ethical problems...