Press releases

Guests from Russia, Serbia, Azerbaijan to join folk music festival in Postavy
The grand opening ceremony of the folk music festival will take place in the evening on Lenin Square. Audiences will be treated to a musical and theatrical performance, a fire show, a pop music concert, and a festive fireworks display...

Minsk to host IRONSTAR triathlon competitions
According to the organizers, the festival program features triathlon competitions over two distances, open-water swimming events, as well as men’s, women’s and children’s races. More than 2,000 participants from 9 countries are expected to take part in the festival...

UCI lifts restrictions on Belarusian cyclists
Beginning on 1 July 2026, Belarusian cyclists will be able to compete in tournaments held under the auspices of the UCI under the national flag and anthem in both individual and team events...

Sports minister emphasizes role of small towns in nurturing champions in Belarus
"Vytoki is the main event of the year in physical culture and sports. Our sports have their origins in small towns, district centers, youth sports"...

Vytoki in Svetlogorsk explores Silver Springs, national cuisine, and age-old customs
Tomorrow, participants and guests of the festival will immerse themselves in the atmosphere of sports movement and cultural traditions, and learn more about regional brands...

Historian highlights genetic evidence for Pripyat-Dnieper theory of Slavic roots
According to Igor Marzalyuk, there are three scientific theories regarding the ancestral homeland of the Slavs: the Danube, the Vistula-Oder and the Pripyat-Dnieper (Polesie) theories...

Minsk to host 2027 All-Star Week
The upcoming KHL All-Star Game in the Belarusian capital will be the second in the country’s history. Minsk previously hosted the league’s top players in 2010 when Minsk Arena officially opened its doors as Belarus’ premier hockey venue...

Tracing roots of Slavs: Historian explains three theories
“The most ancient Slavic archaeological sites on earth are Belarusian,” Igor Marzalyuk said. The historian noted that the fact that Belarusians are a Slavic people is indisputable...

Kupala Night chooses festival symbol
The Kupala Bereginya is a mythological Slavic spirit symbolizing femininity, protection and the magical powers of nature during Kupala Night...

Belarusian news agency BelTA presents AI-powered projects in St Petersburg
One of the most prominent and in-demand areas of the news agency’s work with AI today is the animation of archival and historical photos. As a rule, this is timed to coincide with landmark events in the life of the country...

Organizers unveil new attractions for Kupala Night Festival in Alexandria
The smaller stage of the festival will host a packed cultural program and the official opening ceremony at 15:00. In 2026, seating capacity in the audience area was expanded from 300 to 600 seats...

Mazepin suggests bringing Moscow’s theatrical project about Brest Fortress defense to Belarus
"I proposed this project to Aleksandr Lukashenko so that we remember once again that the war ended in Berlin in 1945, but it began at Brest Fortress"...

Mazepin shares view on full international return for Russian, Belarusian swimmers
"I am confident that next year we will be able to come to Budapest with our flags, anthems, and compete"...

Belarusian fencers get their flag back on global stage
Athletes from Belarus and Russia will be able to compete with their national symbols at the 2026 Senior World Championships in Hong Kong, China on 22-30 July...

Belarusian girl wins main prize at China’s cultural festival
The young model also received the titles Super Grand Prix Little Miss Universe 2026 and Little Miss Universe...

Belarus, Russia’s Primorye ready to expand cooperation in sports
“In sports, as in other fields, much unites us. In Primorye Territory, everyone loves sports - from the governor to school students. We will continue to cooperate in this area. It is important for us to use your facilities when preparing for international competitions in the Asian region,” Viktor Lukashenko said...

Archaeologists discover 11th-century artifacts near Minsk
The Institute of History described the find as exceptionally rare for Belarusian lands...

Over 40 ethnicities. How the Festival of National Cultures has grown over 30 years
The festival spans two full years, Olga Khachkova explained. It begins in districts, moves through regional centers, and culminates in a grand finale in the city of Grodno...

Belarusian Fashion Mill named top CIS social project in light industry, creative fields
The final of the 35th edition of the National Festival-Contest of Fashion and Photography Melnitsa Mody [Mill of Fashion] took place in Minsk on 26-28 May. It drew together more than 2,000 participants: representatives of educational institutions, leading Belarusian brands, the light industry and fashion business and guests from the CIS countries...

Belarus celebrates International Children's Day
In Belarus, child protection is a top government priority. The country has built a comprehensive system of social support for families with children, and government assistance is provided at virtually every stage: from a child’s birth to adulthood...