Press releases

How many foreign students choose Belarusian colleges
The relatively small number of foreign students in Belarusian colleges is explained by the fact that this level of education is oriented toward 15-year-old graduates of the 9th grade, and not everyone is ready to send a 15-year-old child abroad for education...

Sabalenka powers her way into Roland Garros last 16
In the Round of 32, the world number one defeated Australia’s Daria Kasatkina (world No. 53) 6-0, 7-5 in a match that lasted 1 hour and 17 minutes...

Belarus’ Maksimava victorious at Asia Triathlon Cup stage in China
Our athlete showed the best result in a sprint event, which included a 750m swim, a 21km bike race, and a 5km run...

Belarus’ health resorts attract visitors from 80 countries
Last year, 243,000 Russian citizens underwent treatment and wellness programs in Belarus, as well as 14,000 citizens of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Another 2-2.5% came from Spain, Italy, and Germany. Demand is growing rapidly from Azerbaijan (over 1,000 visitors last year), Kazakhstan, and China...

Belarus’ Babkevich takes gold in junior ball exercise at European Championships
Kira Babkevich topped the qualification standings among 40 gymnasts in the discipline and also delivered the best performance in the final, scoring 25.900 points...

IIHF lifts restrictions on Belarus women’s, U18 men’s teams
Following the IIHF decision, the Belarus men’s national U18 team will participate in the World Championship as early as the 2026/27 season: the tournament will take place in the USA from 22 April to 2 May 2027...

WKF lifts restrictions on Belarusian athletes
Belarusian athletes in all age categories will be able to compete in official competitions held under the auspices of the WKF with their national symbols...

Belarus to launch black caviar factory tours in June
Visitors will see the full cycle of sturgeon farming, observe the specifics of modern aquaculture and taste fresh black caviar straight on the spot...

Belarus Events Calendar: JUNE 2026
Holidays, festivals, exhibitions...

Celebrating diversity: Grodno to host Festival of National Cultures
The year 2026 marks the 15th edition of the festival, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary. First held in Grodno in 1996, the event has grown significantly over the decades. The number of nationalities showcasing their culture and traditions has expanded from 11 to 42. With more cultural estates and venues added, the festival program has also expanded, now including a third day of celebrations at the Augustow Canal..

FISU lifts restrictions on Belarusian athletes
The Executive Committee of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) has decided to immediately reinstate the participation of student-athletes holding Belarusian passports in all competitions...

Belarusian scientists develop drug to fight lung cancer
Another important area of work is the development of gene-therapy drugs. DNA-diagnostic kits created at the institute were used during the COVID-19 pandemic...

TIBO 2026 forum kicks off in Minsk
The forum runs under the slogan ‘Artificial Intelligence as a driver of technological development’. The High Technologies and Digital Infrastructure Forum (HTDI), the international expo Transport and Logistics 2026, and the E-TRANS expo also opened on 26 May...

Sabalenka off to winning start at Roland Garros
In the opener, the Belarusian world number one defeated world number 50 Jessica Bouzas Maneiro of Spain in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2...

Visitor numbers for Belarus’ specially protected natural areas in 2025 announced
Around the world, specially protected natural areas hold the greatest appeal for eco-tourists...

Historian’s view of how and why Kolochin culture perished
According to the historian, Nikodimovo in Gorki District is evidence of politogenesis processes on Belarusian lands from a very early period...

Belarus Erik Arutiunian advances to main draw of ATP Challenger in Little Rock
In the second qualifying round, Erik Arutiunian defeated American tennis player Bruno Kuzuhara 7:6 (7:4), 6:3

‘You upset all of Belarus’. Lukashenko shares joke with Tatarstan head about Dinamo Minsk’s playoff loss
“Sometimes you do things that aren’t very nice,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said. “You beat HC Dinamo Minsk. 4-0, no less. You upset all of Belarus...”

Minsk programmer develops prototype glove capable of restoring hand mobility
The EMG glove prototype took about a year to develop. The idea came first, followed by the development of the software, and soon the programmer will begin constructing the glove itself...

Sabalenka tops WTA rankings ahead of Roland Garros
Aryna Sabalenka currently has 9,960 points, leading Elena Rybakina by 1,647 points...