Press releases

Azarenka progresses to French Open round two
Belarus’ former world number one Victoria Azarenka, currently ranked 75 in the world, went off to a good start at the French Open with a solid, 6-0, 6-0, win over Belgium’s World No.1140 Yanina Wickmayer...

WTA rankings: Sabalenka keeps the lead, Azarenka and Sasnovich slip two notches
Second-placed American Coco Gauff has 6, 863 points. Yesterday, Aryna Sabalenka was off to a strong start at the French Open defeating Russia's Kamilla Rakhimova 6-1, 6-0...

Belarus' Rylkevich clinches gold at Tashkent Junior Asian Cup 2025
Slaviana Rylkevich of Belarus clinched gold in the -78kg and Anton Dubovik earned bronze in the -73kg...

Muses of Nesvizh Festival to be held on 24 May
The town of Nesvizh and the National Academic Concert Orchestra of Belarus under the baton of Mikhail Finberg will dedicate this year's edition of the festival to the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory...

Minsk to host Chinese cultural festival
Starting at 12:00, visitors will be able to attend various workshops, demonstrations of intangible cultural heritage and a Chinese food festival. The official opening ceremony at 13:30 will feature officials from both China and Belarus...

Minsk to host One Run half marathon on 24 May
In Minsk, the run will have the following options: 21.1km, 10km, 5km and 1km, for all age categories...

Minsk to host Listapad film festival on 31 October - 7 November
Traditionally, the festival program will offer a lot of interesting things. For example, this year Belarus is chairing the EAEU. So we have incorporated the days of national cinema of the EAEU member states and observer countries...

Marc Chagall Museum in Vitebsk draws over 55,000 visitors in 2024
The Marc Chagall Museum includes the Marc Chagall Art Center and the memorial house-museum where the world famous artist lived...

Kupala Night Festival in Alexandria scheduled for 5 July
The committee discussed the organization of the festival and its scenario. This year, the goal is to organically introduce new approaches, technologies and creative programs while preserving the traditions...

Sasnovich progresses in Roland Garros qualifying
The Belarusian defeated Russia’s world number 162 Tatiana Prozorova, 6-4, 6-3 in the first qualifying round...

Orthodox stronghold of Belarus. Zhirovichi Monastery turns 505
The history of the spiritual center began with the miraculous appearance of the Icon of the Mother of God...

Belarus reveals its entry for Intervision Song Contest 2025
She was chosen from among 37 artists by a focus group put together by Belteleradiocompany...

WTA rankings: Sabalenka keeps the lead, Swiatek slips to 5th
Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka continues to lead the WTA rankings with a total of 10,683 points, despite her loss in the Italian Open quarterfinal...

Belarus to issue commemorative coins dedicated to St. Euphrosyne Convent in Polotsk
The bank will issue: silver coins with the nominal value of Br100 (550 pieces), silver coins with the nominal value of Br20 (2,500 pieces) and copper-nickel coins with the nominal value of Br1 (4,500 pieces)...

BelTA, Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation sign memorandum of cooperation
The parties shall exchange best practices among journalists, photographers and other specialists. The document will also make it possible to promptly and regularly share information about events in Belarus and Zimbabwe in English...

Sabalenka into Italian Open quarterfinal
In the round of Last 16 Belarus’ world number one Aryna Sabalenka held off Ukraine’s World No.27 Marta Kostyuk 6-1, 7-6(10-8) in 2 hours and 5 minutes to make the Italian Open quarterfinal...

Belarus win 2025 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup silver medal
Today Belarus lost to the world champions Brazil 3-4 in the final in Seychelles...

Belarus reach maiden 2025 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup final
Belarus has reached their maiden 2025 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup final, beating Senegal 5-2 in the first semifinal...

Sabalenka advances to Italian Open round three
Belarus’ world number one Aryna Sabalenka went off on a good start at the Italian Open, defeating Russia’s world number 43 Anastasia Potapova, 6-2, 6-2 in the opener...

Belarusian regiment marches through Red Square in Moscow
With the State Flag of the Republic of Belarus, the Belarusian military marched through Red Square. A new uniform was specially made for them: a ceremonial tunic, a cap instead of a blue beret, and boots instead of combat boots...