Press releases

Aliaksandra Sasnovich wins qualifying opener at Roland Garros
In the first round, the Belarusian defeated American Whitney Osuigwe in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3...

Expert proves professional healing existence in 16th-18th century Belarus
The historian stressed that the medical knowledge possessed by Belarusian physicians and pharmacists in that era met the highest standards of the time...

Flag, anthem back for Belarusian gymnasts on international stage
The ruling applies to artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, trampoline jumping, sports acrobatics, and sports aerobics...

Belarusian tennis players set for opening qualifying matches at Roland Garros
The first of the three Belarusian players to step onto the Roland Garros courts will be Aliona Falei, who will face Italy’s Lisa Pigato...

Belarusian women clinch second pistol silver at U21 European Championships
The Belarusian trio of Aliaksandra Piatrova, Katsiaryna Ivanova, and Alina Nestsiarovich posted the top score in qualification. However, in the final, they fell to the Russian team with a score of 3-13...

Belarus claim ten medals at Top Gymnasts Cup in Moscow
Among seniors, Belarus’ Hanna Kamenshchykava finished third in the hoop, ball, and ribbon routines, while Nika Kostsina took bronze with the clubs...

FC BATE Borisov lift Belarusian Cup for sixth time
In the final match of the 35th cup edition, the team from Borisov defeated FC Dinamo Minsk in a post-match penalty shootout 8-7 (regular time 1-1)...

Belarus' Patachyts, Kandratsyeva win European sambo titles
The tally of Team Belarus includes two gold, one silver, and two bronze medals...

Belarusian archers return to world stage with flag and anthem
At the World Archery Federation competitions, archers from Belarus will compete with their national symbols...

Golden Letter winners honored at Grodno ceremony
The contest received a record 486 entries. National media submitted 95, regional media 352, and departmental media 39. In total, 75 laureates and winners received awards across 27 categories...

Belarusian wrestlers to compete on world stage without restrictions
Under the updated rules, wrestlers from Belarus and Russia will compete under their national flags at all age levels, including the senior level...

Belarus celebrates Family Day
A key priority of Belarusian state family policy is the protection of motherhood and childhood. State support for families is aimed not only at increasing birth rates and improving the material wellbeing of the population but also at strengthening the family as a social institution and the moral foundation for sustainable societal development...

Historian reveals rosehip’s role as strategic secret in medieval Belarus
One medicinal plant grew only on Belarusian soil. It was protected, and its seedlings were never exported...

Sasnovich advances to WTA 125K Paris quarterfinals
In the round of 16, the Belarusian defeated Russia’s world number 97 Anna Blinkova in straight sets, 7-5, 6-4...

Belarusian tractor maker MTZ welcomes over 6,500 tourists since 1 Jan 2026
This strong interest in the plant has encouraged the staff at the museum and industrial center to offer new services. For instance, in 2026, they launched two new tour formats with an emphasis on personalization...

‘Crystal artist’: A self-taught master from Baranovichi makes glass paintings with a hammer
Roman Bondar from Baranovichi crafts unique glass paintings using a hammer. The cracks obediently form patterns and faces of famous people. We spoke with this “crystal artist” to learn how he mastered a technique practiced by only a dozen people in the world...

Belarus’ Yuliya Vitko wins European taekwondo gold
The Belarusian claimed victory in the 57kg weight category...

Quest, concert, fair: What to expect at Night of Museums in Nesvizh
The Nesvizh National Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve invites visitors to events marking International Museum Day. The palace will host a theatrical animated tour with quest elements called Ancient Mysteries of Nesvizh Castle...

Raman Turavinau wins gold at 2026 European Taekwondo Championships
The Belarusian was chosen to compete in -80kg and started in the second round, where he defeated Bulgaria’s Seyed Hosseini...

Belarus’ Gurtsiev takes gold at 2026 European Taekwondo Championships in Germany
The Belarusian became the best in the 58kg weight category...