Press releases

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...

Cafe near bison sculpture on M1 highway to serve Belarusian-Tatar cuisine
The giant bison will also change and become more impressive. Specialists are working on making the giant emit steam from its nostrils. It is expected that the steam stream will be 5.5 meters long at a 45-degree angle...

Authentic early 19th century Slutsk sash joins National Art Museum collection
Until now, no items from this period have ever been part of the museum’s collection...

Slalom canal near Minsk to stay full of water all warm season
Although the canal was originally designed as a sports facility, it is currently on the balance sheet of Minskvodokanal and is an operational facility, therefore it is not intended for active water sports. The enterprise annually activates the canal to test its functionality, but under normal operating conditions, the entire volume of water is discharged through the main outlet at the dam...

Belarus’ Ivashka reaches ATP Challenger semifinals in India
In today’s quarterfinal, the Belarusian defeated Mexico’s Alex Hernandez in straight sets, 6-1, 6-2...

IFMA restores full rights to Belarusian athletes
The International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) has lifted all restrictions on Belarusian athletes...

Culture Ministry names top travel trends in Belarus
"Industrial tourism is also highly popular, with around 140 enterprises offering guided tours. BelAZ is the top destination because it offers a spectacular experience. People love taking photos next to a wheel that is three times their height, or even going for a ride in a BelAZ truck"...

Belarus launches genogeographic mapping of hereditary mutations
The National Scientific and Practical Center for Pediatric Oncology, Hematology and Immunology has launched a large-scale initiative for genetic screening of founder mutations among young women in Brest Oblast...

Historian reveals ancient weapons collection from Nikodimovo hillfort
"During excavations in 2004 led by Anatoly Sedin, the oldest sword in our country was found, dating back to the 6th century AD. It is a fragment of a sword with a blade width of 5.5cm. Unfortunately, the crossguard and pommel were not preserved. After the owner’s death, the sword was deliberately broken and bent"...

Restrictions lifted from Belarusian water ski athletes
The International Waterski and Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) has lifted restrictions from Belarusian athletes...

Belarusian billiards players to return to international stage
The World Confederation of Billiards Sports (WCBS) has lifted all restrictions from Belarusian athletes...