Press releases

Belstat: Belarus is among Europe’s top ten forested states
Of the country’s total forested area, 1,364,700 hectares fall to nature reserves, national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and natural monuments...

Belarusian political scientists comment on results of sociological survey
"We see the consolidation of Belarusian society around the idea of peace and preserving national security. And here, undoubtedly, Belarusian president plays the key role"...

VIDEOBEL turns two: meet the hosts and join the celebration
On 18 September, from 13:00 to 20:00, surprises await those who wish to share the celebration with VIDEOBEL.BY at the museum: at 13:00, a creative meeting will begin with VIDEOBEL project hosts Tatiana Rudakovskaya and Viktoriya Senkevich; at 15:00 and 18:00, a tour of the museum with an art historian; and at 16:30, a master class on creating a wish map (collage). Come along – it will be interesting!..

Belarus marks Day of People’s Unity
The idea to establish Day of People’s Unity was first proposed at the highest level in February 2021 during the 6th Belarusian People’s Congress, which was held under the slogan Unity. Development. Independence. By 7 June 2021, the new holiday was officially added to the calendar following a decree by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko...

Caviar under microscope: Where to take sturgeon farm tour in Belarus
New production facilities in Fanipol have become a real breakthrough for industrial tourism. “One is a black caviar factory that is already hosting tours. Visitors can see how sturgeons are raised, how the females undergo ultrasound scans, and even examine the caviar under a microscope"...

Over 2.5m Belarusians use public libraries every year
In total, the country has 5,600 libraries. Their combined holdings contain around 200 million copies of books...

Hunting cuisine secrets unveiled at Pripyatsky National Park
Visitors noted the high level of skill of the chefs and the inimitable atmosphere of the Okhota i Rybalka house, which allowed them to fully immerse themselves in the authenticity of this corner of Belarus. Tasters noted that local gastronomy is capable of surprising even the most demanding gourmets...

Belarus win 38 medals at SCO Open Cup of Canoe Sprint 2026
In total, at the SCO Cup Belarusian rowers won 17 gold, 9 silver and 12 bronze medals. Kayaker Dzianis Yarmolenka became a three-time champion, winning in all events of the program (single, double and four-person)...

From schools to hospitals: Life in western Belarus was transformed after 1939
The historian drew attention to the fact that before the Great Patriotic War, from 1939 to 1941, on the territory of Western Belarus, which reunified with the BSSR, the industrial enterprises were reconstructed and new ones were built. At the same time, all small-land and landless peasants received more than 1 million hectares of land...

Pentathletes from Belarus win mixed relay at 2026 European U15 Championships
In total, at the 2026 European U15 Championships, Belarusian athletes won six gold medals out of a possible seven. The only event where they failed to finish first was the girls’ relay, where our athletes took silver...

Chinese Blogger shares his impressions of Belarus: ‘I'd advise spending a month here’
“Before my arrival in Belarus, I had read and thought that Belarus is an agricultural country, and that Belarusian tractors are known throughout the world. In principle, my knowledge of Belarus was quite limited,” Jampol said, adding that he was pleasantly surprised by what he saw and learned about the country after arriving here...

‘Even children were given no peace.’ Surviving the concentration camp as a child
Inessa Kirilyuk from Brest is one of those who went through a fascist concentration camp as a child. Her story is testimony to the fact that even in the most terrible circumstances a person is capable of surviving and continuing to enjoy happy moments...

Team Belarus win seven medals at WPS European Championships in Türkiye
On the final day of the continental forum, Yauheni Kavalionak finished in third in the 400m freestyle in the S13 class (athletes with visual impairments), and Yahor Shchalkanau clocked the third result in the 100m backstroke final in the S9 class (athletes with musculoskeletal disorders)...

Top destinations for visitors to Polesie State Radioecological Reserve named
In parallel with classical educational tourism, the institution actively works on a specialized scientific vector. The territory of the reserve represents a unique place that allows continuous observations in the field of radioecology, radiobiology, and biodiversity study...

Sabalenka, Rybakina to battle for US Open title
Sabalenka leads their head-to-head record 10-7 across 17 previous meetings...

Vlogger from China: Belarus can be in top 10 tourist destinations
Ten top Chinese travel bloggers have got a lot of impressions after several days in Belarus. They say that the country surprised and won them with hospitality, the taste of Belarusian dishes as well as unique places they have managed to visit...

Sabalenka powers into fourth consecutive US Open final
Last night, the defending US Open champion took on world No. 3 Jessica Pegula of the USA in the semifinals, cruising to a straight-sets victory, 7-5, 6-2...

Beautiful, fascinating country with deep roots. Chinese bloggers continue exploring Belarus
The participants visited Grodno, explored the city’s key landmarks, and took a tour of the narrow-gauge railway in Ozyory Landscape Reserve on 10 September...

Survey finds only 1.7% of Belarusians would consider moving abroad
When asked whether they would like to move out of the country, only 1.7% of respondents said they would like to leave for permanent residence. This means that the overwhelming majority (more than 98%) would not want to leave...

Book about Belarusian women by BelTA’s Alina Grishkevich presented in UN Office in Geneva
Guests were impressed by the stories in the book telling about the destinies of Belarusian women that reflect the country’s history, the path of its independent development, the courage of Belarusians during the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945, spiritual values, and the huge creative power of the Belarusian people...