Press releases

Share of Internet users in Belarus hits 95.5%
The active use of information and communication technologies has become a defining trait of modern society...

Love vs science: The balancing act of Sofya Kovalevskaya's Life
In a new episode of the V Teme. Nashi [On Point. The Nation’s Pride] project on BelTA’s video channel we explore the question whether Sofya Kovalevskaya could balance normal life and her academic interests, and what she finally chose: to be loved or to devote herself to mathematics?..

Belarus outlines plans for new satellite launches in 2027, 2028
Other areas of the national program include the development of technologies for processing and applying space information for various sectors of socio-economic activity in Belarus, aerospace education, and the improvement and training of personnel...

Khatyn memorial welcomes over 700,000 visitors in 2025
In addition to the main exhibition, visitors can explore temporary exhibits. The collections contain items of significant interest. Many were obtained during the investigation into the criminal case into the genocide of the Belarusian people...

Brest Fortress draws 2.8m visitors in five years
Over the past five years, Brest Fortress has drawn 2.8 million visitors and held about 55,000 tours...

Belarus, Russia to jointly promote patriotic tourism routes
According to Filip Guly, Chairman of the Board of the National Union of the Tourism Industry, both Belarus and Russia have developed tourist routes that include visits to memorial complexes, military museums, and sites of remembrance...

Belarus’ Ostapenkov off to good start at ATP Challenger Wuning
Belarus’ Daniil Ostapenkov started his run at the ATP Challenger tournament in Wuning, China, with a 7-6 (7-3), 6-4 win over Qian Sun of China...

Centuries-old cemetery discovered in Grodno: Scientists share their findings
Among the important finds is also a glazed tile dating to the 17th century. According to experts, there is a high probability that it may be connected to the religious structure...

Minsk to host Listapad film festival on 30 October-6 November
Submission of applications for participation in the competition program opens on 10 April and will continue until 31 July 2026...

Big Tourism Week kicks off in Minsk
11 April will see a series of key events for the hospitality industry at several venues in Minsk...

Belarusian gymnasts claim victories at tournaments in Tbilisi, Baku
At the Keti Cup in Tbilisi, Hanna Kamenshchykava claimed victory in the senior all-around, scoring 110.950 points across four routines. Her compatriot Nicole Liauta rounded out the top three with a total of 109.450 point...

WHO praises Belarus for advancing evidence-based health measures
"WHO highly values Belarus’ cross-sectoral work, particularly initiatives under the Healthy Cities program, which brings together specialists in healthcare, education, urban planning, road safety, and sports, helping create an environment that enables people to lead healthier lives"...

Harnasko wins four medals at 2026 FIG Grand Prix in France
The Belarusian secured three gold medals and one silver. Her winning score in the ball final was 29.850 points, and her victorious result with the ribbon was 27.500 points...

Belarus’ Smantser reaches final at Artistic Gymnastics World Cup stage in Egypt
The Belarusian gymnast secured a spot among the top eight based on the qualification round in the balance beam event, posting the seventh-best score out of 33 gymnasts. Medals in this discipline will be contested on 6 April...

Belarus president's team wins Republican Hockey League gold
On 4 April, the Belarus president’s team beat the team of Minsk Oblast in the second match of the finals at the Olympic Arena in Minsk with a score of 4-2 (1-0, 1-2, 2-0)...

Lukashenko gets WWII scalpel as gift
Aleksandr Lukashenko instructed that the scalpel be placed in the museum of the Palace of Independence. “When people come, let them see it,” he said...

Expert explains why ‘Princess of Mathematics’ title was not genuine compliment for Sofya Kovalevskaya
Sofya Kovalevskaya was a world renowned mathematician and mechanic who lived in the 19th century. She was the first woman in the world to become a professor of mathematics and a corresponding member of the St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences...

Commuter train service launched between Belarus, Russia
"The launch of cross-border railway routes between Russia and Belarus is a historic decision for the Union State. It is an important step towards creating a unified transport system for our countries and improving people’s quality of life"...

Childhood, math, and wallpaper: Sofya Kovalevskaya’s story
In memoirs of her childhood, Sofya Kovalevskaya wrote that the walls of her room were not covered with ordinary wallpaper but with sheets of mathematical formulas...

Stowaway raccoon from USA finds mate in Belarus
The park promises to keep an eye on the new couple and share updates with visitors...