Press releases

My Belarus expo to be running every day until 26 January
The exhibition occupies an area of ​​more than 30,000m2. It includes indoor and outdoor premises, a food court, a cultural events area, as well as various venues under the general name “My Belarus is a place of power”. Visitors to the exhibition can see many interesting projects illustrating the country’s achievements...

Belarus-China cooperation in healthcare described as promising
Belarus established a center of traditional Chinese medicine in each regional center...

'There were only four of us'. How Belarusians built Antarctic station in 2016
After conquering space, it was time to get a foothold in the South Pole, which Belarusian scientists had been exploring since 2006. For ten years they had been working and living in the Russian station. In 2016, the situation changed...

Anna Lukashenko: Marathon of Unity will expand to travel to Novopolotsk on 13-14 January
Five exhibitions, six events at various enterprises, two events at educational institutions, a workshop and a big festive concert from the Belarus President’s Orchestra will make the program for the residents and visitors of Novopolotsk...

Over 600,000 tourists visit Brest Hero Fortress in 2024
Visitors come to Brest Fortress to learn more about the history of the legendary citadel on the Bug River, the history of the Great Patriotic War, to understand the value and fragility of peace. Apart from Belarusians, the fortress was visited by citizens of more than 25 countries last year...

Lukashenko congratulates Sabalenka on Brisbane title
Belarusian President has congratulated Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus on her Brisbane International victory...

Sabalenka wins Brisbane title
Belarus’ world number one Aryna Sabalenka came back to defeat Russia’s World No.107 Polina Kudermetova 4-6, 6-3, 6-2...

Sabalenka reaches Brisbane final
Belarus’ world number one Aryna Sabalenka won over Russia’s No.16 Mirra Andreeva, 6-3, 6-2, to return to the Brisbane International final...

Time Chose Us: How BelAZ developed the world’s largest haul truck
The truck is eight meters tall. To get to the cabin, you have to climb 25 steps. It is like climbing up a four-story building. The truck is 810 tonnes heavy, and it has 4,600 horsepower...

Sabalenka into Brisbane semifinal
Belarus’ world number one Aryna Sabalenka progressed to the Brisbane International semifinal, defeating world number 44 Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic, 6-3, 6-4, in an hour and 45 minutes...

Sabalenka to take on Bouzkova for third time
Belarus’ world number one Aryna Sabalenka will face world number 44 Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic in the Brisbane International quarterfinal...

Soligorsk to host Marathon of Unity
The miners' capital of Belarus - the city of Soligorsk – will be hosting the nationwide social and cultural campaign Marathon of Unity on 3-4 January...

Belarus Events Calendar: JANUARY 2025
Holidays, festivals, exhibitions...

Lukashenko presented with Christmas tree in Minsk hospital
"'We will install this Christmas tree at the Palace of Independence. We need to water it often. It is a perfect gift. I love nature and trees. I will put this gift from the children in plain sight at the Palace of Independence," the head of state said...

Sabalenka wins 2025 Brisbane International opener
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Mexican Renata Zarazúa (No. 75) 6-4, 6-0 in the Round of 32...

Belarusian tractor maker MTZ to host over 1,000 tourists during holiday season
"Most of the tourists are schoolchildren, as it is the winter vacation time. We will also host visitors from Russia,” the head of the MTZ museum-industrial center Sergei Sidorovich said...

Sasnovich into second round of WTA 125 tournament in Canberra
In the Round of 32, the Belarusian defeated Swiss tennis player Jil Teichmann (No. 135) in a three-set match 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. The match lasted 2 hours and 10 minutes...

WTA rankings: Sabalenka confirmed as 2024 year-end world No.1; Azarenka goes 20th
In the latest ranking of the year released on 30 December, World No. 1 has 9,416 points...

International Exhibition Center to open in Minsk on 28 December
The construction of the International Exhibition Center began in 2022. The total area of ​​the complex is 37,000m2. There are two large halls with an area of ​​6,000m2 and 8,600m2 and a 14m high ceiling, which allows for both small presentations and large-scale events...

Mozyr hosts Marathon of Unity
The two-day program will be a New Year gift for this city of the Polesie region...