Press releases

Domracheva’s daughter 5th in Snow Sniper sprint
Xenia Bjørndalen, daughter of Darya Domracheva and Ole Einar Bjørndalen, shot clean and finished in fifth place...

Games 2026: Belarus’ Zueva 6th in 5000m
Twelve athletes competed in the longest women’s distance. Skating in the second pair, Zueva outpaced Canada’s Laura Hall with a time of 6:57.70...

From Radziwiііs to decay: Historic 18th-century Palace in Dyatlovo put up for auction
“In 1751, a stone building was constructed with funds provided by Dominik and Mikoіaj Radziwiіі; the architect is believed to be Domenico Fontana. The estate complex included the palace, outbuildings, and a park," the museum noted...

Olympics 2026: Belarus’ Karaliova 45th in 10m Interval Start Free
The third event featuring the Belarusian athlete was the Women’s 10km Interval Start Free. Karaliova clocked 25:59.3, finishing 45th out of 111 competitors. She finished three minutes and ten seconds behind the winner, Frida Karlsson of Sweden...

Lida museum displays piece of Sikhote-Alin meteorite
In honor of the anniversary of this largest meteorite, the Lida Historical and Art Museum has organized an exhibition tour “The Sikhote-Alin Meteorite” exploring this and other cosmic secret. The tour will be available from 12 to 20 February...

Belarus’ Smolskaya finishes 5th in Commonwealth Cup pursuit in Sochi
A total of 42 athletes took part in the 10 km women’s pursuit, with Smolskaya starting in fourth position. The Belarusian recorded one miss on each of the two prone shooting stages and added another penalty loop during the final standing shoot...

Two Belarusian athletes to compete at Milan Olympics on 12 February
The women's 10km freestyle individual race will begin in Tesero at 15.00pm Minsk time. A total of 111 athletes will take part in the competition...

38th brigade’s service dogs checked as part of Belarusian army’s inspection
“He can bring first aid kits and tourniquets. If ammunition runs out, he carries two magazines. At times Graf can help soldiers feel more comfortable, more at home. They play with him and dispel their bad moods,” said the soldier from the 38th brigade...

Code of Myths exhibition project explores link between ancient and Belarusian culture
The Code of Myths demonstrates how the images and narratives of ancient myths have been reflected and uniquely reinterpreted in Belarusian culture, art, and traditions. It allows for a deeper understanding of how classical culture and mythology have, over the centuries, enriched Belarusian architecture, decorative and applied arts, ornamentation, aesthetic ideals, and imagery...

New home found for ‘American passenger’ Senya the Raccoon
The raccoon's quarantine period has ended, and the animal has successfully passed veterinary examinations...

Belarusian freestyle skiers’ road to Olympics: A plot worthy of an adventure epic
Since 1998, Belarusian freestyle skiers have consistently won medals at every Olympic Winter Games. Each Olympic cycle, the Belarusian school of freestyle demonstrates its strength. It has become a tradition...

Smolskaya 4th in sprint at Commonwealth Cup leg in Sochi
At the first shooting stage, Smolskaya recorded one miss and ranked tenth at that point, while she shot clean in the prone stage. At the finish line, Dzinara posted the fourth-fastest time, finishing nine seconds behind Russian Natalia Shevchenko, who took bronze...

Shymanovich, Bara move to Oeiras Ladies Open doubles quarterfinal
In the opener, the Belarusian-Romanian pair defeated Cho I-hsuan / Cho Yi-tsen from Chinese Taipei in two hours, 7-6 (8-6), 6-3, 14-12...

‘Lending shoulder to Trump’. Analyst comments on potash in Belarus-USA talks
Belarusian potash could become a kind of safety net for U.S. agriculture, given the strained relations between the USA and Canada...

Dense forests and concrete rubble: Meet the Belarusian rescue dog nominated for internaitonal award
The primary function of dogs in the Emergencies Ministry is to locate people trapped under debris in collapsed buildings and structures and also in forested areas. A Labrador Retriever named Dark has been nominated for the international award titled as My Affectionate and Necessary Animal, unofficially referred to as the Shaggy Oscar...

Shymanovich advances to Oeiras Ladies Open last 16
Today, in the round of 32, the Belarusian defeated France’s world number 179 Carole Monnet in a three-set match, 5-7, 6-2, 6-2...

Karaliova fails to reach quarterfinals in Olympic sprint classic
The qualification round began at 11:15 Minsk time, with 89 athletes vying for a top-thirty finish to advance to the quarterfinals. Hanna Karaliova completed the 1.5-kilometer course in 3 minutes 57.25 seconds, placing 48th. She finished eight seconds behind the athlete in the 30th, which was the final qualifying position...

Belarusians can watch Olympics online
Belarusian sports fans can follow the Olympic Games on several online platforms...

Hanna Karaliova to compete in Olympic classic sprint on 10 February
A total of 2,900 athletes from 94 countries are participating in these Winter Games. The Belarusian delegation includes Maryna Zuyeva (speed skating), Viktoriia Safonova (figure skating), Maria Shkanova (alpine skiing), Hanna Huskova, Anna Derugo, and Anastasiya Andryianava (aerials). The XXV Winter Olympic Games will be running till 22 February...

Two lynxes caught on camera in Belovezhskaya Pushcha – Here’s why it matters
The lynx is listed in the Red Data Book of Belarus. Camera trap footage helps specialists monitor and census these predators, supporting conservation efforts with minimal disturbance...