Press releases

Belarus, China sign memorandum of cooperation in culture
The Slavic Festival – Belarusian Town project is an initiative developed within the framework of strategic cultural cooperation between China and Belarus...

Unique destiny, unique mission. Euphrosyne of Polotsk, a patron saint of Belarusian land
Euphrosyne of Polotsk was a great woman and an iconic figure in the history of Belarus. She stood at the origins of Belarusian statehood and national consciousness...

Belarus among top destinations for Russians during February-March holidays
According to one of the leading online hotel and apartment booking services, demand for travel during the holiday season has grown by 42% this year compared to last...

Lukashenko addresses winter woes, ‘snow battles’ on TikTok
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko commented on the current snowy winter and the people who express dissatisfaction with the work of public utilities on TikTok...

Belarus Events Calendar: FEBRUARY 2026
Holidays, festivals, exhibitions...

Sabalenka makes fourth straight Australian Open final
The world No. 1 opened the semifinals with a convincing straight-sets victory over Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina (world No. 12), 6-2, 6-3...

Sabalenka to face Svitolina in Australian Open semifinal
The 2026 Australian Open finalists will be determined on 29 January...

Expert sheds light on longstanding debate about Chagall’s birthplace
There was no precise information about his place of birth. However, researchers studying the artist’s life and art managed to find the few documents that shed light on this matter...

Following her parents’ footsteps: Xenia Bjørndalen secures spot in Snow Sniper final in Minsk
Held on the Vesnyanka ski track, the Minsk city qualifiers for the national tournament feature competition across three age categories...

‘Belarusian recipe that won American hearts’: Argentina’s daily runs a feature on Belarus’ signature dish
“Traditional Eastern European recipes have been passed down through generations for decades, but some experience their star hour when they cross borders and adapt to new cuisines. This is exactly what happened with Belarusian potato pancakes -a simple dish that has become popular in the United States thanks to its rich flavor and crispy texture,” the article reads...

From ghetto to ‘Forest Jerusalem’ sanctuary: Novogrudok museum guards memory of ghetto escape
The Museum of Jewish Resistance in Novogrudok opened its doors in 2007. Its establishment is linked to a wealthy man from England, Jack Kagan. He arrived with a specific purpose, which was to restore the memory of those who endured the horrors of the Holocaust and to erect monuments at the sites of mass shootings of Jews in Novogrudok and Novogrudok District...

Gift baskets from Lukashenko presented to Belarusian biathletes
On behalf of Belarusian President, gift baskets of salo, bread, and the presidential beverages have been delivered to the Belarusian biathletes at Raubichi. Presenting the treats from the head of state, Natalya Eismont said: “The president believes that if there is a place for doping in the world of sports, it should only be like this”...

Ruzhany Palace museum to add artifacts from 16th-17th centuries to its collection
Restoration work continues on the grounds of the palace under archaeological supervision...

‘Nuremberg trials’ in Minsk: what Nazis were tried 80 years ago?
As the historian noted, on 21 November 1945 a secret resolution of the Central Committee of the All-Union Communist Party (Bolsheviks) was issued “On organizing trials of former servicemen of the German army and German punitive units”...

'Racial concepts that were destroyed by the fire of Holocaust’. Subhumans, crypto-Nazism, and Raya Kushner’s warning
Every year on 27 January the world commemorates the victims of the Holocaust and reaffirms its unwavering commitment to combating anti-Semitism, racism, and other forms of hatred. This date was officially established in 2005 by Resolution 60/7 of the United Nations General Assembly which was initiated by 104 member states of the organization, including the Republic of Belarus. It was precisely on 27 January 1945 that Soviet troops liberated the prisoners of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau...

Sabalenka books her spot in Australian Open semifinals
In the quarterfinals, the world No. 1 overpowered world No. 27 Iva Jovic of the USA, 6-3, 6-0...

Minsk declared Belarus’ youth capital for 2026
In Belarus, the status of the youth capital is awarded annually, with the competition typically announced at the end of the year. Based on online voting and the assessment of a commission, Minsk has received the title this year...

Smolski wins pursuit at Commonwealth Cup leg in Raubichi
A field of 40 biathletes took to the start line for the men’s 12.5 km pursuit, with twelve of them representing Belarus. In the prone shooting stages, Smolski made ten accurate shots out of ten, moving up from his third starting position to second...

Sola secures pursuit silver at Commonwealth Cup leg in Raubichi
Thirty-one biathletes took part in the women’s 10km pursuit. Hanna Sola started 11th, 54 seconds behind the leader. The Belarusian passed both prone shooting stages without penalty loops, which allowed her to move into the top three...

Biathlon Commonwealth Cup leg kicks off in Raubichi
More than 80 biathletes have entered the competition, including Olympic medalists, world championship podium finishers, and World Cup stage medalists...