Press releases

Belarus’ Rahazhynski clinches snatch bronze at European Junior and U23 Weightlifting Championships
The Belarusian athlete competed in the men’s +110kg junior category. Rahazhynski began his snatch session by successfully lifting 160kg. After failing at 165kg, he came back strong on his third attempt to secure a 166kg lift, which won him the small bronze medal in the discipline...

Belarus’ Daria Khomutsianskaya wins ITF tournament in Tashkent
Her path to the title included victories over India’s Vaidehee Chaudhari, Lithuania’s Laima Vladson, and Russians Sofiia Suslova and Ekaterina Tupitsyna...

Sabalenka makes winning start at WTA Finals in Riyadh
In her opening match of the group stage on 2 November, the Belarusian cruised to a 6-3, 6-1 win over Italy’s world number eight Jasmine Paolini in 70 minutes...

President's hockey team off to good start in new RHL season
The president’s team defeated the team of Mogilev Oblast 9-3 (3-1, 4-2, 2-0) in its first match at the Olympic Arena in Minsk on 1 November...

Why Russians choose Belarus for winter getaways
For many Russian travelers, Belarus has long been a popular destination for celebrating the New Year holidays...

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

Minsk film festival Listapad kicks off in Belarus
The festival received over 3,600 applications from 120 countries, with 157 films from 41 countries being selected. Listapad will feature works from Russia, China, India, Iran, and Pakistan, as well as from European countries. This year marks the first-time participation of representatives from Vietnam and the Philippines...

Belarus victorious at World Championships in Fire and Rescue Sport in Saudi Arabia
The Belarusian women’s team finished second in the same discipline. Currently, the Belarusian women are also second in the team rankings...

Minister: Belarus aims to attract more African students
Belarusian Education Minister Andrei Ivanets told journalists following the president’s meeting to discuss the development of cooperation with African countries...

Belarusian Haliak books ITF Qian Daohu quarterfinal spot
The Belarusian needed just one hour to see off China’s Fanming Meng 6-3, 6-0 in the second round...

Sasnovich, Rakhimova reach Hong Kong Open doubles semifinal
In the quarterfinal match on 29 October, the Belarusian-Russian duo dominated the American-Japanese pair of Sabrina Santamaria and Moyuka Uchijima, 6-1, 6-0, in just 50 minutes...

Minsk airport reveals most popular destinations
Moscow holds a leading position in terms of passenger traffic. In January-September 2025, more than 780,000 passengers traveled on this route...

Belarus’ Gurtsiev claims 2nd career silver at World Taekwondo Championships
The athlete claimed a medal in the -58kg weight category. His path to the podium began with a victory over Nepal’s Sumit Bist in the round of 64, followed by a win against Georgia’s Vitaliy Geladze...

Lukashenko: The Golden Hit Song 2025 festival gains strength and dedicated fans
The president said he was confident that many popular performers from various countries will once again bring joy thanks to their talent and virtuoso mastery while a multifaceted and rich program will unite fans of genuine art...

Belarus’ Sasnovich to face Bencic in Hong Kong opener
In the round of 32 on 28 October, Belarus’ world No.111 will face Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic, the world No.11 and reigning Tokyo Olympic champion...

Belarusian history museum to feature atrium, 12 exhibition halls
“The entire history of Belarus will be presented from the second to the fourth floor. The second floor will cover antiquity, while the fourth floor will be dedicated to modern history,” the head of the construction organization said. He added that the building shell is 89% finished, with the overall project completion at approximately 35%...

Belarus’ Khomutsianskaya claims ITF title in Tashkent
The Belarusian sealed a straightforward victory over Russia’s Daria Egorova in the final of the $15,000 W15 Tashkent 2025, claiming the match 6-2, 6-2...

Pope's special envoy meets with young people in Brest
The festivities to celebrate the anniversary of the Pinsk Diocese are scheduled to span several days. The previous day, events were held at the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Pinsk. During the Holy Mass, Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti led the liturgy and addressed the Belarusian people with a welcoming speech...

Belarus’ Harnasko wins four gold medals at Solo Cup in Dubai
Daria Grohotova placed third in the all-around, additionally earning two silver medals and one bronze in individual apparatus events. Darya Viarenich climbed the podium twice, while Darya Tkatcheva and Hanna Kamenshchykava each stood on the podium once...

Belarus raises nearly Br19.4m at nationwide clean-up day
Of the funds raised from this autumn's subbotnik, 50% will be allocated to the construction of the National History Museum of Belarus and the creation of its permanent exhibition. The remaining 50% will be at the disposal of the regional executive committees and the Minsk City Executive Committee, with the possibility of directing them to specific local projects...