Press releases

Sabalenka reaches 2026 Brisbane semifinal
In the quarterfinal match, Aryna Sabalenka defeated world number seven Madison Keys of the USA, 6-3, 6-3...

Sabalenka advances to Brisbane International quarterfinals
On 8 January, the world number one defeated Romania’s Sorana Cirstea (world No.41) with a score of 6-3, 6-3...

Sasnovich advances to Brisbane round of 16
In the second round, the Belarusian, ranked 113th in the world, confidently defeated Denmark’s world No. 14 Clara Tauson, 6-3, 6-3...

Gancharenko named new head coach of Belarus’ national football team
Viktor Gancharenko has become the new head coach of the Belarusian national football team. The Belarusian specialist replaces Spanish specialist Carlos Alos, who coached the team from August 2023 to December 2025...

Sabalenka begins title defense in Brisbane with emphatic win
In the round of 32 on 6 January, the world number one defeated Spain’s Cristina Bucsa (No.50), with a convincing score of 6-0, 6-1...

Sasnovich into Brisbane round of 16
In the round of 32, Belarus’ world number 113 defeated Russia’s world number 61 Anna Blinkova, 7-5, 6-1...

Sabalenka, Badosa advance in 2026 Brisbane doubles event
In the round of 16, the Belarusian-Spanish tandem defeated the Russian-Chinese duo of Liudmila Samsonova and Zhang Shuai in two tie-breakers: 7-6 (7-2), 7-6 (7-3)...

‘Looks like an ordinary old man.’ What is the true secret of Chagall’s popularity?
Reflecting on Marc Chagall’s difficult path, Sofiya Macharashvili noted that the artist’s personal and creative formation occurred largely in his childhood and youth...

My Belarus exhibition attracts over 80,000 visitors since opening
Organizers noted that the exhibition offers something for everyone – history enthusiasts, technology fans, and nature lovers alike...

‘She stunned him with one phrase’: The love story of Marc Chagall and Bella Rosenfeld
In a new episode of the On Point. The Nation’s Pride project on BelTA’s YouTube channel, guide Sofiya Macharashvili and blogger Dmitry Sivchik (Dim Dimych) talked about the relationship between Marc Chagall and Bella Rosenfeld, as well as the artist’s creative journey...

Sasnovich advances to main draw of WTA tournament in Brisbane
The Belarusian secured her place in the main draw by defeating Uzbekistan’s Maria Timofeeva (No. 141) in a three-set second-round qualifying match that lasted two hours, with a final score of 2-6, 6-3, 6-2...

‘Free and gifted.’ What made Marc Chagall a global treasure?
"We are stirred by his talent and genius. Everyone knows that Marc Chagall was born near Vitebsk"...

Against his family’s will: What did Marc Chagall’s father want him to be?
In a new episode of the On Point. The Nation’s Pride project on BelTA’s YouTube channel, guide Sofiya Macharashvili and blogger Dmitry Sivchik (Dim Dimych) talked about Marc Chagall’s life and the obstacles he had to overcome on his way to become an artist...

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

World-famous… and Belarusian! BelTA launches new project On Point. The Nation’s Pride
Every episode will feature a trio: BelTA’s long-time host Yuri Groyerov, a popular blogger, and a history expert. Together, they will delve into the lives of notable Belarusians and examine their impact on the nation...

Belarus approves 2026 schedule of international sports competitions
The list includes 23 international sport competitions in 17 disciplines. Participants in these events may be eligible for a consular fee waiver...

Belarusian Academy of Sciences details launch of two satellites
The technologies will allow for stereometric and volumetric imaging of the Earth’s surface. The data will be used to create a database of 3D images of the planet and for emergency monitoring...

Invaluable heritage passed through generations. Negliubka weavers honored in Minsk
During its 20th session in New Delhi on 9 December, the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (UNESCO) decided to inscribe the element of intangible cultural heritage ‘Negliubka textile tradition of Vetka District Gomel Oblast’ on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding...

My Belarus exhibition: Belarusian regions unveil tourism gems
One of the central themes of the project is tourism. Each region has presented its most iconic landmarks, traditional crafts, industrial tours, and various types of recreation - from eco-tourism to wellness tourism...

Sabalenka’s dominance continues with 63rd straight week as WTA No.1
The final world ranking list of 2025, released on 29 December, shows the world’s number one with 10,870 points. Over the past season, the 27-year-old from Belarus made it to nine tournament finals, securing the title in four...