Press releases

Nearly 1.6m people receive treatment and recuperation at Belarusian health resorts in 2025
"This year, occupancy reached its highest levels, with an average annual occupancy rate of 84.6%"...

Belarus to compete at Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026
At the Open Masters Games in Abu Dhabi, Belarusians will vie for medals in athletics competitions: races over various distances, high jump and long jump, hammer throw, and shot put...

Russia’s tourism sector expects continued interest in Belarus
The association noted that Belarus was the number one destination among neighboring countries in 2025 and the industry expects this status to be maintained in 2026...

Year of Belarusian Woman logo selected! Unanimous choice from over 100 options
The Belarusian Women’s Union initiated a competition to create the logo shortly after the head of state announced the theme for 2026...

Frozen in ice: Putting BELARUS tractor to cold start test
Workers at MTZ doused a BELARUS 1222.3 tractor with cold water and left it out in the cold on the factory grounds...

Signature festivals, historic estates described as drivers of tourism in Grodno Oblast
Work is in progress on the scientific and project documentation for the second phase of the Old Castle complex in Grodno, the most popular tourist site in the region...

Facial reconstructions of Euphrosyne of Polotsk's possible relatives revealed
"We have managed to confirm the hypothesis that the remains discovered in the sarcophagi on the grounds of St. Euphrosyne Convent could have belonged to representatives of the local princely family, the closest relatives of Venerable Euphrosyne of Polotsk"...

Patronage of a national saint: Exploring the role of Saint Euphrosyne of Polotsk
Saint Euphrosyne of Polotsk became the first woman in Eastern Europe to be canonized by the Church. Many generations consider her the patron saint and protectress of Belarus...

Belarusian experts reconstruct face of miner from 4,500 years ago
Belarusian scientists have reconstructed the face of a miner who lived 4,500 years ago as part of the new study titled “The Population of Belarus. An Album in Faces, A Look into the Past” which was presented in Minsk on 4 February...

Did she head male monastery? What mysteries remain in biography of Euphrosyne of Polotsk
Euphrosyne of Polotsk’s contribution to education and societal development is impressive by the standards of the 12th century. Her mission extended far beyond the monastery and the principality...

Timeless relic. Purpose of Euphrosyne of Polotsk’s missing cross
In the history of Belarus, the name of Euphrosyne of Polotsk is associated by many with the one-of-a-kind Cross created on her order. This relic disappeared many years ago, and its whereabouts remain unknown to this day...

Belarus plans nationwide rollout of new coronary artery treatment technology
The technology involves surgical endovascular treatment for patients who develop atherosclerotic plaques in their blood vessels...

How Pakhmutova and Dobronravov wrote songs about Belarus. Composer donates family archive
The collection includes photos, awards, personal correspondence as well as the author’s versions of famous songs, including songs about Belarus: Belovezhskaya Pushcha, My Youth - Belarus, Belarus and Russia Together...

Belarusian polar explorers test new sewage treatment facilities in Antarctica
The fulfillment of the research program continues within the framework of the 18th Belarusian Antarctic expedition: continuous meteorological monitoring, lidar and spectrometric studies of the atmosphere, experiments to study biodiversity and assess anthropogenic impact, including sampling for microplastic analysis...

Experts unveil business acumen of Euphrosyne of Polotsk
“As a person fully integrated into the Church, she built a church, even two, with a burial vault. Just imagine the things she personally created. Indeed, she found architect John. She had help from builders, workers… All of that is true. But it was she who proposed the idea, took it upon herself, and elevated the status of the city of Polotsk to such heights!” Sofia Macharashvili emphasized...

The visionary of Polotsk: Defining Euphrosyne's lasting mission
The East Slavic enlightener and patroness did not merely built stone churches but also introduced people to spiritual beauty. During the construction projects Euphrosyne of Polotsk received support from all who cared. "Believing people helped with the construction, seeing in her a giant of a person,” Sofia Macharashvili said...

Maslenitsa, fish soup festival, cultural events. What’s on Belarus’ tourist calendar for February
The last winter month is the time for Maslenitsa. Rural estates, tourism facilities and museums have prepared interactive programs. Guests will be treated to folk performances, traditional games (round dances, contests, burning of the effigy), and tastings of pancakes with herbal tea...

Seven athletes in five sports. 2026 Olympic schedule for Team Belarus
Belarus will have the largest presence in the aerials competition. Hanna Huskova, Anna Derugo and Anastasia Andrianova will vie for Olympic medals...

Wedding bells in the family? Brazil's Ambassador admits Belarus was more than a diplomatic post
The head of the diplomatic mission also noted that during his tenure, Belarus has become not only a part of his professional career but also part of his family history...

Sasnovich progresses to Abu Dhabi Open second round
In the round of Last 32, the Belarusian defeated Spain’s world number 65 Paula Badosa in a two-hour, three-set match, 6-4, 3-6, 6-1...