Press releases

With a thirst for adrenaline. Belarusian racers compete in MX SPEEDWAY
Ice speedway is one of the most spectacular and extreme disciplines of motorcycle sports. A 400-meter-long ice oval was specially prepared for the racers...

Belarus’ National Bank presents new graphical symbol for Belarusian ruble
The winner of the competition for the best new graphical symbol is Vasily Shchebetun. His work received the highest total score...

Sabalenka retains top spot in WTA rankings
The world’s number one player retains 10,990 points in her tally, while the Australian Open champion, Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina, has risen two places to now occupy the third position...

12th-century plot? Rethinking Euphrosyne of Polotsk’s monastic choice
Commenting on the possible reasons for Euphrosyne of Polotsk entering a monastery, Kseniya Leshchinskaya drew attention to the young princess’s character, individuality, and vision...

Year of Belarusian Woman: Labor ministry unveils key initiatives
Equally important are nationwide informational and educational projects. For example, the Helping Hand project under the Council of the Republic will support women in difficult life situations. The Ministry of Labor will also organize campaigns for women and provide free consultations for mothers raising children...

Ancient Jewish marriage contract signing ceremony held at Volozhin Yeshiva
For the first time in modern Belarus, and in Volozhin in particular, where the Yeshiva was reopened after a major reconstruction in 2024, the traditional Jewish ritual of signing the ketubah, one of the most important parts of the wedding ceremony, was performed...

Belarus president’s team defeats Grodno Oblast team in RHL match
On 31 January, the head of state’s team defeated the Grodno Oblast team, 10-5 (5-2, 1-1, 4-2), at the Olympic Arena in Minsk...

Sabalenka and Rybakina meeting in Australian Open final for second time
In their 14 previous meetings, Sabalenka has won eight times...

Minsk Trial remembered: New exhibition on 80th anniversary of war crimes tribunal
The exhibition features materials from the holdings of the Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War. These materials expose the crimes committed by the Nazis on the territory of Belarus during the occupation, detail the work of members of the Minsk Regional Commission of the USSR Extraordinary State Commission to establish and investigate these crimes, present various details of the judicial process, and provide testimonies from participants in the trial...

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...