Press releases

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...

Belarus’ Ice Hockey Federation slams IIHF ban extension
At the meeting on 21 January the IIHF Council made a decision to extend the suspension of the national teams of Belarus and Russia from tournaments under its authority for the 2026/27 season. Federation members cited “security conditions” as the reason for this decision. In connection with this ruling, the Belarusian Ice Hockey Federation has sent an open letter to the IIHF Council...

Sabalenka advances to 2026 Australian Open round four
In today’s third-round match, the Belarusian faced Austria’s world number 55 Anastasia Potapova and won in two tie-breaks: 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (9-7)...

Orzeszko family chapel vault in Drogichin District unveiled after restoration
The Orzeszko family chapel vault is located in the old manor park of the agro-town of Zakozel. Built in the mid-19th century, it features late Classicism and neo-Gothic architectural styles. The chapel will be used as a multifunctional exhibition hall and will host on-site tours and exhibitions...

Beautiful women, reliable tractors, potash fertilizers: What else is Belarus known for abroad?
"The whole world knows that Belarus has the most beautiful women. And in every country I've visited, they talk about it. Many countries value the BELARUS tractor and potash fertilizers. The whole world is also familiar with the tragic pages of Belarus's history—its participation in the defeat of the Nazi coalition and the genocide of the Belarusian people"...

Hockey federations of Belarus, Türkiye sign memorandum of cooperation
As part of the Belarus-Türkiye partnership in hockey, the parties plan to implement programs for the exchange of experience in athlete training, coaching personnel, and the development of refereeing, as well as to organize joint events and tournaments...

Belarus’ Derugo, Andrianova earn spots for 2026 Winter Games
Due to a quota reallocation in aerials, the number of Belarusian women in the Olympic tournament has increased from one to three...

Sabalenka moves to 2026 Australian Open third round
In the second round the world’s top-ranked player defeated China’s world number 702 Zhuoxuan Bai in just over an hour with a score of 6-3, 6-1...

Belarus’ NOC announces Olympic team for 2026 Winter Games
The composition of the Belarusian delegation may be expanded through the reallocation of quotas in freestyle skiing aerials. The 2026 Winter Olympic Games will be held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, on 6-22 February...

18th-century town hall in Chechersk reopens after renovations
This landmark rightfully serves as the hallmark of the Chechersk land. The structure, dating back to the second half of the 18th century, is a first-category architectural monument and is included in Belarus’ State Register of Historical and Cultural Heritage...

Beach sports center opens in Minsk
The construction of the facility lasted 18 months. The center features versatile transformations of the playing field, enabled by vertical hall partition systems and safety sleeves with crosses installed in the sand for mounting sports equipment...

Stowaway raccoon from USA adjusts well to life in Belarus
The raccoon has been in Belarus for less than a week. During this short period, he has swapped a calm and semi-drowsy state for a very active one...