Press releases

Shkurdai wins first gold for Belarus at Strongest Athletes Swimming Cup in Minsk
On the first day of the tournament Anastasiya Shkurdai competed in the 200m medley swimming. In the finals the Brest resident clocked in at 2 minutes and 08.11 seconds and took the win, beating Russia’s Yana Shakirova by a second...

“Determined to win”: Alena Kucheruk to represent Belarus at Miss Universe in Thailand
The final round, which will take place on the night of Thursday into Friday (Belarusian time), will determine the top 30 contestants. Following the swimsuit and evening gown segments, the top 12 will be selected, which will then be narrowed down to a top five...

Expert identifies key challenges for developing Pripyat Polesie tourism
While the region possesses significant potential, the expert believes it must be developed into tangible products featuring tourist routes, farm stays, bicycle trails, glamping facilities, and on-site services...

Belarus secure four medals at Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics
On 19 November, Aliaksandr Maistrenka won silver in the triple jump with a result of 14.75m, while Raman Hralko took bronze with 14.71 m...

Minsk to host series of hospitality industry events in April 2026
Over the course of five days the Minsk Marriott Hotel, the Falcon Club arena, and the Minsk International Expo Center will host international forums, exhibitions, a gastronomic award ceremony, and a business matchmaking session...

Belarus’ NOC takes part in European Evening of Sport in Brussels
In total, about 300 participants from 49 countries across the continent were invited to the meeting. The Evening of Sport provided an opportunity to exchange views and experiences with leaders and representatives of the Olympic movement, including members of the EOC commissions...

Ten medals for Belarus at Trampoline Junior World Championships
The Belarusian medal haul continued with Uladzimir Khrapachkin (U14) taking individual bronze. Kira Parcheuskaya doubled her tally with two bronzes in the girls U14 individual and synchronized events with Anhelina Tratsinnikava...

Belarusian Hralko wins high jump silver at Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics
The Deaflympics are the largest international sports competition for athletes with hearing impairments. Belarus is represented by 24 athletes in three sports: athletics, swimming and wrestling...

Belarus’ Suravets claims high jump silver at Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics
The athlete won the silver medal in the high jump. She cleared 1.76m and set a new national record...

BSU team victorious at RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2025 in Abu Dhabi
The winning team consisted of first-year students Mikhail Maistruk and Gleb Davidovich and third-year student Vladislav Golik...

Belarus’ Harnasko wins all-around at Sky Grace Cup in Beijing
Alina Harnasko clinched the gold with 123.8 points, edging out Russian silver medalist Maria Borisova by nearly a point. Russian gymnast Eva Kononova joined them on the podium with 119.75 points...

Belarus, Russia seek UNESCO World Heritage status for memorials in Brest, Volgograd
In addition, Vitebsk has been included in UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities, and work is underway to include Braslav District in UNESCO Global Geoparks network...

Belarus’ Babkevich, Zhurovich podium at Sky Grace Cup in China
The senior all-around title will be decided on 13 November, with our national team leader Alina Harnasko leading after day one...

Belarus’ historical and cultural heritage list includes 5,690 objects
"The historical and cultural heritage of Belarus is the property of the Belarusian people and an integral part of world culture. Its preservation is one of the fundamental national interests"...

‘Brave and fearless’: Why Belarusian Nikolai Kutovsky was given an honor to participate in first Victory Parade
As part of the 46th Mortar Regiment, Nikolai Kutovsky participated in defensive battles on the Kola Peninsula. From June to August 1944, he was also involved in the Svir-Petrozavodsk operation, liberating Karelia. For the liberation of an important settlement, the Red Army soldier was awarded the Order of the Red Star...

Minsk International Christmas Opera Forum to kick off 11 December
Later, on 20 December, George Frideric Handel's opera Acis and Galatea will be premiered in the Chamber Hall of the Bolshoi Theater of Belarus. On 21 December, laureates of the Glinka International Vocal Competition will perform on the stage of the Bolshoi Theater of Belarus...

Belarusian theater RTBD to present two productions in Shanghai
For both countries, this is not merely a series of shows, but an artistic bridge between Belarusian and Chinese cultures, an opportunity to showcase the heart of Belarus through theater and to meet new friends who, despite speaking different languages, understand each other through art...

China’s Zhang Zhong wins Belarusian president’s special prize at Listapad film festival
In response, the Chinese filmmaker expressed his gratitude to the jury and the audience...

Belarus’ Shymanovich, Russia’s Kozyreva fight through to WTA doubles final in USA
The Belarusian-Russian tandem needed just an hour and a half to overcome the German-Dutch duo Anna-Lena Friedsam and Arantxa Rus in three sets, 5-7, 6-3, 10-4...

Sabalenka books spot in WTA Finals title clash
The world No.1 battled past Amanda Anisimova of the USA (World No.4) in a three-set semifinal, securing victory with a score of 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 after 2 hours and 22 minutes on court...