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31 May 2021
Harnasko wins bronze at FIG World Cup in Italy Harnasko wins bronze at FIG World Cup in Italy
The Belarusian scored 23,500 points to place third with the Ribbon. Arina Averina of Russia scored 24,700 points to celebrate the win, with Dina Averina placing second (24,650)...
31 May 2021
Three Belarusians victorious at French Open start Three Belarusians victorious at French Open start
Belarus’ world number 4 Aryna Sabalenka saw off Croatia’s world number 144 Ana Konjuh 6-4, 6-3. The Belarusian will next face Belarus’ world number 103 Aliaksandra Sasnovich who fought past France’s world number 307 Diane Parry 6-3, 3-6, 6-3...
28 May 2021
Belarus' COVID-19 update: 1,434 new cases, 1,490 recoveries Belarus' COVID-19 update: 1,434 new cases, 1,490 recoveries
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 391,637 cases...
27 May 2021
Belarus takes stock of cultural heritage repatriation efforts in 2019-2020 Belarus takes stock of cultural heritage repatriation efforts in 2019-2020
The commission on finding and returning cultural heritage and using it for scientific and cultural purposes at the Belarusian Culture Ministry convened on 27 May...
27 May 2021
2021 Elite Track European Championships in Minsk canceled 2021 Elite Track European Championships in Minsk canceled
The decision was taken in light of the current international situation, the post on the UEC official website reads...
27 May 2021
Belarus reports 1,216 new COVID-19 cases, 1,412 recoveries in past 24 hours Belarus reports 1,216 new COVID-19 cases, 1,412 recoveries in past 24 hours
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 390,203 cases...
27 May 2021
Belarus 89th in FIFA rankings Belarus 89th in FIFA rankings
Over the past two months the Belarusian football players, as the other teams, did not play and remained 89th with 1,276 points...
26 May 2021
Belarus' COVID-19 latest: 1,169 new cases, 1,396 recoveries Belarus' COVID-19 latest: 1,169 new cases, 1,396 recoveries
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 388,987 cases...
26 May 2021
Vasilevski, Erlich reach Belgrade Open semifinal Vasilevski, Erlich reach Belgrade Open semifinal
In the quarterfinal on 25 May the Belarusian-Israeli duo proved stronger over Luis David Martinez of Venezuela and Sander Arends of the Netherlands 6-3, 0-6, 10-6 in an hour and five minutes...
25 May 2021
Belarus reports 840 new COVID-19 cases, 764 recoveries in past 24 hours Belarus reports 840 new COVID-19 cases, 764 recoveries in past 24 hours
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 387,818 cases...
25 May 2021
Busy program for Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk 2021 Busy program for Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk 2021
The main events will be the opening ceremony, the opening gala concert, and the concert “Union State invites...”. The Slavianski Bazaar festival will also include the traditional song contests for adults and children. The two-day children’s song contest will be held at the Vitebsk Concert Hall and will wrap up with a gala concert...
25 May 2021
Govortsova secures French Open qualifying win Govortsova secures French Open qualifying win
Belarusian players Egor Gerasimov (World No.78), Aryna Sabalenka (4), Victoria Azarenka (16), and Aliaksandra Sasnovich (103) will start their French Open campaign in the main draw...
24 May 2021
Belarus' COVID-19 update: 953 new cases, 652 recoveries Belarus' COVID-19 update: 953 new cases, 652 recoveries
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 386,978 cases...
24 May 2021
Ilya Ivashka 89th in ATP rankings Ilya Ivashka 89th in ATP rankings
Last week Ilya Ivashka was 91st, and moved to spots up after reaching the Geneva Open round of Last 16, with a total of 855 points...
24 May 2021
Belarus off to good start at 2021 European Shooting Championships Belarus off to good start at 2021 European Shooting Championships
Belarus have made a good start at the 2021 European Shooting Championships in Osijek, Croatia by securing two gold, three silver and one bronze medals. Ivan Kazak, Uladzislau Dzemesh and Mikita Kavalionak claimed the Air Pistol Team Junior gold...
24 May 2021
Belarus' COVID-19 update: 1,252 new cases, 1,599 recoveries Belarus' COVID-19 update: 1,252 new cases, 1,599 recoveries
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 386,025 cases. A total of 376,453 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus...
24 May 2021
2021 IIHF Worlds: Belarus defeat Sweden 2021 IIHF Worlds: Belarus defeat Sweden
Belarusian defence that clearly learned from its failings in the 2-5 loss to Slovakia worked really well in the match against Sweden...
21 May 2021
Orsha named Belarus' Capital of Culture 2021 Orsha named Belarus' Capital of Culture 2021
The nationwide campaign “Belarus' Capital of Culture” has been held since 2010. Every host city implements innovative projects to display its cultural identity, develop and popularize the traditions and achievements of the national culture, revitalize creative enterprise, and increase tourism attractiveness...
21 May 2021
Belarus' COVID-19 update: 1,756 new cases, 1,725 recoveries Belarus' COVID-19 update: 1,756 new cases, 1,725 recoveries
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 383,302 cases...
20 May 2021
Belarus reports 1,457 new COVID-19 cases, 1,531 recoveries in past 24 hours Belarus reports 1,457 new COVID-19 cases, 1,531 recoveries in past 24 hours
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 381,546 cases...
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