Press releases

‘50 officers were selected’. This Belarusian drove a tank through Red Square in 1945 Parade
In the run-up to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, the Belarusian news agency BelTA together with the 7 Days newspaper launched a large-scale project. During the year we will be narrating the stories of the Belarusians who took part in the legendary Victory Parade in 1945...

Belarus president's team wins Republican Hockey League gold
The Belarus president’s team beat the team of Minsk Oblast in the second match of the finals at the Olympic Arena in Minsk on 5 April. The team of the head of state won in a series of shootouts 6-5 (1-4, 1-0, 3-1, 0-0, 1-0)...

Lukashenko comments on Dinamo Minsk’s performance in KHL playoffs
As BelTA reported earlier, HC Dinamo Minsk blanked HC CSKA Moscow 7-0 in the fifth match of the KHL playoff series. The match was played at Minsk Arena. Dmitry Kvartalnov’s team are now leading the series against CSKA 3-2...

Belarus 98th in FIFA rankings
In March 2025 Belarus held two successful test matches. Carlos Alos’ team whitewashed Tajikistan 5-0 in Dushanbe and blanked Azerbaijan 2-0 in Baku. Now the Belarusian national team has 1235.36 points...

Belarus President’s team grab first win in RHL finals
The Belarus President’s team defeated the team of Minsk Oblast 5-1 (3-0, 2-0, 0-1) at the Olympic Arena in Minsk...

Belarus attends Nowruz celebration at SCO Secretariat
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to China Aleksandr Chervyakov, the heads of diplomatic missions of SCO member states, observers, and dialogue partners also took part in the celebration...

April declared month of business tourism in Belarus
The campaign is meant to demonstrate the potential of business tourism in the country...

Tickets for Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk to be available from 2 April
Ticket sales will start in Vitebsk on 2 April. The Vitebsk Culture Center reminds that the box office in the Summer Amphitheater is closed for repairs, and the nearest ones are located in Dukhovsky Kruglik and the Vitebsk Concert Hall. They will be open from 10:00...

Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk 2025 scheduled, visas waived for participants, guests
An original ticket or a digital ticket to the festival events, which are held in the Summer Amphitheater or in the concert hall Vitebsk, can be used to cross the state border without visas...

Logo of 80th anniversary of Victory in Great Patriotic War approved
The logo designed by Maksim Shnip and Kristina Pochebut won the competition announced by the Culture Ministry...

Belarus Events Calendar: APRIL 2025
Holidays, festivals, exhibitions...

Lukashenko congratulates Sabalenka on Miami win
"With you powerful, consistent and brilliant play, you have reaffirmed your leadership in women's world tennis. We are proud of your achievements and always cheer for you. I wish you good health and further success," the message of congratulations reads...

Sabalenka claims maiden Miami Open title
The three-time Grand Slam champion scored a dominant 7-5, 6-2 win over the fourth seed Pegula to claim 19 WTA titles and the eighth WTA 1000 crown...

Belarus President’s team clinch first berth in RHL finals
The president’s team defeated the team of Mogilev Oblast 9-3 (4-1, 3-1, 2-1) in the first semifinal match at the Olympic Arena in Minsk...

Bison population up in Belovezhskaya Pushcha
"The bison surveys examined not only the number of animals, but also the population structure by sex and age. In large clusters of bison (more than 50 individuals), counting was conducted using a quadrocopter and a camera with a long-focus lens"...

Sabalenka books ticket in her first Miami Open final
Belarus’ world number one Aryna Sabalenka has reached her first Miami Open final with a solid 6-2, 6-2 victory over World No.7 Jasmina Paolini of Italy in an hour and 12 minutes...

Minsk, Moscow to mark Day of Unity of Peoples of Belarus, Russia on 2 April
Every year on 2 April, Belarus and Russia mark the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Belarus and Russia, a holiday established by the decrees of the presidents of Belarus and Russia...

Why Belovezhskaya Pushcha worth visiting
Brest Oblast is one of the leaders in providing tourism services. The most visited sites include the Brest Hero Fortress Memorial Complex and the Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park...

Belarus to issue Br80 banknote to mark Great Victory
On 18 March, the Board of the National Bank adopted Resolution No. 68 to issue a commemorative banknote and commemorative coins, which are legal tenders of the Republic of Belarus. The issue will be launched on 31 March...

Sabalenka holds off Zheng to reach Miami Open semifinals
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus booked a spot in her first career Miami Open semifinal with a 6-2, 7-5 victory over China’s World No. 9 Zheng Qinwen...