Press releases

Minsk specialists perform complex reconstruction of lower limb arteries
The uniqueness of the clinical case lies in the simultaneous performance of a full range of open and endovascular procedures during a single surgical session (one-day surgery...

Sergei Brylin appointed head coach of Belarusian national ice hockey team
The decision was made at a meeting of the BIHF Executive Committee on 20 August. Sergei Brylin will combine his duties as head coach of the national team and HC Dinamo Minsk...

Belarus claims medals at IJF Lima Pan-American Open 2026
Artsiom Kolasau took third place in the men’s -60 kg category. Yana Makretskaya also claimed bronze in the women’s -63 kg category...

Sabalenka advances to Cincinnati third round
In the round of 16, the world number one defeated China’s Xinyu Wang, ranked 36th, with a score of 6-1, 6-3. The match lasted just 55 minutes...

Historic Italian garden at Mir Castle to reopen this autumn after restoration
The restoration of the Italian garden dating from the mid-18th century, a unique example of landscape gardening art, is being completed at Mir Castle...

Belarus claims three medals at International Geography Olympiad 2026
Marking one of their best results ever in this prestigious competition, the Belarusian national team secured three medals of all ranks...

Minsk turns 959: City Day program unveiled
The main city venue, the area near the Palace of Sports, will operate from 12:00 to 23:00...

Sabalenka off to winning start at Cincinnati Open
In the round of 32, the world No. 1 powered through for a 6-2, 7-6 (2) win over Australia’s Talia Gibson to reach the third round. Sabalenka will next face China’s Wang Xinyu (world No. 36)...

Polotsk digs uncover ancient graffiti, lost 12th century gallery
Scientists have managed to clarify the location of the Pyatnitskaya Church, which was completely destroyed in the 1930s...

Belarus remains in UEFA top 50 to send 4 clubs to European cups
This season, FC ML Vitebsk and FC Dinamo Minsk saw their European runs come to an end in the third qualifying round, while FC BATE Borisov exited the Conference League in the second stage...

Call of Polesie festival to feature open-air cinema, themed installations
The festival cinema’s lineup includes Belarusian-produced films under the overarching theme Women of Belarus: History and Modernity...

One in four children in Belarus now raised in large families
Brest Oblast ranks first in the number of large families, followed by Minsk Oblast, with Gomel Oblast in third place. According to Yuliya Berdnikova, large families have been elevated to the level of a national value. Support measures for large families are multifaceted, with one of the key initiatives being the Family Capital program...

From regional to international: The birth and evolution of Call of Polesie festival
The event was conceived to introduce thousands of people to the unique culture and traditions of the Poleshuks (the inhabitants of the historic Polesie region), featuring ancient holidays and rituals, songs and dances, legends and folklore, as well as the exceptional skill of artisans and arts and crafts masters...

Gomel Oblast to present its cultural gems at Call of Polesie festival
The Call of Polesie is dedicated to the Year of the Belarusian Women. Overall, the Polesie districts of Gomel Oblast and Brest Oblast are united under the common theme The Heart of Polesie in Women's Hands which honors the outstanding women from the participating districts...

Archaeologists discover medieval forge during excavations in Oshmyany District
Among the finds were also several knives, keys, snow cleats and pieces of armor. Several items not directly related to blacksmithing were also found in the forge: beads, womenэs pendants, and pottery, including some with maker's marks...

MP: Polesie has huge untapped tourism potential
Polesie is a real goldmine for tourism, Mikhail Rusy, Chairman of the Standing Committee for Legislation and State Administration of the Council of the Republic, told the media during a visit to Petrikov District...

Belarus’ Pekarski claims European Aquatics Championships bronze in 50m butterfly
In the final, he clocked 22.68 seconds. In the battle for bronze, the Belarusian finished 0.04 seconds ahead of Italian world and Olympic champion Thomas Ceccon...

Robots, drones, UAVs. Science festival in Minsk to feature massive competitions
During the Science Festival an Intellectual Technologies platform bringing together five spectacular competitions will be organized for the first time. According to Vladimir Karanik, the NASB strives to make science as accessible and exciting as possible for all ages, this is why both children from six years old and adults can take part in the competitions, however, prior registration is required for participants...

Grodno excavations uncover remains of 17th-century church
In addition, materials associated with individual cults were found. In particular, this refers to medallions. Artifacts from the 17th - 19th centuries were also found there. It is presumed that this cemetery functioned for a short period of time and was connected with the activities of the church. The burial ground was likely abandoned after the church ceased to exist...

Brest Oblast to bring royal heritage, folk traditions to Call of Polesie festival
The 2026 edition of the festival is dedicated to the Year of the Belarusian Woman. The theme will form the basis of the programs. “From Brest Oblast, the festival will feature the town of Pinsk, Stolin District, Luninets District, Ivanovo District, and Pinsk District. Each of them has its own concept,” Viktor Rafalovich said...