Flag, anthem back for Belarusian gymnasts on international stage
The International Gymnastics Federation has allowed Belarusian athletes to compete with their national flag and anthem, BelTA learned from the press service of the National Olympic Committee of Belarus.
China’s museums receive 1.56 billion visits in 2025
Museums across China received 1.56 billion visits in 2025, with the total number of registered museums nationwide reaching 7,188 by the end of the year, official data showed.
Belarusian tennis players set for opening qualifying matches at Roland Garros
The qualifying rounds of the second Grand Slam tournament of the season, the French Open, are getting underway in Paris, BelTA has learned.
Caretta carettas return to Türkiye’s southern coast of Antalya for nesting season
Endangered caretta carettas have begun nesting and laying eggs on Kizilot Beach in the Manavgat district of Türkiye’s Antalya province.
Belarus’ Harnasko wins bronze at World Challenge Cup in Portugal
Belarusian rhythmic gymnast Alina Harnasko won a medal at the first stage of the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup in Portimão, Portugal, BelTA has learned.
Belarus celebrates Family Day
The International Day of Families is celebrated annually on 15 May in accordance with a resolution of the United Nations General Assembly. Belarus marks Family Day on 15 May.
Lukashenko, Putin talk over phone
The presidents of Belarus and Russia, Aleksandr Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin, had a telephone conversation on the morning of 15 May, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.
Lukashenko meeting with head of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko is holding a meeting with Franklin Graham, President and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, BelTA has learned.
Harvest Targets
In accordance with the Head of State’s directive, this year’s harvest across all categories of farms should reach at least 11.5 million tons, including 7.5–8 million tons of cereals, 2.5 million tons of maize, and at least 1 million tons of rapeseed. The target for this year is also to harvest 5 million tons of sugar beet and 55,000 tons of flax fibre.
Lukashenko: ZUBR emergencies unit proves its worth worldwide
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to the workers and veterans of the Republican Special Response Team ZUBR of the Belarusian Emergencies Ministry as the agency is celebrating its 35th anniversary, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.