World Tourism Day to bring free excursions, workshops across Belarus
Excursions, workshops and themed events will be held across Belarus to mark World Tourism Day, BelTA learned from the National Tourism Agency.
Foreign tourist arrivals to Russia rise by 20% in first half of 2026
In the first half of 2026, the number of foreign tourists visiting Russia increased by 20 per cent to 2.5 million. More than 22 per cent of foreign visitors were Chinese citizens. This was announced by Nikita Kondratiev, Director of the Department of Multilateral Economic Cooperation and Special Projects at the Russian Ministry of Economic Development. His comments were published on the ministry’s website.
Belarus, DPRK to sign visa-free travel agreement soon
Belarus and the DPRK are preparing to sign a bilateral agreement on visa-free travel for citizens, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxim Ryzhenkov said on the air of the Belarus 1 TV channel, BelTA has learned.
Over 153,000 foreigners visit Belarus visa‑free since start of 2026
More than 153,000 foreigners have visited Belarus without visas since the beginning of the year, the State Border Committee told BelTA
Team Belarus earn five golds at tournament in Romania
Team Belarus won 11 medals at the Ion Cornianu & Ladislau Simon tournament in Bucharest, BelTA has learned.
