Belarusian Writers Honour the Memory of Compatriots in Prague on Dziady — Photo Report
The festival of contemporary Belarusian culture, “Pradmova”, is underway in the Czech capital. On Dziady, the day of…
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Despite Attempts to Ban the Holiday, Minsk Residents Celebrate Halloween in Large Numbers
Belarusian authorities strongly advised against celebrating Halloween, and it was difficult to find themed parties in the capital…
Belarusian Man Shows What the National Library Could Look Like on Halloween. People Are Delighted
A Minsk resident has posted a video showing the National Library transformed into a Halloween pumpkin using LED…
Government Sets Funding Standards for Libraries and Theaters for 2027
The Council of Ministers has revised funding standards for libraries and theaters under Resolution No. 548. The document…
Between an IKEA Fairy Tale and a von Trier Horror: The Finale of “Pukst in the North” Is Out
In the final episode, Siarhei Pukst explores what lies behind the picture-perfect image of Scandinavian well-being. The fifth…
“Stories of Our Peoples Are Very Similar”: Pavel Barkouski on Dublin Conference Dedicated to National Identity
A conference titled “Ireland and Belarus: National and Cultural Identity” will take place in Dublin today. The discussion…
Fundraising Campaign Launched to Buy Gifts for Children of Belarusian Political Prisoners and Volunteers
The Museum of Free Belarus is preparing a New Year’s celebration for the children of Belarusian political prisoners…
“With the Drive to Become ‘Russians With a Quality Mark,’ This Is an Inevitable Process”: Tsikhan Charnyakevich on the Dismantling of Belarusian Literary Publications
“I see no reason why the state would suddenly start investing heavily in literature and Belarusian-language publications today,…
Egor Kreed Music Video to Be Examined for Denial of Genocide of the Belarusian People
The Prosecutor General’s Office of Belarus has asked the Investigative Committee to examine the music video for “Mily…
Exhibition Dedicated to Banned Belarusian Books Opens at the National Library of Latvia — Photo Report
Today, October 21, an exhibition titled “Aizliegto grāmatu balsis” (“Belarus. Voices of Banned Books”) opens at the National…
Belarusian Poet Julia Cimafiejeva Wins Prestigious German Hilde-Domin Prize for Literature in Exile
Yesterday, October 20, a ceremony was held at Heidelberg City Hall in Germany to present the Hilde-Domin-Preis für…
Pippi Who Ate Fly Agarics. Fourth Episode of “Pukst in the North” Released
The fourth episode of the documentary series “Pukst in the North” has been released on the YouTube channel…
Film by Belarusian Directors Mikita Lauretski and Siarhei Kalasouski Receives World Premiere at Doclisboa Festival
The film “Smarty” by Belarusian directors Mikita Lauretski (Nikita Lavretski) and Siarhei Kalasouski (Sergey Kolosovski) is competing in…
Film About Maks Korzh Fans “Dvizh” Wins Award at Festival in Łódź
“Dvizh” (“Dwiż”), a documentary directed by Aliaksandr Haradko and produced for Belsat TV, has won the Aleksander Kamiński…
Kupalaucy to Present “Odyseja,” an Experimental Collaborative Theatre Project, in Warsaw
On November 17, 18 and 19, Kupalaucy will present Émigré Cabaret „Odyseja” in Warsaw — a collaborative theatre…
Belarusian “Viachorki” to Take Place in Warsaw
The first Belarusian “Viachorki” will take place on October 16 at the Łowicka Center in Warsaw. This is…
Belarusian Underground Heads to Denmark. Third Episode of “Pukst in the North” Released
The third episode of Reform.news’s documentary project “Pukst in the North” has been released on the YouTube channel…
A Work by Legendary Homiel Street Artist Valery Liashkevich May Find a Home in the Horvat Palace in Naroulia
Businessman and co-owner of the Horvat Palace in Naroulia Piotr Kuzniatsou wrote on Facebook about purchasing a work…
Belarusian Culture Festival Minsk x Minga Held in Munich – Photo Report
The Minsk x Minga 2026 festival took place in Munich, Bavaria, from October 9 to 11. Minsk x…
The “Dvizh” Phenomenon: Documentary About Max Korzh’s Fans to Be Screened at Festival in Łódź
The documentary “Dvizh” (DWIŻ), directed by Aliaksandr Haradko, will premiere this week in the competition programme of the…
Sixty-Three Detained, Four Days of “Dvizh” and an Anti-War Appeal from the Stage: Max Korzh’s Concert in Frankfurt
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, Belarusian rapper Max Korzh performed a major stadium concert at Deutsche Bank Park…
“Without Exams or the Ministry of Information”: Photographer Siarhei Mikhalenka Opens Publishing House in Lithuania
Belarusian photographer and curator Siarhei Mikhalenka (Sergejus Michalenko) has registered a new publishing house in Lithuania. It will…
“This Is a Return to a Future That Once Seemed Impossible”: Maria Kalesnikava Returns to the Big Stage as a Flautist
Belarusian musician and former political prisoner Maria Kalesnikava has returned to the big stage as a soloist for…
Bookshop Night Held In Poland With Participation Of Belarusian Bookshop Kamunikat.shop — Photo Report
Bookshop Night was celebrated in Białystok and Warsaw with the participation of the Belarusian bookshop Kamunikat.shop. Events featuring…
Pavel Latushka Expresses Support For Kamunikat Publisher Yaraslau Ivaniuk, Who Has Been Placed On Wanted List
Pavel Latushka, head of the National Anti-Crisis Management, has voiced support for Yaraslau Ivaniuk and representatives of cultural…
“We’re Starting in Sweden and Continuing in Ukraine.” Director of “Pukst in the North” Artsiom Lobach Begins Filming New Documentary
Belarusian filmmaker Artsiom Lobach, director of the documentary series “Pukst in the North,” which is currently being released…
Room to Breathe: Ambasada Kultury Brings Belarusian and International Artists Together in Berlin for Luft suchen Exhibition
In technical usage, the word “Luft” refers to a small clearance between components, without which friction increases and…
No Plans Yet to Restore Lost Murals in Minsk’s Red Church: What the Restoration Actually Includes
The funds allocated for the current stage of restoration of the Red Church in Minsk will be used…
Belarusian Metal Band Dymna Lotva To Perform On Sepultura Alive Show Today
The performance by Belarusian metal band Dymna Lotva will be broadcast today on the Sepultura Alive YouTube channel.…
A Memorial Evening For Director Yuri Khashchevatsky To Be Held In Warsaw
On Thursday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m., the Warsaw Kultura cinema will screen the documentary film “Gods of…
No Small Talk, but With Care. Second Episode of “Pukst in the North” Released
The second episode of Reform.news’ documentary project “Pukst in the North” has been released on the YouTube channel…
Spy Thriller About Belarus and 12 More Books Banned in Belarus
Belarus’s Ministry of Information has updated its list of “printed publications containing information and/or materials whose dissemination may…
Updated Tadeusz Kościuszko Monument to Be Unveiled in Switzerland. Ceremony to Be Held in Belarusian
At 1 p.m. on October 17, 2026, an updated monument to Tadeusz Kościuszko will be unveiled at Stadtpark…
Polish Writer Szczepan Twardoch Wins Nike Award for Novel “Null.” The Book About the War in Ukraine Has Also Been Translated Into Belarusian
Renowned writer Szczepan Twardoch has won the 2026 Nike Literary Award for his novel “Null.” Readers also voted…
Valiantsina Hayavaya Dies
Valiantsina Hayavaya, founder and longtime director of the Kharoshki choreographic ensemble, has died. She was 90. Since 1974,…
VEHA Archive Collects Photographs for Second Volume of “Ruins of Belarus”
The independent digital archive of vernacular photography VEHA has begun work on the second volume of the book…
Latushka at PACE: Supporting Independent Belarusian Culture Is an Investment in a Democratic and Secure Europe
Supporting independent Belarusian culture is an investment in a democratic and secure Europe, Pavel Latushka, a representative of…
“How Do You Spread Your Wings When Your Roots Have Been Torn From the Ground?”: Mental Health Festival for Belarusians to Take Place in Warsaw
On October 17, the Free Belarus Museum will host the “Roots and Wings” psychological festival — an event…
“Chagall as He Should Be”: Miane Niama Publishes First Version of Artist’s Autobiography, Translated by Siarhei Shupa
The Miane Niama publishing house has announced the release of Marc Chagall’s memoir “Svayo” (Ejgens). It is the…
Large Georgian Festival Returns to Minsk After Seven-Year Hiatus
The Georgian culture festival Tbilisoba returns to Minsk this Saturday. It was held in the Belarusian capital every…
From Venice to Amsterdam: Andrei Kutsila’s Film “Listy” About Belarusian Political Prisoners to Screen at IDFA
The documentary “Listy” (Letters from the Silenced Country) by Belarusian director Andrei Kutsila continues its successful festival run.…
Finnish Silence and Belarusian Dadaism: First Episode of “Pukst in the North” Released
The first episode of “Pukst in the North,” a new documentary project by Reform.news, has been released on…
Volha Hapeyeva Wins Prestigious Brothers Grimm Prize of Hanau, Germany
Volha Hapeyeva has received the Brothers Grimm Literary Prize of the City of Hanau. The award ceremony will…
An Exhibition Featuring Works From Art Residencies At The House Of Artists Is Underway In Warsaw — Photo Report
The exhibition “Presence of Memory”, featuring works by participants in two art residencies at the House of Artists,…
Reopening of Minsk’s Red Church Postponed Again, Now Until Spring 2027
Four years have passed since the parish of Saints Simon and Helena was evicted from Minsk’s Red Church…
Orsha Begins Painting New Mural of Karatkevich After Public Outcry
A new mural dedicated to Uladzimir Karatkevich is being painted on the wall of No. 2 Marata Street…
Another Cultural Project Banned in Minsk
Public cultural and educational activities by artist Siarhei Filipau have been banned in Minsk. He is no longer…
Belstat Prepares Review For World Tourism Day. More Than Half A Million Visitors Arrived In Belarus On Organized Tours Alone
Belstat has published a statistical review for World Tourism Day, which is celebrated on September 27. In 2025,…
BelQueerFest 2.0 to Take Place in Warsaw, Bringing Together Belarusian and Polish Queer Cultures
The second BelQueerFest, a festival of Belarusian queer culture, will take place in Warsaw on October 3. The…
Belarusian Director Yauhen Lytkin’s Short Film “The Final Test” Wins Special Jury Prize at Jordan Film Festival
“The Final Test,” a drama by independent Belarusian director Yauhen Lytkin, has received the Special Jury Prize in…