Belarusian Music and Poetry Evening Held at the OSTPOL Festival in Berlin
The multilingual OSTPOL BERLIN Festival, a forum dedicated to Eastern European art, has opened in Berlin. The festival…
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“A Model Belarusian”: Vintsuk Viachorka on the Late Piotra Sadouski
The passing of Belarusian linguist and diplomat Piotra Sadouski has prompted an outpouring of farewell messages and tributes…
Budslau Hosts Annual Catholic Festival — Photos
Celebrations in honor of Our Lady of Budslau were held in Budslau from July 2 to 4. The…
A Diver “Surfaced” in the Vistula Near Warsaw’s Pedestrian Bridge. We Asked the Artist About His New Work
A distinctive street art “intervention” by Belarusian artist Mihas Mishuk has appeared near Warsaw’s pedestrian bridge. A fairly large…
MALDZIS Festival to Be Held in Warsaw Featuring Sviatlana Alexievich, Lavon Volski and Sasha Filipenka
The MALDZIS Festival, a forum bringing together leading figures shaping and promoting contemporary Belarusian culture, will take place…
Janushkevich Publishing House Reviews First-Half Results
Belarusian publisher Janushkevich has announced a change in its strategy after reviewing its performance during the first half…
State Propaganda Responds to the Deterioration of Karatkevich’s House in Rahachou
The house in Rahachou where Uladzimir Karatkevich lived and worked is falling into disrepair. A Belarusian woman, Yulia,…
Fragments of Disciplinary Cartography: Belarusian Artist Siarhei Shabohin Exhibits at Wroclaw’s SURVIVAL Art Review
The SURVIVAL Art Review, taking place in Wroclaw from June 26 to 30, presents contemporary art in an…
Several People Detained at Rave Near Stoubtsy
Several people were detained by Belarusian security forces during a rave near Stoubtsy held on the night of…
Belarusian Designer Ihar Nazaranka Becomes Finalist at AI Festival in Seoul
Belarusian graphic artist and designer Ihar Nazaranka has been named one of the finalists of the Seoul International…
National Art Museum Opens Exhibition Marking the 100th Anniversary of Painter Mikalai Zalozny
The National Art Museum of Belarus has opened the exhibition Mikalai Zalozny. The Palette of Life to mark…
Longlist Announced for the Jerzy Giedroyc Prize for the Best Belarusian Book of 2025
The organizing committee of the Jerzy Giedroyc Prize has announced the longlist of works nominated in 2026 for…
Hajnowka Lyceum Presents Best Belarusian Language Teacher Award Established by Paval Latushka
During a ceremony marking the end of the academic year at the Second General Education Lyceum with Additional…
Two Belarusian Authors Make Longlist for the Angelus Central European Literary Award 2026
The jury of the Angelus Literary Award, presented for the best prose book published in Polish, has unveiled…
Village House of Publisher Ihar Lohvinau Sealed Off
The house of publisher Ihar Lohvinau in the village of Kaptaruny has been sealed off. Readers informed Reform.news…
“Dukorski Maentak” Abruptly Cancels Kupalle Festival
The Kupalle-themed weekend event scheduled for June 28 at the Dukorski Maentak museum complex near Minsk has been…
Old Revolver Found During Restoration of Sapieha Palace in Ruzhany
A rusted revolver was discovered during restoration work at the Sapieha Palace complex in Ruzhany. According to the…
“Festival of Disobedience” by Maryna Naprushkina: Belarusian Artist Takes Part in European Manifesta Biennial
Every two years, the travelling Manifesta biennial, launched in Rotterdam in 1996, moves to a new European city…
Former Kupala Theatre Staff Member and Puppet Theatre Production Director Mikhail Maeu Dies
Mikhail Maeu, head of the artistic and production department at the Belarusian State Puppet Theatre in Minsk, former…
New Memorial Zone Opened at Brest Fortress as Requiem Rally Held
Thousands of people attended a requiem rally held during the night of June 22 at the Brest Hero-Fortress…
“Sun Over the Police Station”: The Metaphorical World of Kmitansambl’s First Album
Kmitansambl has released its debut album, “Sun Over the Police Station.” The release of the record was first…
Free Belarus Museum to Host Discussion on Digitizing Archives
How can family archives be digitized properly? How should files be organized to ensure they are not lost…
Hanna Yankuta’s Poetry Collection “Constitution” Published in Polish Translation
A Polish translation of “Constitution” by Hanna Yankuta has been published by Warsztaty Kultury. The translation was prepared…
Belarusian Researcher Tatsiana Artsimovich Receives Prestigious European Arts Award
Belarusian art critic and researcher Tatsiana Artsimovich has become a recipient of the Igor Zabel Award Grant 2026.…
Painting About a Digital Consumer Society Wins Grand Prix at Art-Minsk Festival
The Art-Minsk festival in Minsk has announced its winners. Among them is “Warehouse 2.0” by young artist Tatsiana…
Alex Chumak of SOYUZ, Šuma, and Ivan Dorn’s Project: Varušniak. Kupalle Reveals Its Line-Up
On June 27, the Belarusian cultural music festival Varušniak. Kupalle will bring together Belarusians in Warsaw at REJS…
“Travels With Zhygamont” Releases New Episode as Spadar Yuras Visits the Village of Mikalaeva
It is difficult to imagine summer without travel — and even more so without journeys alongside the famous…
Restored Belarusian Online Library Kamunikat Returns Online
“As of today, we have managed to restore Kamunikat almost to the state it was in before the…
Belarusians Raise Money in a Day to Support Actor Mikalai Stonka, Who Is Battling Severe Depression
In less than 24 hours, concerned supporters raised €2,047 to help talented Belarusian actor Mikalai Stonka. The artist,…
Belarusian Children’s Choir Mara to Perform Concert in Warsaw
On June 20, the children’s academic choir Mara of the Belarusian School of Arts named after Michas Ravenski…
‘Yakub Kolos’ and No Resemblance at All: National Library of Belarus Unveils Bizarre Merchandise Collection for Its 20th Anniversary
The National Library of Belarus has released a merchandise collection to mark its 20th anniversary. The collection was…
White-Red-White Flag Requested at Grunwald Battlefield Museum as an Act of Historical Justice
A petition has been submitted to the management of the Museum of the Battle of Grunwald, calling for…
Russian Artist Killed in Poland Was the Author of a Series of Caricatures of Lukashenka – Photo Feature
Russian caricaturist Semyon Skrepetsky (real name — Robert Kuzovkov), who was known for his caricatures of political leaders including Vladimir…
Belarusian Tradition Festival SONCAHRAJ Held in Poland — Photo Report
The SONCAHRAJ Festival was traditionally held in Podlasie at two locations. It began on June 12 at Kościuszko…
“Road to Kurapaty” Film by Belarusfilm Declared “Extremist”
“Road to Kurapaty” Film by Belarusfilm Declared “Extremist” The Leninski District Court of Hrodna has designated as “extremist…
From Rakaw to Amy Winehouse: Belarusians Create “Shtetl” Board Game About the World of Jewish Towns
The Belarusian-Jewish Cultural Heritage Center has presented a unique project — the card-based strategy game “Shtetl.” The game…
“Civil Society Understands Its Responsibility for Culture”: Iryna Katsialovich on How Culture Works in America
Iryna Katsialovich, Deputy Representative for National Revival on Cultural Affairs in the United Transitional Cabinet, spent three weeks…
At the Matter of Art Biennale in Prague, a Massive Textile Installation by the #FramedinBelarus Project Tells the Stories of Belarusian Political Prisoners
The #FramedinBelarus installation brings together 681 embroidered works — nearly the complete archive of the renowned international project…
Lukashenka Allocates Funds for Restoration of Churches in Zhyrovichy and Budslau
Aliaksandr Lukashenka has signed an order allocating money from the presidential fund for the restoration of two religious…
Tsikhanouskaya Presents Award to Siarhei Shupa During Hospital Visit Following Scheduled Surgery
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, during an official visit to the Czech Republic, personally presented an award to Belarusian researcher, translator…
Belarusian Community Space in Białystok Appeals for Support
The Novaja Ziamlia Hub in Białystok has found itself in a critical situation. If it fails to raise…
“Sense of Safety” Book Catalogue Co-Organised by the Belarusian Cultural Embassy Presented in Berlin
The Berlin-based publishing house Distanz has released the English-language book catalogue “Sense of Safety. Art in a Time…
Composer Olga Podgaiskaya Releases Organ Works Album
Belarusian composer and organist Olga Podgaiskaya, who now lives and works in Warsaw, has presented her new studio…
From Portugal to Britain’s WOMAD: Yahor Zabelau Sets Off on Major Summer Festival Tour
Yahor Zabelau, one of Belarus’ most distinctive instrumental musicians and an accordionist, has unveiled the schedule for his…
Another Military Mural Appears in Brest — On a Building in Need of Repairs
Work is nearing completion on a large-scale mural on the end wall of a residential building on Heroes…
Tsikhanouskaya Plans to Attend TUTAKA 2026 Festival
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya will take part in the Belarusian festival TUTAKA 2026. According to Tsikhanouskaya’s Office, she has already…
Book on Contemporary Belarusian Art of the Past Decade to Be Published
The independent initiative Open Muzej is preparing a book that will bring together analytical and critical studies of…
Photo Album by Anatol Kliashchuk Featuring Belarus’s Sacred Lakes Published
The publishing house Belarus has released a photo album by renowned Belarusian photographer Anatol Kliashchuk (1957–2023). The book…
Exhibition of Protest Artefacts Secretly Removed from Belarus Opens in Warsaw
On June 9, the Museum of Free Belarus will open the exhibition “Depatriation,” featuring artefacts removed from Belarus…
Special Proceedings Opened Against Dymna Lotva Vocalist
The Investigative Committee has launched special proceedings against Katsiaryna Mankevich. Mankevich is charged under articles covering the promotion…