University Admissions: Belarus’ education minister Andrei Ivanets says passing scores for university entry will rise this year, citing more perfect scores and higher average results, while noting 3,000+ extra state-funded places—especially for medical, economic, engineering and agro-industrial tracks. Human Rights & Health Impact: The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders reports arbitrary detention and judicial harassment of Belarusian human rights defender Uladzimir Tselyapun, linked to alleged charges that could carry long prison terms. Border Health & Medicines: On the Minsk–Warsaw route, bus drivers were detained at the Belarus–Poland border for smuggling cigarettes and diabetes/obesity medications (including growth hormone), with criminal proceedings launched. Workplace Safety: Belarus’ Investigative Committee opened a criminal case after a fatal accident at Belaruskali Mine No. 3, where a salt-concrete barrier collapsed during construction, killing one worker and injuring others. Biotech & Healthcare Industry: Great Stone Industrial Park registered two new residents in medicine and biotechnology, including infusion-solution manufacturing and a platform for molecular genetic/genomic research. Public Health Monitoring: Belarus’ Investigative Committee warns of increased monitoring on Threads and TikTok, focusing on misinformation that could affect public safety and health. Pediatric Injury: A 9-year-old quad bike rider hit a 7-year-old cyclist in Luninets; the child received medical help and was allowed home, while the mother was fined for allowing an underage driver.