Belarusian Economy & Finance: VTB says it will support Ozon sellers hit by attacks on the marketplace’s logistics and warehouse infrastructure, offering case-by-case delays on loan principal and interest. Sports Oversight: The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade has tightened rules on Dinamo Minsk’s ticket and season-ticket pricing for 2026/27, pushing “more restrained” increases and requiring advance notice plus justification if prices go above a set limit. Housing Costs: Demand for student rentals in Belarus is up sharply heading into the new academic year, with Minsk’s median monthly rent reported around 1,150–1,188 rubles. Local Infrastructure: A bridge fence section over the Svislach in Minsk district’s Novy Dvor collapsed; repairs are planned to start Sept. 7 with staged closures to keep pedestrian access. Public Policy: MART is drafting stricter rules on gambling ads, including a ban on online advertising and ads on public transport. Environment: Scientists report a stable population forming of the rare Scarce Swallowtail butterfly in southern Belarus, linked to warming. Border & Justice: Belarusian customs say a Moldovan man tried to smuggle a woman to Germany hidden inside an inflatable mattress via the Bruzgi checkpoint. Politics & Security: Belarus ordered a surprise combat-readiness inspection as CIA chief John Ratcliffe visits Moscow, according to Belarusian officials.