Safety & Civil Protection: Belarus will hold a nationwide Unified Safety Day on Sept. 24, with 139 themed platforms at mass-gathering sites and practical fire-and-emergency training, plus checks on fire suppression systems, automation and evacuation routes. Minsk Metro Disruption: “Ploshcha Lienina” station was temporarily closed after an unattended bag was found; service resumed about 25 minutes later and police said the item posed no danger. Culture & Museums: The National Art Museum unveiled an updated “100 Masterpieces” catalog in three languages, featuring works from Belarusian, Russian and selected Western/Eastern collections, including items not currently on display. EU Border Security: The EU Committee of the Regions urged stable long-term funding for eastern border security as talks on the 2028–34 EU budget near a key point. Belarus–Poland Tensions: Poland extended for another 60 days the suspension of asylum applications at the Belarus border (eighth extension). International Diplomacy: Belarusian Deputy FM Igor Sekreta met Türkiye’s ambassador; Belarusian parliamentary speaker Natalia Kochanova wrapped up a two-day visit to Algeria after meetings with top officials. Regional Security: Lithuania said a drone shot down in its airspace was Russian but aimed at Ukraine, after Ukraine’s electronic warfare allegedly pushed it via Belarus.