Urban Safety Push: Minsk plans to clear courtyards and streets of abandoned cars by month’s end, while also expanding paid parking and tightening rules so vehicles stop lingering on lawns and near entrances. Transport & Infrastructure: Authorities say the third metro line’s construction is on schedule, with the second stage due in 2028 and the ring line planned to start in 2027. Tourism Upgrade in Brest: A historical bridge to Frontier Island in Brest Fortress is being considered for restoration using old designs, aiming to make the island easier to reach for visitors. Public Health & Emergencies: A man was hospitalized after an electric scooter battery exploded while charging in the Minsk region; the cause is under investigation. Local Life & Culture: Grodno held a City Day Cheese Festival featuring a giant platter shaped like Belarus, and a new sculpture “Ales and Alesia” was unveiled in Kastsyukovichy for Belarusian Written Language Day. Politics & Community: Andrzej Poczobut says the Union of Poles congress in Białystok has been postponed for logistics, but he still plans to return to Hrodna in September. Economy Policy: Belarus has exhausted its 2026 duty-free electric vehicle import quota for individuals, so new imports now face a 15% customs duty (VAT exemption may still apply for cars under five years old).