Belarus Education & Culture: Belarusian State University (BSU) signed cooperation memoranda with two Chinese universities, opening doors for joint research, exchanges, and even a possible joint master’s programme. Belarus Civic Life: Minsk approved funding for 51 civic initiatives in 2026, with projects ranging from children’s playgrounds to sports and recreation. Belarus School Admissions: In Novaya Baravaya, parents queued for school applications amid “school of talents” buzz; officials say information work was done in advance and explain the rules. Belarus Human Rights: Human Rights Watch reports a nationwide intimidation campaign targeting students and families linked to the European Humanities University (EHU). Belarus Activism: Tsikhanouskaya’s office is collecting anonymous questions for the New Belarus Conference in Warsaw (Aug 8–9), with submissions open until June 15. EU Migration & Asylum: The EU’s new Migration and Asylum Pact takes effect, bringing border screening, faster procedures for some cases, and concerns from rights groups about detention and rushed decisions. Regional Support: Lithuania’s foreign minister reaffirmed support for Belarusian civil society and continued pressure on Lukashenka, including visa and integration practicalities. International Education: Kyrgyzstan opened applications for the free international Media School “Eurasia” for bloggers and journalists across the CIS, including Belarus.