Diplomatic Travel Watch: Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has started a state visit to Belarus, with stops in Minsk and Brest and talks with Aleksandr Lukashenko focused on agriculture, education, commerce, and technical cooperation—plus wreath-laying at the Victory Monument. Visa & Entry Updates: Belarus and Ghana are moving toward visa-free travel for holders of diplomatic and service passports (up to 30 days per entry, max 90 days per year), while Indonesia is considering partial visa-free access for eight markets that includes Belarus. Regional Deals for Travelers: Kyrgyzstan and Belarus signed 12 new cooperation agreements and set a $500 million trade goal by 2030, with tourism named among the areas to build on. Schengen Reality Check: Belarusian tour operators say Belarusians may still get long-term multiple-entry Schengen visas, but outcomes depend heavily on visa history and which consulate processes the application. Safety & Rights for Visitors: The UK Foreign Office keeps Belarus on its “do not travel” list citing arrest risk, and a Belarusian journalist detained at Berlin Airport highlights how EU entry bans can affect travelers. LGBTQ Travel Risk: A new 2026 risk map reports worsening conditions for LGBTQ travelers in Belarus. Practical Transport: Riga Airport warns passenger growth could be hit if key direct routes aren’t restored, with fuel prices and closed regional markets cited as major factors. Nature & Tourism Exchange: Belarus and Georgia agreed to exchange forestry know-how and discussed hunting tourism, with Belarusian specialists invited to visit Georgia.