Diplomatic Ties: Serbia’s foreign minister Marko Đurić met São Tomé and Príncipe PM Américo Ramos in Belgrade, thanking the government for its stance on Kosovo and discussing expanded cooperation in education, health, agriculture, digitalisation and culture. Regional Politics: Serbia’s PM Djuro Macut also met Ramos, praising São Tomé and Príncipe’s support for Serbia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, including in UN votes, and highlighting continued scholarship and e-government support. Citizenship & Mobility: São Tomé and Príncipe launched a “golden passport” citizenship-by-investment option, offering citizenship for a $90,000 contribution to a National Transformation Fund (plus fees), with no requirement for permanent relocation. US Visa Policy: The US made its visa bond programme permanent, allowing consular officers to require refundable deposits up to $20,000 for B1/B2 visas for nationals of 50 countries, including São Tomé and Príncipe. Heritage & Governance: UNESCO inscribed Roças of São Tomé and Príncipe on the World Heritage List, marking the first inscription for the country and adding 25 new sites overall in Busan. Tourism Strategy: A tourism feature highlights São Tomé and Príncipe’s “leve leve” model focused on conservation and exclusivity rather than mass arrivals. International Spotlight: A visa-free entry list by Panama includes São Tomé and Príncipe among only nine African countries allowed visa-free access. Global Context: China’s Xi Jinping sent congratulations to re-elected President Carlos Vila Nova, pledging to deepen the China–São Tomé and Príncipe strategic partnership.