Travel & Visas: A practical guide explains when non-EU visitors need a Schengen visa for Italy, how the 90-days-in-180-days rule works, and that requirements depend mainly on nationality. Faith & Youth Culture: An Angolan Catholic bishop urged young people in São Tomé and Príncipe and Angola to “love the Church,” resist corruption, and take active roles in society through formation, prayer, and community service. Investment Migration Watch: As EU investor-citizenship rules tighten, more Africans—including São Tomé and Príncipe—are expanding “golden visa” and citizenship-by-investment options, with costs and eligibility varying widely. Golden Visa Listings: A roundup highlights which African countries offer golden visas, what amounts are required, and how applicants can qualify. Diplomacy & Culture Links: Serbia’s foreign minister met São Tomé and Príncipe’s prime minister to discuss cooperation in education, healthcare, agriculture, digitalization, and culture. UNESCO Spotlight: UNESCO added new World Heritage Sites in 2026, with São Tomé and Príncipe reaching a milestone by gaining its first-ever World Heritage listing. Global Policy Ripple: Reports on the U.S. visa bond program and Nigeria’s fiscal transparency failures show how stricter rules can reshape travel and public trust.