Seychelles Chess: The Seychelles Chess Federation has sent a young team to the World School Team Championship in Cape Town (July 6–12), with the event run under FIDE and ISCF to build junior experience and continental competition. Seychelles Tourism & Russia Links: Seychelles expects more Russian visitors after Aeroflot resumes regular flights from 8 July (twice weekly), with ministers citing Russia as a key market and highlighting the role of the Russian government in restoring services. Local Governance & Finance: The Central Bank of Seychelles Governor Caroline Abel presented the Financial Stability Report 2025 to the National Assembly Speaker, outlining key financial risks and regulatory measures, including steps toward more sustainable electronic reporting. International Diplomacy: Indonesia awarded Indian PM Narendra Modi its highest civilian honour, the Bintang Adipurna, following Seychelles’ recent “Guardian of the Blue Horizon” distinction—while the award trail continues to spark political debate abroad. Regional Anti-Corruption Push: Kenya’s EACC urged African states to set up joint fisheries corruption probes, intelligence sharing and cross-border asset recovery to tackle transnational graft. Travel Practicalities: A deposit-free car rental option is being promoted for Seychelles visitors, aiming to reduce credit-card deposit barriers and simplify insurance coverage.