International Film Festival (SCO): Kyrgyzstan kicked off the International Film Festival of SCO Countries in Cholpon-Ata, with Culture Minister Mirbek Mambetaliev calling cinema “soft power” and a bridge between peoples, while jury chair Ernest Abdyjaparov said the event could grow into a global film forum. Culture & Diplomacy: The festival opening featured delegations, a red carpet, and performances by Chinese musicians alongside the Kyrgyz State Academic Symphony Orchestra. Local Land Use: In Naryn, authorities are reclassifying 5 hectares of pasture land to expand burial capacity after cemeteries ran out of free plots. Public Health Prep: Kyrgyzstan held interagency emergency drills ahead of the World Nomad Games, rehearsing responses to outbreaks and unidentified illness during major events. Human Rights Watch: The Ombudsman’s Akýkatçy Institute inspected a penitentiary after complaints about insults, poor medical support, and harsh conditions, including punishment isolation. Road Safety: In Bishkek, police met public transport drivers after a child was killed in a bus crash, stressing speed limits and passenger responsibility. Education & Faith: A new Quranic school opened in Osh Region’s Uzgen city to expand access to Quran memorization and religious studies. Environment: Volunteers will plant over 6,000 seedlings in Issyk-Kul as part of the “Formula 1” on water project.