Medical Education Oversight: Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Health carried out the first state accreditation of secondary medical colleges, granting six-year accreditation to six institutions and one-year status to several others. Culture & Arts: The Culture Minister met GITIS rector Grigory Zaslavsky to discuss reviving a Kyrgyz national theater course, while the Youth Theater “Uchur” heads to France’s Avignon Festival with “Bugü Ene,” based on Kyrgyz spiritual heritage. Bishkek Daily Life: Bishkek’s fountains are being rehabilitated in phases, and the city is also tackling a hot-button issue—some buses still lack working air conditioning, with officials saying new and electric buses will be factory-equipped. Sports & Nomad Games Prep: Volunteer training for the VI World Nomad Games is nearing completion, and a new international “Cuisine of the World Nomads” chefs contest is set for Sept 2–5. Policy & Digital Services: A draft Cabinet resolution proposes digital initial registration for military service via “Tündük,” with electronic medical records and an electronic military ticket. Tourism Numbers: Kyrgyzstan’s tourism export hit $1B in 2025 for the first time, with summer visitors rising sharply beyond Issyk-Kul. International Links: Kyrgyzstan and South Korea continue deepening ties through parliament-to-parliament cooperation, and a new “Manas and Mahabharata” civilizational studies center opened in Bishkek with a first Hindi translation of “Manas.”