Women in Farming: A Bishkek working meeting focused on strengthening women’s role in agriculture, with plans for a gender council at the Agriculture Ministry and a women’s movement “Agro Aiym” to boost financing, land/water access, processing, certification, and market reach. Education Upgrade: President Sadyr Japarov opened a new academic building of the Kyrgyz National University of Culture and Arts in Bishkek (990 million soms, five floors), while a separate decree sets urgent measures to supply schools with modern textbooks, allocating 8.5 billion soms and introducing QR-code tracking. Textbook Controversy: A 24.kg survey says most families had to buy textbooks themselves; law enforcement opened a case after state-printed books appeared on open markets. Culture Calendar: Bishkek’s weekend includes ethno-musical “Raimaly and Begimai” and the Russian drama “ABBA instead of sLOVE,” plus museum and gallery events. International Links: Kyrgyzstan and the UK discussed deeper cooperation in finance and education, and China-Central Asia exchanges highlighted Confucius Institutes and vocational training. Sports & Lifestyle: Kyrgyzstan will host its first International Martial Arts Games in Bishkek (Oct 1–5), promoting a healthy lifestyle and local taekwondo development. Diplomatic Farewell: U.S. Ambassador Leslie Viguerie shared a farewell video reflecting on Kyrgyz culture, nomadic heritage, and friendships.