Education & Exams: State final certification for 9th and 11th graders has started in Bishkek municipal schools, with the city hall stressing transparency and compliance with the Ministry’s schedule. Teacher Shortage: Kyrgyzstan faces a shortfall of over 640 teachers by the end of the 2025/26 academic year, with the biggest gaps in Russian-speaking schools; salary increases from April 1, 2026 are meant to help attract staff. Urban Mobility Safety: Bishkek’s scooter operators (including Yandex, ToGo, Sun Rent) have agreed to cap rental electric scooters at 15 km/h as the city considers stricter rules and warns a full ban could follow if accidents rise. AI in Everyday Life: Social media in Kyrgyzstan is seeing a surge of AI-made content, alongside fast-growing demand for AI training courses. Culture & Community: Karakol marked International Children’s Day with a parade, performances, and appearances by entertainers. Religion & Rights: Rights groups report Kyrgyz secret police deported and banned a jailed pastor, Rev. Pavel Shreider, after torture allegations. Summer Rules: The State Commission for Religious Affairs warns that religious camps and courses must be registered and permitted, or organizers face penalties.