Turkic Culture & Literature: Kyrgyz young poets Yrysgul Izatova, Maksat Zhangaziev and Melis Mamatjan uulu won laureate spots at the II Festival of Young Poets of the Turkic World in Azerbaijan’s Shusha, organized by TURKSOY and dedicated to Molla Panah Vagif; the next edition is set for 2027 in Izmir. Sports & Youth Lifestyle: Bishkek hosted an extreme street sports festival at Yntymak-2 (BMX, scootering, parkour) and Adinay (workout), with athletes from Kyrgyzstan and the region plus aerial gymnasts running a master class. Education & Language: From July 20 to Aug 9, Issyk-Kul’s Barchyn camp will run a Russian-language and culture program for Kyrgyz schoolchildren, led by volunteers and Pushkin Institute representatives. SCO Culture Boom in Cholpon-Ata: The SCO film festival wrapped up with Kyrgyzstan’s “Kara Kyzyl Sary” taking the grand prize, while a gala concert showcased ensembles from across SCO countries. Science for Young Minds: The SCO Young Scientists Camp 2026 concluded in Cholpon-Ata, with projects spanning environmental chemistry, biomedicine, renewable energy, aquatic robotics and astroinformatics. Rights Watch: UN experts urged Kyrgyzstan to reconsider a draft law that would define legal sex as immutable and restrict gender-affirming changes, warning it could institutionalize discrimination. Environment & Design: UpKel is turning unsorted plastic waste into custom accessories and home decor, pushing a more circular lifestyle at home. Immigration & Enforcement: Kyrgyzstan deported foreign citizens who violated local laws, reminding visitors to respect local culture and rules.