Summer Culture in Bishkek: Ala-Too Square is set to host free weekend musical evenings every Friday and Saturday, with folk dances and live komuz performances kicking off June 26–27 by the “Semetey” and “Akak” ensembles, then “Door” and “Kyrgyz Ruh.” Women in Business: Event producer Darika Ibraimova talks about building a career in Kyrgyz culture, the hurdles of a changing market, and how AI is starting to shape event work. Parliament Watch: The Jogorku Kenesh wrapped its first session, adopting 145 of 182 bills and pushing advisory councils on women’s rights, climate, migration, entrepreneurship and youth policy. Activism & Rights: Deputy Elvira Surabaldiyeva renewed calls for the release of akyn Askat Zhetigen, arguing for a “political thaw” and that artists shouldn’t be jailed for statements. Border & Daily Life: Kyrgyzstan has taken in the Uzbek villages of Chongara and Tash-Tobo (about 2,500 ethnic Kyrgyz), with registration for citizenship underway, plus a 236-hectare land swap to speed up a new road route in Batken. Clean Air Push: Bishkek Smog Initiative founder Bermet Borubaeva links air pollution to heating, traffic and city planning, urging collective action for cleaner air. Sports & Community: The “Den Souluk” Spartakiad for educators is underway in Issyk-Kul, promoting mass sports until June 22. Eurasia on Screen: Yakut filmmaker Stepan Burnashev discusses how Yakut cinema connects Yakutsk, Bishkek and other emerging film scenes across Eurasia.