Issyk-Kul Forum & diplomacy: The 40th anniversary Issyk-Kul Forum (June 18–21) is underway in Kyrgyzstan under the theme “Peace at a Civilizational Turning Point,” drawing international organizations and culture-and-science figures; President Sadyr Japarov also signed new decrees on citizenship procedures, a moratorium on business inspections, and renewable energy investment, while Albania’s President Bajram Begaj joined an ethnocultural program at “Rukh-Ordo.” SCO media push: In Issyk-Kul, the SCO Media Forum focused on strengthening media cooperation amid digital transformation, with talks on misinformation, information security, and AI in journalism. Citizenship rules go digital: Japarov amended the citizenship process to streamline document handling via an automated system, using electronic signatures via a graphic tablet, and clarified requirements for acquiring or renouncing citizenship. Culture on the move: Kyrgyz film “Ereze” entered competition at the Shanghai International Film Festival, while Bishkek’s anime graffiti saga highlights how street art can spark both fandom and vandalism. Lifestyle & youth: A “Generation 2050” presentation stressed that over half of Kyrgyzstan’s population is under 30, and new data shows preschool access still leaves about half of ages 3–6 without formal education. Sports & community: An Olympic Day run is set for June 21 in Bishkek, and a new sports complex is being built in Bayetov (Ak-Talinsky District).