SCO Media Forum in Issyk-Kul: Kyrgyzstan hosted SCO representatives calling for tighter media cooperation as AI and digital change reshape information security, disinformation response, and professional journalism across the bloc. Culture Diplomacy at Issyk-Kul: President Sadyr Japarov and Albania’s Bajram Begaj were welcomed with akyn performances, craft workshops, and a nomadic lifestyle display at the “Nomad” amphitheater. Reading Culture Push: Kazakhstan’s new decree on building a reading nation highlights its Kazakh National Digital Library—now with 86,315 documents and access in 70 languages, including for readers in Kyrgyzstan. Family & Identity Debate: A Kyrgyz draft law would allow double surnames (with a hyphen) by parents’ mutual consent, sparking concerns from sanjyrachi elders about lineage traditions. Sports & Community: Olympic Day returns to Bishkek on June 21 with a city run and temporary road restrictions. Arts & Education: Kyrgyzstan plans a state scholarship for culture and arts students abroad, while a Kyrgyz schoolboy won a historic bronze at the European Physics Olympiad. Local Life: “Day of Rural Women” celebrations honored women across regions, from education and healthcare leaders to community activists. City Transport Watch: BishkekSmog activists met EBRD leadership in Riga over investment protection for the trolleybus system.