Teacher Training: Over 40,000 Kyrgyz teachers completed professional development courses as the country moves toward a 12-year education model, with offline sessions, mentoring, and even international online training. Education Reform: The Ministry of Education is discussing a new school structure—6 years primary, 3 years basic, 3 years secondary—and even flexibility on the school week, as the 12-year transition continues. Children’s Day in Karakol: Karakol marked International Children’s Day with a parade, performances, free treats, and appearances by local officials and pop artist Amirchik. Religious Freedom Under Pressure: Rights groups report Kyrgyz secret police deported and banned a tortured Seventh-day Adventist pastor, Rev. Pavel Shreider, while the Human Rights Association demands his release and an investigation into alleged abuse. Bishkek Eid & City Life: Kurban Eid prayers drew tens of thousands in Bishkek and Osh, while Bishkek also tightened rules on electric scooters and discussed new fines for under-18 rentals. Youth & Culture: Kyrgyz students won second place at an international “Anticounterfeit-M” forum in Astana, and Kyrgyz cinema continues to spotlight everyday lives beyond the usual mountain-and-nomad images.