Tourism & Economy: Kyrgyzstan’s tourism keeps climbing: in 2025 tourist services exports topped $1bn for the first time, up 8.1%, and tourism contributed 74.4bn soms (3.8% of GDP); summer 2025 saw 3.5m vacationers (+50.6%), with Issyk-Kul still leading (2.3m, +34%). Transport Revenue: The transport sector delivered over 614m soms to the state budget in six months, with licensing, permits, and inspections driving higher collections. Local Housing Upgrade: In Talas, work has started to update facades of 63 apartment buildings, funded via the President’s Stabilization Fund. Bishkek Public Services: Bishkek will mark September 1 as a paid day off for state and municipal workers (and a recommendation for private employers), tied to SCO-related events; meanwhile, residents complain about gaps in night bus service and delays. Public Works & City Life: Bishkek says 18 fountains are operating, with more restorations planned, and officials explain why early buses lacked air conditioning. Justice & Security: An 85-year-old Bishkek honorary citizen, Nasiridin Yusupov, appealed to President Japarov alleging pressure from GKNB over property; in Bishkek, police detained a suspect in synthetic drug distribution via “stash spots.” Sports: Para judo star Aibiyke Ulanbek kyzy won gold at the IBSA Judo Grand Prix in São Paulo. Finance & Law: Kyrgyzstan’s new law allows citizens to inherit electronic money from digital wallets after inheritance rights are confirmed. International Links: Kyrgyzstan is listed among Saudi Arabia’s 13 eligible Asian countries for the 2026 eVisa fast-track.