Residents of Furkat village, Kara-Suu district, came across a rare two-headed snake spotted in the bushes on thin branches; expert biologist Irina Stezhko identified the reptile in the footage as belonging to the viperid family

Health Ministry suspended activities of 78 clinics following large-scale inspections of private medical organizations in Bishkek and Osh; 31% were operating without a valid license and in 68,4% violations of licensing requirements were uncovered

Amendments to the law on restricting the circulation of plastic bags and products now make room for the reintroduction of single-use plastic dining implements, PET bottles, plastic food packaging: previously fully banned, now banned only if non-recyclable

Laboratories worth over 1 million euros were opened at the Akylman Presidential Lyceum, opened in Cholpon-Ata in 2023; 194 students are currently enrolled

Roads leading to Three Peaks ski resort in eastern Issyk-Kul will be expanded, demolition works are underway; a central street in the village of Jyrgalan, the most remote village in the Ak-Suu district of the region, will also be enlarged