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Last update: 10 minutes agoKurman Ait in the spotlight: More than 10,000 people filled Manas Square in Jalal-Abad for Eid al-Adha prayers, with spiritual leaders urging unity and support for those in need; similar celebrations drew over 30,000 in Bishkek and 15,000 in Osh. New air link: Air China plans regular Beijing–Bishkek–Beijing flights starting July 17, 2026, three times a week—aimed at boosting tourism and business ties. Tourism push with history: In Tokmok, officials are weighing plans to restore the historic birthplace home of poet Li Bai as a cultural attraction. Issyk-Kul under debate: Environmentalists are again calling for changes—or cancellation—of the July 31–Aug 2 UIM F1H2O races, while the tourism agency says modern tech prevents fuel pollution. Payments for travelers: Russian tourists can now use QR code payments in Kyrgyzstan via Russian banking apps, making cross-border spending easier. Safety watch: Emergency services are still discussing whether they can help evacuate the body of Russian climber Natalia Nagovitsyna from Peak Pobeda.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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