Bishkek Greening Plan: Mayor Aibek Junushaliev says the city will not stop planting elm trees, citing their suitability for urban conditions and noting about 500 elm seedlings already grown for future greening. Power and Markets: NESC explained ongoing outages at the Dordoy market, saying supply is split between two networks and the interruptions tied to Electrosila’s damaged cable line affect only some consumers. Water Infrastructure: The mayor also rejected calls to change former daily regulation reservoir land for housing, warning that without irrigation and water storage the city’s future supply would be at risk. Energy Worries: A Bishkek resident challenged the Ministry of Energy’s claims about avoiding winter blackouts, arguing the grid can’t handle summer loads and pointing to a long-running electricity deficit. Public Transport Complaints: Residents report gaps in night bus service, with crowds waiting late evenings and buses allegedly leaving early. Crime and Drugs: Police detained a 22-year-old in Bishkek over suspected synthetic drug distribution via stash spots. Legal Pressure Allegations: An 85-year-old businessman, Nasiridin Yusupov, appealed to the president alleging months of pressure and threats tied to property disputes involving GKNB employees. Sports: Kyrgyz parajudo athlete Aibiyke Ulanbek kyzy won gold at the IBSA Judo Grand Prix in São Paulo. Road Updates: A section of Frunze Street (Ibraimov to Shopokov) closes from July 11 for major repairs. Weather: July 12 brings heat up to +37 in Bishkek, with possible brief rain and thunderstorms during the day.