Removal of Vladimir Lenin statue in Osh, Kyrgyzstan

Authorities in Osh, Kyrgyzstan, have removed a 23-meter statue of Vladimir Lenin, the tallest in Central Asia, citing city planning reasons. The move was framed as routine and not politically motivated.

Discovery of Alpkarakush kyrgyzicus Dinosaur Species

Paleontologists in Brazil and Kyrgyzstan discover new dinosaur species, Alpkarakush kyrgyzicus, and find 233 million-year-old fossils. The discovery closes gaps in knowledge of Jurassic theropods and provides insights into evolution and biogeography.

Driverless Truck Accident in Kyrgyzstan

A driverless truck rolled down a hillside in Kyrgyzstan, plowing into a crowd of children, injuring 30 people, with three in serious condition.