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Culture / Exclusive

At the "Ak-Tilek" Checkpoint, a Drunk Truck Driver Swerved into Oncoming Traffic to Avoid Waiting in Line

On October 29, the press service of the Main Department of Road Safety (GUOBDD) reported a new case of driving under the influence of alcohol. According to the information, on the evening of October 28, around 18:40, at the checkpoint "Ak-Tilek—automobile", located at the Kyrgyz-Kazakh border, a truck of the "Faw" brand drove into the oncoming lane, which is a violation of traffic rules. GUOBDD inspectors stopped the vehicle and, after checking the documents, suspected the

29.10.2025, 12:05
Finance

In Kyrgyzstan, a sharp increase in the revenues of the republican budget has been noted

According to information from the Ministry of Finance, the Republic of Kyrgyzstan is experiencing significant growth in its budget revenues. From January to September 2025, revenues increased by 41.2% compared to the same period in 2024. Last year, the revenue amounted to 304 billion 316.3 million soms, while this year, this figure reached 429 billion 742.5 million soms.

29.10.2025, 11:33
Agriculture

In the EAEU, forecasts for the development of the agro-industrial complexes of the member countries for 2025-2034 have been approved

- At the meeting held on October 28, the Board of the EEC gave a positive conclusion on the long-term forecasts for the development of the agro-industrial complexes of the countries that are part of the Eurasian Economic Union. These forecasts cover the economic aspects of agriculture and the market for key agri-food products for the member states of the EAEU until 2034.

29.10.2025, 11:26
Agriculture

The Cabinet expanded preferential lending for seed-growing and nursery enterprises

- The Cabinet of Ministers has expanded the program of preferential lending for seed-growing and nursery enterprises as part of the initiative "Development of Seed Production and Nursery Industry". In accordance with decree No. 874-t, which was signed on October 9, 2025, the Cabinet has made changes to the project aimed at supporting local seed and planting material producers in the Kyrgyz Republic.

29.10.2025, 10:46
Culture / Exclusive

260 children attend the most unusual kindergarten on Issyk-Kul

In Karakol, located in the Issyk-Kul region, there is a historic building that has turned 120 years old. This structure, known as the house of notary I.P. Pyankov, is currently used by a preschool educational institution. The head of the kindergarten, Altynkul Tyumenbaeva, noted that this academic year, 260 children will be accepted into the institution. As part of the grant, work is planned for the repair of the gates, fence, and playground, as well as the construction of a coal storage

29.10.2025, 10:39
Agriculture

Agricultural Industry Complex: Effective Logistics - The Key to Stable Export of Kyrgyz Products

- For a successful entry into foreign markets, Kyrgyz agricultural products need not only quality production but also reliable logistics chains that ensure timely deliveries and the preservation of product quality. This was stated by the Executive Director of the Agricultural Industry Association, Rustam Baltabaev, during a panel session held on October 28 as part of the international exhibition KyrgyzTransLogistic 2025. “Modern farmers need more than just land and technology. It is important

29.10.2025, 08:57
Banknotes

The National Bank will start issuing banknotes in denominations of 20 and 50 soms in November.

- During his visit to the numismatic museum of the new administrative building of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, President Sadyr Japarov was informed that the issuance of new banknotes in denominations of 20 and 50 soms will begin on November 17. In addition, the National Bank plans to introduce banknotes in denominations ranging from 100 to 5000 soms in the first half of 2026. The President participated in the ceremonial opening of the new building of the National Bank in Bishkek,

28.10.2025, 19:48
Agriculture

"VAT on agricultural products will be reduced in retail chains, - Ministry of Agriculture"

The Cabinet of Ministers approved an initiative to reduce the value-added tax (VAT) on agricultural products sold through retail chains. This became known on October 28 from Rustam Baltabaev, Executive Director of the Agro-Industrial Complex, during a panel session at the international exhibition KyrgyzTransLogistic 2025. Baltabaev noted that farmers in Kyrgyzstan, like in other countries, do not pay taxes when selling their products at markets. However, when products enter retail chains, they

28.10.2025, 18:53
Local news / Actors of Kyrgyzstan / Exclusive

Ak-Suysky District Prepares for Spring: Autumn Irrigation Covered Nearly 9,000 Hectares of Land

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Ak-Suu district, autumn irrigation is being carried out, affecting about 9,000 hectares of land, as reported by Nurzat Kaliev, head of the local water management department of Ak-Suu. As Kaliev noted, this type of irrigation, known as "freezing," serves as a preparatory stage before the spring agricultural work. "Agriculture is the main focus of our district, and attention to irrigation systems is a key priority for us," he added.

28.10.2025, 18:47
A personal exhibition of Boobek Arykov will take place
Culture / Exclusive

A personal exhibition of Boobek Arykov will take place

At the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after G. Aitiev, the opening of an exhibition titled "Return to the Roots" has been announced, which will be a personal project of the artist Boobek Arykov. Boobek Arykov, a laureate of the S. Chokmorov, Ch. Aitmatov, and Abai Kunanbaev awards, has held the position of senior lecturer at the I. Razzakov Kyrgyz Technical University since 1998. He is known as a monumental sculptor, painter, and graphic artist who actively develops the

28.10.2025, 18:30
Culture / Exclusive

The discovery of ancient monuments on the Shut pasture in Kara-Suu has revived the scientific community

A recent expedition consisting of geologists, ecologists, historians, and archaeologists visited the Shut pasture located in the Papan rural district of the Kara-Suu region in Osh province, where samples of ancient monuments were collected. According to specialists, these monuments date back to the 2nd-1st centuries BC and the 6th century. Information about this site remains limited for now. For further study, it is necessary first to passport the object, determine its cultural affiliation, and

28.10.2025, 18:11
Agriculture

In the Agricultural Sector, Key Issues in Agricultural Product Exports Were Identified and the Importance of Government Support for Producers Was Highlighted

The entry of Kyrgyz producers into international markets faces various difficulties, including tariff and non-tariff barriers. This was reported by Rustam Baltabaev, Executive Director of the Agro-Industrial Complex, during a panel session held on October 28 as part of the international exhibition KyrgyzTransLogistic 2025. Baltabaev noted that each country strives to protect its producers, which is a normal process. However, the association he represents calls on government structures to more

28.10.2025, 18:05
Industry

The growth of industry in Kyrgyzstan over 9 months was driven by pharmaceuticals and the food sector.

- In the first nine months of 2025, Kyrgyzstan produced 511.4 billion soms of industrial products, which is 10.2% higher than the figures for the same period in 2024, as reported by the National Statistical Committee. By the end of September 2025, the volume of industrial production reached 75.5 billion soms, with the physical volume index compared to September of the previous year at 94.2%.

28.10.2025, 17:53
A Personal Exhibition of Boobek Arykov Will Take Place in Bishkek
Culture / Exclusive

A Personal Exhibition of Boobek Arykov Will Take Place in Bishkek

At the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after G. Aitiev, an exhibition titled "Return to the Roots" dedicated to the artist Boobek Arykov has been announced. Boobek Arykov, a laureate of the S. Chokmorov Award, as well as the awards of Ch. Aitmatov and Abai Kunanbaev, has been serving as a senior lecturer at the I. Razakov Kyrgyz Technical University since 1998. He is a monumental sculptor, painter, and graphic artist who continues to develop the traditions of modern

28.10.2025, 17:15
Banknotes

The cost of construction and the location of the new NBKR building's storage facilities are not disclosed, - Deputy Chairman Attokurov

On October 28, the solemn opening of the new building of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic took place in Bishkek, attended by President Sadyr Japarov. Now the National Bank is located at: Kalyk Akiev Street, 89. The construction of the building took two years, and its area is 22,240 square meters. The complex consists of ten different blocks and is designed to accommodate 300 employees.

28.10.2025, 17:05
Agriculture

Kyrgyzstan Plans to Double Agricultural Exports by 2030 and Increase Agricultural Product Processing to 50%, - Ministry of Agriculture

According to Rustam Baltabaev, Executive Director of the Agro-Industrial Complex, Kyrgyzstan plans to double its agro-export volume by 2030 and achieve a 50% level of agricultural product processing by 2040. These ambitious goals were announced on October 28 during a panel session at the international exhibition KyrgyzTransLogistic 2025. Baltabaev noted that such measures have become possible thanks to the decree of President Sadyr Japarov, under which more than 35 areas related to stimulating

28.10.2025, 15:42
Banknotes

The President visited the numismatic museum in the new building of the National Bank

- During the event, the president symbolically cut the ribbon, after which he familiarized himself with the new infrastructure of the administrative building. The head of state explored various rooms, including offices, an assembly hall, a museum, and other service areas. It is worth noting that the construction of this facility had been halted for nearly 30 years. However, the work on the new building of the National Bank was resumed after President Japarov visited it in 2023.

28.10.2025, 14:52
Women of Kyrgyzstan / Culture / Exclusive

Life in the Regions: A Female Combine Harvester Got Confused During a Party Official's Visit to Issyk-Kul, Now She Sews Custom Products in the USA

In the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, in the village of Kurmenty, lives 78-year-old Kanymgul Abitova, who is now retired. For 25 years, during the existence of the Soviet Union, Kanymgul worked in various fields: she was a warehouse manager, a combine operator, a cook, and worked in the fields.

28.10.2025, 14:46
Agriculture

In 8 months, Kyrgyzstan purchased potatoes from China for $7.7 million

Based on data from the National Statistical Committee, during the first eight months of 2025, China became the source of 78% of potato imports to Kyrgyzstan. The supply volumes from this country amounted to almost 22 thousand tons, which is equivalent to 7.7 million dollars. In comparison, during the same period in 2024, only 5.3 tons of potatoes were imported, totaling 2 thousand dollars. In addition to China, potatoes in Kyrgyzstan also come from several other countries, as shown in the table

28.10.2025, 14:22
November on the stage of the Russian Drama Theater – repertoire
Culture / Exclusive

November on the stage of the Russian Drama Theater – repertoire

With the beginning of November, the Chingiz Aitmatov Russian Drama Theater presents a variety of emotions to the audience — from touching dramas to cheerful comedies. Dreams, feelings, and secrets of the characters will come to life on stage again. Lovers of lyrical and deep reflections will be able to see psychological dramas and comedies that will make them think.

28.10.2025, 13:59
Agriculture

The State National Security Committee returned 226 hectares of agricultural land in the Issyk-Ata district to state ownership.

- The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) has restored 226 hectares of agricultural land in the Issyk-Ata district of Chui region to state ownership. This was reported by the GKNB press service. It was established that these plots of land were illegally removed from municipal ownership between 1992 and 1994 and have been used by local residents for a long time.

28.10.2025, 12:01
Tash-Kumyr

Tash-Kumyr Electric Network Completes Preparation for the Autumn-Winter Period: New Power Lines Built

The Tash-Kumyr Electric Networks (RES) is completing preparatory activities for the autumn-winter season of 2025–2026. These actions are being carried out in accordance with the instructions of the Ministry of Energy, the organization's press service reports. Currently, 98% of the planned work for 2025 has been completed. As part of the preparations, a new overhead power line with a length of 10 km has been constructed. In particular, new lines with a length of 1.45 km have been laid in

28.10.2025, 11:22
Culture / Exclusive

Games for Boys and Girls Held in Naryn District

At a cultural event organized in the rural district of Dөbөlү in the Naryn region, a competition called "Kyz-jigit sarmerden" ("games for girls and boys") took place, reports Turmush correspondent. Representatives from the leadership of the Dөbөlү rural district administration and cultural institutions, as well as from the Chyet Nura rural district, participated in this event. Among the participants was the head of the Naryn District House of Culture, Nueva Jumagul, along

28.10.2025, 11:08
Banknotes

The National Bank raised the discount rate to 10%

- On October 27, 2025, the Board of the National Bank decided to increase the discount rate (key rate) by 75 basis points, raising it to 10%. This change will take effect on October 28, 2025. The previous rate was 9.25%.

28.10.2025, 10:21
Agriculture

The Cabinet approved the transfer of 38 hectares of land in the Osh region for the construction of industrial enterprises

- On October 15, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers approved Resolution No. 665, according to which the land plot located in the territory of the rural district of Kerme-Tuu in the Aravan district of the Osh region is being reclassified from "agricultural land" to "land for industry, transport, communications, energy, defense, and other purposes." This decision was made with the aim of developing industrial enterprises in this area. The conclusions of the President's

28.10.2025, 09:08
Culture

Find the teachers, it's your job. Sadyr Japarov reprimanded the mayor of Kara-Kul.

During his visit to the Jalal-Abad region, President Sadyr Japarov participated in the opening of the Karakul Hydroelectric Power Station and held a meeting with local residents. The president's press service published a video of the event. During the conversation, one of the teachers mentioned that the best school in the city needs an additional building.

27.10.2025, 21:21
Agriculture

Tomato Imports from Turkmenistan Increased by 3% from January to August

According to information from the National Statistical Committee, the import of tomatoes from Turkmenistan to Kyrgyzstan increased by 3% from January to August 2025. During these months, the republic purchased 15,500 tons of tomatoes for a total of $10.4 million. This exceeds the results of the same period in 2024, when 14,900 tons were imported for $8.8 million, which also indicates a 3% growth.

27.10.2025, 19:19
President Sadyr Japarov inaugurated the "Kara-Kul" Hydroelectric Power Station worth $25 million
Politics / Karakol

President Sadyr Japarov inaugurated the "Kara-Kul" Hydroelectric Power Station worth $25 million

The hydroelectric power station is located in the lower reaches of the Kara-Suu River, where it connects with the Naryn River, in the city of Kara-Kul, and has two hydro units with a total capacity of 18 MW. The average annual energy production will be 104 million kWh, which will reduce the electricity deficit in the country by 2.5% and improve the reliability of energy supply for Kara-Kul and the Toktogul cascade of hydropower plants.

27.10.2025, 19:01
Culture / Exclusive

A delegation from Uzbekistan visited Ala-Buka

On October 26, the "Dostuk" festival took place in the Ala-Buka district of the Jalal-Abad region, reports Turmush correspondent. Local authorities were present at the event, including Akim Ruslan Aitbaev, as well as foreign guests, among them Deputy Head of the Kasansay District of Uzbekistan Rustam Khozhiev and First Deputy Akim of the Jeti-Oguz District of the Issyk-Kul Region Kadybek Adzhiev.

27.10.2025, 17:53
Local news / Sulukta / Exclusive

Missing 16-Year-Old Resident of Uzgen Found in Kara-Suu: She Was Living in a Rented House

The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region reported that 16-year-old Muslima Adakhamova, who was previously wanted, has been found alive and well. According to the information, on October 15, 2025, a resident of Uzgen, born in 1988, contacted the Uzgen district internal affairs department to report her daughter missing. She stated that on October 13, her daughter, Muslima Sherzatovna Adakhamova, born on May 22, 2009, left home and did not return.

27.10.2025, 17:25
Culture / Exclusive

The President ordered to start the construction of mortgage houses in the city of Kara-Kul

On October 27, 2025, President Sadyr Japarov announced the start of construction of mortgage houses in Kara-Kul, located in the Jalal-Abad region. On this day, the head of state participated in the opening ceremony of the Kara-Kul Hydroelectric Power Station, which has a capacity of 18 megawatts. The total cost of the project was 25 million dollars. Experts predict that the average annual electricity generation will be 104 million kWh, which should reduce the electricity deficit in the country

27.10.2025, 17:16
Elections for Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. Kyrgyz citizens abroad will be able to vote remotely.
Kyrgyzstanis — Full cavaliers of the Order of Glory / Exclusive

Elections for Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. Kyrgyz citizens abroad will be able to vote remotely.

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of the Kyrgyz Republic announces the upcoming early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, 2025. Citizens located outside the country will be able to use the remote voting mechanism, which will allow them to vote based on their actual location, rather than just their place of registration. According to the Central Election Commission, the ballot will be formed based on the districts corresponding to the

27.10.2025, 16:11
Culture / Exclusive

A delegation from the Namangan region visited the Ala-Buka district

Recently, a festival called "Dostuk" took place in the Ala-Bukinsky district, with a delegation from the Kasansay district of the Namangan region of Uzbekistan participating. According to the district akim Ruslan Aitbaev, within the framework of this event, a food fair and an exhibition of agricultural machinery were organized.

27.10.2025, 14:26
Local news / Streets of Bishkek

Kyiv Street will become a pedestrian boulevard with a tram. Scheme of the new master plan

According to the new development plans for Bishkek, Kyiv Street will be transformed into a pedestrian zone. This is reflected in the scheme of the city's new transport network. On the section of Kyiv Street that stretches from the old Osh market to Jusup Abdrakhmanov Street, a tram line is planned. It is important to note that this section will be completely pedestrianized, and vehicles will not be allowed here.

27.10.2025, 13:20
Culture / Exclusive

In At-Bashy, the 100th anniversary of two people's artists was celebrated

In At-Bashy, a solemn event was held to commemorate the centenary of the People's Artists of Kyrgyzstan — Seyitkazy Andabekov and Koysun Karasartova. During the celebration, moments from their creative journey were showcased, as well as the significant contribution of these outstanding individuals to the development of culture. The ensemble "Shayir Apalar" and other cultural workers performed the famous works of the artists, creating an atmosphere of an unforgettable evening

27.10.2025, 11:32
In Germany, another 130,000 birds will be culled due to avian influenza.
In the world / Birds / Exclusive

In Germany, another 130,000 birds will be culled due to avian influenza.

In Brandenburg, Germany, cases of avian influenza have been reported again, according to the Kazinform agency, citing information from DW. Farmers in the northeast of the country will have to cull approximately 130,000 birds due to a new outbreak of the disease. According to available data, in the Neuhardenberg area, the virus has affected 80,000 ducks, while in Neutrebbin, 50,000 broilers have been impacted. To prevent the spread of the infection, protective zones with a radius of three

27.10.2025, 10:58