News of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek and Osh — latest events today
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On International Snow Leopard Day, the event "23 Minutes for Snow Leopards" will take place.

In honor of International Snow Leopard Day, celebrated on October 23, the Snow Leopard Trust is launching a global campaign "23for23 — 23 minutes for snow leopards. The event organizers invite everyone to dedicate 23 minutes of any physical activity on October 23. This can be running, walking, cycling, yoga, swimming, or any other form of movement related to supporting the snow leopard.

23.10.2025, 11:11
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In the Jalal-Abad Region, natural methods of protection against mudflows will be implemented.

According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES), an introductory trip related to the project "Sustainable Restoration of Landscapes in Kyrgyzstan" took place on October 17. During the visit, mission participants explored the first pilot site located in the Jalal-Abad region. In this area, the implementation of "green" nature-based solutions aimed at reducing the risks of natural disasters, such as mudflows and soil erosion, is

23.10.2025, 11:08
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Kyrgyzstan, together with partners, launches a project to support mountain regions

A recent meeting held by the special representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan for the implementation of the Decade of Action for the Development of Mountain Regions, Dinara Kemelova, with Oleg Guchgeldiev, a representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and Giorgio Grusso, program coordinator of the Mountain Partnership Secretariat in Rome, was an important step towards the realization of this project. According to the president's press service,

23.10.2025, 10:59
Ecology

In the Ak-Su Gorge, poachers who shot a mountain goat were detained. Video

On the night of October 22, poachers who illegally shot a mountain goat were apprehended in the Ak-Suy Gorge of the Moscow District in the Chui Region. According to the hunting management under the Presidential Administration, the detainees threatened the gamekeepers with job loss. Workers from small hydroelectric power stations located in the area reported to the gamekeepers of the State Hunting Management and the Chui Regional Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources that poachers were

23.10.2025, 10:50
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In Bishkek, there are currently more than 500,000 personal vehicles, - the mayor of the capital

As of today, more than 500,000 personal vehicles are registered in Bishkek. This was reported on October 21 during a multilateral dialogue on combating air pollution from transportation in the country by the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev. During the discussion, the mayor noted the absence of catalytic converters in some vehicles, which raises concerns about their impact on the ecological situation.

23.10.2025, 10:35
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A pelican has been transferred to the rehabilitation center "Bugu-Ene." He has started to recover.

A pelican has appeared at the rehabilitation center of the NGO "Bugu-Ene." This was reported on October 15 by the public fund. According to information published on social media, the pelican was handed over by inspectors from the Chui regional department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. The bird was found in the Chui region in an extremely emaciated state and could barely stand on its feet.

23.10.2025, 10:31
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Cars, Catalysts, and Technical Inspection: The Minister of Natural Resources on Efforts to Combat Air Pollution. Interview

On October 21, a multilateral dialogue on combating transport-related air pollution in the country took place in Bishkek. At the event, participants discussed air pollution in the capital and the Chui region, as well as possible measures to address it. Representatives of foreign delegations participated in the discussion and shared their experiences in tackling this issue.

23.10.2025, 10:30
Ecology

A mission on rural hazardous zones is taking place in Kyrgyzstan.

In Kyrgyzstan, work is underway to analyze the progress of the project "Sustainable Restoration of Landscapes of the Kyrgyz Republic." This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) on October 22. On the second day of the mission, representatives of the MES conducted field inspections of project sites in the Jalal-Abad region, where work is planned to strengthen riverbanks and combat mudflows to protect the local population from natural threats.

23.10.2025, 10:27
Ecology

In Kara-Suu, a man was fined for violating hunting regulations

In the Kara-Suu district, one local resident was fined 12,500 soms for violating hunting regulations. This information was provided by the department responsible for the protection of natural areas and biodiversity in the Osh regional office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service. It became known that on October 18, 2025, employees of this department, together with representatives of the "Bars-2" group from the NABU organization, detained a man who violated hunting

23.10.2025, 10:19
Ecology

What does the Botanical Garden in Bishkek look like during reconstruction? Photo report

Since April 2025, active repair and restoration work has been underway at the Botanical Garden located on Akhunbaeva Street. A visit by the AKIpress agency on October 20 allowed a glimpse into one of the greenest areas of the capital. In recent months, the garden has changed significantly. Overgrown areas have been cleared, making the territory more open and visually spacious. Visitors note that the botanical garden now looks more well-groomed and spacious.

23.10.2025, 10:19
Ecology

Two Motorcyclists Fined for Riding on Pastures in the Alamudun District

A raid was conducted in the Alamedin district, organized by inspectors from the Regional Administration for Bishkek and the Alamedin district of the State Service for Environmental and Technical Supervision of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision. During the event, held in conjunction with the Alamedin District Department of Internal Affairs of Chui region, cases of pasture damage caused by the use of enduro motorcycles were recorded.

23.10.2025, 10:07
Ecology

In Chui, Jalal-Abad, and Osh regions, offenders were fined for illegal hunting

The Ministry of Nature reported on the results of raids during which citizens engaged in illegal hunting were identified in the Chuy, Jalal-Abad, and Osh regions. This was announced by the press service of the agency. On October 18, in the Kok-Art Gorge, inspectors from the Jalal-Abad regional office of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service detained I.B., a resident of the village of Turk-Abad in the Barpy rural district, who was hunting without a permit. He was fined 12,500 soms

23.10.2025, 10:05
Ecology

Illegal fishing nets were dismantled in the waters of Issyk-Kul

From October 20 to 21, specialists from the Regional Department for Environmental Protection and Technical Supervision in the Issyk-Kul region carried out the cleaning of the waters of Lake Issyk-Kul, as reported by the ecological supervision agency. During the event, illegally installed synthetic fishing nets that were on the surface of the lake in the areas of the villages of Chon-Oryktu, Oryktu, Jarkynbaev, and Toru-Aygyr were removed.

23.10.2025, 09:55
Ecology

A conference on wildlife protection is taking place in Bishkek.

On October 22, an international conference dedicated to wildlife conservation and the development of mountain communities in Central Asia began in Bishkek, coinciding with the International Snow Leopard Day. The theme of the conference, "Strengthening the resilience of wildlife and communities in the mountains of Central Asia – results and scaling of the project 'Adaptation of Mammals to Climate Change in Central Asia' (AMIK in CA)," gathered representatives from the

23.10.2025, 09:54
Ecology

The Environmental Supervision Service fined Manas Airport for wastewater discharge and emissions into the atmosphere

On October 20, a scheduled inspection was conducted at Manas International Airport, organized by the staff of the Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service for Bishkek and the Alamudun District. According to information provided by the Ecological Supervision Service, during the inspection, instances of non-compliance with environmental requirements were discovered.

23.10.2025, 09:49
Weather in Kyrgyzstan
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Weather in Kyrgyzstan

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3 In Bishkek, it is clear. The air temperature will rise to +14° Celsius during the day, and at night it will drop to +0° Celsius. The average wind speed is 2.74 meters per second, with gusts up to 2.48 meters per second. Cloud cover is low - 0 % Atmospheric pressure in Bishkek is 768 mm Hg. Relative humidity is 46% Sunrise 07:00 Sunset 18:40 In Osh, there is light rain. The air temperature will rise to +19° Celsius during the day, and at night it will drop to +8° Celsius. The

03.10.2021, 01:40
Weather for March 15-17
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Weather for March 15-17

A cold snap is expected in Kyrgyzstan from March 15-17 Unstable weather is expected on March 15: rain and snow in most areas, with snow in the foothill and mountainous regions. This was reported by Kyrgyzhydromet. Intense precipitation is expected in some areas. There will be snow cover, ice, and snow drifts on the roads. The wind will be from the west at 4-9 m/s, with gusts in some areas reaching 15-20 m/s.

15.03.2021, 15:00
International Environmental Action at Issyk-Kul on September 14
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International Environmental Action at Issyk-Kul on September 14

International #EUBeachCleanup Action to Take Place at Issyk-Kul with EU Support for the First Time In Kyrgyzstan, as in many other countries around the world, there is an acute problem of environmental pollution by plastic and other waste. According to existing estimates, by 2050 there could be more plastic in the sea than fish. Issyk-Kul is also polluted. To address this issue, the European Union, the UN, and the Smurfs in the form of mascots are joining their efforts to clean beaches

13.09.2019, 08:44
Weather in Kyrgyzstan (for 5 days)
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Weather in Kyrgyzstan (for 5 days)

WEATHER (for 5 days) Today, Tue, 19/03/2019 00:00 9 ⁰C No precipitation 06:00 6 ⁰C No precipitation 12:00 13 ⁰C No precipitation 18:00 14 ⁰C No precipitation Tomorrow, Wed, 20/03/2019

19.03.2019, 16:23
The year 2019 declared as the "Year of Regional Development and Digitalization of the Country"
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The year 2019 declared as the "Year of Regional Development and Digitalization of the Country"

In 2018, 436 initiatives for nature protection were approved in Kyrgyzstan In the past year, the State Agency for Environmental Protection and Forestry (SAEPF) reviewed 710 applications for funding initiatives for nature protection. According to the agency's press service, 436 of these were approved, and the total amount already financed for 254 applications amounted to 85 million 889 thousand 300 soms.

19.03.2019, 08:45
The Onset of Autumn in Bishkek. Kyrgyzhydromet Reports...
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The Onset of Autumn in Bishkek. Kyrgyzhydromet Reports...

Significant cooling and snow — weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan until October 18 On Sunday, October 14, rain is expected over most of the territory, with rain transitioning to snow in the Chui and Talas valleys, and snow in the foothill and mountainous areas. In the Chui, Talas, Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions, fog is likely in some places. The wind will be from the west at 3-8 meters per second, with gusts up to 15-20 meters in the Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions. The wind will be from the

13.10.2018, 22:18
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sooronbay Jeenbekov and Mayor of Bishkek Aziz Surakmatov participated in a community cleanup day.
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President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sooronbay Jeenbekov and Mayor of Bishkek Aziz Surakmatov participated in a community cleanup day.

On World Clean-Up Day, Sooronbay Jeenbekov cleaned up in the Botanical Garden Today, September 15, on World Clean-Up Day, the head of state participated in a cleanup event held at the Gariyev Botanical Garden. Along with the president, well-known ecologists, volunteers from the Eco Demi public foundation, and staff from the President's Office cleaned the area of the garden from dry wood. After the cleanup, Sooronbay Jeenbekov familiarized himself with the condition of the Botanical

15.09.2018, 19:22
Unexpected Ways to Protect Against Mosquitoes
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Unexpected Ways to Protect Against Mosquitoes

18 Unexpected Life Hacks Against Mosquitoes Most likely, mosquitoes were invented for the sake of universal balance — otherwise, summer would be too good a season. But we do not call ourselves the "crown of nature" for nothing, and we must win the battle for a peaceful rest. Even if it’s just a local one. Playboy shares some interesting tips. There could be a long list of various achievements of modern industry here, but there won’t be one.

28.07.2018, 19:11
Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan until July 20
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Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan until July 20

Rain in Issyk-Kul — weather forecast until July 20 This week, the air temperature will remain at the same level, but will decrease slightly closer to Friday. Kyrgyzhydromet has prepared a preliminary weather forecast until July 20. From July 16 to 18, there will be no precipitation in the valley zones of Chui, Talas, Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions. Short-term rains are expected in most of the territory of Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions, in the foothill and mountainous areas of Chui and Talas

15.07.2018, 21:20
Above +40 on the thermometer
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Above +40 on the thermometer

Above +40 on the thermometer: abnormal heat continues in Central Asia Since the middle of last week, a number of countries in Central Asia have been experiencing abnormally hot weather – residents of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan are stoically enduring temperatures of +40 degrees Celsius and higher, vendors of cold drinks are basking in attention, and children have taken over city fountains and even irrigation ditches. Unthinkable temperatures for residents of some parts of the planet

14.07.2018, 22:28
What will the weather be like on May 9 in Bishkek?
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What will the weather be like on May 9 in Bishkek?

On Wednesday, May 9, there will be no precipitation in the republic, reports Kyrgyzhydromet. An eastern wind is expected at a speed of 3-8 meters per second. In the Chui region, at night +7…+12, during the day 23-28 degrees Celsius.

06.05.2018, 15:43
Since 2013, 11,876 trees have been cut down in Bishkek.
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Since 2013, 11,876 trees have been cut down in Bishkek.

Since 2013, 11,876 trees have been cut down in Bishkek The Municipal Enterprise "Bishkekzelenhoz" monitors the planting and removal of green spaces throughout the city. It offers residents the opportunity to review the figures – how many emergency trees have been cut down and how many have been planted. Additionally, a comparative chart is provided in the table, summarizing the results of tree planting and removal over the past 6 years since 2013 and plans for greening for the

12.04.2018, 20:12
"Bishkek Residents Concerned About the Environmental Situation in the Capital"
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"Bishkek Residents Concerned About the Environmental Situation in the Capital"

On April 3, a mass protest called "We are suffocating" took place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan. More than a hundred residents of Bishkek gathered near the city hall with numerous placards calling to stop the mass cutting down of greenery and chaotic construction. The participants demanded the resignation of city officials, particularly the mayor of Bishkek Albek Ibraimov, vice-mayor Bakytbek Dyushembiev, and the chairman of the Bishkek city council Almaz Kenenbaev. The citizens are

07.04.2018, 13:08
Weather forecast in Kyrgyzstan
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Weather forecast in Kyrgyzstan

A decrease in daytime air temperature is expected On Saturday, March 24, it will be mostly dry during the day, with light rain in some areas at night, and snow in mountainous regions, reports Kyrgyzhydromet.

23.03.2018, 17:01
What is happening to the glaciers of Kyrgyzstan
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What is happening to the glaciers of Kyrgyzstan

The melting of glaciers "has been going on for thousands of years. It is a natural process. And there is no escaping it." "The problem of the two glaciers around the Kumtor mine in the Issyk-Kul region is not worth a dime. It is just an excuse to raise a fuss. Someone decided that the glaciers are being destroyed. But that is not the case," commented Valentin Bogdetsky, a candidate of geological and mineralogical sciences and a member of the board of the Kyrgyz Mining

25.11.2017, 04:44
Bishkek is Swept by Abnormal Heat
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Bishkek is Swept by Abnormal Heat

100-Year Record Broken Abnormal heat has arrived in Kyrgyzstan. The air temperature in Bishkek has warmed up to plus 28 degrees. Meteorologists are expecting new temperature records and are warning residents about the danger of heat strokes.

02.11.2017, 21:05
Quality testing of food wheat has begun at the Ministry of Agriculture and Melioration of Kyrgyzstan.
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Quality testing of food wheat has begun at the Ministry of Agriculture and Melioration of Kyrgyzstan.

The Grain Expertise Center of the Ministry of Agriculture and Melioration of the Kyrgyz Republic is conducting quality inspections of food wheat stored in the state reserve at mills across Kyrgyzstan. This is necessary to form a batch of grain with high technological baking qualities. Currently, inspections have already been carried out at Talas-Dan-Azyk OJSC, Bishkekmelkombinat OJSC, Kara-Suu-Dan-Azyk OJSC, and Kant-Dan-Azyk OJSC for wheat quality. As a result, it was found that the harvest

04.06.2015, 00:10
Campaign for Cleaning Lake Issyk-Kul from Household Waste
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Campaign for Cleaning Lake Issyk-Kul from Household Waste

As part of the preparation for the tourist season at Lake Issyk-Kul, work is planned for April-May 2015 to clean the coastal zone and the bottom of Lake Issyk-Kul from household waste based on the principles of joint participation of the state and business. This event is included in the Action Plan/commitments of the Director of the State Agency for Environmental Protection and Forestry (GAOOSELH) to achieve the goals/tasks of the Government Program of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2015 and the

06.04.2015, 18:26