News about Kyrgyzstan, tourism, attractions, Kyrgyz cuisine, history, traditions, and customs
Ecology

"In the country's water bodies, fishing for trout is prohibited until December 15, - Environmental Supervision Service"

The Ecotechnical Supervision Service informs about a temporary ban on catching river trout (Salmo trutta fario), which will be in effect from October 15 to December 15 in all water bodies of the republic. This measure has been introduced in connection with the spawning of this fish species and is aimed at protecting the population of river trout, as well as ensuring the rational use of the country's aquatic biological resources.

24.10.2025, 16:54
Ecology

In a village near Bishkek, a landfill caught fire. The area of the blaze was 50 square meters, - Environmental Supervision Service

On October 22, solid household waste ignited at the landfill in the village of Kozhomkul, previously known as Voenno-Antonovka. This was reported by the Ecological Supervision Service. On October 23, inspectors from the Chui Regional Office of the Ecological Supervision Service arrived at the scene to conduct an investigation and clarify all circumstances.

24.10.2025, 14:58
Ecology

Up to +25 degrees during the day — weather forecast for October 25

Weather overview in Kyrgyzstan for October 25. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, no precipitation is expected during the night. During the day, rain is possible in some areas of Chui, Talas, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions, while snow may fall in the high mountains. At the same time, the weather will be dry in Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions. A western wind will blow at a speed of 4-9 m/s, with possible gusts of up to 15-20 m/s during the day.

24.10.2025, 11:40
Ecology

In the Jayil District, the Environmental Supervision Service fined a man whose car contained pneumatic weapons.

The Ecological Supervision Service, together with freelance inspectors from the Chui Regional Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, conducted a raid in the Jayil District based on received information about illegal hunting. According to the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, on October 23 at around 18:00, a case of illegal hunting was observed near the village of Maltabar on the Besh-Terek highway.

24.10.2025, 10:35
Ecology

The new General Plan for Bishkek includes 1.5 hectares of green space.

According to established norms, there should be 16 square meters of green space per resident, while in Bishkek this figure is only 4.5-5 square meters. This was reported at a press conference by the Deputy Head of "Bishkek City Architecture" Aziret Akimov. He noted that in the process of developing the General Plan for Bishkek, the allocation of 1,500 hectares for green spaces is planned.

24.10.2025, 10:34
Ecology

The Cabinet approved the logo and the procedure for using the national symbol of the Kyrgyz Republic — the snow leopard.

The Cabinet of Ministers has officially recognized the snow leopard (irbis) as the national symbol of the Kyrgyz Republic. The resolution signed by Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev also includes the approval of the snow leopard logo and the regulations for its use. This decision is part of the implementation of the presidential decree "On the Recognition of the Snow Leopard as the National Symbol of the Kyrgyz Republic" dated December 29, 2023, No. 369, aimed at protecting, preserving, and

23.10.2025, 16:39
Ecology

Photo - Snow Leopards, Argali, and a Bear in the "Salkyn-Tör" Nature Park

In the Salkyn-Tör State Nature Park, snow leopards, argalis, ibexes, and bears have been captured on camera traps. The installation of the cameras took place in June as part of a scientific research expedition, as reported by the Ministry of Nature. The goal of this expedition was to study the living and non-living components of the park's natural complex, as well as to account for biological diversity and analyze the state of the ecosystem.

23.10.2025, 16:06
Ecology

A forum is being held in Bishkek for the Snow Leopard Day

On October 23, an international forum titled "Business, Ecology, and Sports — Ak-Irbis 2025" is taking place in Bishkek, dedicated to the International Snow Leopard Day. The forum is organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision with the support of the Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection Program (GSLEP) secretariat and the United Nations.

23.10.2025, 16:05
Ecology

The international forum "Business, Ecology, and Sports - Ak-Irbis 2025" is taking place in Bishkek. Photo

On October 23, the forum "Business, Ecology, and Sports — Ak-Irbis 2025" was launched in Bishkek, dedicated to the International Snow Leopard Day, which is celebrated on October 23 by the decision of the United Nations General Assembly. According to the press service of the Ministry of Nature, this event has become an important platform for cooperation among representatives of business, sports organizations, government structures, and ecological initiatives.

23.10.2025, 15:52
Incidents / Ecology

On the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, a young man with a spear was catching trout. He was detained.

A man suspected of illegal fishing was detained in the Jeti-Oguz district. According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region, on the night of October 22, 2025, around 00:30, employees of the tourism and environmental police, together with workers from the Jeti-Oguz District Internal Affairs Department, conducted a raid and detained a young man from the village of Saruu, born in 1999, on suspicion of illegal fishing.

23.10.2025, 14:50
Ecology

The President's Administration participated in the campaign "23 Minutes in Support of the Snow Leopard"

On International Snow Leopard Day, employees of the Presidential Administration joined the campaign "23 Minutes in Support of the Snow Leopard." The event was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov and the President's Special Representative for the Implementation of the Five-Year Action Plan for the Development of Mountain Regions for 2023–2027, Dinara Kemelova.

23.10.2025, 14:45
Ecology

"Guy Who Defended His Brother Turned Out to Be a Criminal": The Stories of Police Captain Kanat Madylov

The senior police officer of the public safety department of the Panfilov District Internal Affairs Department in Chui Region, Captain of Police Kanat Izabekovich Madylov, shared his memories of his service and the most memorable incidents. Kanat was born in 1983 in the village of Terek-Suu, located in the Toktogul District. He is married and the father of five children — three sons and two daughters. “I currently live with my parents. I am the middle child among seven siblings. In 2014, I

23.10.2025, 14:38
Exclusive / Ecology

Life in the Regions: A Group of Foreigners Bought Felt Beads from Kerimzhan Kadyrkulova

58-year-old Kerimzhan Kadyrkulova, living in the village of Min-Bulak, is engaged in the production of wool products. “I graduated from the embroidery department at the Frunze educational institution named after Suymonkul Chokmorov. This craft was inherited from my mother, who was a talented artisan. I also chose this path and now work with wool. I make felt and create various souvenirs. For the past three years, I have been actively engaged in my favorite work, participating in exhibitions and

23.10.2025, 13:59
Ecology

In Kyrgyzstan, over 1.67 million vehicles have been registered, of which 83% are over 15 years old, - Head of the Ministry of Natural Resources

In 2024, 1 million 674 thousand 85 vehicles were registered in Kyrgyzstan, among which 83% (1 million 392 thousand 737) are older than 15 years. This was reported on October 21 during a multilateral dialogue on combating air pollution from transport in the country by the head of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Meder Mashiev. In Bishkek, 426 thousand 946 vehicles are registered, of which 333 thousand 801 have been in operation for more than 15 years. According to the city administration,

23.10.2025, 11:27
Ecology

In the waters of Lake Issyk-Kul, 1000 meters of old nets have been removed

On October 18, in the waters of Issyk-Kul, employees of the regional office of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service conducted an operation, resulting in the seizure of 1000 meters of illegally installed old synthetic nets. According to information provided by the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service, representatives of civil society also participated in the action.

23.10.2025, 11:22
Ecology

Snow is expected in the mountainous areas — weather forecast for October 22

Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on October 22. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, no precipitation is expected on the night of October 21 to 22. However, during the day, rain is possible in some areas of the Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions, as well as in the mountainous zones of the Osh region, while snow is expected in the high-altitude areas. At the same time, no precipitation is anticipated in the agricultural zone of the Osh region and the rest of the country. The wind will blow from

23.10.2025, 11:18
Ecology

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
Ecology

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
Ecology

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
Ecology

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
Ecology

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
Ecology

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
Ecology

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