In a recent interview with the news agency "Kabar," President Sadyr Japarov spoke about the establishment of "Berekett Bank," noting that it became possible thanks to the proposal from Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance. According to the president, the opening of the bank is aimed at attracting significant investments to the country.
A road incident in Karakol involving a "Lexus" and a "BMW" occurred on October 31. Witnesses report that the collision happened at the intersection of Gorky and Toktogul streets around 21:20. Fortunately, neither driver was injured, and everyone remained safe.
In our new section "Moments of Life," we present works by authors and readers of 24.kg who are passionate about traveling around Kyrgyzstan and love to share their photos and videos. We will start with the Botanical Garden in Bishkek, then head to Issyk-Kul, where we will visit many picturesque places, enjoy views of Lake Sary-Kamysh, and stroll around the Osh region. With Nikolai Manakovsky, we will go to the Botanical Garden to admire the blooming plants.
The criminal investigation department in Kyrgyzstan was established in 1918. In 2018, the centenary of this department was celebrated, and in honor of the event, the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region prepared materials highlighting the history of the formation of the criminal investigation department in the Issyk-Kul region. According to information from the press service of the Internal Affairs Department, on October 5, 1918, the NKVD of the RSFSR approved the regulation
“Everyone is engaged in private business, bringing investors to the country” In an interview with KNAI “Kabar,” President Sadyr Japarov discussed the launch of the new “Berekett Bank,” which became possible thanks to the proposal of Changpeng Zhao — the founder of the well-known company Binance.
[Candidate List for All Districts] As of November 2, the Central Election Commission received 18 applications from those wishing to run in District No. 22, which covers the Oktyabrsky District with a number of voters totaling 135,256. The boundaries of the district include MTU-401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, and MTU-407 of the village of Kok-Zhar.
The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has begun the registration of citizens who wish to become candidates in the upcoming early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. These elections are scheduled for November 30, 2025. [full list of candidates from all 30 districts]
In an interview with the "Kabar" agency, President Japarov commented on the establishment of "Berekett Bank" and the involvement of his son Nurdoolot Nurgazhoev in it. According to him, the initiator of the bank's opening was Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, and this project is a private business. The head of state emphasized that during his term, he has not involved family members in politics or state affairs.
In the Naryn region, in the Ak-Tal district, the distribution of coal has begun for families in difficult financial situations who are in need of support. As reported by Deputy Akim Kanibek Esenaliev, lonely elderly citizens and people with disabilities who receive home care have already been provided with one ton of coal allocated from the local budget.
After the recent rains in the Chui region, mushrooms have begun to appear actively in the fields, particularly field champignons. Local mushroom pickers note a unique feature: these mushrooms grow in the form of large circles.
The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has announced the start of accepting applications from citizens wishing to participate in the early elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, 2025. [ familiarize yourself with the full list of candidates in all 30 districts ]
On the morning of November 2nd, an accident involving a "Shacman" truck occurred in Osh, according to the city's Internal Affairs Department. Preliminary reports indicate that the incident took place around 8:10 at the intersection of I. Saidov and R. Abdykadyrov streets. The truck driver lost control. First, he collided with a "Hyundai Sonata," then hit another vehicle, after which he veered off the road and fell into a canal.
- The main driver of growth in Kyrgyzstan's gross domestic product in the first half of 2025 was consumption. According to information published by the EFSR in October 2025, exports, particularly gold shipments, have significantly decreased, which negatively affected its share in the GDP structure by use. Contributions to the growth of real GDP by use
At a campaign event in the Upper East Side, Zohran Mamdani faced unprecedented attention from his supporters. Every step he took was interrupted by greetings and requests for selfies, making it difficult for him to move around. Two young women, smiling, shared with him that they had followed him on Instagram. Mamdani, representing the Democratic Party, thanked them and belatedly posed for a selfie with one fan who was already waiting with a phone, as reported by the BBC.
In a recent interview, President Sadyr Japarov shared his thoughts on the launch of the new "Berekett Bank" in a conversation with the news agency "Kabar." According to him, the initiator of the bank's creation was the well-known founder of Binance, Changpeng Zhao. Japarov emphasized that this project is private and should attract significant investments to the country. -Hello, Sadyr Nurgoyoevich! Last week, news emerged that among the founders of "Berekett
- According to data from the National Bank, the volume of cash issued by commercial banks in the III quarter of 2025 amounted to 1 trillion 504 billion 911 million soms. This is 66 billion 889.8 million soms higher than the figure for the III quarter of 2024, which corresponds to a growth of 4.7%.
The working group confirmed that all submitted documents of the candidates meet the necessary legal requirements and recommended them for registration. After registration, the candidates will be issued the corresponding certificates.
- The head of state, Sadyr Japarov, gave an interview to the "Kabar" agency, in which he explained that the new "Berekett Bank" was founded by his younger son Nurdöölöt Nurgözhoev and former speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh Marat Sultanov. According to Japarov, the bank will be completely private and will have no relation to state structures, expecting multi-billion dollar investments thanks to cooperation with Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance.
Tourists in the Ala-Archa Gorge found the skull of a predator with impressive teeth. According to local residents, during an excursion through the coniferous forest in the Ala-Archa Gorge, they managed to find a skull that amazed them with its size. "We were surprised to find that the upper jaw of the skull had not two, as usual, but four canines — two pairs, with one pair being larger than the other. We even started joking that it could be some kind of 'chupacabra'," they
- From January to September 2025, there is an observed increase in the production volume of chemical products by 17.7%. The main factor behind this growth was the development of the paints, varnishes, and similar coatings segment, which saw an increase of 16.8%. This data is presented in statistical reports. The textile and garment industry sector, including the production of clothing, footwear, leather, and leather products, also demonstrated positive dynamics, increasing by 8.5% due to a
-Hello, Sadyr Nurgoyevich! Last week, media reported that among the founders of the recently opened "Berekett Bank" is also your son Nurdoelet Nurgoyev, alongside Marat Sultanov, the former speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh.
The Mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, held an on-site meeting during which he familiarized himself with the progress of several significant city projects. The first stop was the D. Omurzakov Sports Complex, where the mayor inspected the work and instructed that it be completed on time to meet the planned grand opening in November. At the same time, the mayor emphasized the need to install rubber barriers on the ramps and to expedite the improvement of the surrounding area, including the
- The results of the auction held on October 31, 2025, show that the yield on 3-year government bonds was 12.86%. This information is available on the National Bank's website. Auction parameters:
Marat Imankulov, holding the position of State Secretary of the Kyrgyz Republic, participated in the international festival "Peoples of Russia and the CIS," which is taking place in Moscow from October 31 to November 5, 2025. The aim of this event is to promote the strengthening of spiritual values, the preservation of cultural heritage, and the traditions of multinational peoples.
The forum gathered experts, political scientists, and representatives from the academic community from Russia and the CIS countries, whose goal was to develop joint solutions to contemporary challenges. The main topic of the event was the discussion of countering negative external influence in the fields of information and humanitarian issues. In his speech, the director of the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization "Center for Analytics and Research of the South Caucasus" Evgeny
- In the third quarter of 2025, commercial banks in the republic recorded cash inflows of 1 trillion 486 billion 195.6 million soms. This data is provided by the National Bank. Comparing to the same period in 2024, the inflows increased by 63 billion 799.9 million soms, which corresponds to an increase of 4.5%.
The idea of creating a cultural and recreational center for elderly citizens was discussed at the Bishkek city hall. The Vice Mayor for Social Issues, Victoria Mozgacheva, shared this information at a conference dedicated to the State Program "Active Longevity in the Kyrgyz Republic for 2025–2030".
From November 1 to 30, 2025, Uzbekistan will host a unique campaign called "Month of Tourism for the Elderly." This initiative aims to support elderly citizens by offering them opportunities for active recreation and the development of domestic tourism. The event will feature significant discounts on various tourist services, including accommodation, transportation, and cultural activities.
In Bishkek, on November 4, from 10:00 to 22:00, the supply of drinking water will be temporarily suspended. This will affect residential buildings, educational institutions, kindergartens, medical facilities, and other social and industrial objects. The shutdown zone covers the following streets: Osmонов Street – M.Alybaev Street – Krivonosov Street – Toigonbaev Street. The reason for the shutdown is the emergency restoration work on the water supply network with a diameter of 200 mm.
The press service of the Russian House in Bishkek reports the start of an overseas internship as part of the international volunteer project "Volunteer Movement 'For Russian!'", which is scheduled for November 2025.
The facility meets modern standards for law enforcement agencies Recently, President Sadyr Japarov and Chairman of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) Kamchybek Tashiev visited the renovated building of the Main Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Bishkek, as reported by the administration of the head of state.
On the highway Osh–Sary-Tash-Irkeshtam in the Osh region, two serious traffic accidents occurred, claiming the lives of ten people over two days. According to information from law enforcement agencies, the first collision occurred on October 30 at 15:50 at the 78 km mark of the Osh–Sary-Tash–Irkeshtam road, in the village of Zhylyu-Suu in the Aksy district. The car "Audi 80," driven by 68-year-old R.K., veered into the oncoming lane and collided with a truck "JIEFANG,"
In the Manas district of the Talas region, the construction of a new two-story building for the district internal affairs department has been completed, which will serve approximately 40,000 residents. The total area of this modern facility is 750 square meters and includes 28 rooms designed in accordance with current standards, as reported by the press service of the Talas region's internal affairs department. The Manas district internal affairs department was established in 1980. Over
Sardarbek, born on August 24, 2003, in the Nookat district of the Osh region, currently lives in Denmark, where he works on a dairy farm. In 2020, he completed his studies at the boarding school-lyceum "Nookat bilimkanasy" and enrolled in the Kyrgyz National Agrarian University. He is expected to graduate as a veterinarian in 2025.
In the Batken region, the process of relocating residents from border villages adjacent to Tajikistan has been completed. On November 1, the presidential representative office in the Batken region announced the completion of this important initiative. Families from the villages of Dostuk and Dөbө, as well as from Tash-Tumshuk (Ak-Tatyr rural district), the Kök-Terek and Mazeit areas, and the Teskey area (Samarkandek rural district) have now settled into new homes. A total of 181 houses were
In Talas, a festive concert was held dedicated to the 101st anniversary of the founding of the Kyrgyz militia. The event was attended by Ermat Jumayev, the authorized representative of the president in the Talas region, as well as leaders of local law enforcement agencies and representatives of municipal authorities.
In the Talas region, a ceremonial opening of the new building of the district internal affairs department took place, which will serve over 70,000 local residents. According to the press service of the regional police, the new two-story building has a total area of 423 square meters and includes 14 offices equipped with necessary technology and modern equipment.
- At the meeting of the board of the Ministry of Energy, OJSC "Kyrgyzkomur" presented a report regarding production and financial activities for the nine months of 2025. During this period, 655.3 thousand tons of coal were extracted, and 6.8 million cubic meters of overburden were completed. At the Kara-Kechinskoye deposit, an additional 100 thousand tons of coal were uncovered, of which 30 thousand tons are already prepared for shipment to consumers.
In the "Couples" section, we will tell you about the pair Tufan Yılmaz and Adeliya Akibayeva. Adeliya, born in 2002 in the village of Tamga in the Jeti-Oguz district, comes from an international family with a rich heritage. Her paternal grandfather is Kyrgyz, her grandmother is Mari, and on her maternal side, her grandfather is Tatar and her grandmother is Uzbek. Adeliya is the third of four children in her family.
As reported by the president's press service, the kindergarten was built in 1972 and was used for a long time as a municipal institution. In 1991, its activities were suspended, and the building was converted into a bank. However, in 2025, the Presidential Administration initiated a major reconstruction, which allowed for a complete renovation of the building and brought it in line with modern standards.
On November 1, a festive event was held at the Department of Internal Affairs of the Ton District in the Issyk-Kul Region, dedicated to the 101st anniversary of the establishment of the Kyrgyz militia. Representatives of the Ton District State Administration attended the ceremony, highlighting the importance of the work of police officers in ensuring safety and maintaining law and order.
As reported by OCCRP, the Kyrgyz authorities have sent a request to Interpol for a red notice for Rinat Tukhvatshin, who is a co-founder and former head of Kloop, part of the international OCCRP network. A red notice implies that Interpol member states must detain and possibly extradite the wanted person.
In Kara-Kul, located in the Jalal-Abad region, a ceremonial event was held dedicated to the 101st anniversary of the Kyrgyz police and the professional day of law enforcement officers. The event was attended by Mayor Nurtilek Orozbaev, city council deputies, the chairman of the city court, representatives of the prosecutor's office, and police veterans.
According to statistical data, from January to September 2025, there is a significant increase in production in the segment of rubber and plastic products, as well as other non-metallic mineral materials — at a level of 31.8%. The main factor behind this growth was the increase in the production of building materials, which amounted to 31.3%. Within this area, the following indicators stand out:
In the village of Kosh-Köl, located in the Issyk-Kul region, a large fire occurred at the recreation center "Raduga West". According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, cottages caught fire at this location, and five fire crews were dispatched to the scene to extinguish the flames. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
On Alabakova Street, house number 155 (165) in Karakol, located in the Issyk-Kul region, a historical building has been discovered, as reported by the city administration. According to the administration, this structure dates back to the period of 1918-1920 and holds an important place in the history of Karakol (which was previously known as Przhevalsk). In 1918-1919, the Extraordinary Commission of the Przhevalsk District was located here, created to combat counter-revolution in the context of
At 16:00, the fire at the recreation center "Rainbow WEST," located in the village of Kosh-Kol in the Issyk-Kul district of the Issyk-Kul region, was successfully localized. According to preliminary data provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the area of the fire was approximately 1600 square meters, resulting in the destruction of four cottages. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.