In Kyrgyzstan, the list of types of NGOs required to submit consolidated information to the GNS has been expanded

The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic reminds of the necessity to provide consolidated information about income and expenses for an expanded circle of NGOs. According to the new law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic on Reporting by Certain Non-Profit Organizations," political parties, trade unions, religious organizations, and cooperatives are required to provide detailed information about the formation of funds, their expenditure, as well as

The dollar is stable – exchange rates as of September 29

The National Bank has presented the current exchange rates for foreign currencies as of October 29, 2025. The exchange rate of the US dollar remains at 87.45 soms.

Life in the Regions: The Story of Munara Mustapaeva — a Young Equestrian for Whom Horses Became Her Destiny

The rider from the village of Baizak in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, Munara Mustapaeva, started riding horses at high speed at the age of 12. Munara was born in 2001 in the village of Birlik in the Tyup district. She got married in the village of Baizak.

The Exhibition of Russian Universities Will Take Place in the Cities of Kyrgyzstan

From October 29 to 31, 2025, an exhibition of Russian universities titled "Education in Russia – 2026/27" will be held in three cities of Kyrgyzstan — Bishkek, Kant, and Kara-Balta.

The CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic denied Shailoobek Atazov registration as a candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh.

At the meeting of the working group held on October 28, 2025, both Atazov and a representative of the Main Department for Crime Investigation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic were present. Their testimonies were heard. The working group, responsible for the acceptance and verification of documents, established that Atazov does not meet the legislative requirements for candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh and recommended denying his registration.

Adylbek Kasymaliev held a meeting with the Vice President of the EBRD

In Bishkek, a meeting took place between Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Matteo Patrone, the Vice President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The visit was part of Patrone's working tour of the country, the government press service reports. During the meeting, key issues of bilateral cooperation were discussed, as well as opportunities for implementing important projects in areas such as infrastructure,

"Rebranding Workshops." How China is Creating a New Image for Itself in the Central Asia

In response to the growing discontent in Central Asia regarding Chinese influence, Beijing is initiating efforts to create a more positive image in the region. One of the key tools for this has become vocational education. In particular, during a meeting between Xi Jinping and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in September, China announced the opening of two new "Lu Ban Workshops" in Kazakhstan.

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

At the GNS, issues of export and re-export were discussed

Kubanychbek Isabekov, Deputy Chairman of the State Tax Service under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, held a meeting with business representatives to discuss important aspects of goods export. The event was organized to support exporters and those engaged in re-export within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). During the meeting, participants were given recommendations on issues related to crossing borders, preparing accompanying documents, obtaining certificates of

The Russian Foreign Minister Proposes a Non-Aggression Pact to Europe

At the conference, Lavrov emphasized: "We do not strive for dominance." He also pointed out that, despite Russia's readiness for cooperation, the leaders of the European Union are avoiding discussions on future security guarantees on a genuinely collective basis, as stated in the official transcript from the Russian Foreign Ministry.

At the Töö-Ashuu Pass, snowfall. Restrictions introduced for freight transport.

Due to worsening weather conditions, restrictions have been imposed on freight transport at the "Sosnovka" checkpoint. According to information from the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the Interior Ministry of the Chui Region, heavy snowfall and fog are observed on the Bishkek–Osh highway in the area of the Töö-Ashuu pass. As a result, the movement of freight vehicles is temporarily restricted at the "Sosnovka" checkpoint.

Unusual Behavior of a Man Near an Apartment in Tokmok Captured on Video — Police Conducting an Investigation

In Tokmok, located in the Chuy region, the unusual behavior of a stranger has caught the attention of local residents, thanks to recordings from the surveillance cameras of one of the apartment buildings. The incident occurred on October 28 at 8:20 AM. The video captures a man approaching the door of one of the apartments and blocking the entrance with glue, and then, showing no emotion, leaving the building. The reasons for his actions remain a mystery.

News from Kyrgyzstan that Shape Public Mood: From Economy to Digital Habits

In Kyrgyzstan, news is no longer just a transmission of information, but an important indicator of society's emotions and its trust in what is happening. The variety of topics—from the economy to culture, including discussions about Azartoff machines—reflects the mood of citizens. These changes are sometimes as noticeable as fluctuations in currency exchange rates. The Impact of the Economy on Public Perception Every morning, the residents of the country ask themselves not about the news,

Former judge of the Ton district demanded the resignation of judges of the Bishkek city court

Gulzat Abdinasirova, who previously held the position of chairperson of the Ton District Court in the Issyk-Kul region, made a public statement regarding the decision of the Bishkek City Court in her case. She also addressed high-ranking officials, including President Sadyr Japarov, Chairman of the State Committee for National Security Kamchybek Tashiev, and Chairman of the Supreme Court Mederbek Satyyev. Recall that Abdinasirova was arrested on September 27, 2024, on suspicion of corruption.

In Rio de Janeiro, more than 60 people died during a police operation

According to information from Meduza, 64 people died during a large-scale police operation in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro. According to G1 and CNN Brasil, among the deceased are 60 suspected drug traffickers and four police officers. As a result of the clash, three local residents were also injured.

District No. 2. Names of 13 candidates who notified the CEC about their participation in the parliamentary elections

The Central Election Commission has begun accepting applications from citizens wishing to participate in the extraordinary elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. These elections are scheduled for November 30, 2025. [ view the complete list of candidates for all 30 districts ]

District No. 18. Names of 16 candidates who notified the Central Election Commission about their participation in the parliamentary elections

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has begun accepting applications from citizens wishing to participate in the extraordinary elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, 2025. [ review the full list of candidates from all 30 districts ]

District No. 13. The names of 13 candidates who notified the Central Election Commission about their participation in the parliamentary elections

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has started accepting applications from citizens wishing to participate in the extraordinary elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, 2025. [ familiarize yourself with the complete list of candidates from all 30 districts ]

District No. 10. Names of 20 candidates who notified the Central Election Commission of their participation in the parliamentary elections

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has begun accepting applications from citizens wishing to participate in the extraordinary elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh. These elections are scheduled for November 30, 2025. [ familiarize yourself with the full list of candidates across all 30 constituencies ]

District No. 24. Names of 15 candidates who notified the Central Election Commission about their participation in the parliamentary elections

The Central Election Commission has begun accepting applications from citizens wishing to participate in the extraordinary elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, 2025. [ comprehensive list of candidates for 30 districts ]

In the city of Osh, the names of cafes, restaurants, and companies are written in English, Chinese, Arabic, and Uzbek — the signs have been ordered to be changed.

According to information provided by the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, on October 28, all names of cafes, restaurants, and other public catering establishments in the city must be displayed in the Kyrgyz language. The head of the municipality noted that at the moment, names written in English, Latin, Chinese, Arabic, and Uzbek can be found in Osh. Establishment owners are required to comply with the requirement to use the Kyrgyz language by November 10. Authorities, together with the

In the city of Osh, private mansions have been ordered to be disconnected from central heating.

In Osh, on October 28, the modernized boiler house "Kermе-Too" was ceremoniously opened. According to the local municipality, the boiler house, which was put into operation in 1986, underwent serious capital repairs and upgrades. As a result of the modernization, production capacities have increased, and outdated equipment has been replaced with modern electric boilers, each with a capacity of 2.15 gigacalories per hour, as well as new pumps.

In the At-Bashy Mountains, a fire engulfed 3 hectares of forest

In the Naryn region, in the At-Bashy area, a forest fire broke out, covering 3 hectares. According to firefighters, a signal about the fire in the Kandybay forest, located near the village of Kara-Suu, was received on October 28. Two fire trucks, 20 emergency service employees, 30 local residents, and 10 forestry workers were involved in extinguishing the fire.

Project "Zheneke": How Aizharqyn Timurlanova Learned to Be a Daughter-in-Law — From a Soup Joke to a Touching Moment in the Maternity Hospital

The regional news outlet Turmush continues the series "Жеңеке," where we share stories of young brides and experienced daughters-in-law. The project aims to highlight family values and reveal the talents of married women. The focus is on Aijarkyn Timurlanova, who lives in the village of Kichi-Örüktü in the Issyk-Kul region.

Not by Duty, but by the Call of the Heart: How Policeman Ermart Sasykov Prevented a Tragedy and Saved Two Lives

Ermart Sasikov, a police major and senior district inspector of the territorial police department in the village of Sosnovka, has been serving in the internal affairs system for 16 years. He was born on March 7, 1983, in the village of Erkin-Sai in the Panfilov district, and he has a family: a wife and three children.

The Central Election Commission denied registration to the candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh, Jalolidin Nurbaev.

The decision of the Central Election Commission (CEC) to deny Jalolidin Nurbaev registration was made on October 28. He submitted an application to participate in the elections scheduled for October 13, 2025, in multi-mandate constituency No. 5. The CEC working group found that Nurbaev does not meet the legal requirements for candidates. In particular, it was discovered that there is information regarding previous criminal cases against him, which were initiated and then terminated.

The CEC refused to register the candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh, Shailoobek Atazov.

The refusal of registration was announced at a meeting of the working group of the Central Election Commission, where the requirements for candidates for parliamentary mandates were discussed. Atazov, who submitted an application to participate in the elections on October 17, 2025, did not meet numerous legal norms. According to information provided on October 23 by the Main Directorate for Crime Investigation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, since 2024, Atazov had been on preventive

The Central Election Commission denied registration to the candidate for deputy Gulsara Karimova.

Gulsara Karimova, who submitted her application for registration on October 7, 2025, indicated in her declaration that she is not a religious figure. However, according to information from the National Agency for Religious Affairs and Interethnic Relations, from 2022 to 2024, she held leadership positions in several religious organizations. In particular, Karimova was the head of the religious organization "Kelechek Umma" and the director of the educational center "Siddiq

The Central Election Commission denied registration to parliamentary candidate Bolotbek Duyshenaliev.

The decision on the inadmissibility of registering Duishenaliev, who announced his candidacy for the multi-mandate electoral district No. 14, was made on October 28. He submitted his application to participate in the elections on October 9, 2025. The working group of the Central Election Commission (CEC) found that Duishenaliev does not meet the requirements of the legislation. In particular, according to the data from the Main Department for Crime Investigation of the Ministry of Internal

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,

Early elections of deputies. List of candidates who refused to participate

The Central Election Commission (CEC) continues to receive applications from citizens wishing to participate in the extraordinary elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, which will take place on November 30, 2025. As of October 27, the number of submitted applications has reached 516. Among those who declined to participate:

The CEC accredited 44 international observers for the early elections of deputies to the Mazhilis.

The Central Election Commission announced on October 28 that it has accredited 44 international observers to participate in the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. The elections are scheduled for November 30, 2025. As of October 28, a total of 515 individuals have already submitted their documents to the CEC to participate in the upcoming elections. The candidate nomination process will conclude on October 30. The parliamentary elections will be held under an updated system. The

The Central Election Commission registered 21 candidates for deputies of the State Duma.

Early elections are scheduled for November 30, and they will be held under a new electoral system. As part of the innovations, 30 districts have been created, in each of which three deputies will be elected: either two men and one woman, or two women and one man.

Ramis Maslovets brought bronze to Kyrgyzstan at the III Asian Muay Thai Games

At the III Asian Youth Games in Manama (Bahrain), Ramis Maslovets, a talented fighter from Kyrgyzstan, won a bronze medal in the weight category up to 48 kg. His performance was a testament to a high level of skill and perseverance.

"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

The Person Inside the Brain: Everyone Lives in Their Own Mental Umwelt

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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.

In Talas, there have been virtually no patients with advanced forms of tuberculosis in recent years, - center director

At the coordination council in the Talas region, chaired by Mira Seydikirimova, attention was drawn to the importance of combating HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. Mira Seydikirimova noted that the goal of healthcare workers is to minimize the incidence of HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. "We are confident in the success of our efforts in this area," she said, also mentioning the achievements in improving medical services and coordinating actions in accordance with current legislation.

Musk Created an Alternative to Wikipedia

According to The Verge, unlike Wikipedia, Grokipedia does not seem to allow users to edit articles. Journalists noticed an edit button on several pages, but clicking it only opened the edit history without indicating authors, and changes could not be made. Each article in Grokipedia is accompanied by a note stating that the facts have been verified using the Grok artificial intelligence, also developed by xAI. Some of the materials are based on articles from Wikipedia, as noted: "Content

A Unique Alley, Unmatched in Kyrgyzstan, to Open in Talas

A unique Nurjanov Alley is being created in Talas, stretching 1.2 kilometers and ranging from 35 to 70 meters in width. This was reported by Ermat Jumayev, the authorized representative of the president in the Talas region, in an interview with the Kabar agency. According to Jumayev, the alley will become one of the most attractive areas of the city, providing comfortable conditions for both residents and tourists. It will represent the economic center of Talas, similar to the famous

In Ak-Suu, the memory of the heroes of the Batken events was honored

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Ak-Suu district, an event was held dedicated to the anniversary of the Batken events that took place in 1999-2000, reports Turmush correspondent. Among the participants were both veterans of the Batken events and families of fallen soldiers, as well as representatives of local authorities. At the beginning of the event, those present laid flowers at the monument dedicated to the soldiers who died in the Batken region, after which a prayer was read. The

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

A field meeting on the construction of a waste incineration plant was held in Bishkek

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, an off-site meeting was held dedicated to the project for the construction of a waste incineration plant. This information was provided by the city administration. The meeting took place under the leadership of Deputy Mayor Ramiz Aliyev at the municipal enterprise "Bishkek Sanitary Landfill".

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

The agricultural census in Kyrgyzstan has been postponed to 2026.

In order to ensure the quality of statistical data collection, the government has decided to postpone the agricultural census to a new date — from March 20 to April 10, 2026. This was announced in a press release from the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. Initially, it was planned that the census would take place from November 1 to November 20, 2025.

The Financial Supervision Authority reported on the situation regarding illegal lottery activities on YouTube channels associated with the user "Barsbek Batyrliev"

The Financial Supervisory Authority, as part of its monitoring, continues to record instances of illegal lottery operations on the internet. The main objective of the monitoring is to protect citizens from unscrupulous financial practices.

Samsung unveiled its first smartphone that folds three times.

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