The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan detained a human rights defender for extorting 50,000 US dollars.

During the investigation, it was revealed that "N.D.M." used a power of attorney to represent the interests of the victim in various instances, extorting 50 thousand dollars under the pretext of helping to release the detained individual. Currently, the State Committee for National Security is conducting an investigation and checking the involvement of law enforcement officers in this case.

The Woman Who Keeps the Wheels of Karabalta in Motion — The Story of Iskra Liu

In anticipation of the Day of Transport Workers and Road Management of the Kyrgyz Republic, the director of the Karabalta automotive enterprise, Iskra Liu, was recognized among professionals in her field. She is one of the leading specialists in the field of automotive transport in the Chui region. Iskra Liu has dedicated more than half a century to her career in the transport industry, of which 47 years she worked at the "Karabalta Automotive Enterprise." This enterprise has long

In Kyrgyzstan, the "Behind the Wheel" raid is taking place.

From October 24 to 27, 2025, an important raid called "Behind the Wheel" is taking place in Kyrgyzstan, organized by the Main Department for Ensuring Road Safety (GUOBDD) of the Kyrgyz Republic. The main goal of this event is to increase driver responsibility on the roads and reduce the number of traffic accidents. During the raid, special attention will be paid to the following violations:

In the city of Osh, a two-story house illegally built in the water protection zone of the Jöö Bas canal is being demolished.

In Osh, along S. Supanaliev Street, the process of demolishing a two-story residential building that was constructed without permission in the water protection zone of the Jöö Bas canal has begun. This information was provided by the press service of the city administration.

Nurlanbek Turgunbek Uulu congratulated the staff of the relevant departments of the Parliament's apparatus on Diplomatic Service Workers' Day

As part of the Diplomatic Service Workers' Day, the Chairman of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, met with the staff of the international cooperation and protocol department, as well as representatives of the committee on international affairs, defense, security, and migration. In his congratulatory speech, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu emphasized the importance of parliamentary diplomacy for Kyrgyzstan's foreign policy strategy. "The ratification and consideration of all

Surveillance Cameras Are Being Installed in Uzgen

In Uzgen, the installation of surveillance cameras has begun, aimed at increasing public safety and preventing offenses. According to Manas Koichukulov, the head of the municipal property management department of the city administration, it is planned to install 54 cameras that will cover about 80% of the city area.

The new building of the Nookat district prosecutor's office was presented in sketches at the Ministry of Construction of the Kyrgyz Republic.

The sketches of the new building of the prosecutor's office of the Nookat district were presented at the Ministry of Construction of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the information provided by the department, the project was developed by the district management of the Department of Urban Planning and Architecture of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic. The created sketch project includes all necessary conditions that meet

In Germany, the death of cranes from avian influenza has reached unprecedented levels

FLI specialists emphasize the importance of collecting and disposing of dead wild birds and warn against contact with them. Although the H5N1 virus currently does not pose a serious threat to humans, it remains dangerous to other species of wild and domestic birds. In mid-October, 20,500 turkeys had to be disposed of in Lower Saxony, and about 150,000 laying hens were destroyed in the Schwerin area of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Scientists note that unlike previous years, when avian influenza only

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic expressed regret over the European Union sanctions against Kyrgyz banks.

The Kyrgyz Republic expressed regret over its legal entities being subjected to sanctions by the European Union. The Kyrgyz Republic strictly fulfills its international obligations and seeks open, constructive interaction with the European Union to jointly minimize the risks associated with potential circumvention of sanctions.

Xi Jinping to Visit South Korea

From October 30 to November 1, the Chairman of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, will visit South Korea to participate in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit forum. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China. It has been revealed that the invitation for the visit came from the President of South Korea, Yoon Suk-yeol. Xi Jinping will visit the city of Gyeongju, where the 32nd informal meeting of APEC leaders will take place, as well as conduct a

Cultural center worth 150 million soms begins construction in the village of Bayetov

Kamchybek Tashiev, holding the position of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the State National Security Committee, laid a capsule at the foundation of a new cultural center in the village of Bayetov. On October 23, as part of his working trip to the Naryn region, Tashiev participated in the ceremonial laying of a time capsule for a three-story public and cultural center that will be built in the Ak-Talinsky district.

In Bishkek, 61 unlicensed drivers and 15 drunk drivers were identified during a raid in one day

In Bishkek, during a raid conducted on October 23, 61 drivers were identified operating vehicles without a driver's license. This was reported by the press service of the Traffic Police. According to police information, the following violations were recorded as part of the operation "On the Road":

In the city of Uzgen, the sale of meat at inflated prices was discovered

In Uzgen, several sellers who were selling meat at prices exceeding the established norms were fined. According to information from local authorities, on October 23, a raid was conducted in the city organized by the mayor's office and the Osh regional office for antimonopoly regulation, aimed at ensuring compliance with the new state norms for retail prices on meat products.

AI has gone crazy from TikTok and clickbait. Scientists have discovered "brain rot" in neural networks.

As the research shows, when trained on low-quality data, neural networks begin to demonstrate a decline in their cognitive functions, reminiscent of the attention degradation observed in users who actively consume superficial content from the internet. For analysis, the team of scientists identified two key aspects: engagement (short viral posts) and semantic quality (presence of clickbait, errors, and clichéd phrases). Based on these criteria, datasets with varying proportions of

Kyrgyzstan — Leader in Central Asia in Cryptocurrency Usage

Life in the Regions: Arab Partners Gave a Kyrgyzstani a Black Falcon Named Habibi

Kurvantai Bilaldinov from the village of Novopokrovka in the Issyk-Ata district is engaged in the training of birds of prey. A journalist from Turmush spoke with him. Kurvantai, born in 1977, is married and raising three children — two sons and a daughter. He shared that his passion for hunting birds began 23 years ago. He is a veterinarian by education and an ornithologist specializing in birds of prey. “From a young age, I loved animals. I tried to tame various hunting birds, but falcons

In Jumgal, the construction of a new building for the district electric network enterprise is being completed for 21 million soms.

The construction of a new two-story building for the district electric networks enterprise is nearing completion in the village of Chayek, located in the center of the Jumgal district of the Naryn region. This information was provided to Turmush by representatives of the agency.

The Deputy Head of the Cabinet visited the biolaboratory base in Sokuluk, where bulls named Agat, Tomsk, Chuvak, and Nik, weighing up to 1000 kilograms, are kept.

In the Sokuluk district, a ceremonial opening of the renovated laboratory and livestock facilities of the Biotechnology Department of the Kyrgyz Scientific Research Institute of Animal Husbandry and Pastures took place. According to the local administration, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev familiarized himself with the work of the laboratory. Among those present were also the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to

"Lake Wolf": How an Ancient Kyrgyz Ritual Helped Childbirth Women

Kumarkan Ishenalieva, a resident of the village of Kara-Suu in the At-Bashinsky district, spoke about a mysterious and almost forgotten ritual of the Kyrgyz people — “köl börü.” Despite the fact that this ritual is hardly practiced in modern times, some elderly women with special healing abilities (Kyrg. - “kolunda emii bar apalar”) continue to use it.

In Balykchy, the strengthening of psychological support for children and the introduction of staff psychologists in relevant structures were discussed.

A meeting dedicated to the issues of psychological support for children took place in Balakchy. This was reported by the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of Kyrgyzstan. According to the information from the ministry, representatives from various government agencies, local self-government, and members of the Commission for Child Affairs (CCA) gathered for the working meeting.

Economic growth has also been made possible thanks to the work of diplomats. Congratulations from the head of the Cabinet.

On the professional holiday — the Day of the Diplomatic Service Worker of the Kyrgyz Republic — the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, congratulated the workers and veterans of this field. He emphasized the importance and significance of their work in the modern world. Kasymaliev noted that Kyrgyz diplomacy is based on a rich historical heritage and the wisdom of ancestors who have built relationships with neighbors for centuries based on trust and justice. In this

In Kyrgyzstan, nearly 5,000 children found themselves in difficult conditions over 9 months

During the first nine months of this year, 4,843 minors were identified in Kyrgyzstan as being in difficult life situations. This was reported by the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the department's data, individual protection plans were developed for 2,514 children, and 2,488 of them were able to be removed from difficult circumstances.

The Mental Health of Europeans Affects the Economy

Depression and anxiety are the most common disorders in OECD and EU countries. They have a significant impact on the health and well-being of the population, as well as on the economy as a whole. Are there solutions to combat this problem? EuroNews reports on this. The report “Strengthening Mental Health and Prevention indicates that about 20% of the adult population in OECD and EU countries suffers from depression. Often, its symptoms go unnoticed and remain untreated, increasing the risk of

Field Day was held in the Moscow District

In the Chui region, in the Moscow district, a Field Day was held. This information was provided by the district administration. Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, participated in the event. He met with farmers, dehkans, and representatives of agricultural services. During the meeting, the results and implementation of the "3+2+1" project in the agricultural sector were discussed. Niyazbek

In Niger, over 500,000 people affected by floods

This year, Niger has faced severe flooding, resulting in the deaths of over 120 people and affecting more than 550,000, according to TASS. This information was provided by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). OCHA emphasized that the current floods pose a serious threat, having destroyed nearly 55,000 homes and flooded over 10,000 acres of land designated for agriculture.

Retro Car of the State Figure Turdakun Usubaliev

In October 2019, a GAZ-69 car, previously owned by the well-known statesman Turdakun Usubaliev, was handed over to Bakai Ömüraliev, a resident of the Naryn region. This information was confirmed to Turmush correspondent Jumanasyr Abdildaev, who had kept this retro car in his garage for 41 years. He noted that there was great interest in the vehicle, and even disputes arose regarding its ownership. Nevertheless, Jumanasyr decided that Bakai should be the one to receive this car. “Turdakun

"Metal Object Pierced Husband's Leg and It Had to Be Amputated": The Story of Issyk-Kul Resident Tolkunai Ablabek Kyzy

Tolkunai Ablabek kyzy, a 36-year-old resident of Issyk-Kul, shared the difficult situation her family is facing. She was born in the Ak-Suu district, and her husband, Tilek Kenzhebaev, hails from the village of An-Östön, located in the Jeti-Oguz district.

Mysterious Owner of the "Fraud Empire" Accused of Stealing $14 Billion in Cryptocurrency

The accusations against Chen Zhi revolve around his role as the initiator of large-scale cyber fraud, which is based on the suffering of people, as claimed by the BBC. With his youthful facial features and thin beard, he looks even younger. His rapid wealth raises questions.

The IEC announced how much the excise tax on alcohol will increase each year

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic has initiated a draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers concerning changes to the tax legislation in the area of excise duties. According to information from the department, this draft proposes a phased increase in excise tax rates on various alcoholic beverages from 2026 to 2029. It is also planned to abolish the exemption from excise tax for sugary children's drinks, which implies the introduction of labeling.

In Bishkek, the construction of the Young Technicians' Station continues

The new building includes various spaces for the creative and technical development of children, including a library and a gym. The adjacent area plans to create a sports ground (WORKOUT), a covered canopy for events, as well as a site for launching model cars and a karting track, which will allow for practical classes. Currently, the installation of the second-floor ceiling has been completed, and the laying of engineering networks and construction of columns is underway.

The news about the record import of renewable energy equipment to Kazakhstan has been removed from the Kazakhstani websites "Kursiv" and Forbes.

The removal of news regarding the sharp increase in imports in the renewable energy sources (RES) sector occurred on the pages of "Kursiv" and Forbes.kz. As reported by "Respublika," active hyperlinks to these materials were discovered.

Trump pardoned Binance cryptocurrency exchange founder Changpeng Zhao

The pardon of Zhao has become part of Trump's new strategy, who actively supports the development of the crypto industry. The official statement from the White House indicated that all pardons undergo thorough legal review. Changpeng Zhao expressed gratitude to Trump and promised to make the United States a center for cryptocurrency. As noted in the White House statement, Trump used his constitutional powers to pardon Zhao, claiming that the Biden administration was prosecuting him as

Economic growth has also been made possible thanks to the work of diplomats. The head of the Cabinet congratulated the employees of the diplomatic service.

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, noted the professional holiday of the workers and veterans of the diplomatic service of the Kyrgyz Republic. “Dear workers and veterans of the diplomatic service!

Sadyr Japarov stated that Kyrgyzstan can realistically become a regional hub for virtual assets.

The President continued that more and more countries are making strategic decisions regarding the regulation of virtual assets, implementing central bank digital currencies, and creating stablecoins backed by real assets. These processes are becoming not just technological experiments but stable components of a new economic model. Kyrgyzstan stands out among neighboring countries by having adopted a law on virtual assets and forming a consistent state policy in this area. The virtual asset

The Government of Kyrgyzstan is considering the possibility of diversifying fuel supply.

Daniyar Amangeldiev also noted that Kyrgyzstan continues negotiations with Russia regarding fuel supplies. He assured that the country's government will not allow a shortage of fuel and lubricants in the republic's market. "We will do everything possible to maintain stable prices and prevent shortages in our market," he added. Furthermore, Daniyar Amangeldiev clarified that the decision on diversifying supplies will depend on the economic situation and transportation

The Ministry of Agriculture reported on which products Kyrgyzstan remains dependent on imports.

On the air of Birinchi Radio, the head of the food security department of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, Uran Chekirbaev, spoke about the current situation regarding food security in the country. Despite a stable level of basic products, the republic continues to experience dependence on imports in certain categories. Chekirbaev noted that food security in Kyrgyzstan is subject to seasonal fluctuations, and therefore monthly analyses of the

The illegally privatized plot of the "Abshyr-Ata" tourist base has been returned to the state.

The Prosecutor's Office of the Nookat District conducted an investigation, during which it was found that a plot of land with an area of 8,183 sq.m, located in the Ayil District of T. Kulatov and owned by the "Abshyr-Ata" tourist base, was privatized illegally in 2006. The General Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan reported this fact. As a result of the measures taken by the prosecutor's office, the plot, valued at 69.6 million soms, was fully returned to state

An international forum dedicated to the 100th anniversary of KNU is taking place in Bishkek.

An international forum titled "National University - Support of the Nation" has started in Bishkek, dedicated to the centenary of the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn. This significant event involves representatives of the government, scholars, as well as teachers and staff from both local and foreign partner universities.

Urmаt Cholukov appointed head of the Sokuluk District Administration Office

Urmat Zhekshenbekovich Cholukov has become the new head of the Sokuluk District State Administration. According to the akimat, before his appointment, Urmat Cholukov worked as the head of the department at the Northern Interregional Office of the State Agency for Public Service and Local Self-Government under the Cabinet of Ministers.

Chinese ophthalmologists performed 317 free surgeries at the Osh Interregional United Clinical Hospital

Chinese specialists, while performing surgeries, restored the vision of numerous patients, allowing them to see the surrounding world anew. The cost of one surgery, including lens implantation and medications, exceeds 100,000 soms; however, all financial expenses were covered by the Chinese side. In addition, as part of humanitarian cooperation, the "Chinese Health - Express" Foundation donated an optical coherence tomography (OCT) device to the Osh hospital, valued at 17 million

Talents from Jumgal District performed at an international culture festival in eight cities of Turkey

In the Jumgal district of the Naryn region, the newly formed song and dance ensemble "Bekbekey" participated in the "International Festival of Culture and Arts," which took place in eight cities across Turkey. This was reported by the head of the ensemble, Baktygul Ryspaikyz.

In the first half of the year, the turnover of virtual assets in Kyrgyzstan reached 860 billion soms

In Kyrgyzstan, the turnover of virtual assets for the first six months of this year amounted to 860 billion soms. This information was presented by Farhat Iminov, head of the secretariat of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies under the President of the country. According to him, there are currently about 200 licensed participants in the field of virtual assets operating in the republic.

In Russia, starting from November, it will be possible to register no more than 20 SIM cards per person.

In Russia, starting from November 1, citizens will be able to register no more than 20 SIM cards for one individual. This was reported by the TASS news agency. This limitation is part of a new federal law that will come into effect next week and is aimed at protecting the population from crimes related to mobile communications.

Chinese ophthalmologists performed 317 free surgeries in Osh

From October 11 to 22, a team of Chinese ophthalmologists worked at the Osh Interregional Clinical Hospital as part of the "Express Health - Bright Journey" initiative. According to the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan, over two weeks, Chinese specialists successfully performed 317 free surgeries, allowing patients to restore their vision and see the surrounding world again.

In Jumgal, more than 100 exhibits from the 19th–20th centuries have been transferred to the district historical and ethnographic museum.

In the historical and ethnographic museum of the Jumgal district, there are now more than 100 exhibits related to the 19th and 20th centuries. Previously, these items were housed in the school museum named after Kalik Akiev, located in the village of Kyzyl-Zhyldyz in the Jumgal district, which is currently closed.

In the Kara-Suu District, a large-scale modernization of the Kurshab-Sai irrigation system begins

Today, an important ceremony took place in the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, where a time capsule was laid at the main water intake facility of the Otuz-Adyr main canal. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, this event symbolizes the beginning of large-scale modernization of the Kurshab-Sai irrigation system, which is of great importance for the agricultural sector of the region. In a solemn atmosphere, Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of

The head of the education department of one of the most densely populated regions of Kyrgyzstan has resigned

Elmira Askarova, who headed the education department in the Kadamjay district of the Batken region, has resigned. She is 50 years old.

Former mayor of the city of Kadamjay has received a new position

Tolkunzhan Metinovich Kambarov has been appointed as the acting head of the culture department of the Kadamjai district in the Batken region. Kambarov, who is currently 51 years old, has significant management experience, including the position of mayor of the city of Kadamjai, as well as the head of the Kadamjai district state administration and director of the Abdykadir Orozbekov Museum.