In collaboration with the Central State Archive of Film, Photo, and Sound Documents (CSAFPSD KR), which is part of the Archive Service of the KR, AKIpress presents a series of archival photographs as part of the project "It Was Recently, It Was Long Ago." This publication is dedicated to the theme "Everyday Life of the Kyrgyz."
In an interview on "Birinchi Radio," Minister Ibraev pointed out the need for openness and honesty regarding the current difficulties with electricity supply. He noted that the criticism regarding the necessity to wait 2.5 years to resolve electricity issues is quite understandable but requires understanding. According to him, preparing technical and economic justifications and conducting environmental assessments takes time. "Some believe that money for construction can be
In Naryn, 5 acres of land that were previously privately owned have been returned to the management of the municipal enterprise responsible for heating supply, as reported by the press service of the mayor's office. The site where the boiler house is located in area 64 has once again become municipal, which will improve the provision of heating services.
The judicial authorities have banned the activities of these resources In Bishkek, the Oktyabrsky District Court recognized the materials of the media projects Temirov Live, Kloop.kg (NGO "Kloop Media"), and "Ait ait dese" as extremist.
Local residents felt seismic tremors during the night and morning On the night of October 28, specifically at 02:05, an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 was recorded. The epicenter was located 18 km from the village of Kashka-Suu and 19 km from Kara-Kabak. Tremors were felt in villages such as Kashka-Suu, Kara-Kabak, Kabyik, Sary-Mogol, Darooot-Korgon, and Taldy-Suu, reaching a strength of up to 3 points.
Are we removing wires for the sake of a "clean sky" for the city hall? According to information provided by Vesti.kg, the construction of tram lines in Bishkek will cost from 2 million dollars for each kilometer, excluding the cost of the trams themselves. This statement was made by infrastructure expert Marat Musuraliev while commenting on the city hall's decision to implement a new mode of transport.
At the World Youth Wrestling Championship for athletes under 23, held in Novi Sad (Serbia), Kyrgyz wrestler Omurbek Asan uulu won a silver medal. This information was reported by Prosports.kz.
Within the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Republican Monitoring Center operates, which is organized within the Drug Enforcement Service. As noted by Marcel Dootaliev, who heads this center, its employees monitor the Kyrgyz segment of the internet and the dark web to identify instances of illegal distribution of drugs, psychotropic substances, and their precursors. He added: "Once information is received, operatives are dispatched for verification."
In an interview on "Birinchi Radio," Ibraev emphasized that last year, 2 billion soms were allocated for preparations for the winter season, which were used for replacing wires, poles, and acquiring vehicles. This year, about 3 billion soms have already been directed towards major repairs. The minister also announced the opening of a new plant in Osh that produces concrete poles to replace wooden ones. Additionally, at HPP-5, the production of SIP cables has begun, which will allow
The offender was taken to the Kemin District Department of Internal Affairs An incident occurred in the Kemin district involving a driver in a state of intoxication who attempted to evade traffic police inspectors in a minibus, resulting in an accident that injured a police officer.
In the Jayil district of the Chuy region, this year there is a wonderful harvest of wild rose hips, reports Turmush correspondent. Local residents highly value the fruits of wild rose hips, known as rosehip.
Artur Omurzakov, the chief engineer of the second bus fleet of the municipal enterprise "Bishkek City Transport," shared information about the reasons for evening bus delays during a broadcast on Birinchi Radio. According to him, a movement interval of 10-15 minutes is considered the norm, taking into account the heavy traffic in Bishkek. “Buses cannot ignore traffic jams on the road, as they are part of the overall flow. We carefully analyze the routes, and if complaints about a
On October 3, the launch of the One Million Coders program took place in Bishkek, aimed at teaching modern IT skills and forming a new generation of digital specialists in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported in a press release. What is One Million Coders?It is an international educational initiative supported by the United Arab Emirates, aimed at teaching one million people the basics of programming, digital literacy, and innovative thinking.
President Sadyr Japarov was shown modern weaponry of the special unit "Alpha" of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). The head of state participated on October 27 in the opening ceremony of the training center for the "Alpha" unit located in the Jalal-Abad region.
The Capital Construction Management of facilities responsible for drinking water supply and wastewater disposal has launched a tender for the implementation of a water supply system project in the Almalyk rural district, located in the Nookat district of the Osh region, on the territory named after Zulpuyev. According to information posted on the state procurement website, the chosen method of procurement is unrestricted. It is expected that a total of 46 million 938 thousand 745 soms will be
The draft national program "Үмүт" concerning the implementation of prenatal screening for the period 2025-2030 has been put forward for public discussion. The developer is the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic. The document states that the goal of the project is to strengthen the health of mothers and children, early detection and prevention of hereditary and chromosomal diseases, as well as improving the accessibility and quality of medical care at all stages of pregnancy,
The construction of the "Aleika" park in Kadamzhai is nearing completion, according to local administration data. As reported by representatives of the city hall, the new park will be opened on November 1. The total cost of the project is 47 million soms.
In Naryn, explanatory events were held, during which it was emphasized that the price of coal should not exceed 6,000 soms, reports Turmush correspondent. “In order to ensure the population has access to coal during the heating season and to monitor prices, a meeting was held with coal business owners with the participation of a special commission.
On October 28, 2025, at 06:25:26 local time, an earthquake was registered in the territory of Kyrgyzstan. This information was received from the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 15 kilometers northwest of the village of Kashka-Suu and 18 kilometers from the village of Kara-Kabak.
In Shymkent (Kazakhstan), the sixth smart toilet has opened, which, thanks to its glass construction, uses QR code and Face ID technologies for access. Upon entering the booth, the walls automatically become frosted, ensuring complete privacy.
According to the information from the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Bishkek, a new batch of food aid has been delivered to the southern regions of Kyrgyzstan. In particular, 121.44 tons of sunflower oil have arrived in the city of Osh. This aid will be distributed among needy families with the participation of representatives from the United Nations World Food Programme and local authorities.
Photo from the internet Mukambek Alykulov, a well-known state and public figure, passed away at the age of 80. This was reported by the press service of the Osh city administration. Mukambek Alykulov was born in 1945 in the village of Sovetskoye, located in the Bazar-Korgon district of the Jalal-Abad region. In 1969, he graduated from the Frunze Polytechnic Institute.
An investigative check has been initiated Police officers reported the delivery to the department of R.N., I.B., T.A., O.R., and B.K., all born in 2006, in connection with the dissemination of a video containing calls for interethnic hostility.
New allegations of political espionage have been made against Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, according to information published by BBC News. İmamoğlu, who is a key opponent of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has been behind bars since March in a corruption case. He was sentenced to 20 months in prison due to charges of public insult and threats against the Istanbul prosecutor. The politician categorically denies all the allegations.
The cause of the incident was a lawn mower The Bishkek City Police Department commented on the situation regarding the broken window in bus No. 15.
The regional department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision received information from the rangers of the Kalininskoye hunting estate about violations of hunting regulations. It was reported that during a patrol, a group of individuals was found hunting wild pheasants without the necessary permits. It was noted that the captured birds were already being prepared over a fire. All collected materials are being forwarded to the appropriate authorities to
The incident occurred on Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue, near Rustaveli Street, where police officers found a boy who was removing license plates from cars parked in the yards. This was reported by the press service of the district internal affairs department. According to law enforcement agencies, the offender turned out to be B. K., born in 2017. A preventive conversation was held with him and his mother, M. V., born in 1992.
The State Customs Service, operating under the government, has announced the launch of a service that allows payments for customs duties via QR code at any time, without the need to visit bank branches. This initiative, implemented in collaboration with JSC "Eldik Bank," aims to reduce queues, speed up the customs documentation process, and save entrepreneurs' time.
The message about the passing of Mukhanbek Alykulov, a distinguished representative of the energy sector and former mayor of Osh, was published by the city's mayor's office. He passed away at the age of 80. Condolences were expressed by: Zh. Sh. Toktorbaev, A. Sharshenaly uulu, S. K. Junusbaev, M. A. Aydarbekova, Zh. K. Su laymankulov, M. N. Orozaliev, M. K. Israilov, D. B. Murzaliev, N. A. Zakirov, U. S. Amalbekov, I. Sovetbek uulu, B. A. Baymurzaeva, A. Duyshonaly kyzy, Zh. K.
The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, issued order No. 876-t regarding the transfer of state property to the municipal ownership of Karakol. According to this order, the State Agency for Management of State Property, together with the Ministry of Defense, must transfer a land plot of 9.2 hectares to the city administration. This plot will be allocated from the territory of military unit 92784, which has a total area of 24.7 hectares and is on the balance sheet of the
In the Kochkor district of the Naryn region, extensive reconstruction of the central stadium has begun, as reported by the Ministry of Construction. The construction and repair work is being carried out by the state enterprise "Kyrgyzkurulush".
Planned on-site inspections of medical institutions in the capital are carried out by the Mayor's Office and the Ministry of Health. This was reported by the press service of the mayor's office. It is specified that the key task of these visits is to assess the condition of facilities, identify priority areas for repair and restoration, as well as improve conditions for patients and medical staff.
In Kyrgyzstan, light rain is forecasted. In the capital, Bishkek, the air temperature will fluctuate from +7 degrees at night to +21 during the day.
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The State Department of Architectural and Construction Control for the Jalal-Abad Region conducted an inspection at a construction site - a shopping center in the city of Toktogul, located along the Bishkek - Osh highway. This was reported by the Ministry of Construction. During the inspection, violations of construction norms and rules were identified in the construction of a two-story building.
The famous print "The Great Wave off Kanagawa," created by the Japanese master Katsushika Hokusai, will be auctioned in Hong Kong. This was reported by The New York Times. The auction is scheduled for November 22, and the artwork is estimated to be worth between £250,000 and £300,000. Information about the sale is posted on Sotheby’s website.
The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, visited the Jalal-Abad region on October 27, where a new training center for the "Alpha" unit of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) was inaugurated. As reported by the president's press service, in his address, Japarov reminded of the establishment of a specialized service for combating terrorism, which was founded on October 27, 1992. Since then, the "Alpha" group has been carrying out important tasks facing the
Present at the event were the president and the head of the State National Security Committee
Photo from the internet Mukambek Alykulov, a renowned public and political figure, passed away at the age of 80, as reported by the press service of the city of Osh. Mukambek Alykulov was born in 1945 in the village of Sovetskoye, located in the Bazar-Korgon district of the Jalal-Abad region. In 1969, he successfully graduated from the Frunze Polytechnic Institute.
The press service of the Bishkek mayor's office announced an increase in control over the activities of companies engaged in the rental and delivery using personal mobility devices (PMDs) as well as taxis. Authorities remind of the necessity to comply with all legal norms. According to current government regulations, the right to use PMDs is granted to individuals over 14 years old, provided that the appropriate conditions and infrastructure are available. The minimum age for operating
According to the resolution adopted on October 23, 2025, under number 692, a new list of settlements located in high-altitude areas of the country has been approved. This was reported by the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic. This document has been developed in accordance with the legislation concerning state guarantees and compensations for citizens who live and work in high-altitude conditions and in remote, hard-to-reach areas. It has been established
The winner of the competition organized by the muftiate for the production of clothing (kemsal) for pilgrims of Hajj in 2026 has been determined. According to information provided by the muftiate, the winner is individual entrepreneur Mederbek Akmataliev. During the competition, the headquarters responsible for Hajj preparations carefully evaluated various aspects, including the fabric composition, sewing quality, design, color, and overall quality of the clothing.
On February 18, the National Theater "Manas" presented the book "Manaschylar," dedicated to the biographies and life stories of 150 manaschy over the past 500 years. The author of this work is the manaschy and director of the theater, Nurbek Talantbekov. The book is organized chronologically, and the manaschy Rysbay Isakov added poems to each story, which gives the work additional value. By the way, he entered the Guinness Book of Records for his 124-hour interpretation of
According to information provided by energy companies, power outages are expected in Bishkek and nearby regions on October 28. 1 Bishkek 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM — Kok-Zhar microdistrict, houses No. 11, as well as 12th microdistrict, houses No. 12 and 12/1; 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM — sections of Erkindik Boulevard, Jumabek and Tynystanova streets; 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM — residential areas "Archa-Beshik" (Chortekova, Badakhshan, Jazira streets) and "Orok"; 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM — Erkindik
As a result of the conducted competition, the Republican Headquarters for Organizing Hajj has determined the company that will supply vaccines for pilgrims in 2026. This information was announced by representatives of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan. According to the muftiate, the winner of the competition is the company "Farvater," which has been tasked with providing the necessary vaccines for pilgrims going to Hajj.
New Perspectives: From Renovation to Public Transport The Bishkek City Hall announced the readiness of a new general plan for the capital, which will soon be presented for public discussion.
The dismantling of improperly installed structures has been completed In Toktogul, along the Bishkek – Osh highway, an inspection was conducted of the construction of a new shopping center organized by the regional office of the State Department of Architectural and Construction Control under the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic.