A law regulating artificial intelligence has been adopted in Kazakhstan The legislative body of Kazakhstan, the Mazhilis, has approved a bill concerning artificial intelligence, which includes provisions on liability for creating deepfakes, as reported by Orda.kz.
Photo by Anvar Yakhizov Anvar Yakhizov, a Dungan from Kyrgyzstan, actively teaches the Kyrgyz language to residents of three villages located near Bishkek. Starting with evening classes in the village of Milyanfan, he now shares his knowledge with those who want to learn the language. His students appreciate his unconventional approach to teaching, and he strives to support them in this process. In a conversation with 24.kg, Anvar explained what he was doing before becoming a Kyrgyz teacher
Kamchybek Tashiev attended the ceremony In the military unit of the State Committee for National Security, a solemn ceremony took place where young servicemen took their oath. The event was held as part of the autumn conscription. The head of the GKNB, Kamchybek Tashiev, was among those present.
The Russian national football team for players under 21 is preparing for an international tournament that will take place in Kyrgyzstan from November 12 to 18. This information was announced by the team's press service.
On October 11, Deputy Prime Minister and head of the State National Security Committee Kamchybek Tashiev opened a new stele in Manas, replacing the old one that was previously installed in "Jalal-Abad." On the same day, he stated that in 2026, Manas could become a city of republican significance. "There will be three cities of republican significance in Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek, Osh, and Manas," Tashiev said, receiving applause.
This is the first case in Kyrgyzstan where news agencies have been designated as "extremist" The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called for the Bishkek City Court's decision from October 27, which declared the publications of the investigative outlets Temirov Live and Kloop as "extremist," to be overturned. This information is contained in the organization's statement.
Recent public hearings organized by the Media Action Platform of Kyrgyzstan became a platform for discussing draft laws proposed by the president's administration regarding the possible reinstatement of the death penalty. The event was attended by lawyers, human rights defenders, representatives of international organizations, and journalists. The discussion, which lasted several hours, demonstrated societal disagreements and increased legal questions related to this initiative. Context:
Tilek Jumabekov, a citizen of Kyrgyzstan, became known after he published a video on TikTok sharply criticizing the authorities and his fellow citizens. However, he soon changed his attitude. After conversations with law enforcement representatives, Jumabekov recorded a new video in which his face expressed remorse. “I ask for your understanding and forgiveness. I will not return to TikTok,” he shared, folding his hands and promising to become a more prudent internet user if he decides to
The epicenter was located on the territory of China According to information from the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.4 and an intensity of 4 at the epicenter was recorded in Kyrgyzstan today, October 29, at 11:17.
In social media, the sister of one of the victims shared about the tragedy that occurred in Indiana. "My brother and his friends were in a terrible accident. Their car crashed into a pole, and as a result, a fire broke out. Unfortunately, the guys couldn't get out of the car," she shared on Instagram. According to her, her brother died at the scene, and two of his friends were hospitalized in serious condition. It was later reported that one of them also died in the hospital,
From October 20 to 26, 2025, Kyrgyzstan registered 6,699 cases of ARVI, which is 13.9% higher than the figures from the previous week. This data was provided by the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance. According to updated information, the epidemiological situation regarding influenza and acute respiratory viral infections in the republic remains under control.
The start of the competition for the design of the ceremonial uniform for the opening of the VI World Nomad Games has been announced by the National Directorate of Sports Events under the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports.
Raids have started in Osh aimed at checking signs in public service establishments. According to the city mayor's office, on October 29, members of the State Language Commission visited various establishments, including cafes, restaurants, beauty salons, and shops. During the inspection, entrepreneurs were reminded of the necessity to use the Kyrgyz language in the names of their establishments, and explanatory work was carried out.
Work has begun on a new general plan in the city of Osh. This information was announced by the chairman of the Osh City Council, Bolot Bayetov.
The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic informs entrepreneurs engaged in the retail sale of medical devices that new legislative requirements regarding mandatory licensing of this activity have recently come into effect. These changes also apply to optical shops and centers engaged in hearing aid fitting.
Starting from the morning of October 29, 2025, restrictions on the movement of vehicles have been introduced in the village of Taldy-Bulak, located in the Ayil Aimak of Shumkar-Uya in the Talas region. According to information from the Road Traffic Safety Department (UTBBD) of the regional Internal Affairs Directorate, a checkpoint has been established at the Ötök pass, and the movement of all types of vehicles is temporarily blocked. This is due to heavy snowfall that occurred overnight,
In Oman, from October 25 to 27, the Asian Rugby Sevens Championship took place, where the Kyrgyzstan national team participated for the first time. A total of 13 teams competed in the tournament.
In Osh, work has begun to restore the roof of a multi-story residential building that was damaged as a result of a fire. According to local authorities, restoration work on the roof of the damaged building, constructed by the construction company "Emakom," has already started. Construction crews have completed the cleanup of the area where the incident occurred. Representatives from the mayor's office visited the site.
The Chess World Cup will take place from October 31 to November 27, 2025, in Goa, India, gathering 206 chess players from over 80 countries. Among the strongest participants in the tournament are players such as Anish Giri (Netherlands), Levon Aronian, Wesley So, Hans Niemann (USA), Vincent Keymer (Germany), Richard Rapport (Hungary), Wei Yi (China), and Nodirbek Abdusattorov (Uzbekistan). The Indian team will feature outstanding chess players: Gukesh Dommaraju, Arjun Erigaisi, Rameshbabu
According to information provided by the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary-Epidemiological Surveillance, the situation with the influenza and ARVI epidemic in Kyrgyzstan remains stable. In the 43rd week of 2025 (from October 20 to 26), the country registered 6,699 cases of ARVI, which is 13.9% higher compared to the previous week, when 5,887 cases of ARVI were recorded.
The Kyrgyz women's wrestling team has completed its performances at the U23 World Championship, which took place from October 22 to 25 in Novi Sad, Serbia, as reported by Prosports.kz.
The Directorate for National Sports under the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports has initiated a competition aimed at creating a design for the ceremonial uniforms for participants of the parade opening the VI World Nomad Games. Competition Goals The main task is to identify a unique and aesthetically appealing design that reflects national traditions, symbolism, and the spirit of these world games, while also meeting modern standards of comfort and solemnity.
Asphalt paving is actively continuing on Kadir-Ata Street in the Oktyabrsky District of Bishkek. This information was provided by the Bishkek city administration. The work is being carried out on a section that is 430 meters long and 7 meters wide, where a new layer of asphalt is being laid. New curbs have also been installed along the road, and an irrigation system has been implemented.
The chief specialist of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the Bishkek City Hall, Azamat Osmonaliev, reported on the air of "Birinchi Radio" that the repair of several streets in Bishkek has been postponed to next year. He noted: "This year, two projects will be carried over due to unfavorable climatic conditions and the prolonged process of concluding contracts and conducting tenders. We are talking about Auezov Street, which we
The mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, showcased a new modern bus that is expected to arrive in Bishkek in November this year. He noted that the new buses will be black and white, 12 meters long, and equipped with three doors, allowing for the accommodation of up to 28 passengers. The interior features include air conditioning, video cameras, and monitors, as well as a ramp for easy access for people in wheelchairs.
On October 29, 2025, at 11:17 local time, the seismological stations of the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan (IS NAS KR) recorded an earthquake. According to the data, the intensity of the tremors at the epicenter was 4 points on the MSK-64 scale, the magnitude was 4.3, and the energy class was 10.1. The information was provided by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences.
In the center of Bishkek, at the site of the former restaurant "Naryn," construction work continues on the creation of the multifunctional complex Bishkek City. This site is located at the intersection of Frunze and Shopokov streets. According to information from 24.kg, the area is completely fenced off, and construction machinery is actively working on the site. Currently, the concrete work has been completed, and the foundation for the future business center, which is planned to be
The State National Russian Drama Theater named after Chinghiz Aitmatov will temporarily suspend its renovation works, as reported by theater representatives. The reason for this decision is the holding of the Days of Russian Culture in Kyrgyzstan, which will take place in Bishkek from October 29 to November 2, 2025.
According to the information provided by the theater, the Days of Russian Culture in Kyrgyzstan will take place in Bishkek from October 29 to November 2, 2025, which is the reason for the temporary suspension of renovation work. This will allow the theater to reopen its doors to the audience on the main stage. It is expected that the 91st theater season will officially launch at the end of November.
In the Batken region, in the city of Aydarken in the Kadamjai district, there is a historical site — the building of the first House of Culture. The construction of this building began almost 70 years ago, and its opening was timed to coincide with the visit of Iskhak Razzakov.
The meeting of Mufti Abdullaziz Zakirov with representatives of companies engaged in pilgrimage organization took place recently. The press service of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan (DUMK) reported that the mufti urged participants to work honestly, comply with the legislation, and wished them success in their noble cause.
The specialists of the Republic Center for Health Strengthening reported that 21% of children in Kyrgyzstan have blood lead levels exceeding 5 µg/dL, which requires attention according to the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO). This data was obtained from a study aimed at determining the lead content in the blood of preschoolers. The study was initiated last year and covered 18 regions of the country. The results showed that elevated lead levels were detected in children
According to the meteorologists' forecast, no precipitation is expected in Bishkek. October 30 is expected to be partly cloudy. At night, the air temperature will drop to +5 degrees, while during the day it will rise to +19 degrees.
During his working trip to the Kara-Kulja district, the Chairman of the Supreme Court of Kyrgyzstan, Mederbek Satyiev, visited the new building of the district court and was extremely dissatisfied with what he saw. According to eyewitnesses, the head of the Supreme Court was shown the restrooms, which had separate stalls for staff and for visitors. The conditions for the employees turned out to be significantly better. Mederbek Satyiev characterized this situation as a manifestation of double
In the Oktyabrsky District of the capital, the street Kadyir-Ata is being paved in the Police Town. The length of the section being updated is 430 meters, and the width is 7 meters. Curbs have been installed on the new road, and an irrigation system has also been set up.
Azamat Osmonaliev, the chief specialist of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the capital, spoke about the criteria for installing speed bumps in Bishkek on the air of "Birinchi Radio." According to him, such artificial irregularities are installed in the following cases:
In Bishkek, the issue of defects on repaired roads is being studied. The chief specialist of the capital's Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure, Azamat Osmonaliev, spoke about this on the air of "Birinchi Radio". According to him, recently experts from Kazakhstan (the city of Almaty) and Russia, as well as representatives of contracting organizations, gathered at a round table.
The driver will lose his license for a year At the 'Ak-Tilek' checkpoint, traffic police officers stopped a FAW truck driver who had entered oncoming traffic while under the influence of alcohol.
As of October 1, 2025, the number of pensioners in Kyrgyzstan has reached approximately 818.7 thousand people. Every year, this number increases by an average of 20 thousand. Does the state have the ability to provide decent pensions for all? This question was answered by Bakhtiyar Aliyev, the head of the Social Fund. — With the increasing number of elderly people, what is the fund's strategy for ensuring the sustainability of the pension system in the future?
In the Chuy region, active construction of the Arashan – Chunkurchak road continues, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. It has become known that work is being carried out on a section ranging from 2 to 22 kilometers. Currently, earthworks and road widening are being completed, with 85% finished. In addition, 46 drainage pipes are being installed, and two bridge structures are being reconstructed. On the section from 9 to 11 kilometers, the laying
A message was received at the Call Center from a resident of Bishkek. He noted that at the "Altyn-Ordo" bus stop on Ankara Street, getting on and off the buses has become extremely difficult due to large puddles.
In Bishkek, at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, the football club "Muras United" confidently defeated the Lebanese "Safaa," finishing the match with a score of 2:0. The game attracted a large number of spectators who actively supported the home team.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a major overhaul of 13 central streets is planned for 2025, and work on 12 of them has already been completed. This was reported on the air of "Birinchi Radio" by Azamat Osmonaliev, the chief specialist of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure. He noted that repairs are currently ongoing on Fuchik Street, specifically on the section from Profsoyuznaya to BChK, on the eastern side.
The start of the match was promising for "Abdysh-Ata": already in the 9th minute, forward Artem Belyi opened the scoring with a long-range shot, putting his team ahead. However, the end of the first half created tension for the Kant team. Goalkeeper Sultan Chomoev failed to reliably clear the ball after a set piece, and Majid Al-Saladi took advantage of the situation, equalizing the score in the 44th minute.
The authorities of the city of Osh have announced the need to change the signs for restaurants, cafes, and other commercial organizations. According to the new requirement, all signs must be in the Kyrgyz language and must be updated by November 10, 2025. Previously, the municipality reported that in recent years, the number of signs in English, Chinese, Arabic, and Uzbek has significantly increased. Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev instructed the relevant services and the state language commission
In the Jeti-Oguz district, a celebration was held for the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the social service, as reported by Gulbara Zhaanbaeva, head of the Department of Labor, Social Welfare, and Migration of the district. She noted that as part of the festive event, the results of work in the social sphere were summarized, and the achievements of employees and the quality of services provided to the population were highlighted.
In the book "Drug Situation: Analysis, Diagnosis, Prognosis," Lieutenant General of Police and Doctor of Law Bolotbek Nogoybaev shares a story about the arrest of a resident of Przhevalsk (now Karakol) with a large batch of drugs. This event took place in 1937 when N.D. Bey, who had multiple previous convictions, was arrested with 20 kg of opium and a significant amount of cash.
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) expressed protest against the court's decision issued on October 27 in Kyrgyzstan, which recognized the materials of the publications Temirov Live and Kloop as "extremist." This court ruling also stated that the activities of the founder of Temirov Live, Bolot Temirov, and the founder of Kloop, Rinat Tukhvatshin, are considered "extremist." Gulnoza Said, CPJ's Europe and Central Asia Program Coordinator, noted: "This