Local news / Exclusive

In Osh, Abdykadyrov Street will be widened and lighting will be installed following the example of Bishkek (sketch)

The press service of the city administration of Osh announced plans to widen the central street and install lighting similar to that in Bishkek. According to the information, as part of the new master plan, a section of R. Abdykadyrov Street will be opened, stretching from Kurmanjan Datka Street to Zakirov Street, with subsequent expansion to B. Osmonov Street.

31.10.2025, 13:58
Local news

Changes in the composition of the District Election Commission No. 12

At the meeting of the Central Election Commission on October 30, changes to the composition of the District Election Commission No. 12 were reviewed and approved. As a result, by application, Aibek Asanovich Moldaliev was removed from the commission, and instead, Aigul Murzabekovna Sydykova was appointed.

31.10.2025, 13:52
Erlan Dogdurbekov Reappointed as General Director of "ElTR"
Local news

Erlan Dogdurbekov Reappointed as General Director of "ElTR"

Erlan Dogdurbekov has been reappointed for a second five-year term as the General Director of the National State Television and Radio Company "ElTR". This decision was made possible by the completion of his previous contract and was announced by the president's press service. Photo from the president's press service. General Director of the National State Television and Radio Company "ElTR" Erlan Dogdurbekov It was stated that the extension of the contract is

31.10.2025, 13:43
Expert: There will be a temptation to apply the death penalty for other crimes later on
Local news

Expert: There will be a temptation to apply the death penalty for other crimes later on

Criminals fear the inevitability of punishment The question of the possibility of reinstating the death penalty in Kyrgyzstan continues to provoke active debates in society. As a subject of discussion, this measure faces criticism from both international and domestic human rights defenders. Political scientist Arkadiy Gladilov also expresses his disagreement with this idea.

31.10.2025, 12:52
Local news / Exclusive

In the village of Mikhailovka on Issyk-Kul, a fruit orchard with over 100,000 seedlings has been planted — the first results have been announced.

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the rural area of Mikhailovka in the Tyup district, a harvest has been gathered for the first time in many years from previously unirrigated and rain-fed lands. According to reports from the village administration, autumn agricultural work has been completed on 92 hectares where there was no irrigation before. The first apple harvest was collected with the participation of local council deputies, village administration workers, employees of the municipal enterprise

31.10.2025, 12:49
After 20 Years of Construction, a $1 Billion Museum Will Open in Egypt
Local news

After 20 Years of Construction, a $1 Billion Museum Will Open in Egypt

In the capital of Egypt, near the Giza pyramids, a new museum will open, costing $1 billion. This is reported by The Guardian. After two decades of waiting, the grand opening of this establishment, which is positioned as the largest archaeological center in the world dedicated to a single civilization, will take place on Saturday. The project was initially presented in 1992, but actual construction only began in 2005.

31.10.2025, 12:47
Local news

The benefits of working as a village elder were discussed at the state agency.

In Kyrgyzstan, following the administrative-territorial reform (ATR), the issue of the work of village heads, or elders, has become more relevant. This was reported on the air of "Birinchi Radio" by Kudaybergen Bazarbaev, the director of the State Agency for Public Service and Local Self-Government. According to him, out of 1,850 villages in the country, 1,100 elders work on a contractual basis. Bazarbaev noted that such small settlements can typically be managed by one person, which

31.10.2025, 12:39
Local news

In France, a new law: any sexual act without consent is violence

Recently, a bill was passed in France that classifies any sexual act carried out without consent as rape. This decision was a result of the high-profile case of Gisèle Pelico, as reported by POLITICO. According to the new legislation, consent is now a mandatory component in defining rape. The document states that "any sexual act without consent is considered sexual violence."

31.10.2025, 12:35
Local news

Land Amnesty: 64 Applications Approved in the Pervomaisky District

A new meeting of the commission dealing with land amnesty issues took place at the administration of the Pervomaisky District of Bishkek. According to information provided by the Department of Individual Housing Construction and Urban Planning, the commission approved 64 materials during the meeting.

31.10.2025, 12:27
In Bishkek, an analytical review titled "Aging Population of the Kyrgyz Republic: Challenges and Prospects" was presented.
Local news / Exclusive

In Bishkek, an analytical review titled "Aging Population of the Kyrgyz Republic: Challenges and Prospects" was presented.

On October 31, an analytical report titled "Aging Population of Kyrgyzstan: Challenges and Prospects" was presented in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. This review was prepared based on data from the 2022 population census and previous censuses conducted in 1999 and 2009. According to Baktybek Kainazarov, head of the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) office in Kyrgyzstan, this document provides relevant information about the population size, its structure, employment levels, education,

31.10.2025, 12:23
Local news

A new border post "Ak-Buura" will be built in Kara-Suu

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has given the green light for the change of designation of a land plot in the Osh region for the establishment of the border outpost "Ak-Buura". According to the information contained in the resolution signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet, Adylbek Kasymaliev, the plot of land measuring 1.92 hectares, located in the Kara-Suu district, will be reclassified from "agricultural land" to "land for industry, transport,

31.10.2025, 11:59
Azamat Bekenov: "Construction near School No. 61 Worries Parents"
Local news

Azamat Bekenov: "Construction near School No. 61 Worries Parents"

New urban planning tensions have arisen in Bishkek. Azamat Bekenov, one of the parents of students at School No. 61 named after E. Yakir, has appealed to the mayor and construction authorities requesting to halt the construction of a multi-story building, which he believes threatens the safety of students as it will be located in close proximity to the educational institution.

31.10.2025, 11:52
Local news

Sadyr Japarov awarded presidential scholarships to 92 best students of the country

“By acquiring new knowledge, you will contribute to the development of Kyrgyzstan!” During his speech, Sadyr Japarov emphasized that he views each of the scholarship recipients as representatives of a new generation striving for professional excellence and ready to serve their country. “Your achievements are the result of the efforts of your teachers, the support of your parents, and your own thirst for knowledge,” the president noted while addressing the students.

31.10.2025, 11:45
Local news / Exclusive

In the Osh Region this year, 7 cases of maternal mortality have been registered

Today, October 31, a meeting of the board of the presidential representative in the Osh region took place, dedicated to summarizing the results for the first nine months of the current year. Participating in the board were the akims of seven districts, heads of various institutions and enterprises, village council leaders, as well as representatives of law enforcement agencies.

31.10.2025, 11:44
Local news

French police detained five people in connection with the high-profile Louvre robbery

In Paris, the prosecution has arrested five new suspects linked to the recent robbery of the Louvre, during which jewelry worth 88 million euros was stolen. This was reported by the BBC. As clarified by prosecutor Lauri Becco, the detention operations took place on Wednesday night and covered not only Paris itself but also its surroundings, including Saint-Denis.

31.10.2025, 11:31
No Rules and No Fear: Who Will Stop the Racers on the Sidewalks of Bishkek?
Local news

No Rules and No Fear: Who Will Stop the Racers on the Sidewalks of Bishkek?

Recently, social media has been actively discussing the alarming situation on the sidewalks of Bishkek. Local residents and visitors to the capital express their dissatisfaction due to the high-speed movement of cyclists and scooter riders in pedestrian areas. The question of who should yield the right of way — the pedestrian or the rider — remains open, as does the question of where bicycles and electric scooters can move: closer to the roadway or to the buildings?

31.10.2025, 11:27
Local news

At the intersection in Bishkek, a traffic controller in a tiger suit was spotted

At one of the intersections in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, an unusual employee was spotted — a traffic controller in a tiger suit. This was reported by witnesses of the event, who drew attention to this occurrence, as noted by 24.kg. In the recorded video, this employee can be seen actively helping to organize traffic. He was energetically waving his arms, allowing cars to pass and maintaining order on the road.

31.10.2025, 11:21
Local news

In Bishkek, 234 hectares of agricultural land have been converted for housing construction

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has decided to reclassify 234.8 hectares of land in the Pervomaisky district of the capital from "agricultural" to "land of populated areas." This resolution was signed by the Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev. This decision is based on the provisions of the Land Code, as well as on the law concerning the moratorium on changing the status of irrigated lands, taking into account the request of the Bishkek city administration and the

31.10.2025, 11:18
Local news / History

How a Private Fund is Returning Forgotten Symbols to Kyrgyzstan: The Story of "Kalybai Heritage"

According to information published in Forbes Kazakhstan, the "Kalybai Heritage" fund was established with the aim of reviving the lost cultural heritage of Kyrgyzstan. Currently, the fund is actively working on the restoration of the "Ak-Suu" water plant and the planetarium, transforming these sites into cultural centers funded exclusively by private means—without attracting donations or political influences.

31.10.2025, 11:07
Local news

The sale of blood abroad has been banned, and doctors are required to work for five years.

President Sadyr Japarov has approved a law that introduces changes to key areas of healthcare and education. This document affects three main laws: "On Education," "On the Protection of Citizens' Health," and "On Public Health." According to the new regulations, the right to engage in private medical practice will be granted only to those doctors who have worked for at least five years in state or municipal institutions. Exceptions will be made for certain

31.10.2025, 11:00
In Bishkek, the heating season begins on November 3
Local news

In Bishkek, the heating season begins on November 3

Photo from the internet According to information provided by the press service of the mayor's office, the heating season in Bishkek will officially open on November 3. On the night of November 3, employees of the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkek TETS" will begin to start the main equipment necessary for the production of thermal energy and its transfer to the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkektoploset".

31.10.2025, 10:45
Heat supply in Bishkek will begin on November 3
Local news / Exclusive

Heat supply in Bishkek will begin on November 3

According to the decree of the Bishkek city administration, the heating season for 2025-2026 will begin on November 3, 2025. The press service of the city municipality reported that on the night of this date, employees of the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkek CHPP" will start the main equipment for the production of thermal energy, which will then be transferred to the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkekteploset".

31.10.2025, 10:30
Local news

Kyrgyzstan has entered the phase of demographic aging

Kyrgyzstan is already on the brink of significant demographic changes expected in the coming decades. This information became available during the presentation of an analytical review dedicated to the current situation. According to forecasts, by 2030, the number of citizens over 65 years old will be around 7%, and by 2050, this figure will rise to nearly 19%. This will bring the country to levels comparable to European states and create new challenges for social protection and healthcare.

31.10.2025, 10:25