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Legendary Kyrgyz Athlete Otto Barch Passes Away
Renowned athlete and three-time champion of the USSR Otto Eduardovich Barch passed away at the age of 83, reports Prosports.kz.
24.10.2025, 10:57
Renowned athlete and three-time champion of the USSR Otto Eduardovich Barch passed away at the age of 83, reports Prosports.kz.
Apartment owners expressed concern about the destruction of load-bearing walls by the owner of the basement floor. In the Kok-Zhar microdistrict located in Bishkek, the renovation work in the basements of houses No. 22 and No. 23 has been temporarily suspended following complaints from residents. It has been reported that this decision was made by the Ministry of Construction of the Kyrgyz Republic.
As part of this seminar, which takes place on October 23 and 24, experts from Japan are sharing their knowledge and experience with Kyrgyz coaches and specialists. The theme of the event is "Philosophy of Youth Football Development and JFA Training Methodology."
The magnitude was 3.3 According to the information from the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, an earthquake occurred in Kyrgyzstan on October 23 at 22:44. This is already the fourth such event in a day.
In Bishkek, the construction of a new residential complex TIANSHAN-1 is starting, as reported by New Star International Investment. Sales manager Aziret Kuttubekov shared details about the project and expressed confidence in its reliability. - What is the situation with the land plot? Are there ownership documents? - Yes, the plot is registered in full compliance with the legislation, and there is a "red book." All documents are registered to New Star International Investment, which
Today, October 24, at around 07:40, an accident involving two cars occurred at the intersection of Salieva and Parkhomenko streets, as reported by witnesses of the event to Kaktus.media. After the collision, one of the cars flew into the ditch next to the transformer booth.
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved new appointments to the Supervisory Board of the Central Asian Institute for Applied Research in Earth Sciences, according to resolution No. 868-t. The council includes the Deputy Minister of Finance, the Deputy Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovation, as well as the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Germany.
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 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. [ full list of candidates for all 30 districts ]
At the event, 17 outstanding individuals and organizations from the member countries of CAREC were awarded for their achievements in gender equality and green technologies in 2025.
Repair work begins in the capital
In the new settlement of Ak-Tilek, being established in the territory of the rural district of Kara-Bürgön in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, a time capsule was laid for the first buildings, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. The villages of Ak-Chiy and Jangy-Tilek, located in this rural district, are situated in a flood-prone area, necessitating the relocation of residents to safer regions. As a result, 147 hectares of land have been allocated in Kara-Koo for the
In the forests of the Chui region, mushrooms resembling orange-yellow balls have been found in significant quantities, reports Turmush correspondent. Some of these mushrooms reach large sizes, with weights sometimes amounting to several kilograms.
He has been working in the Ministry of Finance since 2009 Nurbek Akzholov has been appointed as the Deputy Minister of Finance, according to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Gulnara Zhakypova, who has been selling food to drivers from a trailer on the road to the coal mine in the Kara-Keche gorge in the Naryn region for 15 years, has a special treasure — a copper samovar made in 1833. She inherited it from her mother and claims it still works perfectly. “Some have offered me $3,000 for it, but I can’t sell it — it’s a memory of my mom. Every day I light a fire in it and brew tea for the drivers,” Gulnara shares. In her menu, you can find 5–6 different dishes, among
At a press conference on October 24, Deputy Mayor Azamat Kadyrov noted that the selection of districts for renovation in Bishkek will depend on proposals from investors. He emphasized that updating the housing stock is a key element in the development of the capital. The new master plan outlines potential areas for renovation; however, the official refrained from specifying particular priorities, stating that much will depend on the investors.
Residents of the Batken region, living in the village of Zhany-Zher, have organized a cooperative and started cultivating strawberries and raspberries, reports Turmush correspondent. Villagers rented land plots from the local government fund and began to cultivate strawberries. Last year, they harvested over 100 tons and were able to export their products to Russia and Kazakhstan, earning them about 17 million soms. This year, local farmers adopted new soil processing methods, studied the
The event, organized by the southern branch of the German nature conservation organization NABU in the Kyrgyz Republic, took place at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Geography of Osh State Pedagogical University. It was attended by students, local residents, and representatives of environmental organizations interested in nature conservation issues. Participants discussed the importance of preserving the snow leopard, its natural habitat, and the role of international and public
“Part of his demands has been met by the administration of the pre-trial detention center No. 1” Imamidin Tashov, the founder of KG Group who is serving his sentence in pre-trial detention center No. 1, has decided to end his hunger strike. This was reported by his lawyer Asel Argymbaeva.
On October 22, 2025, a fire broke out at the dump in the village of Kozhomkul, covering about 50 square meters of solid household waste. This was reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources. Information about the incident quickly spread on social media and was covered by the media.
Currently, Gulnura competes in the weight category up to 68 kg. Her journey to the semifinals began in the round of 16, where she achieved a convincing victory over Mexican Debani Garcia with a score of 12:4. Then, in the quarterfinal match, the Kyrgyz athlete left no chances for Italian Laura Godino, finishing the fight with a score of 7:0.
In the Naryn region, in the village of Ming-Kush, 198 elderly residents received warm blankets as part of the events dedicated to the International Day of Older Persons. The local ayil okmotu reported that such actions are being carried out as part of a month-long initiative aimed at caring for the older generation. Objects Satellite ⛶
The installation of camera traps took place in June 2025
At the meeting reported by the ministry's press service, the areas of cooperation in the field of school and initial vocational education were discussed.
Photo from the internet The Catalonia police have re-examined the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Isaac Andic, the founder of the well-known brand Mango, and have begun to consider his son, Jonathan, as a suspect. This information appeared in an article by The Guardian. In December 2024, it became known that 71-year-old Isaac Andic fell from a 100-meter cliff while hiking in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona. Initially, the police considered it an accident; however,
The Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev, announced the transfer of powers in the area of external labor migration to the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD). This decision was made to reduce the burden on social services, which, according to him, is already being felt in some regions. This was reported by RIA Novosti. Medvedev noted that it is necessary to strictly control the stay of migrants in the country. They should be here only within the framework of their
In the village government of Chayek, located in the Jumgal district, two new water pumps of model HC500-15 have been installed. This information was announced by Talai Kuchmuradov, the head of the village government.
In Naryn, during his working trip, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, attended the grand opening of a mosque named after Jakypbek Ata. According to a message from the State National Security Committee, the construction of this religious building began in 2024 and was completed in accordance with all modern requirements. The mosque accommodates 600 people.
The process of dismantling illegal trading facilities located along the Bishkek – Osh highway has begun in Tash-Kumyr. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. Photo from the Ministry of Agriculture
The youth world championship in wrestling is taking place in Serbia.
Today, October 24, in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, work will be carried out to dismantle the crossbars. As a result, the supply of hot water will be temporarily suspended on Gogol Street. The hot water supply shutdown will affect the following addresses: - Gogol St.: 114, 116, 116/1, 116/2, 133 (Medical Center), 179, 191; - M. Frunze St.: 300, 423, 425, 425/4, 429b (Dostuk Hotel); - Jumabek St.: 64, 79/1 (kindergarten), 83; - Semashko St.: 5, 7, 9.
Kazakh actor and director Anuar Nurpeisov has become the author of a satirical song titled "Everyone Will Feel the VAT." The video for this work was uploaded to YouTube and is already starting to gain popularity, according to information from the resource "The Village Kazakhstan." It has been reported that Nurpeisov independently developed the project: from the initial concept and writing the lyrics to the musical arrangement and editing. In the description of the video, he
The Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan has decided to relocate the addresses of 24 polling stations located in Bishkek and several regions, including Jalal-Abad, Osh, Naryn, Chui, and Issyk-Kul. According to the adopted resolution, the new polling stations will be situated in various institutions, such as schools, kindergartens, cultural centers, and administrative buildings. Among the changes:
“Creating difficulties for citizens” Quality service for citizens, especially in the energy sector, is one of the key tasks of the state. This was stated by Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and Chairman of the State National Security Committee, during the opening of the RES in Naryn.
The Talas Regional Unified Hospital has announced a tender for the procurement of medical equipment totaling 64.9 million soms. Information about this has been posted on the official government procurement portal. The new equipment will be used in the surgical, diagnostic, and resuscitation departments. In particular, the hospital plans to acquire:
The Russian Film Festival will take place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. This event is organized as part of the Days of Russian Culture in the country, as reported by the organizers.
The Bishkek Electric Network Enterprise has announced upcoming planned works and maintenance scheduled for October 23, which may lead to temporary power outages. Electric Networks Area Time Reason from to Eastern RES Kara-Jyghach microdistrict (Torgart St., Kara-Jyghach, Ankara, Dordoy, Kozhoyar, Juzumjar, Yrys) 09:00 19:00 Replacement of the GCTP-630/6 kVA cabinet with GCTP-2x1000/6 kVA at TP No. 2728 Kok-Zhar microdistrict, railway No. 6 (floors 1-5, apartments 4-6) 09:30 17:00 Capital repair
Nauryz has arrived, happy holiday! May Nauryz bring you the spring sun and warm days, along with luck and prosperity. Breathe deeply with the arrival of this wonderful holiday, rejoice in life, and have fun. We sincerely wish you to have no debts in life, to strive only for true happiness and well-being, to believe only in the good and the miraculous. May the green shoots of wheat promise a generous harvest, may your table not only on this holiday but always be abundant with delicious dishes,
49 Days of Great Lent From March 15, Orthodox Christians around the world will begin Great Lent. It will last until May 1, and on the 2nd, one of the most important holidays will be celebrated — Easter. The fast lasts for 49 days. During this time, it is completely forbidden to eat animal products (meat, milk, eggs).
Anna Semyonovna Kramaryova has turned 100 years old — the teacher of Chingiz Aitmatov. Anna Semyonovna currently lives in a retirement home in Bishkek. She is a wartime worker and a distinguished educator. Among those who came to congratulate her were the brother and sister of the great writer — Roza Aitmatova and Ilgiz Aitmatov, the first deputy head of the Pervomaysky district, Adilet Maldybaev, and invited guests.
A beauty contest "Miss Kara-Balta - 2019" took place in the city of Kara-Balta. On June 21, a beauty contest was held in the city. Eight contestants competed for the title of the most beautiful girl in our city. It is worth noting that most of the participants were 15-year-old schoolgirls, with only one girl being 18. All participants were assigned a number: 1 — Araiym Keneshbekova, 2 — Taalaibek kyzy Ayana, 3 — Adelina Aydarova, 4 — Elnura Bekturganova, 5 — Aizhan Bektenalieva (18
Parents will be grateful to all caring Kyrgyz citizens who can help and support the child. Little Sumaya Zakhidova needs our help. The girl has total retinal detachment in her right eye, corneal dystrophy, Coats' retinitis at the terminal stage, which has caused her to lose vision in one eye. The child's parents have done everything they could. In 2016, Sumaya underwent treatment at a children's eye clinic in St. Petersburg. Surgery was performed. She was examined in the best
The Livestock Breeders' Holiday #throughfedorovseyes In 1991 – 27 and a half years ago – the cattle breeders of Suusamyr celebrated. The "Day of Livestock Breeders" summed up the results, allowed everyone to relax, and rejoice in the successful outgoing year. Photographer Alexander Fedorov was there. He still has wonderful photos: “At the end of summer, the Livestock Breeders' Holiday was always held in Suusamyr,” he recounted. “They organized a fair, various competitions,
The day before, they held a protest against the decision of the city administration. The protest against the construction of a burial site for livestock near Karakol took place in the city the day before. According to the press service of the municipality, about 20 people gathered in the city center around 5:00 PM. - The mayor, Adyl Kanimetov, came out to them and conducted an explanatory session with the protesters, - said Vesti.kg press secretary Salamat Mederbekov. He noted that the
The tourism department announced who will be in charge of maintaining order in the restrooms The toilets that were installed in the Kyrchyn Gorge during the third World Nomad Games have found a new purpose. As Vesti.kg reported, the director of the Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic, Maksat Damir uulu, stated that 15 restrooms have been set up around Lake Issyk-Kul. - They have been distributed along the main routes where
According to the Ministry of Education, there are 32 such specialties. The Ministry of Education and Science of Kyrgyzstan informs about the specialties for which enrollment does not require the results of the ORT. According to the press service of the ministry, for 32 specialties in vocational education, the results of the ORT are not mandatory for enrollment. 1. Physical Culture 2. Art Studies 3. Theater Studies 4. Music Studies 5. History and Theory of Choreographic Art 6. Film Studies 7.
The Ministry of Education has developed a 72-hour training program The Ministry of Education and Science of Kyrgyzstan has developed a 72-hour training program for the professional development of school cooks. Currently, hot meals for elementary school students are organized in 1,371 schools out of 2,262 educational institutions. All schools have cafeterias or buffets operating. About 1,500 school cooks work in school cafeterias. The Ministry of Education has developed and approved
Vendors were informed that it is unacceptable to sell food products from the ground. The Lenin district administration continues its efforts to eliminate spontaneous trade in the territory of the "Osh Bazaars" shopping complex and the adjacent streets. Specialists from the district administration are participating in regular raids together with the Lenin district police, MTU No. 1, and the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk".