In part of Bishkek, there will be no drinking water on October 29.

Due to planned repair work on a 1000-millimeter diameter water pipeline located on the Bishkek — Kuntuu highway, the supply of drinking water will be suspended in some parts of the capital on October 29 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM. This information was provided by the press service of the mayor's office. Photo by the press service of the mayor's office According to reports, the lack of water supply will affect residential houses, educational institutions, kindergartens, medical

Cremation in Kyrgyzstan will only be possible at a person's request

The State Agency for Public Service and Local Self-Government has expressed its opinion on the draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers regarding the "Approval of the Procedure for the Operation of Crematoria on the Territory of the Kyrgyz Republic." In the agency, it was noted that every citizen has the right to burial in accordance with their traditions and beliefs. The funeral process must take into account moral and ethical norms, as well as religious and cultural customs that

Financial Record: The Central Bank Accumulates $7.5 Billion in Reserves

The official opening of the new building of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic took place in Bishkek, attended by President Sadyr Japarov. According to information provided by the National Bank, record results have been achieved this year. The volume of international reserves increased by 48.4%, which corresponds to a growth of $2 billion 462.5 million, reaching $7 billion 550.6 million. This is a historical maximum for the country and, as noted by bank representatives, significantly

Deadly fall from the balcony. Court has arrested two foreigners.

In Bishkek, the Sverdlov District Court made a decision to detain two foreign nationals who are suspected of being involved in the tragedy related to the fall of a 37-year-old woman from the balcony of a residential building. This information was provided by the court's press service.

Ramis Maslovets III brought bronze to Kyrgyzstan at the Asian Games in Muay Thai

At the recently held III Youth Asian Muay Thai Games in Manama (Bahrain), Ramis Maslovets showcased outstanding skill and won a bronze medal in the under 48 kg weight category. His perseverance and technique were at the highest level, allowing him to achieve this significant result.

Construction of "Kambar-Ata-1". The ichthyologist responded to the criticism of the public organization "Rivers Without Borders"

Azat Alamanov, an ichthyologist working with the team conducting the environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the Kambarata HPP-1, commented on recent statements made by the public foundation "Rivers Without Borders." He responded to criticisms regarding shortcomings in the project. According to him, each specialist involved in data collection has many years of field research experience, and their results are recognized both in scientific circles and in practical activities.

Drunk driver fatally hit a pedestrian in Bishkek and fled the scene

The perpetrator of the incident has been detained and placed in a temporary detention facility. A tragic traffic accident occurred in Bishkek, where a drunk driver hit a pedestrian, inflicting fatal injuries, and fled the scene. This was reported by the Department for Combating Crime.

Elon Musk Launched an Alternative to Wikipedia

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In Suzak, two men were detained for deceiving a local resident out of 1 million soms

Two men suspected of fraudulent activities have been detained in the Suzak district, reports the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Jalal-Abad region.

Deadly Fall from Balcony. Court Issues Verdict

On October 25, 2025, the investigating judge of the Sverdlovsk District Court of Bishkek granted the request of the investigator of the Investigation Service to impose a preventive measure in the form of arrest on citizens V.Yu. and V.T. This was reported by the press service of the agency.

Nursultan Keneshbekov Wins Again at the International Race in Kazakhstan

At the international Turkistan Marathon, held on October 26 in Turkestan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz runner Nursultan Keneshbekov once again demonstrated his outstanding abilities, taking first place. This was reported by Prosports.kz.

Omurbek Asan Uulu won silver at the World Wrestling Championship (U-23)

The championship is taking place in Serbia

Since the beginning of the year, tax revenues of the state budget have increased by 27 percent

According to the Ministry of Finance, tax revenues of the state budget from January to September of this year increased by 27% compared to the same period last year. During this time, 314.1 billion soms were collected, which is 66.8 billion soms more than the results of the first nine months of 2024.

Sadyr Japarov opened a new building of the National Bank with an area of 22,000 sq m

- Sadyr Japarov opened the new building of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic on October 28. The new building of the NBKR is located at: Kalyk Akiev Street, 89, in Bishkek.

The procedure for assigning class ranks has been changed: new requirements for experience have been introduced.

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, signed a decree amending the procedure for awarding class ranks to state and municipal employees, as well as other categories of individuals. This step is aimed at improving legal regulation regarding the awarding, downgrading, and revocation of class ranks. According to the new requirements, to obtain class ranks of advisors of the 1st to 3rd classes, it is necessary to have at least five years of work experience in state or municipal

A mechanism for early warning about new drugs and psychoactive substances has been launched in Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan, a new national mechanism has been implemented for the early warning of the emergence of new drugs and psychoactive substances. This was announced on October 28 at a press conference by the Drug Control Service. The Cabinet of Ministers approved the relevant resolution on July 31, 2025 (No. 460). Timur Isakov, the chairman of the Commission on Drugs and Drug Addiction, emphasized that this mechanism will provide the state with the ability to quickly identify and assess the risks

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has raised the discount rate to 10 percent

As of October 28, the decision comes into effect

Aizhan Chynybaeva: "We found human remains while cleaning the beach at Issyk-Kul"

Photo 24.kg. Aizhan Chynybayeva: 'We discovered human remains on the beach of Issyk-Kul during the cleanup' Aizhan Chynybayeva, a well-known eco-activist from Kyrgyzstan and founder of the "Hour of Cleanliness" initiative, shared with 24.kg her transition from the hotel business to ecology. She explained why the issue of waste is a matter of national security and recounted the most shocking event of her volunteer work over the years. “People have come to terms with the

A statement from the gamekeepers regarding violations of hunting regulations has been received by the Chui Regional Administration.

Since 2017, 97 online drug stores have been shut down

The head of the Republican Center, Marseille Dootaliev, informed the editorial office of "AKIpress Digest" on October 28 that since 2017, 129 online stores selling synthetic drugs have been identified. Of these, 97 have been shut down.

U23 World Championship: Omurbek Asan uulu won the silver medal

Kyrgyzstani Omurbek Asan uulu became the silver medalist of the U23 World Wrestling Championship held in Serbia, demonstrating excellent results throughout the competition.

In Bishkek, a girl in an anti-plague mask was spotted: the video went viral

In Bishkek, a girl in a black cloak and an anti-plague mask was spotted on the street, which instantly piqued the interest of passersby. The event, captured on video, quickly spread across social media and sparked active discussions. In the video, you can see the girl confidently walking past surprised passersby, ignoring them. On social media, users are speculating that this appearance might be part of some performance, although no official comments have been made yet.

In the Tonsky District, men were detained for poaching

In the Issyk-Kul region, poachers were caught using synthetic nets for fishing. The press service of the regional police reported that on October 26, during another raid against illegal fishing, officers of the tourist-ecological police detained two residents of the village of Bar-Bulak who were fishing at the Kyzyl-Tuu water body in the Ton district.

In Kyrgyzstan, a Higher School of Governors Will Be Launched

A Higher School of Business for Central Asia has been opened in Bishkek, created in partnership with RANEPA and the investment fund Central Asia Capital.

The Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic approved the list of campaign materials and goods that are not prohibited for free distribution among voters during the election campaign.

The Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan has approved a list of materials and goods that are allowed for free distribution among voters in the lead-up to the elections. The list of campaign materials and goods includes:

The Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic urges farmers to sow winter wheat

The Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic has emphasized the necessity of planting winter wheat, explaining its advantages. According to the department, this type of wheat represents a reliable way to optimize labor use, ensures a high level of yield, and provides stable income.

A fire broke out at an oil refinery in the Batken region

Today, October 28, a serious incident occurred in the Kadamjay district of the Batken region. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, a fire broke out at the oil refinery located in the village of Burgondu in the Ak-Turpak rural district.

Kyrgyzstanis won two medals at the World Championship (U-23)

The Kyrgyzstan national team in freestyle wrestling performed successfully at the World Championship held in Serbia. The competitions for athletes under 23 years old took place from October 20 to 27 in Novi Sad.

Minimum Service Period - 20 Years: Why Kyrgyzstan is Tightening Retirement Rules

Since October 1 of this year, changes have occurred in the pension system of Kyrgyzstan: pensions have been indexed. Depending on the category of pensioners, the increase varies from significant to minor. Baktiyar Aliyev, head of the Social Fund, informed 24.kg about how pensions have changed for various groups of the population, as well as the introduction of a minimum work experience requirement and the potential impact of the self-dissolution of the Jogorku Kenesh on pension payments.

The Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan urges farmers to sow winter wheat

Winter wheat demonstrates a number of advantages that make its choice particularly beneficial for agricultural production. 1. High yield — high profit

Major fire at the former oil refinery in Batken extinguished

A fire occurred in the Kadamjay district of the Batken region on the territory of a former oil refinery, which was successfully extinguished. This was reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). It became known that the fire was completely extinguished by 12:29. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

Fire engulfed the territory of the former oil refinery in Batken

In the Batken region, in the Kadamjay district, a serious fire occurred at the site of a closed oil refinery, according to reports from the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to the agency, the burning facility is located in the village of Burgondü, which is part of the Ak-Turpak rural district.

Tax authorities discovered an illegal shipment of medicines in Osh.

Medicines were found in the pharmacy that were sold without a license In the city of Osh, employees of the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic discovered a batch of medicines that did not have state registration in the register of medicines and lacked documents confirming their quality and origin.

Repertoire of the Ch. Aitmatov Russian Drama Theater for November

In Bishkek, the Russian Drama Theater named after Ch. Aitmatov has announced its repertoire for November 2025. Theater location: Bishkek, Tynystanova Street, 122 (in Dubovy Park). Contact numbers: 0550 83 85 12, 0555 00 15 31, 0705 68 92 22. Ways to purchase tickets: through the website Ticket.kg; in the MBank app in the Mticket section; at the "Dordoy Plaza" shopping center on the first floor, next to the Bellagio café (from 10:00 to 21:00); at the "Asia Mall" shopping

The CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic decided to fine a number of individuals for violations of the rules for conducting election campaigning.

During the monitoring of social networks and news sites, the Working Group discovered publications indicating violations in the pre-election campaigning. According to the first part of Article 23 of the Constitutional Law "On the Elections of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic and Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh," the period of pre-election campaigning starts from the moment the registration of candidates is completed and ends 24 hours before the voting begins.

Sadyr Japarov: The State Will Make Every Effort to Improve the Living Conditions of Citizens

President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov witnessed the opening of a new residential complex "Asman Residence-4" during his working visit to the Jalal-Abad region on October 28, which was built by the State Mortgage Company. The "Asman Residence-4" complex is located in the village of Lenin, in the Suzak district. It consists of 12 nine-story buildings, which house 945 apartments. The project includes 172 underground and 514 above-ground parking spaces, as well as a

A Bishkek resident reported that a man beat her in the parking lot. He also contacted the police.

Gynecologist Nazira Taalaibekova has revealed that she became a victim of an attack in a parking lot in Bishkek. According to her, the incident occurred on October 27 at around 11:40 at the intersection of Turusbekov and Pushkin streets, when an unfamiliar man, later identified as N. B., born in 1978, approached her.

In the near future, 95 new Yutong buses will arrive in Bishkek.

It is expected that 95 new Yutong buses will arrive in Bishkek in mid or late November. This was reported by Artur Omurzakov, the chief engineer of the 2nd fleet of the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkek City Transport," on the air of Birinchi Radio. According to him, specialists are currently in China to check the buses for compliance with technical requirements. "After the inspection is completed, the shipping process will begin. The journey will take about two weeks. Then customs

New Design of Ties in National Style. Catalog

In Kyrgyzstan, a unique limited edition series of men's ties inspired by national culture has been presented. These accessories combine the elegance of classic models with the rich cultural heritage of the country. The collection features traditional Kyrgyz patterns and symbols, which are reflected in modern design. Each tie is made from high-quality natural silk and is distinguished by jewelry precision — from the smallest details to impeccable sewing quality.

In 9 months, about 57 thousand cases for the collection of alimony have been initiated

In the first nine months of 2025, 56,930 enforcement proceedings for the collection of alimony were initiated in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported on October 28 by Kubanychbek Kapalov, Deputy Head of the Enforcement Service under the General Prosecutor's Office, on the air of "Birinchi Radio." Of the total number of cases related to alimony, approximately 300 involve women debtors. As of the current fourth quarter of 2025, there are 45,708 enforcement proceedings related to alimony

In the city of Kant, the "Three Generations" competition was held in honor of the International Day of Older Persons.

In the city center of Kanta, the "Three Generations" competition was organized for the first time by the local mayor's office. This event, dedicated to the International Day of Older Persons, brought together numerous families and creative teams who prepared performances filled with respect for the representatives of the older generation.

In Naryn, the 25th anniversary of the Batken events was marked by a memorial rally.

The event was attended by representatives of the local government, war veterans, military personnel, as well as leaders of various city organizations and educational institutions. In order to commemorate the memory of those who perished in the Batken events, 67,000 soms were allocated from the city budget. Veterans received financial assistance of 1,000 soms, while the families of fallen soldiers received 3,000 soms each. Additionally, some veterans who guarded the country's borders were

Jon Jones will take on Alex Pereira after UFC 321

At the very end of UFC 321, where the heavyweight clash between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane did not take place due to an eye poke incident, Jon Jones, a two-time world champion, responded to the challenge from champion Alex Pereira.

In Kyrgyzstan, the production of mandarins, oranges, and lemons has increased

In Kyrgyzstan, there is an increase in the production of citrus fruits such as mandarins, oranges, lemons, and kumquats, according to information from the press service of the Ministry of Water Management and Agriculture. In 2023, 3,929 tons of fruits were harvested from an area of 801 hectares, while in 2024 this figure rose to 4,839 tons from 1,058 hectares, as stated in the report.

Tender announced for the construction of the power transmission line "Tamga - Karakol" – Ibraev

A tender for the construction of the power transmission line "Tamga - Karakol," which will have a capacity of 220 kW, will be launched soon. This was announced by the Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev on the air of Birinchi Radio. Ibraev noted that funding has already been secured — an agreement has been signed with the Islamic Bank, and consultants are currently working on preparing the necessary materials.

Women of Kyrgyzstan Demonstrate a Strong Position Without Gender Discounts

A conference was held in Bishkek dedicated to the results of the Global Women's Summit, which took place in Beijing on October 13-14. Participants discussed the significance of this international event and the initiatives proposed at the summit aimed at developing the women's movement in Kyrgyzstan. The conference, organized by the Congress of Women, became a platform for active exchange of opinions. It was attended by the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of China to

The State National Security Committee returned 226 hectares of agricultural land in the Issyk-Ata district to state ownership.

- The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) has restored 226 hectares of agricultural land in the Issyk-Ata district of Chui region to state ownership. This was reported by the GKNB press service. It was established that these plots of land were illegally removed from municipal ownership between 1992 and 1994 and have been used by local residents for a long time.

Russia has delivered another batch of humanitarian aid for southern Kyrgyzstan

Assistance will be directed to needy families The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Kyrgyzstan reported on the delivery of humanitarian aid. During the event held on October 27, 121.440 tons of sunflower oil were transferred.