In the Batken region, in the village of Pasky-Aryk, which borders Tajikistan, work has begun on the installation of fences. Local residents are confident that this innovation will help solve problems related to the movement of livestock, which previously often crossed the border, creating difficulties for both sides.
Parmanbek Kasymbekov has become the new head of the rural administration T. Baltagulova in the Ala-Buka district of the Jalal-Abad region. This appointment was made based on order number 108-k from the district state administration, dated October 23, 2025.
The Bishkek City Hall once again reminds of the necessity to comply with legislation for companies providing rental and delivery services using individual mobility devices (SIMs), as well as for taxi drivers.
In the Suzak district, as a result of operational activities conducted within the framework of a criminal case under Article 342 of the Criminal Code, the chief specialist of the State Institution "Kyzmat" of the population service center was detained. This was reported by the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). It was revealed that the detainee, known as "P.B.M.", used her official position to systematically obtain money from citizens under the pretext of
From October 29 to 31, 2025, the international municipal forum of BRICS (IMF BRICS) will take place in St. Petersburg. This is an important platform for exchanging experiences, new technologies, and effective solutions aimed at the sustainable development of cities and regions, as well as strengthening ties between municipal authorities of BRICS+ countries and other friendly states.
Personnel changes have occurred in the city hall of Osh. Zhyldyzbek Bolotbekov has been appointed as the new head of the information support department of the administration, as reported by the press service of the municipality of the southern capital. Photo of the Osh city hall. Zhyldyzbek Bolotbekov Zhyldyzbek Bolotbekov has experience in the field of media and communications, as well as skills in interacting with representatives of the mass media.
Residents of the village of Dara, located in the Aiyl Aimak of Altyn-Beshik in the Batken region, have expressed their dissatisfaction with the constant passage of trucks transporting coal from the Ormuzan deposit. The villagers report that when the mine was opened, agreements were signed stipulating that heavy trucks would only travel along one road that passes through their village. These agreements also specified that the coal company should limit vehicle movement during the morning and
As of 5:00 PM on October 27, 2025, the air quality index in Bishkek is 118 AQI. This level is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.
As part of the preparation for the Hajj in 2026, the Republican Headquarters for Hajj Organization held a competition among pharmaceutical companies for the supply of vaccines for pilgrims. According to the press service of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan, the winner of this competition was the company "Farvater," which has been tasked with ensuring the supply of necessary vaccines for the mandatory vaccination of future pilgrims.
In the Kadamjay district, a young man was detained for attempting to sell illegal electronic cigarettes. This was reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region, noting that the operation was conducted by officers from the drug enforcement agency. In order to combat the smuggling of electronic cigarettes in Kyrgyzstan, law enforcement agencies carried out operational measures. During one such operation, which took place on October 24 in the rural area of
She became the third woman to hold this position in the country's history On October 26, it was announced that independent candidate Catherine Connolly won the presidential elections held on October 24 in Ireland.
This time in the "Unique Names" section, we will get to know Polina Idrisova, who lives in Kemin, Chuy region. The story about her was told by her paternal grandmother, Fatima Imankulova.
According to the information from the mayor's office, Zhyldyzbek Bolotbekov has become the new head of the information support department (press service) of the city of Osh. This order was signed by Mayor Zhenishbek Toktorbaev.
As of 16:00 on October 26, 2025, the air quality index in Bishkek is 109 AQI. This level of air quality is harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.
In the capital, at Botaliyev Park, an event was held to support women who have faced cancer. Among the participants were Bishkek Mayor Aibek Junushaliev, representatives from the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Jogorku Kenesh, as well as leading oncologists from the National Oncology Center. The event also included women who have overcome cancer and those who are still undergoing treatment.
A solemn event dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the Batken events took place in Talas, according to the information from the president's representative office in the Talas region. On October 26, the deputy of the president's representative office, Mira Seydikirimova, along with veterans who participated in those events, laid flowers at the monument in the main square of Talas and held a prayer in memory of the fallen.
The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region reported that 16-year-old Muslima Adakhamova, who was previously wanted, has been found alive and well. According to the information, on October 15, 2025, a resident of Uzgen, born in 1988, contacted the Uzgen district internal affairs department to report her daughter missing. She stated that on October 13, her daughter, Muslima Sherzatovna Adakhamova, born on May 22, 2009, left home and did not return.
In Manas, a bus donated by China was handed over for the needs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs' security service. This became known during the extraordinary 18th session of the city council held on October 24. Sultan Ergeshov, head of the city municipal administration, reported that the condition of the old buses in the area leaves much to be desired.
The woman was found in a ditch three kilometers from the hospital The body of Natalia Gennadyevna Denisenko, a missing patient from the psychiatric hospital in the village of Indom, was discovered in a ditch located three kilometers from her last known location. This was reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region.
Meeting of the Deputy Prime Minister with the Ambassador of Japan in connection with the completion of his diplomatic mission Edil Baisalov, serving as Deputy Prime Minister, held a meeting with Hidetaki Goda, the Ambassador of Japan to the Kyrgyz Republic, marking the end of his diplomatic mission.
On October 27, 2025, President Sadyr Japarov announced the start of construction of mortgage houses in Kara-Kul, located in the Jalal-Abad region. On this day, the head of state participated in the opening ceremony of the Kara-Kul Hydroelectric Power Station, which has a capacity of 18 megawatts. The total cost of the project was 25 million dollars. Experts predict that the average annual electricity generation will be 104 million kWh, which should reduce the electricity deficit in the country
After gaining independence in 1991, Kyrgyzstan retained the death penalty as a last resort punishment for 15 non-violent crimes and two violent ones. The 1993 Constitution provided for the possibility of applying the death penalty in specific cases. In the early years following the collapse of the USSR, sentences were handed down based on the Soviet Criminal Code, and executions were carried out by shooting. Since information about executions was considered secret, exact data on the number of
The city administration is actively discussing the project with Chinese manufacturers Mayor of Bishkek Aibek Junushaliev recently made a working trip to Chande, China, where he familiarized himself with the production processes at the CRRC Electric plant, which manufactures electric buses. This was reported by the press service of the city administration.
On October 27, President Sadyr Japarov made a working trip to the Jalal-Abad region, where the official launch of the Kara-Kul hydroelectric power station took place. This was reported by the information policy service of the President's administration. Photo by the President's Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic. Photo by the President's Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic. The hydroelectric power station is located at the mouth of the Kara-Suu River, which flows into the
Signed the Prime Minister's order The new position of Benazir Nurlanova as Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic was approved by the order of the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy.
During his working trip to the Jalal-Abad region, President Sadyr Japarov participated in the opening of a new training center for the special unit "Alpha" of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). This was reported by the president's press service. Sadyr Japarov reminded about the establishment of this special unit, which was founded on October 27, 1992, and emphasized that "Alpha" has successfully handled important and complex tasks since then.
In the capital district of Ak-Ordo, the construction of a new school for 750 students has begun, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Construction. The project is being implemented using funds from the republican budget. The tender amount is 343 million soms.
On October 27, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan and the Department of Probation, operating under the auspices of the Ministry of Justice. This was reported by the press service of the Muftiate. According to the terms of the agreement, both organizations intend to actively collaborate to facilitate the integration of individuals who have committed offenses into society, as well as to promote traditional Islamic values.
Specialists conducted soil testing to assess its compaction In Cholpon-Ata, located in the Issyk-Kul region, employees of the Republican Center for Certification in Construction, operating under the Ministry of Construction of the Kyrgyz Republic, carried out quality control of the soil at the site of a new residential complex.
Arthur Omurzakov, the chief engineer of the fleet No. 2 of the municipal enterprise "Bishkek City Transport," explained in an interview on "Birinchi Radio" why residents of the capital have to wait a long time for municipal buses in the evening. According to him, a wait of 10-15 minutes is acceptable, considering the current traffic jams on the roads.
In the Naryn region, in the Ak-Tal district, an event was held in memory of those who died during the Batken events, as well as in honor of veterans, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. The ceremony took place at the monument in the village of Bayetov, which was erected in memory of the victims of the Afghan and Batken wars. At the beginning of the event, a memorial prayer was recited, and then a special event dedicated to veterans was held at the district House of Culture.
From January to September of this year, 55 billion 530.3 million soms were allocated for the payment of the national debt, which is equivalent to approximately $636.2 million. This data was provided by the Ministry of Finance. According to the Ministry of Finance, in 2024, Kyrgyzstan spent 37.5 billion soms ($429.6 million) on external debt payments and 22.2 billion soms ($254.8 million) on domestic obligations.
The general plan for the development of Bishkek until 2050 includes the creation of a modern bicycle infrastructure solution, which will feature a unified network of bike routes. Key areas of work:
This building was constructed without compliance with the legislation and has not yet been put into operation. In Bishkek, the Ministry of Construction of the Kyrgyz Republic has legalized another problematic apartment building.
The South Korean boy band BTS is preparing for the largest tour of their career, coinciding with their return to the stage after a four-year hiatus. According to Bloomberg, the group plans to release a new album at the end of March 2026 and support it with 65 concerts worldwide. However, the label HYBE, which represents BTS, has not confirmed the information reported by Bloomberg. HYBE stated, "We cannot yet confirm the details regarding the dates and scale of the new BTS world tour."
The famous Kyrgyz singer Amirhan Batabaev, better known as Amirchik, revealed some aspects of his personal life in a conversation with Ksenia Sobchak, using the term "coming out." Initially, the artist claimed that he was not in a relationship, but soon changed his statement, asking, "Do you want me to come out?" and admitted that he is in a long-term relationship.
The chief specialist of the State Institution "Kyzmat," who works at the public service center of the Suzak district, has been detained on suspicion of receiving a bribe. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the agency, the suspect, known as P. B. M., used her official powers to systematically extort money from citizens, promising assistance in obtaining Kyrgyz citizenship. She was detained while
The new General Plan presented by the Bishkek City Hall for the period from 2025 to 2050 includes plans for the restoration of several abandoned industrial zones and factories. Among the main directions are the development of the "green energy" sector, as well as the implementation of modern technologies for waste recycling and ensuring food security. To enhance the competitiveness of the capital, it is proposed to increase the investment attractiveness of various industries.
According to information from the Republican Center for Immunoprophylaxis, there has been a slight decrease in the coverage of children with preventive vaccinations against poliomyelitis in Kyrgyzstan from 2020 to 2024. According to the center, the republic continues to take active measures aimed at maintaining the status of a country free from poliomyelitis. Significant attention is paid to both planned and catch-up immunization, monitoring the conditions for vaccine storage, and raising
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has initiated discussions on a new draft resolution concerning changes to its regulations that govern antitrust issues, pricing, and the subsidiary structures of banks. This was reported by the regulator's press service. In the agency, it was noted that the purpose of this document is to improve the protection of the rights of financial service users and to stimulate a competitive environment in the banking and payment services sector.
The harvest campaign for agricultural crops is coming to an end in Kyrgyzstan. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the highest vegetable yield indicators were recorded in the Chui and Osh regions this season.
The Bishkek electric grid enterprise has announced planned power outages scheduled for October 28. This information is available on the company's official resources. Outages will be carried out due to necessary technical work on the power grids.
In the coming days, variable weather is expected in Bishkek. October 27, Monday
“God willing, in 2.5 years we will no longer import electricity in winter” At the official launch of the “Kara-Kul” hydropower plant in the Jalal-Abad region, President Sadyr Japarov urged the population to be patient amid the electricity shortage in winter.
“There is clearly corruption present here” Bakyt Baketaev, a well-known public figure and former head of the National Anti-Corruption Agency, claims that gas stations in Bishkek often underfill gasoline.
According to the master plan for the development of Bishkek, which is designed until 2050, significant changes are planned for the street and road network of the capital. These transformations aim to reduce the load on central highways, improve transportation links between districts, and create more comfortable conditions for pedestrians and public transport. The main goals set by the project include:
On October 27, an online meeting was held at the Central Election Commission dedicated to organizing meetings between candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh and voters in the districts. Representatives authorized by the president from various regions, their deputies, as well as the vice-mayors of Bishkek and Osh were present at the event, as reported by the CEC.
