In the world / News
New York Flooded by Heavy Rain, There Are Fatalities
Up to 75 mm of precipitation fell in different parts of the city
31.10.2025, 12:40
Up to 75 mm of precipitation fell in different parts of the city
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
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."
Starting from November 3, a sharp change in weather is expected across Uzbekistan, warned Uzhydromet. In the northern regions of the country, an invasion of cold and quite humid air masses will begin, which will cover the entire territory of the republic from November 4 to 6.
In the Issyk-Kul region, in the city of Karakol, there is an ancient building of the pedagogical college library where Zh. Jusaev studied, as reported by the city administration. According to the information from the city administration, the library was built in 1880.
Akmat Alagushiev, a lawyer, expressed his opinion on the recent court ruling that recognized the materials of the online publications Temirov Live, Kloop Media, and "Ait Ait Dese" as extremist in an interview with 24.kg. He noted that the court's decision raises questions about both procedural and substantive aspects of the law.
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.
On October 31, around 6:00 AM, a traffic accident occurred in Bishkek on Tokombaev Street, where a car collided with a tree. According to information from the press service of the capital's Main Internal Affairs Directorate, a 19-year-old girl driving a Subaru Forester lost control and crashed into an obstacle while heading west on Tokombaev Street. As a result of the incident, the driver and her passenger, born in 2007, were taken to the hospital with various injuries.
The detained participants of the conflict were taken to the police A fight occurred in Bishkek near the nightclub "Bulki," as reported by the capital's Main Internal Affairs Directorate (GUVD).
Curl error: Operation timed out after 120001 milliseconds with 0 bytes received
Erlan Dogdurbekov, who holds the position of General Director of the National State Television and Radio Company ElTR, has received a contract extension for another five years, as his previous term has come to an end. Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy department of the President's Administration of Kyrgyzstan, noted that Dogdurbekov's reelection emphasizes his high professionalism and ability to effectively manage the team, as well as the outstanding results he has
As of October 31, the exchange rates set by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan are as follows: The dollar remains at 87.45 soms, while the euro and the ruble have slightly decreased in value.
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,
On October 30, 2025, an important event took place at the Toktogul Satylganov Kyrgyz National Philharmonic - the "Dedication of First-Year Students" of the K.I. Skryabin Kyrgyz National Agrarian University. In a solemn atmosphere, the university's rector, academician Rysbek Nurgaziev, as well as Karina Balyan, the daughter of the founder of the Professor Balyan Foundation, Grigory Aikazovich, and the director of the Foundation, candidate of agricultural sciences Balyan Samson,
President Sadyr Japarov presented presidential scholarships to the best students of higher educational institutions in Kyrgyzstan on October 31. The press service of the President's Administration published the speech of the head of state:
In Bishkek, a National Investment Dialogue took place, gathering representatives from the government, the prosecutor's office, the financial sector, and business to discuss new approaches to Kyrgyzstan's investment policy. One of the most significant events of the meeting was the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, the General Prosecutor's Office, and representatives of the business community.
In Osh, employees of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) conducted searches at numerous exchange points located at the "Dostuk" checkpoint, which were operating without licenses from the National Bank. It became known that earlier the GKNB and the Osh branch of the National Bank had already held several exchange offices administratively liable, imposing a fine of 17,500 soms. However, the owners continued their activities illegally, which became the basis for initiating a
Today, October 31, a collegial meeting was held at the presidential representative office in the Osh region, dedicated to the results of nine months of work. During the event, the representative Elchibek Zhantayev informed those present about new appointments to key positions.
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov has signed a law regarding the ratification of Additional Agreement No. 1 to the Loan Agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). This agreement pertains to the project for the "Rehabilitation of Water Supply Systems in the Local Self-Government Bodies of Myrza-Ake, Don-Bulak, and Kurshab." As a result of this document, 2.25 million euros will be allocated, of which 1.5 million euros will be received in
Arthur Sedov, a 28-year-old resident of Bishkek and an expert in sport fishing, has once again delighted his fans with a new catch. He is also the organizer of children's sport fishing competitions in Kyrgyzstan. Arthur began his fishing journey at the age of 12 when he first picked up a fishing rod at one of the ponds in Kaindy, located in the Panfilov district. Since then, he has not left this passion, spending 18 years traveling across Asia in search of big trophies.
The total amount of project funding was 65 million soms
President Sadyr Japarov spoke about the ongoing reforms in the education system of Kyrgyzstan at the ceremony for awarding the Presidential Scholarship to students of higher educational institutions in the country. He noted: “In our state, we strive to ensure that the education system meets global standards. Key attention is paid to improving the quality of education in universities. Our main task is to create conditions not only for acquiring knowledge but also for forming specialists capable
On September 24, the parliament approved a new bill
This information was gathered from the websites of commercial banks. If you have any questions regarding the specified data, it is recommended to contact the banks directly. The indicated rates are valid at the time of publication. Please note that rates for cash exchange may change throughout the day.
According to the latest order from the Bishkek city administration, the heating season in the city will begin on November 3, 2025. From this date, municipal enterprises will start supplying heat.
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,
Rustam Minnikhanov, the President of Tatarstan, has begun his working visit to Kazakhstan. As part of his visit, he plans to visit several cities, hold business meetings and negotiations with Kazakh partners, as well as familiarize himself with the operations of industrial enterprises, as reported by his administration's press service.
In Bishkek, on October 31, 2025, at 06:00, a traffic accident occurred, as reported by the press service of the city’s Main Internal Affairs Directorate.
The Minister of Education of Kyrgyzstan, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, during her working trip to Uzbekistan, held a meeting with Ezazhon Karimova, the Minister of Preschool and School Education. According to the press service of the Ministry of Education, the meeting discussed areas of bilateral cooperation in the educational sphere.
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.
The law signed by President Sadyr Japarov concerns the mechanism of civil protection within the local self-government and was adopted to ensure the necessary internal procedures. The adopted law is an important step towards the implementation of the Agreement signed in Bishkek and aims to improve interaction and readiness for emergencies.
In the Issyk-Kul region, the opening of nine modern football fields took place, which are now available for use. The ceremonies were held in Cholpon-Ata, as well as in the villages of Bosteri, Baktyu-Dolonotu, Grigorievka-Pristan, Kök-Döbö, Toru-Aygyр, Örüktü, Chon-Sary-Oy, and Kashat.
The Kyrgyzstan national team has completed its performances at the U23 World Wrestling Championship, which took place in Serbia from October 20 to 27.
At the 75th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe, taking place in Copenhagen, the Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, Erkin Checheybaev, met with representatives of the Swedish delegation. During the discussions, issues related to future cooperation in the field of digital health were addressed. The parties considered the development of regulatory legal acts, cybersecurity issues, as well as the possibilities of implementing artificial intelligence in medical practices.
According to the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), at the checkpoint "Dostuk - Avtodorozhny," most exchange points operated without the necessary permits. At the same time, no administrative measures were taken, which allowed them to continue their illegal activities. As a result, the GKNB of the Kyrgyz Republic initiated a criminal case under Article 218, Part 2 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning "Illegal entrepreneurial and
At the end of the nomination period, 589 candidates submitted applications, of which 365 are men and 224 are women. Currently, 168 candidates are registered, while 19 have decided to withdraw from the elections, and 7 candidates were denied registration, according to information from the Central Election Commission. No
The process of connecting to heating will be organized in several stages
“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.
A meeting of the presidential representative office took place in the Osh region. As reported by a Turmush correspondent, on October 31, the results of work for the past nine months will be discussed at this meeting. Among the participants are the akims of seven districts, heads of various departments and organizations, heads of ayil okmotu, and representatives of law enforcement agencies.
Forecasters report that today, October 31, Bishkek is experiencing warm and clear weather with temperatures reaching +18…+20°C, with no precipitation.
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.
The process of selecting a contractor to complete the major renovation of the E. Osmonov Stadium in Toktogul has already begun. According to information from the government procurement portal, the tender is being held in an unrestricted participation format.
Participants were selected through an open competition The Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the start of an internship for a group of young scientists in China.
Today, October 31, President Sadyr Japarov emphasized the importance of youth possessing knowledge, cultural values, and respect for traditions at the ceremony for awarding the Presidential Scholarship to students of Kyrgyz universities. Speaking at the event, the president noted:
The accident occurred early in the morning Today, a tragic accident took place in the 12th microdistrict of Bishkek. A recording from the scene was published on social media.
From October 24 to 30, 2025, Bishkek recorded exceedances of the maximum allowable concentrations (MAC) of pollutants in the atmospheric air, reaching up to 2.33 times, as reported by Kyrgyzhydromet. Monitoring is conducted at stationary posts, where specialists measure the levels of various substances, such as dust, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and others, which negatively affect air quality.
The reconstruction of the central street named after Rysbai Abdykadyrov has begun The reconstruction work in the central part of Osh has started, as reported by the city administration. Rysbai Abdykadyrov Street will undergo significant changes.
In Copenhagen, during the 75th session of the Regional Committee of the World Health Organization (WHO) for Europe, an important meeting took place between the Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, Erkin Checheybaev, and David Novillo, Advisor on Digital Health at the WHO European Regional Office. During the discussions, the participants confirmed that Kyrgyzstan is committed to actively implementing initiatives for the development of artificial intelligence and digital solutions in the