At the Youth Asian Games taking place in Bahrain, athletes from Kyrgyzstan added three more medals to their collection. On October 30, Kyrgyzstani athletes became medalists in three disciplines: jiu-jitsu, judo, and boxing.
During the administrative-territorial reform (ATR) in Kyrgyzstan, more than 4,000 municipal employees were laid off. This was reported by Kudaibergen Bazarbaev, the director of the State Agency for Public Service and Local Self-Government, on the air of "Birinchi Radio." According to him, before the reform began, there were 452 ayil okmotu operating in the republic, employing about 10,000 staff.
Sadyr Japarov, the President of Kyrgyzstan, recently signed a law that amends the Civil Code and certain financial laws aimed at strengthening control over consumer lending and combating usury. The new rules require banks, microfinance institutions, and credit unions to comply with the updated Consumer Credit Law. The terms regarding interest rates and fees on loans must now align with the norms established by banking legislation and the regulations of the National Bank.
The Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations is organizing an internship for young researchers in China. According to information provided by the ministry, 8 participants were selected as a result of an open competition.
Sadyr Japarov, the president of the country, has signed a new law "On Consumer Credit," aimed at streamlining the process of issuing and repaying loans. The document also aims to enhance the level of protection for borrowers and improve the transparency of lending conditions. This law will come into effect 10 days after its signing.
In Bishkek, in the area of the "TSUM" shopping center, the construction of a large underground and above-ground shopping and entertainment complex called Old Bishkek is actively continuing. The owner of the project is the former mayor of the city, Nariman Tuleev. On his social media page, Tuleev shared information about plans to complete the first phase of construction by December 1, and he also talked about the renovation of the famous fountain complex. "The fountain at TSUM
At the Asian Youth Games taking place in Bahrain, Ramazan Tyanguber from Kyrgyzstan won a gold medal in jiu-jitsu. Photo by the media. Ramazan Tyanguber from Kyrgyzstan became the champion at the Asian Youth Games
The family-type orphanage "Altyn Uya" was founded in 1998 by Tamara Toktomametova and has been providing shelter for orphans for several decades. Many children who were deprived of family warmth and home comfort grew up in this institution. However, its future is now at risk, as the Osh city council has filed a lawsuit against the city administration, demanding the return of the land on which "Altyn Uya" is located. Origin of "Altyn Uya"After the collapse of the
In Manas, employees of the municipal enterprise "Vodokanal" will soon receive a salary increase. This information became known on October 30 during a visit by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the head of the GKNB, Kamchybek Tashiev. Kamchybek Tashiev took part in the opening of the reconstructed treatment facilities at station No. 2 "Manas Vodokanal". The work included a complete renovation of the buildings, with funding amounting to 5 million 498 thousand
The Ministry of Finance has announced the issuance of preferential loans to farmers in Kyrgyzstan totaling 4 billion soms. As part of the "Agricultural Financing" initiative (AF-13), 6,487 agricultural producers have gained access to these funds.
At the KyrgyzTransLogistic 2025 exhibition taking place in Bishkek, representatives of freight carriers proposed the initiative to abolish the visa regime with China to improve logistics processes.
In the Batken region, in the village of Zhany-Dostuk, the construction of a new kindergarten is planned with a budget of 79 million soms. The relevant information was published on the government procurement portal. According to reports, the tender for the construction of this facility was announced by the Batken Regional Department of Capital Construction. The new kindergarten will be located in the Suu-Bashinsky ayil aimak.
In the Kochkor district, a mini-football tournament was held dedicated to the holiday of agricultural workers. It became known to the Turmush correspondent from the district agricultural development office that the sports event was organized in honor of the professionals of the agro-industrial complex of Kyrgyzstan.
Specialists from the CIS exchanged successful approaches to engaging elderly people in society
At the tournament, the best young athletes from the continent gathered, including representatives from Mongolia: Altanzul Altangadas, Aminaa Azjargal, and Olziitanaran Bat-Erdene. All of them performed admirably and brought medals to their country.
A video has appeared on the Internet in Kyrgyzstan showing searches being conducted in the home of former member of the Jogorku Kenesh, Shailoobek Atazov. The Ministry of Internal Affairs has published a statement clarifying that this video is not new. The events captured in it relate to investigative actions carried out in June 2025, as part of a criminal case initiated under articles concerning the financing of organized criminal groups, according to Article 263 of the Criminal Code.
According to information from the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), it was established during operational activities that a number of assets and land plots of the Open Joint Stock Company "Suluktykomur" ended up in the ownership of affiliated individuals. As a result of the work carried out, the owners agreed to return the property back to the municipal ownership of the Sulukty city administration. The returned objects include:
The Ministry of Education is launching a competition for the positions of directors in organizations of initial vocational education. Requirements for candidates: higher education; at least 5 years of work experience in the educational field or in the specialty of the educational institution; citizenship of the Kyrgyz Republic. Documents are accepted until November 12, 18:00.
The Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovations is sending a group of young researchers to participate in a scientific internship to be held in the People's Republic of China. According to the ministry, the selection of candidates was conducted through an open competition. The internship is organized as part of the cooperation between the Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Ministry of Science and Technology of China. The main
The Institute of Seismology, part of the National Academy of Sciences, is engaged in monitoring earthquakes in Kyrgyzstan. Established on January 20, 1975, this institute is unique in its field and carries out the registration, analysis, and storage of data on earthquakes of various magnitudes. In 1979, an experimental methodological seismic expedition was created, which later became part of the institute.
Rahman uulu Taiyrbek has become the new head of the rural administration in the Samarkandek rural area, located in the Batken district. According to information provided by the district administration, this appointment was the result of an order from the akim of the Batken district administration, Danir Imanaliev. During the official ceremony, he was introduced to the staff of the rural administration by representatives of the district administration.
Problems with receiving SMS messages necessary for registering accounts in the mentioned messengers were first noticed by users of the "In Touch" project, who urged their followers to confirm this information. According to data presented by "Kод Дурова," Russian telecom operators received instructions to stop transmitting messages and calls with authorization codes for new Telegram and WhatsApp users, which effectively blocks their registration.
An accident occurred at the 199th kilometer of the Bishkek—Naryn—Torugart highway, involving a passenger car and a truck, reports the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to the agency's information, as a result of the incident, two men were injured and were hospitalized in the Kochkor District Hospital with the help of an ambulance. Four rescuers arrived at the scene to carry out additional work.
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, signed the Law "On the Ratification of Additional Agreement No. 1 to the Loan Agreement dated May 23, 2019, with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, concerning the project 'Rehabilitation of Water Supply Systems in the Local Self-Government Bodies of Myrza-Ake, Don-Bulak, and Kurshab.' The grant related to investments from the Special Shareholders Fund of the EBRD, signed on April 14, 2025, in Bishkek, has
As of October 31, 2025, the National Bank presented the current exchange rates. The exchange rate of the US dollar remained stable at 87.45 soms.
According to information from the press center of the State Committee for National Security, objects and land plots of the coal company "Сүлүктүкомур" were discovered in Suluktu, which had previously been sold and registered to affiliated persons. As a result of the operational-investigative measures conducted, the owners of the objects agreed to return them to the local administration's balance.
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has approved the draft law "On Amendments to the Law on National Security." This was reported in a press release from the office of the head of state. The law was adopted by the Jogorku Kenesh on September 24, 2023.
In order to prevent a shortage of drinking water in Bishkek, the authors of the general plan propose to implement a number of measures, including establishing limits on the use of this resource. According to information from the city hall, at present, the city and the surrounding settlements, which became part of it as a result of administrative reform, receive water from 77 sources.
In the Issyk-Kul branch of OJSC "NESC", work on the digital transformation of the electric grid infrastructure is actively ongoing. According to the press service of the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic, as of the beginning of 2025, 36,272 "smart" meters have been installed.
left: ERMÜÜNZAAYA Bayanmunkh and ARVIN-ERDENE Erdenetsogt ERMÜÜNZAAYA Bayanmunkh from Arkhangai aimag has achieved outstanding success, becoming a three-time world champion among girls. From October 24 to November 1, 2025, the World Championship in checkers for juniors and youth will take place in Antalya (Turkey). A total of 244 athletes from 17 countries will participate in the competition, including 34 representatives from Mongolia in five age categories for boys and girls. In the
The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic has published fresh data on the state of fire safety and rescue operations in the country. According to the information received, during the past day, 5 cases of fire were registered in the territory of the republic, and 5 fire brigades were involved in their extinguishment:
In the last 24 hours, various foreign media outlets and news agencies have reported on events in Ukraine and beyond against the backdrop of ongoing hostilities. Below are the key points. Firefighters are dealing with the aftermath of the strike on Odessa. Photo: Nina Liashonok / Ukrinform / abaca / picture alliance. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported receiving instructions from Vladimir Putin to "ensure unhindered access" for foreign journalists, including Ukrainians, to areas
According to the latest data presented by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek, the US dollar has not changed its value, while the euro and Russian ruble have depreciated again. In contrast, the Kazakh tenge continues to strengthen. US Dollar:
Almambet Shykmamatov, the Chairman of the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, visited the city of Kahramanmaraş in Turkey at the invitation of the rector of the Kyrgyz-Turkish University "Manas," Alpaslan Jaylan. During this trip, he familiarized himself with the jewelry sector of the region, which is known for its craftsmanship traditions, modern technologies, and production capacities. Kahramanmaraş is considered one of the main centers of jewelry production in Turkey.
Group "Gorod 312". Archive photo by RIA Novosti / Ekaterina Chesnokova. At the anniversary music award "Golden Gramophone" in Moscow, taking place from Thursday to Friday, Aya (Svetlana Nazarenko) performed the song "Ostanus" for the first time after a severe stroke, as reported by RIA "Novosti". The band members shared that Aya returned to the stage after two and a half years of absence. "Today she is with us again. Of course, she cannot tour yet,
On October 30, the unicameral parliament of Latvia, known as the Saeima, completed the second and final reading of the bill on the denunciation of the Istanbul Convention, which concerns the prevention of violence against women and domestic violence. This was reported by DW. According to the Delfi portal, the discussion of the bill in parliament lasted 12 hours, during which 56 deputies voted "in favor," 32 were against, and two abstained.
The tender for the procurement of agricultural equipment has been announced by the Enver Gareev Botanical Garden, as reported by the state procurement portal. A sum exceeding 2.5 million soms has been allocated for these needs.
Prince Andrew. Photo Pool / i-Images / IMAGO. The royal court has announced that Prince Andrew will be stripped of all his titles and will leave the Royal Lodge residence in Windsor. This decision was made by King Charles III, as reported by DW. In an official statement, it was mentioned that Prince Andrew has been given notice of the termination of his lease for the residence, and he will need to move to another private residence. According to BBC information, his new home will be the royal
On October 30 at 18:00, the period for submitting applications for candidate nominations for the early elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, 2025, ended. According to the Central Election Commission, the total number of nominated candidates across the country was 589, of which 365 are men and 224 are women.
“All of this is being done so that we are not ashamed in front of visitors”
On October 30, S&P, the international rating agency, upgraded Mongolia's long-term credit rating from "B+ positive" to "BB-, stable," which is the highest rating in the last 13 years. This decision was made possible due to fiscal discipline, responsibility in debt management, and economic recovery implemented by the Mongolian government over the past five months. Since Zandanshatar Gombozhav took over the government:
At the meeting held on October 29, 2025, the Cabinet of Mongolia decided to submit an updated version of the Family Law to the Great State Khural. The current version of the Family Law requires revision, as it does not align with the main provisions of the Civil Code adopted in 2002. Due to identified discrepancies and the inability to reflect the modern realities of family relationships, the existing law does not provide sufficient protection for the rights of children and other family
On the morning of October 31, the exchange rates for foreign currency at the Moskovsky Sovet exchange points are as follows:
The incident was captured on video and spread on social media
left: Ibrahim Ufuk Kayanak and Batlut Damba The countries of Mongolia and Turkey have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense technologies, personnel training, and drone production. On October 29, a meeting took place at the State Palace, where the Mongolian delegation, led by Defense Minister Batlut Damba, met with Ibrahim Ufuk Kayanak, the chairman of the parliamentary group representing Turkey.
On September 30, 2025, a liver transplant was performed at Renji Hospital of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. Chinese doctors from a hospital in Shanghai successfully performed a liver transplant on a six-month-old baby from Mongolia. According to a publication by The Paper on Tuesday, doctors from Shanghai conducted a liver transplant on a boy suffering from biliary atresia, with his father serving as the donor. The operation took place last month at Renji Hospital of the
Earlier, Khurelsukh Ukhna congratulated Xi Jinping on the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China by sending him a corresponding message. In his response, Chairman Xi Jinping noted that "China and Mongolia have an important neighborhood with each other. In recent years, our bilateral relations have significantly intensified, and important joint projects are being implemented, which contributes to strengthening traditional brotherhood."
On October 23, 2025, a forum titled "Mongol Studies in Canada: Beyond Borders - Steppe Dialogue" was held in Ottawa, organized by the Embassy of Mongolia in Canada. The event was dedicated to the memory of Professor Wayne Schlepp, who is considered one of the founders of Mongol studies in Canada. During the first session, titled "Mongolia in New Geopolitical Conditions," the Director of the Institute for Strategic Studies of Mongolia, Mendee Jargalsaikhan, presented a
