The Head of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic presented Nikita Mikhalkov with the "Dostuk" Order

As part of the Days of Culture of the Russian Federation in the Kyrgyz Republic, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, met with Olga Lyubimova, the Minister of Culture of Russia. During the event, a solemn ceremony took place where Nikita Mikhalkov was awarded the Order of "Dostuk" — the highest state award of Kyrgyzstan.

Russia is ready to assist in the formation of the program for the Year of Chyngyz Aitmatov, announced in Kyrgyzstan for 2028.

On October 30, a meeting took place in Bishkek between the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan, Mirbek Mambetaliev, and his Russian counterpart, Olga Lyubimova. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, the meeting discussed aspects of cooperation in the field of culture and humanitarian ties between the two countries.

Former advisor to the President of Kazakhstan killed during a fight in Astana

Yerzhan Babakumarov Yerzhan Babakumarov, who was 56 years old, got into a conflict with a 36-year-old man. Police reported that "the exchange escalated into a fight, resulting in the former advisor sustaining fatal injuries and dying. A criminal case has been initiated on the grounds of murder." The suspect has been detained and is being held in custody.

Developing countries will need $310 billion a year to adapt to climate change

In the context of rising global temperatures and the intensifying impacts of climate change, a significant funding shortfall for adaptation measures in developing countries threatens the lives of people and their economic well-being. These findings are contained in the 2025 Climate Adaptation Report prepared by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The report emphasizes that despite progress in planning and implementing adaptation measures, by 2035, the funding needs for these

"Perhaps soon there will be no border guards at the border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan," - Head of the State National Security Committee Tashiev

At the border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, border guards may soon disappear, stated Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the State National Security Committee, on October 30, 2025. This statement was made during the 91st meeting of the Council of Commanders of Border Troops of the CIS countries, held in Manas. Tashiev held a meeting with the heads of five regions of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.

The President signed the Law "On Consumer Credit". What has changed for Kyrgyzstanis

President Sadyr Japarov has approved the Law "On Consumer Credit," which was adopted by the Jogorku Kenesh on September 25, 2025. This was reported by the press service of the president's administration. This law does not apply to loans related to the purchase, construction, or completion of residential real estate unless provided for in its provisions. It establishes the rules for providing consumer loans, the terms of their contracts, the procedure for calculating and applying

Kyrgyzstan Fully Provides Itself with Six Socially Significant Products

The remaining three types of products are partially supplied through imports According to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, in the first nine months, Kyrgyzstan was able to provide itself with six out of nine critically important food items.

A Magnetic Storm Has Begun on Earth

Today, the fourth magnetic storm of October has been registered on Earth, which is likely to be the last one this month, reports the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the IKI RAS. Previously, magnetic storms were recorded from the 1st to the 3rd, then on October 12, and also from the 18th to the 19th. This is the second consecutive month with an increased number of magnetic storms: in September, there were five after a period of calm at the end of summer.

The President was briefed on the preparations for the extraordinary parliamentary elections.

Today, October 30, Sadyr Japarov, the President of Kyrgyzstan, got acquainted with the process of testing remote voting organized by the Central Election Commission as part of the preparations for the extraordinary elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh. In one of the shopping centers in Bishkek, where a polling station was established, the president participated in the test voting.

Louvre Robbery: Five More Suspects Arrested

The jewels stolen from the museum are estimated to be worth approximately $102 million and have not yet been found. Recently, Paris police arrested five more individuals suspected of the Louvre heist, according to sources.

The Bishkek - Osh route was inspected before the winter season.

Photo by the Main Department of Road Traffic Safety. Inspection of the Bishkek – Osh road before the winter season In order to ensure road traffic safety, the Main Department of Road Traffic Safety (GUOBDD) conducted an inspection of the Bishkek – Osh highway before the start of the winter season. According to a press release from the agency, this inspection was initiated due to abrupt changes in weather conditions and aimed at preventing possible road traffic accidents.

Deputy Head of the Cabinet Baisalov held talks with the Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation Lyubimova

Edil Baisalov, serving as the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, held talks with the Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation, Olga Lyubimova, who visited Bishkek on an official visit at the head of a Russian delegation. According to information provided by the Cabinet of Ministers, the discussion focused on the current state and future directions of cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Russia in the field of culture and humanitarian initiatives.

The head of the government presented the "Dostuk" order to filmmaker Nikita Mikhalkov.

As part of the Days of Russian Culture in Kyrgyzstan, a meeting took place.

In Moscow, the International "Eurasia" Award was presented for the first time. Kyrgyzstan is on the list.

The award ceremony for the first International "Eurasia" Prize took place in Moscow. This award was established by the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization "Eurasia" in collaboration with Rossotrudnichestvo. The goal of the prize is to support initiatives aimed at preserving traditional values, as well as to promote the development of culture, education, volunteering, and people’s diplomacy in the Eurasian space. Photo "Eurasia"

The number of labor migrants in the EAEU countries amounted to 1.1 million people

According to the Eurasian Economic Commission, by the end of 2024, the total number of labor migrants in the EAEU countries reached 1.1 million people. The majority of migrants work in the construction sector, which accounts for 21% of the total. The next largest sectors are trade (14%), transportation and storage (7.8%), and manufacturing (6.9%).

Another Terrible Car Accident in Bishkek Involving Schoolchildren (Caution, Photo!)

Six schoolchildren were injured as a result of a road traffic incident in Bishkek. This information was confirmed by the press service of the Patrol Police Department. The accident occurred early in the morning, around 01:30, on Osmonkul Street. The driver, whose identity has not yet been established, lost control of a Hyundai Sonata, causing the car to crash into a transformer and then into the fence of a private house.

Is it allowed to keep horses and cows in Bishkek? The vice-mayor explained.

At a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council dedicated to issues of housing and communal services, ecology, and transport, the question of keeping agricultural animals in the new districts annexed to the capital as a result of the administrative reform was discussed. The chairman of the commission, Alymbek Baktybekov, emphasized that in these areas, local residents traditionally kept livestock, as there were pastures nearby.

Another accident involving minors occurred in Bishkek.

Six minors hospitalized Another traffic accident involving teenagers occurred in Bishkek. Footage from the scene has appeared online.

Kyrgyzstanis can now impose a self-ban on loans - how to do it

To activate the self-ban mechanism on lending, you can use the Tunduk application. Starting from November 1, 2025, a self-ban mechanism for obtaining loans will come into effect in Kyrgyzstan. This was announced at a press conference in Bishkek by Azamat Jamangulov, the Minister of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies of the KR.

A Wave of Mass Layoffs Hits the Global Economy

The situation in the global labor market is becoming increasingly alarming: mass layoffs are affecting major companies in the US, Europe, and Asia. According to information from Reuters, many businesses around the world are ramping up layoffs, indicating a slowdown in economic growth. In September, over 25,000 layoffs were recorded in American companies, while logistics giant UPS announced plans to cut nearly 50,000 jobs since the beginning of the year.

In Ak-Orgo, 241 trees are planted

In Ak-Orgo on Ashar Street, work has begun on planting 241 trees, reported Joomart Toktosunov, deputy head of the municipal administration of Bishkek for the Lenin district, during a live broadcast on October 29. “Last week, a community cleanup event took place, during which 74 trees were planted at the intersection of Chortekova and Zhayyla Baatyra streets,” he added.

The meeting of the Council of Commanders of the Border Troops of the CIS took place in Manas

The event was also attended by representatives of the Coordinating Service of the Council of Commanders of Border Troops, as well as leaders and delegates from interacting bodies of the CIS, the Secretariat of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, the Executive Committee of the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure of the SCO, and the International Union of Public Associations of Border Service Veterans. For the first time, the meeting included authorized representatives from the border

The 91st Meeting of the Council of Commanders of the Border Troops of the CIS was held in Manas

The 91st meeting of the Council of Commanders of Border Troops of the CIS countries was held in the city of Manas, located in the Jalal-Abad region. According to the Border Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, delegations from eight border agencies of the CIS member states (including Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan) participated in this event. The Coordinating Service of the CIS Border Troops, the CIS bodies, the Secretariat of the

Border Guards May Be Removed from the Kyrgyz-Tajik Border

At today's 91st meeting of the Council of Commanders of the Border Troops of the CIS in Manas, the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) Kamchybek Tashiev announced that the permanent presence of border guards at the border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan may be canceled in the near future. According to Tashiev, the presidents of the two countries, Sadyr Japarov and Emomali Rahmon, are actively working to create conditions that promote peaceful coexistence and

Generals Alimbaev and Manilov made a statement following the meeting of the Council of Commanders of the Border Troops of the CIS countries

The 91st meeting of the Council of Commanders of Border Troops of the CIS countries is taking place in Manas. This meeting, chaired by Army General Vladimir Kulishov, who serves as the First Deputy Director of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation and head of the Border Service, includes delegates from various countries.

Kyrgyzstanis Consume Too Much Salt. Doctor Warns of Risks

According to the statement by Myskal Duyshenalieva, head of the hypertension department at the Mirrakhimov National Center for Cardiology and Therapy, the residents of Kyrgyzstan, like other peoples of Central Asia, have a habit of consuming excessive amounts of salt. In an interview on "Birinchi Radio," she noted that sources of excessive salt consumption include various products, such as canned goods, sausages, pickles, and dishes from cafes and restaurants, which are often

A new school costing 239 million soms is being built in the village of Chapaev

The educational institution is designed for 375 student places

<b>“The History of the Manaschi”: </b> The Story of the Manaschi Dungkan Kocuke Uulu

On February 18, the National Theater "Manas" hosted the presentation of the book "Manaschylar," which collects the biographies, life stories, and works of 150 manaschy over the past 500 years. The author of this work is manaschy and theater director Nurbek Talantbekov. The manaschy are listed in chronological order, and their stories are complemented by verses created by manaschy Rysbay Isakov. He also gained fame for his record in the Guinness Book of Records, when he

Our People Abroad: A Girl from Jalal-Abad, Who Worked at a Five-Star Hotel in Turkey, Went to Meet a Friend and It Changed Her Life

The next heroine of the "Our People Abroad" column is Nargiza Alptekin, who was interviewed by a Turmush correspondent. Nargiza was born in the Jalal-Abad region, and when she was 2 years old, her family moved to Bishkek. After finishing school, she wanted to pursue a career as a pastry chef, as she had loved cooking and inventing new dishes since childhood. However, her parents were categorically against it, and she enrolled in the Academy of Tourism.

In Bishkek, the dismantling of illegally installed advertising structures continues

A raid conducted jointly with the akimats, the Municipal Inspection, and the Bishkek Department of Architecture and Urban Planning resulted in the demolition of numerous signs and billboards that were installed without the necessary permits and did not comply with the design code. In the Pervomaisky District, 7 protocols were drawn up under Article 107, Parts 3-4, of the Code of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Violations." As a result of the raid, 120 advertising structures were dismantled.

In Kyrgyzstan, the self-ban on loans will come into effect on November 1.

According to Aliyev, the self-ban mechanism will be activated through the Tunduk application, and to lift this ban, one will need to wait 12 hours. Aliyev also noted that this measure will primarily aim to protect citizens from fraud in online lending.

WHO: Global warming causes one death every minute

Burning coal is one of the key causes of global warming

Trump rated the meeting with Xi Jinping as "12 out of 10" and announced a 10% reduction in import tariffs from China.

Trump, aboard Air Force One after the meeting, announced that a statement with details of the negotiations would be published soon. He also emphasized that the U.S. and China had reached an annual trade agreement that would be regularly updated, adding that the signing of the deal is expected shortly, as only a few significant issues remain. Tariffs on imports from China will be reduced by 10%, which will lower the overall level from 57% to 47%, and tariffs on fentanyl will decrease from 20%

Former advisor to Tokayev killed during a fight in Astana

In Astana, on the night of October 30, Yerzhan Babakumarov, who previously held high positions in the government, was found dead. Details of the incident became known thanks to the capital's police. According to preliminary information, Babakumarov spent the evening in the company of acquaintances, where a conflict arose between them, leading to a fight. As a result of the injuries sustained, he passed away.

The Central Bank named the main reasons for introducing the self-ban mechanism on loan issuance.

The Deputy Chairman of the National Bank, Bektur Aliyev, announced at a press conference in Bishkek on October 30 that the introduction of a self-ban mechanism on loans is aimed at protecting the rights and financial independence of citizens. He noted that there has been an increase in cases of online fraud in the country. "The National Bank receives numerous complaints about the illegal provision of online loans by banks and financial organizations," Aliyev stated.

Kazakhstan topped the ranking of the happiest country in Central Asia

According to the latest World Happiness Report 2025, Kazakhstan ranked first as the happiest country in Central Asia. The document notes that countries in the region exhibit high levels of mutual assistance and kindness, placing them among the leaders in the world.

Why Most Teenagers with Addiction Do Not Reach the Doctors at the Addiction Treatment Center

As reported at the briefing by the head of the department, Tinatin Sagymbaeva, during the specified period, 209 minors received assistance in the medical and psychological support department. She noted that this number is just the "tip of the iceberg." Sagymbaeva explained that the stigma associated with psychiatric help is a serious barrier to seeking assistance. Even if a teenager decides to tell their parents about their addiction, they often do not take the problem seriously,

The number of individual entrepreneurs in Kyrgyzstan has increased.

According to the latest analysis by the National Statistics Committee, the number of individual entrepreneurs in Kyrgyzstan increased by 4.1% over the past year. As of October 1 of last year, there were 386.9 thousand, and on the same date this year, their number rose to 403.1 thousand. The highest number of individual entrepreneurs is registered in Osh — 77.2 thousand, and in Bishkek — 69.2 thousand.

Lieutenant Nurgul Abdykerimova: On Working as an Investigator, Sports, and Poetry

Turmush continues to share stories about law enforcement officers in Kyrgyzstan, both current and former. This time, the focus is on 34-year-old Nurgul Abdykerimova, a senior lieutenant of police and a sports master, residing in the village of Kaptal-Aryk in the Panfilov district of Chui region.

Halloween at Home: A Selection of Movies That Will Give You Chills

Halloween is a wonderful opportunity to spend the evening in a cozy atmosphere, surrounding yourself with scary stories, a warm blanket, and hot drinks. On this special day, you want to fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of mystique and tension without leaving your comfortable corner. The editorial team of 24.kg has compiled a list of films that will provide you with the perfect dose of fear, adrenaline, and festive spirit. These movies will not only send chills down your spine but also

The Northern Bypass Will Relieve Bishkek of Traffic Jams — Construction is Ongoing Around the Clock

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"Pack Rats Keep 50-60 Animals in Bishkek Apartments - Deputy Mayor"

At a meeting of the permanent commission of the capital's kenesh on issues of housing and communal services, energy, transport, communications, and ecology, Vice Mayor Ramiz Aliyev reported that there is a problem in Bishkek with people referred to as "hoarders." In their apartments, there can be from 50 to 60 animals. According to the official, more than 20 addresses have already been recorded where such citizens create inconveniences for their neighbors. In private homes, the

Kyrgyz Youth Theater Expands International Cooperation

Akyilbek Alybaev, the director of the State Theater for Young Spectators named after B. Kydykeeva, shared plans for expanding international cooperation and the theater's touring activities. According to him, this year the theater actively participated in various foreign festivals and projects.

Kyrgyzstan Team Wins Silver at International Equestrian Tourism Competition

A temporary detention facility for animals is set to open in Bishkek

At a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council dedicated to housing and communal services and ecology, the rules for keeping pets in the capital were discussed. Vice Mayor Ramiz Aliyev presented a number of proposals that, in the opinion of the municipality, require approval:

RTL: Five more suspects arrested in the Louvre robbery

At the same time, RTL, citing its sources, reports that "five new suspects have been detained," who were arrested almost simultaneously in different parts of Paris in the evening the day before. The incident at the Louvre occurred on October 19, when two criminals entered the museum and stole nine jewels belonging to French kings and emperors. Their accomplices were waiting for them outside. As a result of the theft, eight pieces of jewelry were taken, with a total value of about €88

Chinese marketplaces may be blocked in Kazakhstan for non-payment of VAT

Edil Azimshayyk emphasized that if foreign companies do not register as taxpayers and do not comply with the requirements of the State Revenue Committee (SRC), access to their resources will be suspended. However, he did not specify how tax authorities would implement this blocking. According to Azimshayyk, tax authorities will not block expenditure operations, as these companies do not have accounts in Kazakhstan. Instead, other measures are planned. He also noted that together with the

A new wastewater treatment complex has been launched in Manas

The opening of the new wastewater treatment plant complex No. 2 took place in Manas, attended by the Chairman of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev. The construction of this facility started in April 2024. The complex has the capacity to treat up to 20,000 cubic meters of wastewater daily, which fully meets the needs of the city.