Reports of airstrikes are coming from the southern part of the sector, as well as from the city of Gaza According to TASS, since the evening of October 28, the number of victims as a result of Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has exceeded 90 people, as confirmed by the Al Jazeera television channel.
This is the first case in Kyrgyzstan where news agencies have been designated as "extremist" The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called for the Bishkek City Court's decision from October 27, which declared the publications of the investigative outlets Temirov Live and Kloop as "extremist," to be overturned. This information is contained in the organization's statement.
According to information received by the editorial team of Kaktus.media from law enforcement representatives, on the previous day, October 28, an inspector from the traffic safety department of the Issyk-Ata district was detained. He is suspected of receiving a bribe of 25,000 soms. According to the security forces, the detention occurred when the police officer was returning the money that had previously been given to him by the victim for a favorable resolution of the matter.
Recent public hearings organized by the Media Action Platform of Kyrgyzstan became a platform for discussing draft laws proposed by the president's administration regarding the possible reinstatement of the death penalty. The event was attended by lawyers, human rights defenders, representatives of international organizations, and journalists. The discussion, which lasted several hours, demonstrated societal disagreements and increased legal questions related to this initiative. Context:
In the Aravan district of the Osh region, there has been a significant increase in cotton yields achieved through drip irrigation. This has been made possible by the implementation of the "3+2+1" project initiated by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry.
During the meeting of the Republican Headquarters for the preparation for the early elections of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, chaired by the First Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic Daniyar Amangeldiev, issues related to the organizational and technical support of the electoral commissions were discussed. This information was provided by the press service of the Cabinet. During the meeting, the Chairman of the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda of the Kyrgyz
Tilek Jumabekov, a citizen of Kyrgyzstan, became known after he published a video on TikTok sharply criticizing the authorities and his fellow citizens. However, he soon changed his attitude. After conversations with law enforcement representatives, Jumabekov recorded a new video in which his face expressed remorse. “I ask for your understanding and forgiveness. I will not return to TikTok,” he shared, folding his hands and promising to become a more prudent internet user if he decides to
In the Kyrgyz Republic, discussions were held regarding the establishment of a factory that will specialize in the production of medications against echinococcosis and other parasitic diseases. This information was announced by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the country. The main goal of this initiative is to reduce dependence on imported medicines. The discussion was initiated during the visit of Bakyt Torobaev, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister
The epicenter was located on the territory of China According to information from the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.4 and an intensity of 4 at the epicenter was recorded in Kyrgyzstan today, October 29, at 11:17.
In social media, the sister of one of the victims shared about the tragedy that occurred in Indiana. "My brother and his friends were in a terrible accident. Their car crashed into a pole, and as a result, a fire broke out. Unfortunately, the guys couldn't get out of the car," she shared on Instagram. According to her, her brother died at the scene, and two of his friends were hospitalized in serious condition. It was later reported that one of them also died in the hospital,
In the city of Osh, at the school named after Gorky, a day of remembrance was held for the children who lost their lives as a result of a tragic incident. Recall that on October 3, a fire broke out in one of the residential buildings on Orozbekova Street, claiming the lives of six people—a mother and her five children, four of whom were students at school No. 8 named after M. Gorky. In their memory, a special day was held on October 24. Erkinay Asanova, the deputy director of the school for
From October 20 to 26, 2025, Kyrgyzstan registered 6,699 cases of ARVI, which is 13.9% higher than the figures from the previous week. This data was provided by the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance. According to updated information, the epidemiological situation regarding influenza and acute respiratory viral infections in the republic remains under control.
Usubaliev Bakyt Turumbekovich has been appointed director of the Center for General Medical Practice in the city of Tokmok. As reported by the municipality, the mayor of the city, Altynbek Ergeshov, met with the staff of the Center for General Medical Practice and familiarized himself with the progress of the major repairs in the reception department.
The start of the competition for the design of the ceremonial uniform for the opening of the VI World Nomad Games has been announced by the National Directorate of Sports Events under the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports.
Illustrative photo // TASS On October 30, a meeting will take place in Busan, Republic of Korea, between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, as reported by the Chinese Foreign Ministry's website. The statement reads: "In accordance with the agreements reached between the two countries, Chairman of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping will meet with President of the United States Donald Trump."
Raids have started in Osh aimed at checking signs in public service establishments. According to the city mayor's office, on October 29, members of the State Language Commission visited various establishments, including cafes, restaurants, beauty salons, and shops. During the inspection, entrepreneurs were reminded of the necessity to use the Kyrgyz language in the names of their establishments, and explanatory work was carried out.
Work has begun on a new general plan in the city of Osh. This information was announced by the chairman of the Osh City Council, Bolot Bayetov.
The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic informs entrepreneurs engaged in the retail sale of medical devices that new legislative requirements regarding mandatory licensing of this activity have recently come into effect. These changes also apply to optical shops and centers engaged in hearing aid fitting.
Starting from the morning of October 29, 2025, restrictions on the movement of vehicles have been introduced in the village of Taldy-Bulak, located in the Ayil Aimak of Shumkar-Uya in the Talas region. According to information from the Road Traffic Safety Department (UTBBD) of the regional Internal Affairs Directorate, a checkpoint has been established at the Ötök pass, and the movement of all types of vehicles is temporarily blocked. This is due to heavy snowfall that occurred overnight,
Motorists in various regions of Russia are facing rising gasoline prices. Each week, refueling becomes increasingly expensive, causing concern among drivers. What is the reason for this price increase? Questions on this matter were addressed to an expert, and the answers are presented in the material from 56media. Gasoline Prices in the Orenburg Region: Weekly Increase
According to medical services, on October 28-29, at least 63 people were killed as a result of Israeli attacks, including 24 children, which raises serious concerns. The strikes followed shortly after Netanyahu's statements about a "harsh response" and threats to resume military actions if Hamas did not cease its activities.
The heart of the Toyota Turbo Trail Cruiser is a 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 i-Force engine, capable of producing 389 hp and 650 Nm of torque. This value is nearly double the power of the original "six" engine. The modern powertrain not only boasts outstanding performance but also features lower noise levels, improved fuel efficiency, and enhanced comfort. To install the new engine into the FJ60 body, engineers at Toyota Motorsports Garage developed specialized mounts, an oil pan, and a
In Oman, from October 25 to 27, the Asian Rugby Sevens Championship took place, where the Kyrgyzstan national team participated for the first time. A total of 13 teams competed in the tournament.
From October 20 to 26, Kyrgyzstan recorded 6,699 cases of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI), which is 13.9% more than the previous week, according to information from the Ministry of Health. Data from the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Department shows that the epidemiological situation in the country remains stable. Of the total number of cases, 64.6% are children under 14 years old, which is equivalent to 4,329 cases. Hospitalization was required for 6.7% of them —
In Osh, work has begun to restore the roof of a multi-story residential building that was damaged as a result of a fire. According to local authorities, restoration work on the roof of the damaged building, constructed by the construction company "Emakom," has already started. Construction crews have completed the cleanup of the area where the incident occurred. Representatives from the mayor's office visited the site.
The Chess World Cup will take place from October 31 to November 27, 2025, in Goa, India, gathering 206 chess players from over 80 countries. Among the strongest participants in the tournament are players such as Anish Giri (Netherlands), Levon Aronian, Wesley So, Hans Niemann (USA), Vincent Keymer (Germany), Richard Rapport (Hungary), Wei Yi (China), and Nodirbek Abdusattorov (Uzbekistan). The Indian team will feature outstanding chess players: Gukesh Dommaraju, Arjun Erigaisi, Rameshbabu
According to information provided by the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary-Epidemiological Surveillance, the situation with the influenza and ARVI epidemic in Kyrgyzstan remains stable. In the 43rd week of 2025 (from October 20 to 26), the country registered 6,699 cases of ARVI, which is 13.9% higher compared to the previous week, when 5,887 cases of ARVI were recorded.
The Kyrgyz women's wrestling team has completed its performances at the U23 World Championship, which took place from October 22 to 25 in Novi Sad, Serbia, as reported by Prosports.kz.
As of 11:00 on October 28, 2025, IQAir recorded the air quality index in Bishkek at 127 AQI. This level is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.
At the opening of the Forum of School Leaders of Kyrgyzstan, the Minister of Education, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, announced that for the first time, Russian language textbooks have been developed by two authorial teams from Kyrgyzstan and Russia in accordance with new standards. According to her, about 600,000 textbooks have already been sent to Kyrgyzstan and meet the new subject standards adopted in the country.
The Directorate for National Sports at the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports has initiated a competition for the design of ceremonial outfits for participants in the opening ceremony of the VI World Nomad Games. According to the State Agency for Sports, the main goal of this competition is to develop a unique and expressive design that reflects national traditions, symbolism, and the spirit of the World Nomad Games, while also meeting modern standards of comfort and solemnity.
On October 26, during a raid conducted in the Kümüştak area of the Bakai-Ata district, a violation of fishing regulations was established. As a result of this incident, a citizen named K.A.T. was fined 10,000 soms, which corresponds to part 1 of article 261 of the Code of Offenses.
The Directorate for National Sports under the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports has initiated a competition aimed at creating a design for the ceremonial uniforms for participants of the parade opening the VI World Nomad Games. Competition Goals The main task is to identify a unique and aesthetically appealing design that reflects national traditions, symbolism, and the spirit of these world games, while also meeting modern standards of comfort and solemnity.
On Wednesday, magnetic storms may occur on the planet, including minor geomagnetic disturbances caused by a coronal hole on the Sun. This is reported by RIA Novosti, citing data from the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the Institute for Space Research (IKI) of the Russian Academy of Sciences. According to forecasts, low-level magnetic storms and disturbances are expected as a result of plasma ejected from the coronal hole. At the same time, flare activity remains at a calm level.
As part of the project "Development of Seed Production and Nurseries" in Kyrgyzstan, preferential loans totaling 2.85 million soms have been allocated. According to information from the Ministry of Finance, the Cabinet of Ministers' order No. 416-r dated May 26, 2025, approved this project, which aims for the sustainable development of seed production, as well as crop rotation and the renewal of agricultural crop varieties.
In Osh, a 20-year-old M.A. was detained for his involvement in an internet fraud case. This information was provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the city of Osh.
Asphalt paving is actively continuing on Kadir-Ata Street in the Oktyabrsky District of Bishkek. This information was provided by the Bishkek city administration. The work is being carried out on a section that is 430 meters long and 7 meters wide, where a new layer of asphalt is being laid. New curbs have also been installed along the road, and an irrigation system has been implemented.
The chief specialist of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the Bishkek City Hall, Azamat Osmonaliev, reported on the air of "Birinchi Radio" that the repair of several streets in Bishkek has been postponed to next year. He noted: "This year, two projects will be carried over due to unfavorable climatic conditions and the prolonged process of concluding contracts and conducting tenders. We are talking about Auezov Street, which we
The mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, showcased a new modern bus that is expected to arrive in Bishkek in November this year. He noted that the new buses will be black and white, 12 meters long, and equipped with three doors, allowing for the accommodation of up to 28 passengers. The interior features include air conditioning, video cameras, and monitors, as well as a ramp for easy access for people in wheelchairs.
As of the morning of October 29, 2025, the air quality level in Bishkek is reported by IQAir to be 82 AQI. This level is considered satisfactory.
A meeting took place in Bishkek between Tilek Suimanov, head of Yandex Kyrgyzstan, and representatives of the media, where he discussed user safety issues and the company's collaboration with city authorities to improve the transportation environment.
The football club "Muras United" from Kyrgyzstan achieved a confident victory over the Lebanese "Safa" with a score of 2:0 in the group stage match of the AFC Challenge League for the 2025-2026 season, which took place in Bishkek. The first points on the scoreboard were recorded in the 17th minute when Islam Yunusov opened the scoring. The final goal, which secured the team's victory, was scored by Nursultan Toktonaliev in the final minutes of the second half.
On October 29, 2025, at 11:17 local time, the seismological stations of the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan (IS NAS KR) recorded an earthquake. According to the data, the intensity of the tremors at the epicenter was 4 points on the MSK-64 scale, the magnitude was 4.3, and the energy class was 10.1. The information was provided by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences.
At the opening of the Forum of School Directors, which includes representatives from Kyrgyzstan and Russia, Pavel Shevtsov, Deputy Head of Rossotrudnichestvo in Kyrgyzstan, emphasized the importance of students returning after studying at Russian universities. “We hope that they will return to benefit their people, government, and country, contributing to socio-economic development and public processes. The Russian state wishes to see Kyrgyzstan as a strong, wealthy, and developing nation, and
In the center of Bishkek, at the site of the former restaurant "Naryn," construction work continues on the creation of the multifunctional complex Bishkek City. This site is located at the intersection of Frunze and Shopokov streets. According to information from 24.kg, the area is completely fenced off, and construction machinery is actively working on the site. Currently, the concrete work has been completed, and the foundation for the future business center, which is planned to be
In the Manas district, in the village of Semetey in the Talas region, a case of illegal extraction of sand and gravel mixture has been recorded. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the ministry's data, a protocol was drawn up against a citizen with the initials M.E.B. under part 4 of Article 243 of the Code of Offenses, and he was fined 13,000 soms.
On October 29, during Donald Trump's state visit to South Korea, President Lee Jae-myung presented him with a replica of an ancient golden crown and awarded him the highest state honor, Yonhap reports. The ceremony took place at the National Museum of Gyeongju, located in the city of the same name in southeastern South Korea, which was once the capital of the Silla Kingdom (57 BC - 935 AD). The replica of the crown was created based on findings from the Cheonmachong tomb.
The State National Russian Drama Theater named after Chinghiz Aitmatov will temporarily suspend its renovation works, as reported by theater representatives. The reason for this decision is the holding of the Days of Russian Culture in Kyrgyzstan, which will take place in Bishkek from October 29 to November 2, 2025.
