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The Federal Penitentiary Service Summarizes: More Inmates Have Rejected Criminal Influence, Thousands Are Learning and Working

The Collegium of the State Service for the Execution of Sentences (GSIN) held a meeting to summarize the results of its work over the past nine months. Representatives from the Presidential Administration, the Cabinet of Ministers, and the Prosecutor's Office participated in this meeting. According to the GSIN press service, efforts to prevent criminal influence among inmates continue. "An increasing number of prisoners are choosing law-abiding behavior, rejecting criminal norms.

28.10.2025, 18:02
A License is Now Required for the Retail Sale of Medical Devices — Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic
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A License is Now Required for the Retail Sale of Medical Devices — Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic

The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic informs entrepreneurs engaged in the retail sale of medical devices, including optics and hearing aid sales points, about new legislative requirements regarding the mandatory licensing of this activity. These changes are enshrined in a resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, which defines the retail sale of medical devices as an activity subject to licensing.

28.10.2025, 17:58
China has reduced the acceptance of trains with Kazakh grain. Kazakhstan had to impose temporary restrictions on exports.
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China has reduced the acceptance of trains with Kazakh grain. Kazakhstan had to impose temporary restrictions on exports.

In China, authorized bodies are conducting thorough inspections of grain shipments, including sampling and laboratory analysis in cities such as Urumqi and Beijing. The inspection process takes from five to ten days. The current circumstances have negatively impacted the operation of Kazakhstan's infrastructure, leading to a queue of approximately 3,000 wagons with transit and export cargoes heading to China. This number exceeds the permissible limits for rolling stock awaiting transfer.

28.10.2025, 17:57
The city of Talas will be 100% supplied with clean drinking water in a month – Ermat Jumayev
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The city of Talas will be 100% supplied with clean drinking water in a month – Ermat Jumayev

In Talas, the construction of a new water intake and reservoir is underway, as reported by Ermat Jumayev, the presidential representative in the Talas region, in an interview with the Kabar agency. Previously, only 45% of the city's population had access to the water intake, while the remaining residents used technical water that was extracted from underground by their own means.

28.10.2025, 17:57
In the world

Lack of Funding Undermines the Fight Against Violence Against Women. Report

According to the latest UN report, the reduction in external funding seriously threatens the work of organizations actively fighting violence against women and girls. The report states that one-third of the 428 surveyed human rights organizations have already suspended or closed their programs aimed at combating gender-based violence. More than 40% of organizations reported the need to cut or halt vital services such as legal, medical, and psychosocial assistance, as well as crisis shelters,

28.10.2025, 17:56
Local news

The sensational play "Raskolnikov" in Bishkek

The play "Raskolnikov," created by Vyacheslav Vittiсh and Artem Bruno, will be presented on November 1 in Bishkek. It is based on the famous novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky, "Crime and Punishment." What to expect for the audience:

28.10.2025, 17:50
Health / Exclusive

In the Talas Region, there is an increase in the number of people undergoing testing for HIV infection and viral hepatitis.

In the Talas region, the number of HIV and hepatitis tests is increasing. Gulmira Alisherova, the director of the Talas Regional Center for HIV and Hepatitis Control, reported an annual increase in the number of registered HIV cases. This is due to successful population testing initiatives. Over the past five years, the number of people tested has risen from 14,215 in 2019 to 25,281 in 2024, and in the first nine months of 2025, 20,121 people were tested. During this period, 33 new cases were

28.10.2025, 17:46
Education news

Students from Kyrgyzstan in Russia said that universities do not extend their registration period, - ombudsman

At a meeting with the Deputy Ombudsman of Kyrgyzstan, Aichurok Nazaralieva, in Moscow, students from Kyrgyzstan reported that the universities they attend did not extend their stay in Russia. As a result, they violated migration requirements and now must either pay a fine or cross the border again. This was reported by the press service of the Ombudsman Institute on October 28. During her working visit to Moscow, Deputy Ombudsman Aichurok Nazaralieva met with Kyrgyz citizens who study and work

28.10.2025, 17:43
Incidents

In a terrible car accident, two minors died. A schoolboy was behind the wheel.

The tragedy unfolded early in the morning on October 28, 2025, when 17-year-old S. B., driving a Toyota Sienna, lost control on Shabdan Baatyr Avenue and crashed into an electric pole opposite the Bishkek CHPP. His passengers, 15-year-old Z. N. and 14-year-old A. N., died at the scene. The driver was taken to the hospital with injuries. According to information received from the Patrol Police Department of the Bishkek City Police, the underage driver did not have a license and took the car

28.10.2025, 17:42
Economy

EBRD plans to allocate up to €400 million to social projects. Memorandum signed

The Vice President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Matteo Patrone and the Minister of Finance of Kyrgyzstan Almaz Baketaev signed a memorandum that paves the way for the preparation of a framework agreement. This agreement will focus on supporting key projects in the areas of irrigation, transport, and municipal infrastructure with a total financing volume of up to 400 million euros, according to information from the Ministry of Finance's press service. This

28.10.2025, 17:39
A warrant officer was detained for the theft and sale of military products
Incidents

A warrant officer was detained for the theft and sale of military products

Through the joint efforts of the military prosecutor's office and the Main Department of Criminal Investigation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, the head of the food warehouse of one of the military units has been detained. He is suspected of stealing food products intended for the provision of military personnel, according to a statement from the agency's press service.

28.10.2025, 17:37
Economy

Payments to Kyrgyzstan from EAEU countries for duties continue to decline

From January to September of this year, Kyrgyzstan received 16 billion 685.1 million soms in import customs duties from EAEU countries, according to the Ministry of Finance. Compared to the same period last year, revenues from EAEU countries decreased by 968 million 818.8 thousand soms, which is a decline of 5.4%.

28.10.2025, 17:32
In the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan's storage, there are about 55 tons of gold.
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In the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan's storage, there are about 55 tons of gold.

Currently, the storage of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic holds about 55 tons of gold, as reported by the Deputy Chairman of the NBKR, Melis Attokurov, at the opening of the bank's new building. President Sadyr Japarov noted in his speech that the new building has become the largest storage facility in the country, meeting international standards. According to him, the previous storage conditions were not optimal, and often gold had to be stored in foreign banks. Now that the

28.10.2025, 17:24
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Life in the Regions: Hunter M. Beishekeyev Explained Why They First Try to Shoot the Wolf and Only Then the She-Wolf

Murad Beishekeev, a 49-year-old resident of Talas, has been practicing wolf hunting for many years. “I have been engaged in agriculture and hunting since childhood. My three uncles were hunters, and their experience served as an example for me. Hunting is a complex art that requires precision, courage, patience, and perseverance. Only by possessing these qualities can one achieve success,” he explains.

28.10.2025, 17:24
Sports / Exclusive

A Sports Hall Opened in the Uzgen District

On October 26, a ceremony dedicated to the opening of a new sports hall took place in the village of Kyzyl-Tuu, located in the Uzgen district of the Osh region, as reported in a press release from the Jazy rural administration. According to local authorities, the hall was built with the support of sponsors and has been named "Rahmanali."

28.10.2025, 17:17
Local news / Exclusive

A chemical laboratory for drug analysis has opened in the city of Batken.

In Batken, a chemical laboratory for the analysis of narcotic substances has begun its operations, as reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region. According to the information, in October of this year, the activities of the expert-criminalistic service of the regional internal affairs department were expanded — a new laboratory was opened.

28.10.2025, 17:16
A Personal Exhibition of Boobek Arykov Will Take Place in Bishkek
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A Personal Exhibition of Boobek Arykov Will Take Place in Bishkek

At the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after G. Aitiev, an exhibition titled "Return to the Roots" dedicated to the artist Boobek Arykov has been announced. Boobek Arykov, a laureate of the S. Chokmorov Award, as well as the awards of Ch. Aitmatov and Abai Kunanbaev, has been serving as a senior lecturer at the I. Razakov Kyrgyz Technical University since 1998. He is a monumental sculptor, painter, and graphic artist who continues to develop the traditions of modern

28.10.2025, 17:15
Economy

Tobacco Production is Growing in Kyrgyzstan

According to the data from the National Statistical Committee, from January to September of this year, tobacco products worth 25 million 684.7 thousand soms were produced in Kyrgyzstan, which is equivalent to 0.3 million US dollars. This figure is twice the production volume for the same period last year.

28.10.2025, 17:15
Exclusive

A resident of Barskoon had a yak stolen worth 600,000 soms: Five arrested

In Jeti-Oguz, suspects have been detained in connection with the theft of yaks, reported the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region. According to their information, on October 24, the Internal Affairs Department of the Jeti-Oguz district received operational information that unknown individuals were committing theft of yaks in the Syrtovaya valley of the district.

28.10.2025, 17:13
Local news

Failure to pay alimony for more than 12 months may result in imprisonment

The Deputy Head of the Bailiff Service under the Prosecutor General's Office, Kubanychbek Kapalov, stated on the air of "Birinchi Radio" that for non-payment of alimony, an arrest of up to 7 days may be imposed. If the debt exceeds 12 months, this becomes grounds for initiating a case against the debtor. Kapalov also noted that on June 23, 2025, a presidential decree was issued aimed at increasing responsibility for evading alimony payments. This document contains amendments to

28.10.2025, 17:07
Local news

In the capital, they plan to create a commuter train on the route Kara-Balta—Bishkek—Kemin

In the new master plan for the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the use of a railway line is planned to launch a city electric train that will connect cities such as Kara-Balta, Bishkek, and Kemin. This was reported on October 27 during an interview with Aziret Akimov, the first deputy director of "Bishkekglavarkhitektura," at the AKIpress agency. Akimov noted that Bishkek cannot be viewed in isolation from the surrounding settlements — Kant, Sokuluk, Kara-Balta, and Tokmok — which

28.10.2025, 17:07
Amazon plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs
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Amazon plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs

According to information provided by Reuters and reported by the Kazinform agency, Amazon is preparing for a significant reduction in its corporate workforce, affecting about 10% of employees. This decision is a result of the need to optimize costs following a period of rapid employee growth during the pandemic. According to the latest data, Amazon's current corporate workforce numbers approximately 350,000 people. As a result of the upcoming layoffs, which will be the largest since the

28.10.2025, 17:05
Sports

A competition has been announced for the design of equipment for the VI World Nomad Games

The National Directorate of Sports under the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports has announced the start of a competition for the design of parade uniforms for the opening ceremony of the VI World Nomad Games. In the agency, it was noted that designers, fashion designers, costume artists, and creative teams with unique concepts can participate in the competition.

28.10.2025, 17:03
The Bishkek Court recognized the materials of Temirov Live, Kloop.kg, and "Ait Ait Dese" as extremist.
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The Bishkek Court recognized the materials of Temirov Live, Kloop.kg, and "Ait Ait Dese" as extremist.

According to the stated decision, the information posted on the resources Temirov Live, Kloop.kg, and "Ait Ait Dese" was recognized as extremist. The court ruling also covers the activities of Bolot Temirov and Rinat Tukhvatshin, and the prosecutor's office fully satisfied its demands, as reported by Sputnik. According to the court's decision, the activities of the mentioned media projects on the internet were banned. The enforcement of this decision has been entrusted to

28.10.2025, 16:59
Sadyr Japarov opened a new building of the National Bank in Bishkek
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Sadyr Japarov opened a new building of the National Bank in Bishkek

In his speech at the ceremony, the president noted that the opening of the new building marks the beginning of a new chapter in the financial history of Kyrgyzstan. He emphasized the importance of the National Bank as a symbol of statehood, which played a key role in forming the monetary and credit system after gaining sovereignty in 1991. Sadyr Japarov pointed out that May 10, 1993, was a landmark moment: it was on this day that the national currency, the som, was introduced, marking the

28.10.2025, 16:57
Economy

Salaries in Education Are Growing Slower Than in Other Sectors

According to the latest data from the National Statistics Committee, the average nominal salary in Kyrgyzstan from January to August 2025 was 42,648 soms, which corresponds to a growth of 19.6% compared to the previous year. The highest salary growth is observed in sectors such as real estate operations, where the increase was 38.9% (up to 41,953 soms), construction with a growth of 36.8% (up to 52,132 soms), and administrative activities with an increase of 30% (up to 41,429 soms).

28.10.2025, 16:53
The killer of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has confessed to guilt.
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The killer of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has confessed to guilt.

Tetsuya Yamagami At the court hearing, Yamagami stated: “It’s all true. There is no doubt that I did this.” The preparation for the trial lasted more than three years, which was related to the need to undergo a psychiatric evaluation, which concluded that he was fit to stand trial. The pre-trial hearings were also prolonged, particularly due to an incident where a suspicious box was found in the courtroom. Inside were sheets with signatures calling for leniency in Yamagami's sentence. The

28.10.2025, 16:51
Education / Exclusive

In the village of Petrovka, the "Golden Autumn" was celebrated for the first time in the new kindergarten.

In the village of Petrovka, located in the ayil aimak of Tört-Gül in the Moscow district of Chui region, the first "Golden Autumn" festival was held at the kindergarten, as reported by Turmush correspondent. The kindergarten "Aruuzat-Petrovka" was opened in December 2024. Local specialists and parents attended the celebration, which was the first in the history of this institution.

28.10.2025, 16:48