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Parties, trade unions, and religious organizations are required to disclose their income and expenses
The law was signed by President Sadyr Japarov
23.10.2025, 10:58
The law was signed by President Sadyr Japarov
On October 21, a multilateral dialogue was held in Bishkek dedicated to issues related to combating air pollution caused by transportation. The Minister of Nature, Meder Mashiev, noted that this is already the second forum on this topic; the first took place in February, at the end of the heating season.
“According to the Constitution, Kyrgyzstan independently conducts its foreign and domestic policy” Felix Kulov, who held the position of former Prime Minister and headed the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the National Security Service, expressed his opinion regarding the United Nations' reaction to the possible reinstatement of the death penalty in Kyrgyzstan. Kulov shared his position on social media.
Despite public discontent, audiences rarely attend performances A recent decision to hold Pilates classes at the Abdykalyk Maldybaev Opera and Ballet Theater has sparked dissatisfaction among some segments of Kyrgyz society. Citizens are actively discussing this topic on social media, which has caught the attention of the Ministry of Culture, which promised to investigate how fitness found its way into a cultural institution.
At the meeting of the temporary parliamentary commission responsible for protecting Mongolia's interests regarding Oyu Tolgoi, information was heard from various parties. Gongoryn Damdinyam, a member of parliament and the minister of industry and mineral resources, heads the working group tasked with negotiating with investors. The group will address key issues and present results to the parliament to determine the state’s share in the shares of the company "Ontra," which holds
Do officials really perceive children as machines? In schools of Kyrgyzstan, the autumn break will last only 5 days, and the spring break — 3 days. This has caused dissatisfaction among parents and concern among children and teachers, as there is not enough time to recuperate between academic quarters.
Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban On Wednesday, Viktor Orban announced the ongoing preparations for the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. “The Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto is in Washington. We are continuing preparations for the summit. The date has not yet been agreed upon. When the time comes, we will organize it,” Orban wrote on his Facebook account. Peter Szijjarto, the head of Hungary's foreign ministry, added that discussing the cancellation of the
Alexandra Parakhina, a resident of Kara-Balta, became a witness to an interesting natural phenomenon — the autumn summer of butterflies. She reported this to a Turmush correspondent.
The capsule was laid by Kamchybek Tashiev
During the tests, two hypersonic vehicles were launched from the Ryokpho area in the capital Pyongyang and directed northeast. They "hit the target" on the plateau near Mount Kwasan in the Orang County, located in North Hamgyong Province, according to information from the agency. Pak Jong Chon, Secretary of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, who was present at the launches, emphasized that the new weapon demonstrates the continuous improvement of the
On the night of October 22, poachers who illegally shot a mountain goat were apprehended in the Ak-Suy Gorge of the Moscow District in the Chui Region. According to the hunting management under the Presidential Administration, the detainees threatened the gamekeepers with job loss. Workers from small hydroelectric power stations located in the area reported to the gamekeepers of the State Hunting Management and the Chui Regional Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources that poachers were
Starting from October 15, the city launched a campaign to plant over 10,000 tree seedlings. This was announced on October 21 during a multilateral dialogue dedicated to combating air pollution from transport, held by the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev. According to the mayor, more than 15,000 seedlings have already been planted as part of the city's initiatives.
The Ambassador Bayarsaihan emphasized the importance of a long-term development strategy for Mongolia until 2050 and highlighted the implementation of regional development policies. He focused on the Central region of Mongolia and expressed hope for cooperation between the Japanese region of Hokuriku-Shinetsu, which includes the prefectures of Niigata, Nagano, and Yamanashi, and the aimags of Central Mongolia, where active agricultural development is observed. The Second Secretary of the
“Our goal is to maintain the status of a city with green spaces”
According to information from the official UWW website, Nurtayeva, competing in the 72 kg weight category, achieved victories over opponents from Germany, Russia, and Japan, which allowed her to reach the finals.
- In Kyrgyzstan, it is planned to exempt a limited number of electric vehicles from a 15% duty in 2026. This information was announced by the Department of Customs Tariff and Non-Tariff Regulation of the Eurasian Economic Commission. According to the State Customs Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, by the end of September 2023, the limit for duty-free import of electric vehicles, set for 2025 at 10,000 units, was fully exhausted. As a result, a duty of 15% of the customs value is now charged on
The Ministry of Finance has announced the launch of a project aimed at developing seed production and nurseries. In the department, it was noted that this project was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers' order No. 416-r dated May 26, 2025, and is called "Development of Seed Production and Nurseries in the Kyrgyz Republic."
The competition, which will take place on the Kerme-Tuu rock massif near the city of Osh, will gather more than 50 athletes from various countries, including Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. Participants will be provided with a special rock course to demonstrate their skills in mountain tourism and climbing.
In 2025, the area allocated for sugar beet in the Chui region amounted to 1,559 hectares, as reported by representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture. Currently, harvesting work is actively continuing in the region. So far, beets have been harvested from 600 hectares of fields.
- From January to August 2025, Kyrgyzstan recorded an increase in the production volumes of several food products. This information was presented in the official data from the National Statistical Committee. The production volume of flour increased by 8% compared to the same period in 2024, amounting to 182.3 thousand tons. There is also a 4.1% increase in the production of fresh bread, reaching a total of 58.4 thousand tons.
In certain regions of Russia, there is an increase in fuel prices at small gas stations that are not part of large networks, according to information from Rpravda.ru. The Ministry of Energy of Russia informed RBC that the price increase at such gas stations exceeds the inflation rate, while large companies adhere to a more restrained pricing policy focused on social responsibility.
The President of Serbia characterized the incident as a terrorist attack
- In the village of Bel-Terek, which is part of the Arstanbap-Atyn rural administration of the Bazar-Korgon district, work is underway to asphalt a road with a length of 3.5 kilometers. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The work is being carried out by Road Maintenance Enterprise No. 50, which is part of the state enterprise "Kyrgyzavtozhol-Tushtuk." Currently, more than 2 kilometers of asphalt have already been completed.
- According to the Ministry of Economy, in the first nine months of 2025, the volume of investments in fixed capital reached 206 billion soms, indicating an increase of 18.8% compared to the same period in 2024. The increase in investment volume was primarily made possible by the growth of domestic funding sources, which rose by 27.4%, while external sources showed a decline.
- From January to August 2025, Kyrgyzstan registered a decrease in oil and natural gas production volumes. Data published by the National Statistical Committee confirms this trend. The volume of crude oil production for the first eight months amounted to 179.3 thousand tons, which corresponds to a decrease of 9.1% compared to the same period in 2024, when 197.2 thousand tons were produced.
The expert clarified the situation The number of foreign students in Kyrgyzstan has decreased by 31% over the past year. The situation was commented on by Almaz Tajybay, an education specialist, who spoke about the possible reasons for this phenomenon and the future of educational tourism in the country.
- On October 22, a video was received by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, reporting a violation of safety regulations at a construction site located at the corner of Akhunbaev and Toktonaliev Streets in Bishkek. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Construction. The State Architectural and Construction Control Department of Bishkek compiled a protocol against LLC "Kyrgyz Kuroolush Dolboor" for violating the standards
A recent robbery occurred at the "House of Enlightenment Denis Diderot"
“I felt that we would not be able to achieve the necessary result”
The rise in prices is due to the shortage of petroleum products in Russia
In Bishkek, an accident occurred the day before, resulting in the death of a small child, reported the press service of the patrol police on October 22. According to the information, the traffic accident took place on October 20 at around 18:40 near the Asia Mall shopping center. The driver of a GMC ACADIA hit a three-year-old boy, born in 2020.
In Naryn, the asphalting of 7.6 kilometers of the central Lenin Street has been completed, reports the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. According to the ministry, the laying of the second layer of asphalt on the remaining sections is currently ongoing, and the workers continue their activities. In addition, the construction of sidewalks and the installation of curbs are continuing on the street, as well as the installation of lighting poles. Road markings are also
For thirty years, Kyrgyzstan has been under a parliamentary system, and according to political scientist Bakyt Baketaev, the country has been lost among factions and commissions. Despite the value of this experience, "the economy remained stagnant, and reforms were not implemented," he noted in a conversation with the editorial team of VB.KG.
Five injured were hospitalized According to regional media, 12 people died in a terrible traffic accident in western Kazakhstan.
According to witnesses, "the roofs of the houses in the village nearly blew off," indicating the power of the explosive charge from the drone that detonated. The publication notes that the crater formed confirms the significance of the explosion. Representatives of the local administration, emergency services, and law enforcement are working at the scene. The military prosecutor's office has already initiated a criminal investigation.
As of today, more than 500,000 personal vehicles are registered in Bishkek. This was reported on October 21 during a multilateral dialogue on combating air pollution from transportation in the country by the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev. During the discussion, the mayor noted the absence of catalytic converters in some vehicles, which raises concerns about their impact on the ecological situation.
A layer of smog can be seen early in the morning in Wazirabad, New Delhi, India, on October 18, 2025. On Wednesday, about 20 million residents of New Delhi woke up to one of the most polluted airs among megacities around the world, as reported by CNN. According to the Swiss company IQAir, the level of PM 2.5 in the air of New Delhi currently exceeds the annual norms set by the World Health Organization by more than 40 times.
The mosquito Culiseta annulata is visible on the control monitor connected to the microscope in the mosquito monitoring laboratory at the Friedrich Löffler Institute Professor Gislason suggested that there may be more than three mosquitoes in Iceland. He noted that these insects are capable of surviving the winter by finding shelter in basements and attics, where the temperature does not drop below zero. According to information from The Guardian, all the found mosquitoes belong to the species
The construction company was fined 200,000 soms A crane operator at a construction site in Bishkek organized unsafe entertainment for his colleagues, which led to penalties.
- The composition of the Board of Directors of OJSC "Capital Bank of Central Asia" has been updated, as reported by the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange. At an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders held on October 22, 2025, a decision was made to appoint Aliyev Asylbek Askerbekovich to the Board of Directors.
According to IQAir, as of October 21, 2025, in Bishkek at 17:00, the air quality index is 94 AQI. This level indicates satisfactory air quality.
Suspects in the attack detained
According to the radio station, the incident occurred on the night of October 20. On Monday morning, museum staff discovered signs of a break-in and the disappearance of exhibits. Police arrived at the scene immediately. The thieves took several gold and silver coins that were minted in the 18th and 19th centuries, while other exhibits remained in place. The museum is temporarily closed to visitors. According to police data, the robbers acted in an organized manner, taking advantage of the
A pelican has appeared at the rehabilitation center of the NGO "Bugu-Ene." This was reported on October 15 by the public fund. According to information published on social media, the pelican was handed over by inspectors from the Chui regional department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. The bird was found in the Chui region in an extremely emaciated state and could barely stand on its feet.
On October 21, a multilateral dialogue on combating transport-related air pollution in the country took place in Bishkek. At the event, participants discussed air pollution in the capital and the Chui region, as well as possible measures to address it. Representatives of foreign delegations participated in the discussion and shared their experiences in tackling this issue.
The reason for the sanctions was the "lack of serious commitment from Russia to a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine," the ministry noted. Scott Bessant, the Secretary of the Treasury, emphasized: "Now is the time to end the violence and immediately declare a ceasefire. Due to President Putin's unwillingness to end this senseless war, we have decided to impose sanctions on the two largest oil companies that support the Kremlin's military actions."
The TPP-5 project aims to reduce dependence on electricity imported from abroad and increase domestic production volumes, as well as to implement modern production technologies. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources reports that the launch of TPP-5 will have a positive impact on air quality in Ulaanbaatar, particularly due to the elimination of 51,000 chimneys in the ger areas and the introduction of environmentally safe technologies. In particular, the ash and slag generated at the
Illustrative photo In the new sanctions package, as emphasized by Kallas, the main focus is on Russian banking institutions, cryptocurrency exchanges, as well as organizations in China and India. The restrictions also affect the movement of Russian diplomats to prevent destabilization. “It is becoming increasingly difficult for Putin to finance the war,” she noted. According to Reuters, the new measures include a ban on the import of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG). These restrictions will