Kyrgyzstan's International Reserves Exceeded 7.5 Billion Dollars

As of October 1, 2025, Kyrgyzstan's international reserves reached over 7.5 billion US dollars, which is an increase of 48.5% compared to the end of September of the same year. The Deputy Chairman of the National Bank, Azat Kozubekov, shared this information at a press conference in Bishkek. He noted that the increase in reserves serves as an important indicator of the stability of the financial system and the economy of the country.

Road repairs continue in Bishkek. Here is another asphalted street.

In the Oktyabrsky District of the capital, the street Kadyir-Ata is being paved in the Police Town. The length of the section being updated is 430 meters, and the width is 7 meters. Curbs have been installed on the new road, and an irrigation system has also been set up.

Police prevented a forest fire in the Tyup district

Employees of the tourist-ecological police made a heroic act by stopping a forest fire in the area of the village of Zhylyu-Bulak, located in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region. The press service of the regional police department reported that during a patrol, the inspectors noticed smoke coming from the forest.

Teenager without a license caused a fatal accident in Bishkek

The tragedy occurred on October 28, 2025, at 04:00 on Shabdan-Baatyr Avenue in Bishkek, where a minor driver, born in 2008, crashed a "Toyota Sienna" into an electric pole. This was reported by the press service of the Emergency Situations Ministry of the city.

96 Migrants Deported from Russia After Raid in the Moscow Region

Illustrative photo Police conducted an "operational-preventive measure" at a warehouse located in the village of Koledino. During the inspection, migrants were detained, including citizens from Asian countries, Latin America, and North Africa. A total of 46 protocols were drawn up against these individuals for violating the rules of stay in Russia (Article 18.8 of the Administrative Offenses Code of the Russian Federation) and 96 for illegal labor activities (Article 18.10 of the

Showers in some areas, snow in the mountains — weather forecast for October 30

At night, in most areas of Chui and Issyk-Kul regions, as well as in some places in Naryn region, there will be rain, with snow falling in the mountainous areas; no precipitation is expected in other parts of the country. According to Kyrgyzhydromet, during the day, rain is also forecasted in some areas of Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions, with snow in the highlands, while the rest of the territory will be dry. The wind will be from the west at a speed of 4-9 m/s.

The Issyk-Kul Police Prevented a Forest Fire Near the Village of Zhyluu-Bulak

The employees of the tourist-ecological police of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region successfully intervened to stop the spread of a forest fire and protect natural habitats near the village of Zhylyu-Bulak, located in the Tyup district. This situation was reported by a Turmush correspondent.

Where Speed Bumps Are Installed in Bishkek, Explained an Official

Azamat Osmonaliev, the chief specialist of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the capital, spoke about the criteria for installing speed bumps in Bishkek on the air of "Birinchi Radio." According to him, such artificial irregularities are installed in the following cases:

A Six-Story Building Collapsed in Istanbul

A six-story building collapsed in eastern Istanbul. According to the AHaber TV channel, a family of five, including children, may be trapped under the rubble. “The collapse occurred in the Gebze district, but the cause has not yet been determined. Preliminary reports suggest that five to six people may be under the debris,” the TV channel added.

"Waves" on the Roads. In Bishkek, the problem is being studied together with foreign experts.

In Bishkek, the issue of defects on repaired roads is being studied. The chief specialist of the capital's Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure, Azamat Osmonaliev, spoke about this on the air of "Birinchi Radio". According to him, recently experts from Kazakhstan (the city of Almaty) and Russia, as well as representatives of contracting organizations, gathered at a round table.

Environmental Violations Identified in Talas Region

The work to prevent the illegal use of natural resources continues in the Talas region. Specialists from the regional office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision are actively engaged in this task.

In the Issyk-Kul Region, police officers prevented a forest fire

According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate, the crews of the tourist-ecological police noticed smoke coming from a forest area during their patrol. Although the fire was small, strong winds quickly spread the flames, threatening a significant area of forest.

Satisfactory. The air quality in Bishkek at 17:00 is 56 AQI <i>(smog map)</i>

As of 5:00 PM on October 28, 2025, the air quality level in Bishkek is 56 AQI. This figure indicates a satisfactory state of the atmosphere.

Kyrgyzstan Wants to Obtain a Quota for the Duty-Free Import of 15,000 Electric Vehicles

In 2026, Kyrgyzstan plans to obtain a quota for the duty-free import of 15,000 electric vehicles. This initiative has been presented for public discussion on the platform of the Eurasian Economic Commission, which is a supranational body for the EAEU countries.

"Murass Synthesis" in Jalal-Abad fined 99,000 soms for environmental violations

As a result of a scheduled inspection of the activities of the LLC "Muras Synthesis" by inspectors from the Jalal-Abad Regional Office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, conducted as part of the control over compliance with environmental standards, serious violations were identified. According to the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, deficiencies in environmental protection and ensuring ecological safety were discovered during the

Rising Fuel Prices Intensified Inflationary Pressure – National Bank

Since the beginning of 2025, there has been a significant increase in the prices of fuel and lubricants in Kyrgyzstan. The Deputy Chairman of the National Bank, Azat Kozubekov, shared this information at a press conference held in Bishkek. According to Kozubekov, since the beginning of the year, gasoline prices have risen by 12.6%, while diesel fuel has become 8.4% more expensive.

At the "Ak-Tilek" Checkpoint, a Drunk Truck Driver Who Drove into Oncoming Traffic Was Detained

The driver will lose his license for a year At the 'Ak-Tilek' checkpoint, traffic police officers stopped a FAW truck driver who had entered oncoming traffic while under the influence of alcohol.

More and More Elderly People. How Kyrgyzstan Will Ensure the Sustainability of the Pension System

As of October 1, 2025, the number of pensioners in Kyrgyzstan has reached approximately 818.7 thousand people. Every year, this number increases by an average of 20 thousand. Does the state have the ability to provide decent pensions for all? This question was answered by Bakhtiyar Aliyev, the head of the Social Fund. — With the increasing number of elderly people, what is the fund's strategy for ensuring the sustainability of the pension system in the future?

Expanded list of NGOs required to submit consolidated information to the Tax Service

The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced a significant expansion of the list of non-profit organizations that are now required to submit consolidated reports on their income and expenses to the tax authorities. This was reported by the press service of the STS. According to the recently adopted law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic Regarding the Reporting of Certain Non-Profit Organizations," political parties, trade unions, religious

What is happening now on the Arashan - Chunkurchak road, as reported by the Ministry of Transport

In the Chuy region, active construction of the Arashan – Chunkurchak road continues, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. It has become known that work is being carried out on a section ranging from 2 to 22 kilometers. Currently, earthworks and road widening are being completed, with 85% finished. In addition, 46 drainage pipes are being installed, and two bridge structures are being reconstructed. On the section from 9 to 11 kilometers, the laying

Call Center: After the Rain, the Stop Turns into a Lake

A message was received at the Call Center from a resident of Bishkek. He noted that at the "Altyn-Ordo" bus stop on Ankara Street, getting on and off the buses has become extremely difficult due to large puddles.

"Muras United" defeated the Lebanese club "Safaa" with a score of 2:0 in Bishkek

In Bishkek, at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, the football club "Muras United" confidently defeated the Lebanese "Safaa," finishing the match with a score of 2:0. The game attracted a large number of spectators who actively supported the home team.

The deadlines for the completion of road repairs on Fuchik Street were announced by the Bishkek City Hall.

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a major overhaul of 13 central streets is planned for 2025, and work on 12 of them has already been completed. This was reported on the air of "Birinchi Radio" by Azamat Osmonaliev, the chief specialist of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure. He noted that repairs are currently ongoing on Fuchik Street, specifically on the section from Profsoyuznaya to BChK, on the eastern side.

"Abdysh-Ata" lost to "Al-Shabab" and seriously complicated their path to the playoffs

The start of the match was promising for "Abdysh-Ata": already in the 9th minute, forward Artem Belyi opened the scoring with a long-range shot, putting his team ahead. However, the end of the first half created tension for the Kant team. Goalkeeper Sultan Chomoev failed to reliably clear the ball after a set piece, and Majid Al-Saladi took advantage of the situation, equalizing the score in the 44th minute.

Café, Restaurant, and Company Owners in Osh City Required to Change Their Signs — How the Names Sound Today

The authorities of the city of Osh have announced the need to change the signs for restaurants, cafes, and other commercial organizations. According to the new requirement, all signs must be in the Kyrgyz language and must be updated by November 10, 2025. Previously, the municipality reported that in recent years, the number of signs in English, Chinese, Arabic, and Uzbek has significantly increased. Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev instructed the relevant services and the state language commission

Apple became the third company in history with a market capitalization of $4 trillion

Apple has become the third company in world history to reach a market capitalization of $4 trillion. This is evidenced by data from the Nasdaq exchange.

The State Financial Supervision revoked the virtual asset operator license from "Data Group"

The State Financial Supervision Service (Gosfinadzor) has decided to revoke the license of the company "Data Group," which operates as a virtual assets operator. The main reason for this step was the failure to comply with regulations and violations of the laws governing the circulation of virtual assets, as stated in the official press release of the agency. During the conducted inspection, it was revealed that the specialized platform provided by the company is not operational,

Kyrgyz Ensemble Wins Grand Prix at International Competition in Almaty

On October 25, the international arts competition "Star Time" took place in Almaty (Kazakhstan), in which the Karabalta ensemble "Elim" participated. This was reported by Turmush correspondent.

At the "Ak-Tilek" Checkpoint, a Drunk Truck Driver Swerved into Oncoming Traffic to Avoid Waiting in Line

On October 29, the press service of the Main Department of Road Safety (GUOBDD) reported a new case of driving under the influence of alcohol. According to the information, on the evening of October 28, around 18:40, at the checkpoint "Ak-Tilek—automobile", located at the Kyrgyz-Kazakh border, a truck of the "Faw" brand drove into the oncoming lane, which is a violation of traffic rules. GUOBDD inspectors stopped the vehicle and, after checking the documents, suspected the

The largest hurricane in its history, "Melissa," has struck Jamaica, leaving over half a million residents without power.

The hurricane "Melissa" caused the displacement of about 15,000 residents of Jamaica to temporary shelters. As a result of the storm, 530,000 households were left without electricity, with a total population of the country at 2.8 million people. In the capital, Kingston, authorities also warned of the possible appearance of crocodiles that left their usual habitats due to flooding. The storm passed through Jamaica in less than a day and is already moving north towards Cuba, where it

In the Jeti-Oguz District, the 100th anniversary of the social service was celebrated

In the Jeti-Oguz district, a celebration was held for the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the social service, as reported by Gulbara Zhaanbaeva, head of the Department of Labor, Social Welfare, and Migration of the district. She noted that as part of the festive event, the results of work in the social sphere were summarized, and the achievements of employees and the quality of services provided to the population were highlighted.

Sadyr Japarov suggested to the head of the National Bank how to earn more from gold.

On October 28, President Sadyr Japarov attended the opening of the new building of the National Bank in Bishkek. During a tour of the facility, he asked the Chairman of the National Bank, Melis Turgunbaev, about the sale of gold bars and the current state of affairs.

More than 11,800 entrepreneurs in the Kyrgyz Republic received interest-free loans

As part of the initiative "Emergency Support for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises," interest-free loans totaling 9 billion 435 million 925 thousand soms have been issued. This was reported on "Birinchi Radio" by Bermet Musakozhoeva, the director of the credit line management department of the Ministry of Finance of Kyrgyzstan. As of October 1, 2025, since the start of the project, financial support has been provided to 11,821 entrepreneurs.

Kazakhstan Can No Longer Import Electric Vehicles Duty-Free

Kazakhstan has completed the use of the quota for duty-free import of electric vehicles established by the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). This has resulted in many cars being stuck at the border, with owners unable to retrieve their vehicles. This situation raises doubts about the sustainable development of the electric vehicle market in the country and undermines the course towards a "green" economy, reports Arbat Media.

How the Fight Against Drugs Began in Kyrgyzstan: The Case of 1937 in Karakol

In the book "Drug Situation: Analysis, Diagnosis, Prognosis," Lieutenant General of Police and Doctor of Law Bolotbek Nogoybaev shares a story about the arrest of a resident of Przhevalsk (now Karakol) with a large batch of drugs. This event took place in 1937 when N.D. Bey, who had multiple previous convictions, was arrested with 20 kg of opium and a significant amount of cash.

CPJ calls for the reversal of the decision to recognize Temirov Live and Kloop as extremist

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) expressed protest against the court's decision issued on October 27 in Kyrgyzstan, which recognized the materials of the publications Temirov Live and Kloop as "extremist." This court ruling also stated that the activities of the founder of Temirov Live, Bolot Temirov, and the founder of Kloop, Rinat Tukhvatshin, are considered "extremist." Gulnoza Said, CPJ's Europe and Central Asia Program Coordinator, noted: "This

When will traffic on Fuchik Street in Bishkek be opened?

The Head of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the Bishkek City Hall, Azamat Osmonaliev, announced that traffic on Fuchik Street is scheduled to open on November 15. In an interview on "Birinchi Radio," he noted that a major overhaul of 13 central streets was planned for 2025, and work has been completed on 12 of them. Currently, repairs are ongoing on Fuchik Street on the section from Profsoyuznaya Street to the Big Chui Canal on the

Banks in Kyrgyzstan will be required to justify the pricing of their services

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has proposed amendments to a number of legislative acts related to pricing and antimonopoly control. The draft document is currently available for public discussion. The main objective of these changes is to create a competitive, transparent, and innovative environment in the banking and payment services sector in the country.

A fraudster deceived a resident of Bishkek out of 8.5 million soms by promising to bring a car from abroad.

The police are searching for other victims In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, a man suspected of significant fraud has been detained, according to information from the press service of the Internal Affairs Department.

Infected Laboratory Monkey Escapes After Accident in the USA

In Mississippi, law enforcement is actively searching for a laboratory monkey that escaped after a traffic accident, reports the Guardian. According to information from the Tulane University National Biomedical Center, the rhesus macaque monkeys were infected with several viruses, including hepatitis C and Covid-19, posing a potential threat to the public.

Ceasefire Again Under Threat: Israel Attacked Gaza Strip

Israel accused Hamas militants of attacking its soldiers In response to the actions of the Islamist group Hamas, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) began striking positions of militants in the Gaza Strip, as reported by DW.

Preferential loans for preschool education are available until December 2025

The Ministry of Education reminded about the conditions for providing preferential loans aimed at supporting the development of preschool education. According to the information, the project "Preferential Lending for the Development of Preschool Education - 2," approved by the Cabinet of Ministers' resolution No. 594 dated September 19, 2025, is aimed at eliminating the shortage of places in kindergartens and increasing children's access to them.

175 Cases of Measles Registered in Naryn Region: Immunologist Discusses Prevention

Immunologist Nazira Minazarova, working in the department for the At-Bashinsky district of the Naryn inter-district center for disease prevention and sanitary-epidemiological surveillance, shared relevant information about measles. Since the beginning of 2023, a stable number of measles cases has been observed throughout the republic, including our district.

The Financial Supervision Authority of Kyrgyzstan Warns About Illegal Lottery Activities on Internet Platforms

During monitoring, specialists from the Financial Supervision Authority discovered several online resources disseminating information about conducting lotteries without the necessary permission: YouTube channel “Ala-Buka Sila” YouTube channel “АЛГА БАТКЕН” YouTube channel “АЛГА БАТКЕН 500” YouTube channel “ЛОТО МОСКВА” Travel agency “Travel Shop Bishkek” Instagram account @sezim_kids_dordoi Instagram accounts @baidyikan.kg and @bay_dyikan_market_ YouTube channel “Rus_Sila” YouTube channel

Driver of a truck detained in an intoxicated state at the "Ak-Tilek" border checkpoint

"More than 87% of the population of Kyrgyzstan speaks Russian fluently, - Minister of Education"

During the opening of the Forum of School Directors of Kyrgyzstan, the Minister of Education, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, emphasized that there is a shortage of teachers for natural science and mathematics subjects in the Russian language. She noted that the number of students choosing faculties that prepare such specialists has significantly decreased.

In Thailand, tourists are asked to adhere to new rules due to mourning

Starting from October 24, following the death of Queen Mother Sirikit, the authorities of Thailand are urging tourists to observe certain rules, although strict restrictions for foreign guests are not being imposed. According to RIA Novosti, travelers are strongly recommended to show respect for the Thai people and dress modestly. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) clarified that all major tourist attractions, including restaurants and shops, continue to operate as usual. The exception is

An International Exhibition of Logistics and Transport is Taking Place in Bishkek

The second international exhibition dedicated to logistics, transport, and warehouse equipment, called KyrgyzTransLogistic 2025, has kicked off in Bishkek. This year, the event has gathered over 45 participants from six countries: Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, China, Russia, Uzbekistan, and the Republic of Korea.