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Conflict After Halloween: MUCA Students in Tokmok Taken to the Police

On the evening of October 30, around 8:00 PM, an incident involving students occurred near the International University of Central Asia (IUCA) in Tokmok. This information was announced by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region. According to law enforcement agencies, a signal about a mass brawl was received at the Tokmok Internal Affairs Department. An investigative operational group was dispatched to the scene. It was established that an event dedicated to

31.10.2025, 13:58
Local news / Exclusive

In Osh, Abdykadyrov Street will be widened and lighting will be installed following the example of Bishkek (sketch)

The press service of the city administration of Osh announced plans to widen the central street and install lighting similar to that in Bishkek. According to the information, as part of the new master plan, a section of R. Abdykadyrov Street will be opened, stretching from Kurmanjan Datka Street to Zakirov Street, with subsequent expansion to B. Osmonov Street.

31.10.2025, 13:58
The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic has disrupted the operations of illegal exchange points at the "Dostuk" checkpoint.
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The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic has disrupted the operations of illegal exchange points at the "Dostuk" checkpoint.

According to the GKNB, 116 currency exchange points were identified at the 'Dostuk-Auto Road' checkpoint, of which 84 did not have the necessary licenses to conduct their activities. Previously, the GKNB, together with the Osh branch of the National Bank of the KR, conducted a series of events during which administrative measures were applied to violators, resulting in fines totaling 17,500 soms.

31.10.2025, 13:52
Local news

Changes in the composition of the District Election Commission No. 12

At the meeting of the Central Election Commission on October 30, changes to the composition of the District Election Commission No. 12 were reviewed and approved. As a result, by application, Aibek Asanovich Moldaliev was removed from the commission, and instead, Aigul Murzabekovna Sydykova was appointed.

31.10.2025, 13:52
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The GKNB detained the head of the Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Security Service for the city of Balykchy

The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) has initiated an investigation into the employees of the Balakchy City Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs' Security Service. According to information published in the State Register of Judicial Acts, the investigative authorities have opened a criminal case based on Article 342, Part 2, Clause 4 of the Criminal Code, concerning bribery by a group of individuals by prior agreement. The case is related to the illegal collection of

31.10.2025, 13:48
Erlan Dogdurbekov Reappointed as General Director of "ElTR"
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Erlan Dogdurbekov Reappointed as General Director of "ElTR"

Erlan Dogdurbekov has been reappointed for a second five-year term as the General Director of the National State Television and Radio Company "ElTR". This decision was made possible by the completion of his previous contract and was announced by the president's press service. Photo from the president's press service. General Director of the National State Television and Radio Company "ElTR" Erlan Dogdurbekov It was stated that the extension of the contract is

31.10.2025, 13:43
Young Wrestlers of Kyrgyzstan Return from the III Asian Youth Games
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Young Wrestlers of Kyrgyzstan Return from the III Asian Youth Games

The competitions in freestyle and women's wrestling took place on October 28-29 as part of the III Asian Youth Games. On the first day of the tournament, the following athletes stood out: Adilet Mukambetov (45 kg) won a silver medal, Nurakhmad Sarybaev (51 kg) — a bronze medal, and among the girls, bronze medals were awarded to Asema Törögeldieva (53 kg) and Akylai Chynybaeva (61 kg). On the second day, the list of medalists was joined by Arnur Nursaidov (48 kg) with a bronze medal, while

31.10.2025, 13:39
The U.S. Senate Lifted the Ban on Oil and Gas Extraction in the Preserve in Alaska
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The U.S. Senate Lifted the Ban on Oil and Gas Extraction in the Preserve in Alaska

The U.S. Senate held a vote, resulting in 52 senators supporting the lifting of the ban on oil and gas drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, while 45 voted against, TASS reports. This decision nullifies measures introduced by the administration of former President Joe Biden and opens new opportunities for the implementation of energy projects in one of the largest reserves in the country. The document must now be reviewed by the House of Representatives of the U.S.

31.10.2025, 13:37
Kyrgyzstan Takes Second Place at the Asian Tug of War Championship
Sports

Kyrgyzstan Takes Second Place at the Asian Tug of War Championship

Photo of the Tug of War Federation At the Asian Tug of War Championship held in Malaysia, the Kyrgyzstan team took second place, becoming the silver medalist in the weight category up to 860 kilograms. This was reported by Vladimir Letsky, president of the Republican Tug of War Federation. The team from Kyrgyzstan faced seven opponents, among which the strongest were the athletes from Malaysia and India. In a tense battle, the Kyrgyz managed to defeat the Indian team.

31.10.2025, 13:24
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported the downing of 130 drones; Ukrainian drones attacked a thermal power plant in Oryol.
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The Russian Ministry of Defense reported the downing of 130 drones; Ukrainian drones attacked a thermal power plant in Oryol.

The head of the region reported that the debris from the downed drones fell on the territory of the combined heat and power plant (CHP) in Oryol, leading to damage to the power supply equipment. However, thanks to prompt actions, the power supply was almost completely restored after switching to backup lines. According to Klychkov, there were no casualties as a result of the incident, and no fires occurred at the CHP. However, he clarified that the damaged pipeline will cause temporary

31.10.2025, 13:17
Trump reduced the limit on the number of refugees allowed to enter the US
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Trump reduced the limit on the number of refugees allowed to enter the US

Illustrative photo U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to significantly reduce the cap on refugee admissions, lowering it from 125,000 to just 7,500 people for the next fiscal year, which begins on October 1. This is reported by Bloomberg. This decision marks the lowest figure in the history of the resettlement program, the agency emphasizes. According to the document published in the Federal Register, the new policy will be in effect "for humanitarian reasons or other reasons related

31.10.2025, 13:01
Ratified the agreement on the establishment of the Civil Protection Mechanism of the Hromada
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Ratified the agreement on the establishment of the Civil Protection Mechanism of the Hromada

President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov has approved the Law on the ratification of the agreement concerning the establishment of the Civil Protection Mechanism of the Turkic States Organization. This document was signed on November 6, 2024, in Bishkek. The law, which was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh on September 24, 2025, is necessary to complete the internal procedures related to its entry into force. The agreement aims to create a clear mechanism for coordinating actions in the

31.10.2025, 13:00
The Limit of Human Abilities Found: It Cannot Be Overcome
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The Limit of Human Abilities Found: It Cannot Be Overcome

During multi-day competitions, athletes demonstrated energy expenditure 6-7 times higher than their basal level, reaching 7-8 thousand calories per day. However, during prolonged exertion, such as over 30 and 52 weeks, their average energy expenditure stabilized at approximately 2.4 times the basal metabolic rate. This means that while athletes can temporarily exceed the so-called "metabolic ceiling," maintaining such a level in the long term is impossible without negative

31.10.2025, 12:58
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Death of 5 people in a car accident: they turned out to be relatives

Yesterday, October 30, a tragic road traffic accident occurred on the 78th kilometer of the international highway Osh—Sary-Tash—Erkeshtam, resulting in the deaths of five people. This was reported by the traffic safety department of the Interior Ministry of the Osh region. According to preliminary data, a 68-year-old driver lost consciousness at the wheel due to cardiac arrest. Among the deceased were his mother, daughter, son-in-law, and uncle.

31.10.2025, 12:57
Expert: There will be a temptation to apply the death penalty for other crimes later on
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Expert: There will be a temptation to apply the death penalty for other crimes later on

Criminals fear the inevitability of punishment The question of the possibility of reinstating the death penalty in Kyrgyzstan continues to provoke active debates in society. As a subject of discussion, this measure faces criticism from both international and domestic human rights defenders. Political scientist Arkadiy Gladilov also expresses his disagreement with this idea.

31.10.2025, 12:52
Work has been carried out to obtain eggs of Issyk-Kul trout by artificial methods
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Work has been carried out to obtain eggs of Issyk-Kul trout by artificial methods

The goal of this work is to restore and increase the population of Issyk-Kul trout, which contributes to the development of the fishing industry and the protection of the country's biological resources. The Department of Fisheries emphasizes that the restoration of fish stocks and the sustainable use of aquatic biological resources remain top priorities. In the future, it is planned to continue work on the development of fish farming and the provision of high-quality biological material

31.10.2025, 12:51
Local news / Exclusive

In the village of Mikhailovka on Issyk-Kul, a fruit orchard with over 100,000 seedlings has been planted — the first results have been announced.

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the rural area of Mikhailovka in the Tyup district, a harvest has been gathered for the first time in many years from previously unirrigated and rain-fed lands. According to reports from the village administration, autumn agricultural work has been completed on 92 hectares where there was no irrigation before. The first apple harvest was collected with the participation of local council deputies, village administration workers, employees of the municipal enterprise

31.10.2025, 12:49
After 20 Years of Construction, a $1 Billion Museum Will Open in Egypt
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After 20 Years of Construction, a $1 Billion Museum Will Open in Egypt

In the capital of Egypt, near the Giza pyramids, a new museum will open, costing $1 billion. This is reported by The Guardian. After two decades of waiting, the grand opening of this establishment, which is positioned as the largest archaeological center in the world dedicated to a single civilization, will take place on Saturday. The project was initially presented in 1992, but actual construction only began in 2005.

31.10.2025, 12:47
A stadium for 30,000 spectators will be built in Manas
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A stadium for 30,000 spectators will be built in Manas

A new stadium with a capacity of 30,000 spectators is planned to be built in Manas. This information was announced by the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev, during his working trip to the Jalal-Abad region. According to Tashiev, the start of construction work is scheduled for next year on the territory of the existing airport.

31.10.2025, 12:45
Local news

The benefits of working as a village elder were discussed at the state agency.

In Kyrgyzstan, following the administrative-territorial reform (ATR), the issue of the work of village heads, or elders, has become more relevant. This was reported on the air of "Birinchi Radio" by Kudaybergen Bazarbaev, the director of the State Agency for Public Service and Local Self-Government. According to him, out of 1,850 villages in the country, 1,100 elders work on a contractual basis. Bazarbaev noted that such small settlements can typically be managed by one person, which

31.10.2025, 12:39
Local news

In France, a new law: any sexual act without consent is violence

Recently, a bill was passed in France that classifies any sexual act carried out without consent as rape. This decision was a result of the high-profile case of Gisèle Pelico, as reported by POLITICO. According to the new legislation, consent is now a mandatory component in defining rape. The document states that "any sexual act without consent is considered sexual violence."

31.10.2025, 12:35
Local news

Land Amnesty: 64 Applications Approved in the Pervomaisky District

A new meeting of the commission dealing with land amnesty issues took place at the administration of the Pervomaisky District of Bishkek. According to information provided by the Department of Individual Housing Construction and Urban Planning, the commission approved 64 materials during the meeting.

31.10.2025, 12:27
Incidents

Driver crashed into a tree. The Main Internal Affairs Directorate reported details of the accident in Bishkek

On October 31, around 6:00 AM, a traffic accident occurred in Bishkek on Tokombaev Street, where a car collided with a tree. According to information from the press service of the capital's Main Internal Affairs Directorate, a 19-year-old girl driving a Subaru Forester lost control and crashed into an obstacle while heading west on Tokombaev Street. As a result of the incident, the driver and her passenger, born in 2007, were taken to the hospital with various injuries.

31.10.2025, 12:27
Erlan Dogdurbekov Re-elected as General Director of ElTR for a Second Term
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Erlan Dogdurbekov Re-elected as General Director of ElTR for a Second Term

Erlan Dogdurbekov, who holds the position of General Director of the National State Television and Radio Company ElTR, has received a contract extension for another five years, as his previous term has come to an end. Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy department of the President's Administration of Kyrgyzstan, noted that Dogdurbekov's reelection emphasizes his high professionalism and ability to effectively manage the team, as well as the outstanding results he has

31.10.2025, 12:24
In Bishkek, an analytical review titled "Aging Population of the Kyrgyz Republic: Challenges and Prospects" was presented.
Local news / Exclusive

In Bishkek, an analytical review titled "Aging Population of the Kyrgyz Republic: Challenges and Prospects" was presented.

On October 31, an analytical report titled "Aging Population of Kyrgyzstan: Challenges and Prospects" was presented in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. This review was prepared based on data from the 2022 population census and previous censuses conducted in 1999 and 2009. According to Baktybek Kainazarov, head of the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) office in Kyrgyzstan, this document provides relevant information about the population size, its structure, employment levels, education,

31.10.2025, 12:23
News / Education news

KNAU held the "First-Year Student Initiation"

On October 30, 2025, an important event took place at the Toktogul Satylganov Kyrgyz National Philharmonic - the "Dedication of First-Year Students" of the K.I. Skryabin Kyrgyz National Agrarian University. In a solemn atmosphere, the university's rector, academician Rysbek Nurgaziev, as well as Karina Balyan, the daughter of the founder of the Professor Balyan Foundation, Grigory Aikazovich, and the director of the Foundation, candidate of agricultural sciences Balyan Samson,

31.10.2025, 12:20
Investments Under Legal Protection: Kyrgyzstan is Shaping a New Economic Policy
Economy

Investments Under Legal Protection: Kyrgyzstan is Shaping a New Economic Policy

In Bishkek, a National Investment Dialogue took place, gathering representatives from the government, the prosecutor's office, the financial sector, and business to discuss new approaches to Kyrgyzstan's investment policy. One of the most significant events of the meeting was the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, the General Prosecutor's Office, and representatives of the business community.

31.10.2025, 12:15
Incidents

The GKNB conducted a search in 84 exchange offices at the Dostuk checkpoint in Osh

In Osh, employees of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) conducted searches at numerous exchange points located at the "Dostuk" checkpoint, which were operating without licenses from the National Bank. It became known that earlier the GKNB and the Osh branch of the National Bank had already held several exchange offices administratively liable, imposing a fine of 17,500 soms. However, the owners continued their activities illegally, which became the basis for initiating a

31.10.2025, 12:13
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New Leaders Introduced in Osh (11 Names)

Today, October 31, a collegial meeting was held at the presidential representative office in the Osh region, dedicated to the results of nine months of work. During the event, the representative Elchibek Zhantayev informed those present about new appointments to key positions.

31.10.2025, 12:11