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Theft from the Louvre. Photos of the jewels and everything known at the moment (updated)

On the night of October 19, 2025, when the museum's alarm system was turned off, a group of criminals, pretending to be workers, managed to break into the Louvre and steal the crown jewels of France. What exactly was stolen? Initially, the police suspected poet Guillaume Apollinaire and artist Pablo Picasso of being involved in the crime. However, it later turned out that the theft was orchestrated by an Italian who wanted to return the "Mona Lisa" to its homeland due to his

30.10.2025, 12:41
The GKNB and the Ministry of Construction Launched the Construction of a School and Kindergarten in the Sokuluk District
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The GKNB and the Ministry of Construction Launched the Construction of a School and Kindergarten in the Sokuluk District

html In the village of Kozhomkul in the Sokuluk district, a ceremonial capsule laying took place, attended by the Deputy Chairman of the GKNB of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kurvanbek Avazov. According to the Ministry of Construction, the project includes the construction on a 4-hectare site in the new residential area VOSST-2, where a school for 750 students, a kindergarten for 120 children, and a recreation area will be built.

30.10.2025, 12:41
Local news / Cultural news

Pelageya, Zhilin, ballet "Renaissance" performed at the gala concert in Bishkek as part of the opening of the Days of Russian Culture in the Kyrgyz Republic.

On October 29, the official opening of the Days of Culture of the Russian Federation took place in Bishkek, held at the Toktogul Satylganov National Philharmonic. The Minister of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan, Mirbek Mambetaliev, and the Minister of Culture of Russia, Olga Lyubimova, participated in the ceremony, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture.

30.10.2025, 12:38
Economy

How "Chuy Electric Networks" Prepares Kyrgyzstanis for Winter: Savings, Timely Payments, and "Smart" Meters

- The leading sales specialist for electricity at the branch "Chui Electric Networks" of the Open Joint Stock Company "National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan," Meerim Bektemirova, revealed details of measures aimed at saving energy, timely payments, and the implementation of "smart" meters during the winter period in a radio interview. According to the government decree dated May 28, 2025, No. 282, work is actively underway with large consumers, such as cafes and

30.10.2025, 12:32
A bilateral meeting of the Ministers of Culture of Kyrgyzstan and Russia took place in Bishkek
Culture / Exclusive

A bilateral meeting of the Ministers of Culture of Kyrgyzstan and Russia took place in Bishkek

A meeting was held in Bishkek where the culture ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and Russia discussed current issues of cultural cooperation. The Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mirbek Mambetaliev, and his Russian counterpart, Olga Lyubimova, met as part of the Days of Culture of the Russian Federation taking place in Kyrgyzstan. According to the Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic, during the meeting, the parties addressed numerous issues

30.10.2025, 12:29
Health / Exclusive

New Equipment Installed in the Cardiology Department of Naryn Regional Hospital

In the Naryn Regional Combined Hospital, new equipment has been installed in the cardiology department: three devices for 24-hour ECG monitoring and three machines for measuring blood pressure. This was reported by Kurmanzhan Shakirova, a cardiologist in this department. According to her, the method of 24-hour ECG monitoring, also known as Holter ECG (named after the developer of the method), allows for continuous tracking of the heart's electrical activity over a 24-hour period.

30.10.2025, 12:29
News / Education news

School, kindergarten, and park. Construction of social facilities worth half a billion soms has begun in the village of Kozhomkul.

On October 30, a ceremony for the laying of a "time capsule" took place in the village of Kozhomkul (Voenno-Antonovka) on the site where a significant social facility will be built in the new residential area VOSTT-2. The event was attended by Kurvanbek Avazov, Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for National Security, as well as Talant Imanakun uulu, Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services.

30.10.2025, 12:28
Local news

Ombudsman: The Return of the Death Penalty Contradicts the International Obligations of the Kyrgyz Republic

A recent working meeting of the Ombudsman of Kyrgyzstan, Jamilya Jamangbaeva, UN Resident Coordinator Antje Grawe, and Regional Representative of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in Central Asia Matilda Bogner drew attention to important issues. During the discussions, Jamilya Jamangbaeva reminded about the position of the Ombudsman institution regarding the possible return of the death penalty. This statement was prompted by an initiative from a group of deputies who appealed to the

30.10.2025, 12:27
Local news

In Bishkek, the dismantling of signs that do not comply with the design code continues.

The Bishkek City Hall, through the Department of Land Use Control, continues its efforts to remove structures that violate the design code of the capital. This was reported by the press service of the city hall. Recently, an inspection was conducted in the Lenin and Pervomaisky districts. In particular, the work took place at the intersection of Manas and Jibek Jolu avenues, as well as along the Young Guard and Chui avenues.

30.10.2025, 12:26
News / Education news

Beating of a schoolgirl by a classmate in Karakol: They continue studying in the same class

The Ministry of Education, referring to the Karakol City Department of Education, informed AKIpress about the conclusion of the incident that occurred at School No. 2 named after Baisara uulu Kydyr Ake. In early October, a video surfaced online showing one of the students beating his classmate. As a result, the commission of the Karakol City Department of Education initiated an investigation into the situation, which revealed that the conflict occurred between seventh-grade students. Meanwhile,

30.10.2025, 12:23
At the initiative of Tashiev, a school and kindergarten will be built in Sokuluk.
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At the initiative of Tashiev, a school and kindergarten will be built in Sokuluk.

The construction of a new educational complex was initiated and carried out under the leadership of the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, Colonel General Kamchybek Tashiev. The capsule-laying ceremony took place on October 30, 2025, as reported by the press service of the agency. Honored Major General Kubanychbek Avazov, Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz

30.10.2025, 12:23
Beans as a Brand of Kyrgyzstan: A Processing Plant is Proposed to be Built in Talas
Economy / Exclusive

Beans as a Brand of Kyrgyzstan: A Processing Plant is Proposed to be Built in Talas

Beans are an important agricultural crop grown not only in Kyrgyzstan but also in China, India, and Southeast Asian countries. Each year, there is a growing interest in this product on the international stage. Kyrgyz beans are especially valued for their quality characteristics, making them attractive for export. However, local farmers face challenges related to market prices for their products. As a result, there is a need for a bean processing plant in the region. According to Erbol

30.10.2025, 12:21
Local news

In the settlement of VOSST-2, a school, kindergarten, and park have begun construction on the order of Tashiev.

In the Chui region, in the village of VOSST-2, located in the rural district of Kozhomkul in the Sokuluk district, work has begun on the construction of a school, kindergarten, and park. This information was provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). The cornerstone for the new facilities was laid on October 30. The construction is being carried out under the direction and direct supervision of the head of the GKNB, Kamchybek Tashiev.

30.10.2025, 12:16
Economy

What products does Kyrgyzstan provide for itself? List

As of the end of the nine months of the current year, the Kyrgyz Republic independently provides itself with six out of nine types of socially significant food products, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Processing Industry. This includes: potatoes; milk; meat; vegetables; eggs; sugar. The remaining three products are partially imported from abroad: baked goods (including grain crops); vegetable oil; fruits and berries. Starting in 2024,

30.10.2025, 12:15
Economy

The EBRD will allocate $500 million to participants of the Kambarata HPP-1 project

The Vice President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Matteo Patrone, confirmed that the bank will actively participate in the construction project of the Kambarata HPP-1. This financing is part of the European Union's Global Gateway initiative. According to Patrone, the bank has already signed memorandums of understanding with the energy ministers of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. He noted that the involvement of multilateral development banks is

30.10.2025, 12:08
News / Education news

Expenses of educational organizations for the OZhP are financed by local authorities, only Batken — Ministry of Education

Expenses for utilities and coal for educational institutions (including kindergartens, schools, creativity houses, and educational centers) are funded by local authorities. The Ministry of Education reports this. Since 2022, however, educational institutions in the Batken region receive funding directly from the Ministry of Education from the republican budget.

30.10.2025, 12:08
Local news

Kyrgyzstan ranked 104th out of 143 in the rule of law index

According to the Rule of Law Index for 2025, Kyrgyzstan scored 0.45 points and ranked 104th among 143 countries. This ranking was published by the international non-governmental organization World Justice Project. In the previous year, 2024, the republic was in 101st place in the same ranking.

30.10.2025, 12:03
The 110/10 kV Substation "Ken-Sai" Put into Operation in Osh
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The 110/10 kV Substation "Ken-Sai" Put into Operation in Osh

According to the Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan, the new substation "Ken-Sai" will provide reliable electricity supply not only to new residential areas but also to the nearby villages of Gulbaar, Kenesh, and Japalak. This will allow approximately 3000 households in the Osh region, as well as 6877 residents of the Aravan district, covering 1124 hectares of land, to be connected to the power grid. The commissioning of the new facility will also relieve the existing 110/6 kV

30.10.2025, 12:03
Local news

"Sold Under the Counter". Some Pharmacies Continue to Supply "Pharmacy Addicts"

At a briefing dedicated to issues of combating "pharmacy drug addiction," the head of the prevention department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs' Drug Control Service, Kanibek Usenov, reported that some pharmacies continue to sell potent medications without the necessary documentation. Since the beginning of this year, the moratorium on inspections in the field of entrepreneurship has been lifted. Previously, law enforcement agencies had no opportunity to inspect pharmacy

30.10.2025, 12:02
Local news / Exclusive

Two Old Cars Crashed in a Traffic Accident: Witness Requests to Install a Traffic Light or Speed Bump at the Intersection Where Accidents Are Frequent

Yesterday, October 29, in the Issyk-Kul region, in the city of Karakol, a traffic accident occurred involving two cars, reports Turmush correspondent. According to preliminary data, the collision happened between two "Audi 80" cars at the intersection of Gebze and Aldasheva streets (formerly known as Karl Marx).

30.10.2025, 12:01
Local news / Recreation centers

Call Center: Residents of Sokuluk Complain About Smoke from the Bitumen Plant

Local residents of the Sokuluk district, located in the Chui region, expressed their dissatisfaction with the operation of the bitumen plant. They contacted the Call center Kaktus.media with complaints about the constant emission of smoke. According to the citizens, the smoke from the plant does not stop for a minute, and some children have started to experience allergic reactions.

30.10.2025, 11:59
Ombudsman of Kyrgyzstan: The Return of the Death Penalty Contradicts Kyrgyzstan's International Obligations
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Ombudsman of Kyrgyzstan: The Return of the Death Penalty Contradicts Kyrgyzstan's International Obligations

During the meeting, not only amendments to the Constitution were discussed, but also the resumption of debates on the death penalty, which raised concerns among the participants. Jamila Dzhamanbaeva noted that in 2023, the number of crimes against women and children, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, increased by 30%. Statistics also show that in 2024, more than 64% of appeals to the Akýkatçy Institute were related to the work of the judiciary and law enforcement agencies.

30.10.2025, 11:59
Economy / Kyrgyzstan during the Soviet period

Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan agreed to cooperate in construction

The meeting of the intergovernmental council of the CIS has concluded in Tashkent, where Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan discussed issues of cooperation in the construction sector. The event was attended by the Minister of Architecture, Construction, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nurdin Oruntaev. According to information from the ministry's press service, the discussion covered the exchange of experience and the implementation of joint projects in the

30.10.2025, 11:58
Local news / Inventors of Kyrgyzstan

Due to stigma, teenagers in the Kyrgyz Republic do not seek help from addiction specialists

Teenagers in Kyrgyzstan face difficulties when it comes to obtaining drug addiction help due to the existing stigma. This was stated by Tinatin Sagymbaeva, head of the department for medical and psychological assistance to minors at the Republican Center for Psychiatry and Narcology (RCPN), at a briefing. She noted that in the first three quarters of 2025, only 209 requests from minors were registered.

30.10.2025, 11:52
Sports

Kyrgyzstanis Took Second Place at the International Equestrian Tourism Competition

At the international equestrian tourism competition held from October 26 to 29 in Naberezhnye Chelny, Russia, the team from Kyrgyzstan won a silver medal. This was reported by the Federation of Sports Tourism of Kyrgyzstan. In the competitions, the national team comprised athletes Anastasia Frolova and Alexandra Krasnoslobodtseva, who competed in the distance events.

30.10.2025, 11:51
Local news

British tour operator included Kyrgyzstan in the list of promising destinations

According to Google Trends data, residents of the United Kingdom are actively planning their vacations: in the last three months, the number of searches for the phrase "vacation 2026" has increased by 78%. This is reported by Selling Travel. In light of the growing interest in unusual travel, the British tour operator Wild Frontiers, known for its adventure tours, has published a list of 16 destinations that are expected to be in demand in 2026.

30.10.2025, 11:48
Local news

Schools and kindergartens in Kyrgyzstan are 71 percent supplied with coal

The Ministry of Education reports that local self-government bodies are financing the expenses of educational institutions, including kindergartens, schools, and creative centers, for utility services and the purchase of coal for the autumn-winter period. Since 2022, the funding for educational organizations in the Batken region has been provided from the republican budget, according to the agency's data.

30.10.2025, 11:48
Uzbekistan plans to increase electricity exports to Afghanistan several times
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Uzbekistan plans to increase electricity exports to Afghanistan several times

According to Mirzamakhmudov, the project for the construction of the "Puli-Khumri" line will significantly increase electricity exports to Afghanistan. The parties have agreed on a completion timeline of 18 months. At a press conference on October 28, Mirzamakhmudov noted that energy cooperation with Afghanistan is actively developing. "I have visited the country three times in the last two months, and thank God, everything is calm. Afghanistan is also taking serious steps

30.10.2025, 11:45
Incidents

The Ministry of Internal Affairs commented on the video of the searches at former deputy Atazov's place.

A video has appeared on the Internet, capturing searches in the home of former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Shailoobek Atazov. The Ministry of Internal Affairs clarifies that this video is outdated. The events depicted in it relate to investigative actions conducted in June 2025, as part of a criminal case opened under Article 263 of the Criminal Code, concerning the financing of organized criminal groups.

30.10.2025, 11:44
What problems exist in the education sector of the city of Kara-Kul
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What problems exist in the education sector of the city of Kara-Kul

The issue of the lack of educational institutions in Karakol remains relevant. The education of youth is the foundation of the future of any society, and creating adequate conditions for learning should be a priority. Although there has been an increase in the number of schools in recent years, the problem of their shortage still requires a solution. In some localities, the number of students in classes exceeds acceptable norms by two to three times, which is particularly noticeable in large

30.10.2025, 11:44
Slovakia Introduces Speed Limit for Pedestrians. Race Walking Will Soon Become Illegal
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Slovakia Introduces Speed Limit for Pedestrians. Race Walking Will Soon Become Illegal

The average walking speed of pedestrians ranges from 4 to 5 km/h. However, according to information from the British Heart Foundation, a moderate speed for people in excellent physical condition is considered to be 6.4 km/h, as noted by Politico. Criticism from the opposition was swift; some believe it would be more sensible to ban electric scooters from sidewalks rather than impose a general speed limit.

30.10.2025, 11:39
From Russia with Love for the Audience. Director Sergey Korotaev on How Cinema Erases Borders
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From Russia with Love for the Audience. Director Sergey Korotaev on How Cinema Erases Borders

In Bishkek, Russian director Sergey Korotaev brought not just a new film, but a true spark of human cinema. His work "Not on the Lists" will be shown on October 31 at the "Manas" cinema as part of the Russian Film Festival, which takes place from October 29 to November 1 in the capital of Kyrgyzstan. In an interview with "Kabar," Korotaev shared his thoughts on the importance of cultural exchange between Russia and Kyrgyzstan, as well as on the honesty and

30.10.2025, 11:37