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.
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
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.
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.
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?
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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,
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.
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 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, 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
On October 30, there is expected to be no precipitation in the northern and central regions, as well as on October 30-31 in the eastern part of the country. In the southern regions, where atmospheric frontal divisions will occur, rain is possible, and in mountainous areas, rain mixed with snow is predicted at night. Fog is also expected at night and in the morning across the entire territory of the republic. The air temperature will gradually decrease: in the western part of the country,
During the international forum held in Suzhou, an investment agreement was signed between the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic and Chinese companies regarding the construction of a solar power plant with a capacity of 250 MW. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Energy. The document was signed by the Minister of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Talaybek Ibraev, the president of States Technology Co., Limited, Liu Fernando Oscar, and the general director
A loss of 8.5 million soms occurred to a man who never received the promised car. A criminal case has been initiated on this matter at the First May Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek under the article "Fraud". On February 12, 2025, T. K. filed a complaint with the local Department of Internal Affairs regarding fraud by a man named A. In February 2025, he posed as a broker for car delivery, received 8.5 million soms, but did not fulfill his obligations and disappeared.
In the next two years, humanity will face a critical choice: either artificial intelligence will lead to the destruction of our civilization, or it will transition to a new level of development. What factors influence this? What is the unique role of Central Asia in global technological progress? In which areas should artificial intelligence be implemented? Askar Akayev, who was the president of Kyrgyzstan and is now a professor at Lomonosov Moscow State University, answered these questions.
The case against the former head of the rural administration of the Suzak district in the Jalal-Abad region has reached the Supreme Court. The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported in April 2023 that the ex-head of the rural administration S.A.N., along with subordinates and responsible officials from the "Cadastre" and architecture departments of the Suzak district, was the initiator of a corruption scheme related to the illegal distribution of land plots for
Photo: The most powerful hurricane in Jamaica's history The hurricane named "Melissa" struck Jamaica, becoming the strongest hurricane ever recorded on the island. Wind gusts reached 295 kilometers per hour, leading to severe flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage. More than 530,000 households were left without electricity.
Recently, residents of Almaty have started actively reporting sightings of rats on the streets, in parks, and near garbage containers. Information about this is coming from both local media and the residents themselves through social networks. Current SituationCitizens express concern about the large number of rats that roam freely around the city.
As part of the strategy to optimize costs and increase profits, UPS has laid off 48,000 employees since the beginning of last year, as reported by The New York Times. According to their information, this year the company has cut 34,000 positions among drivers and warehouse workers, while the remaining 14,000 layoffs affected management, which began last year.
The National Statistical Committee reported a significant increase in the production of tobacco products in Kyrgyzstan. According to their report, during the first nine months of 2025, the production volume reached 25 million 684.7 thousand soms at current prices. This amount of production is twice the volume recorded for the same period last year.
The scheduled inspection of the activities of LLC "Muras Synthesis" was conducted by inspectors from the Jalal-Abad Regional Department of the State Service for Environmental and Technical Supervision, which is subordinate to the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. This was reported by the organization's press service. During the inspection, serious violations concerning ecology, as well as issues of environmental and
The information about Mirziyoyev's visit was confirmed by Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau. According to Reuters, a meeting is scheduled for November 6, which will involve the presidents of Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan. During the September meeting, the two leaders discussed issues related to strengthening bilateral ties. On October 28, a delegation from the United States, led by the President's Special Envoy Sergio Gor, arrived in
On November 1, a lecture titled "Kyrgyz Landscape and Genre Painting of the Late 1940s-1950s" will be held at the Gapar Aitiev Museum of Fine Arts. This was reported by the Ministry of Culture. The presentation will be conducted by Aina Moldokmatova, an art historian and research associate in the department of scientific promotion of visual arts at the museum, as well as a member of the Union of Artists of Kyrgyzstan.
Lawyer and attorney Zhyldyz Kaldyrova from Osh filed a complaint indicating non-compliance with sanitary and epidemiological standards at the private bathhouse "Döwlet," reports Turmush correspondent. She contacted the Osh City Center for Sanitary and Epidemiological Supervision requesting an inspection of the establishment and, if violations are found, to hold the responsible parties accountable.
