How much is needed to prepare a child for adult life?

Today's parents are increasingly contemplating not only the financial costs of raising children but also which areas to develop so that their children can confidently enter adulthood. While money plays an important role, what it can provide is far more significant. True investments lie not only in extracurricular activities and tutors but also in education that equips a child with the necessary skills and confidence for the future.

A personal exhibition of Boobek Arykov will take place

At the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after G. Aitiev, the opening of an exhibition titled "Return to the Roots" has been announced, which will be a personal project of the artist Boobek Arykov. Boobek Arykov, a laureate of the S. Chokmorov, Ch. Aitmatov, and Abai Kunanbaev awards, has held the position of senior lecturer at the I. Razzakov Kyrgyz Technical University since 1998. He is known as a monumental sculptor, painter, and graphic artist who actively develops the

The Bishkek City Hall denied information about a mining farm on the territory of School No. 22

“A provider station of LLC ‘Aknet’ operates on the premises In Bishkek, city hall representatives denied rumors about the presence of a mining farm in a container on the territory of Special Auxiliary School No. 22.

The Ministry of Health reminded about the necessity of licensing the retail sale of medical devices

“Obtaining a license on time helps avoid penalties”

The waste incineration plant in Bishkek is preparing for launch

Photo by the press service of the Bishkek City Hall Ramiz Aliev, the deputy mayor of the capital, held an on-site meeting at the territory of the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkek Sanitary Landfill," where he got acquainted with the preparation process for the launch of the new waste incineration plant. This information was provided by the press service of the city hall. During the working meeting, key aspects regarding the commissioning of the plant and the current state of construction

In Germany, a large gang of dealers offering Nazi weapons was detained

In the Düsseldorf area, police have detained a significant group involved in the sale of weapons linked to the Nazi past. This was reported by DW. Photo DW

A field meeting on the construction of a waste incineration plant was held in Bishkek

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, an off-site meeting was held dedicated to the project for the construction of a waste incineration plant. This information was provided by the city administration. The meeting took place under the leadership of Deputy Mayor Ramiz Aliyev at the municipal enterprise "Bishkek Sanitary Landfill".

In Bishkek, preparations have begun for the launch of a waste incineration plant

An off-site meeting was held in Bishkek under the leadership of Deputy Mayor Ramiz Aliyev at the "Bishkek Sanitary Landfill." According to the press service of the mayor's office, the meeting was dedicated to the implementation of a project to create an eco-technological plant that will process solid household waste and produce electricity.

Actor Roman Popov, who starred in "Policeman from Rublyovka," has died.

According to the Telegram channel Mash, the actor had been battling a serious illness for a long time. In August, he shared news about a recurrence of brain cancer, which had been diagnosed seven years ago. Roman reported that he had almost completely lost his sight and needed constant support from his loved ones. In September, he began undergoing a course of chemotherapy. Roman Popov became widely known for his role as the good-natured investigator Mukich in the series "Police Officer

The discovery of ancient monuments on the Shut pasture in Kara-Suu has revived the scientific community

A recent expedition consisting of geologists, ecologists, historians, and archaeologists visited the Shut pasture located in the Papan rural district of the Kara-Suu region in Osh province, where samples of ancient monuments were collected. According to specialists, these monuments date back to the 2nd-1st centuries BC and the 6th century. Information about this site remains limited for now. For further study, it is necessary first to passport the object, determine its cultural affiliation, and

New Houses Completed for Resettled Batken Residents in the Village of Zhany-Dostuk

The construction of educational and medical institutions continues in the village of Zhany-Dostuk In the Batken region, in the village of Zhany-Dostuk, the construction of new residential houses for those who were relocated due to the delimitation of the Kyrgyz-Tajik border has been completed. This was reported by the Ministry of Construction of the Kyrgyz Republic.

The agricultural census in Kyrgyzstan has been postponed to 2026.

In order to ensure the quality of statistical data collection, the government has decided to postpone the agricultural census to a new date — from March 20 to April 10, 2026. This was announced in a press release from the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. Initially, it was planned that the census would take place from November 1 to November 20, 2025.

The Financial Supervision Authority reported on the situation regarding illegal lottery activities on YouTube channels associated with the user "Barsbek Batyrliev"

The Financial Supervisory Authority, as part of its monitoring, continues to record instances of illegal lottery operations on the internet. The main objective of the monitoring is to protect citizens from unscrupulous financial practices.

Samsung unveiled its first smartphone that folds three times.

The Federal Penitentiary Service Summarizes: More Inmates Have Rejected Criminal Influence, Thousands Are Learning and Working

The Collegium of the State Service for the Execution of Sentences (GSIN) held a meeting to summarize the results of its work over the past nine months. Representatives from the Presidential Administration, the Cabinet of Ministers, and the Prosecutor's Office participated in this meeting. According to the GSIN press service, efforts to prevent criminal influence among inmates continue. "An increasing number of prisoners are choosing law-abiding behavior, rejecting criminal norms.

How much does local and imported coal cost in the city of Talas?

In Talas, local authorities, together with the antimonopoly service, held meetings with entrepreneurs engaged in coal sales, reports Turmush correspondent. The antimonopoly service reminded that selling coal at prices exceeding the maximum allowable is a violation.

A License is Now Required for the Retail Sale of Medical Devices — Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic

The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic informs entrepreneurs engaged in the retail sale of medical devices, including optics and hearing aid sales points, about new legislative requirements regarding the mandatory licensing of this activity. These changes are enshrined in a resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, which defines the retail sale of medical devices as an activity subject to licensing.

China has reduced the acceptance of trains with Kazakh grain. Kazakhstan had to impose temporary restrictions on exports.

In China, authorized bodies are conducting thorough inspections of grain shipments, including sampling and laboratory analysis in cities such as Urumqi and Beijing. The inspection process takes from five to ten days. The current circumstances have negatively impacted the operation of Kazakhstan's infrastructure, leading to a queue of approximately 3,000 wagons with transit and export cargoes heading to China. This number exceeds the permissible limits for rolling stock awaiting transfer.

The city of Talas will be 100% supplied with clean drinking water in a month – Ermat Jumayev

In Talas, the construction of a new water intake and reservoir is underway, as reported by Ermat Jumayev, the presidential representative in the Talas region, in an interview with the Kabar agency. Previously, only 45% of the city's population had access to the water intake, while the remaining residents used technical water that was extracted from underground by their own means.

Lack of Funding Undermines the Fight Against Violence Against Women. Report

According to the latest UN report, the reduction in external funding seriously threatens the work of organizations actively fighting violence against women and girls. The report states that one-third of the 428 surveyed human rights organizations have already suspended or closed their programs aimed at combating gender-based violence. More than 40% of organizations reported the need to cut or halt vital services such as legal, medical, and psychosocial assistance, as well as crisis shelters,

The sensational play "Raskolnikov" in Bishkek

The play "Raskolnikov," created by Vyacheslav Vittiсh and Artem Bruno, will be presented on November 1 in Bishkek. It is based on the famous novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky, "Crime and Punishment." What to expect for the audience:

In Kyrgyzstan, new banknotes with a denomination of 20 and 50 soms will be issued.

At the end of November, new banknotes with a denomination of 20 and 50 soms will be issued in Kyrgyzstan. This information was announced at the opening ceremony of the new building of the National Bank of the country. The Chairman of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, Melis Turgunbaev, informed President Sadyr Japarov that the process will begin on November 17.

In the Talas Region, there is an increase in the number of people undergoing testing for HIV infection and viral hepatitis.

In the Talas region, the number of HIV and hepatitis tests is increasing. Gulmira Alisherova, the director of the Talas Regional Center for HIV and Hepatitis Control, reported an annual increase in the number of registered HIV cases. This is due to successful population testing initiatives. Over the past five years, the number of people tested has risen from 14,215 in 2019 to 25,281 in 2024, and in the first nine months of 2025, 20,121 people were tested. During this period, 33 new cases were

Students from Kyrgyzstan in Russia said that universities do not extend their registration period, - ombudsman

At a meeting with the Deputy Ombudsman of Kyrgyzstan, Aichurok Nazaralieva, in Moscow, students from Kyrgyzstan reported that the universities they attend did not extend their stay in Russia. As a result, they violated migration requirements and now must either pay a fine or cross the border again. This was reported by the press service of the Ombudsman Institute on October 28. During her working visit to Moscow, Deputy Ombudsman Aichurok Nazaralieva met with Kyrgyz citizens who study and work

In a terrible car accident, two minors died. A schoolboy was behind the wheel.

The tragedy unfolded early in the morning on October 28, 2025, when 17-year-old S. B., driving a Toyota Sienna, lost control on Shabdan Baatyr Avenue and crashed into an electric pole opposite the Bishkek CHPP. His passengers, 15-year-old Z. N. and 14-year-old A. N., died at the scene. The driver was taken to the hospital with injuries. According to information received from the Patrol Police Department of the Bishkek City Police, the underage driver did not have a license and took the car

Internet providers in Bishkek ordered to remove cables from building facades

Providers must relocate and lay communication lines underground In Bishkek, the city administration has addressed internet providers with a demand to remove cables installed on the facades of buildings.

EBRD plans to allocate up to €400 million to social projects. Memorandum signed

The Vice President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Matteo Patrone and the Minister of Finance of Kyrgyzstan Almaz Baketaev signed a memorandum that paves the way for the preparation of a framework agreement. This agreement will focus on supporting key projects in the areas of irrigation, transport, and municipal infrastructure with a total financing volume of up to 400 million euros, according to information from the Ministry of Finance's press service. This

A warrant officer was detained for the theft and sale of military products

Through the joint efforts of the military prosecutor's office and the Main Department of Criminal Investigation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, the head of the food warehouse of one of the military units has been detained. He is suspected of stealing food products intended for the provision of military personnel, according to a statement from the agency's press service.

Dzhumaev: Almost 6 billion soms were allocated to the Talas region for the first time

The Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Talas region, Ermat Jumaev, informed the Kabar agency that nearly 6 billion soms have been allocated from the state budget for the region, which is a precedent for the area. He noted that such amounts had not previously been allocated directly from the state budget in the entire history of the region.

Payments to Kyrgyzstan from EAEU countries for duties continue to decline

From January to September of this year, Kyrgyzstan received 16 billion 685.1 million soms in import customs duties from EAEU countries, according to the Ministry of Finance. Compared to the same period last year, revenues from EAEU countries decreased by 968 million 818.8 thousand soms, which is a decline of 5.4%.

Kanibek Tulegenov and his family won the "Exemplary Family" nomination at the competition in the Alamedin district.

Kanibek Tulegenov, along with his family, won the "Exemplary Family" nomination at the district competition "Best Family." Kanibek was born on June 12, 1962, in Frunze, which is now known as Bishkek.

In the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan's storage, there are about 55 tons of gold.

Currently, the storage of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic holds about 55 tons of gold, as reported by the Deputy Chairman of the NBKR, Melis Attokurov, at the opening of the bank's new building. President Sadyr Japarov noted in his speech that the new building has become the largest storage facility in the country, meeting international standards. According to him, the previous storage conditions were not optimal, and often gold had to be stored in foreign banks. Now that the

Life in the Regions: Hunter M. Beishekeyev Explained Why They First Try to Shoot the Wolf and Only Then the She-Wolf

Murad Beishekeev, a 49-year-old resident of Talas, has been practicing wolf hunting for many years. “I have been engaged in agriculture and hunting since childhood. My three uncles were hunters, and their experience served as an example for me. Hunting is a complex art that requires precision, courage, patience, and perseverance. Only by possessing these qualities can one achieve success,” he explains.

Patrol Officers and an Eco-Activist Cleaned Up Trash at Panorama

The march of the patrol service employees led them to the Panorama, where they met Andrey Panaev.

A Sports Hall Opened in the Uzgen District

On October 26, a ceremony dedicated to the opening of a new sports hall took place in the village of Kyzyl-Tuu, located in the Uzgen district of the Osh region, as reported in a press release from the Jazy rural administration. According to local authorities, the hall was built with the support of sponsors and has been named "Rahmanali."

A chemical laboratory for drug analysis has opened in the city of Batken.

In Batken, a chemical laboratory for the analysis of narcotic substances has begun its operations, as reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region. According to the information, in October of this year, the activities of the expert-criminalistic service of the regional internal affairs department were expanded — a new laboratory was opened.

A Personal Exhibition of Boobek Arykov Will Take Place in Bishkek

At the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after G. Aitiev, an exhibition titled "Return to the Roots" dedicated to the artist Boobek Arykov has been announced. Boobek Arykov, a laureate of the S. Chokmorov Award, as well as the awards of Ch. Aitmatov and Abai Kunanbaev, has been serving as a senior lecturer at the I. Razakov Kyrgyz Technical University since 1998. He is a monumental sculptor, painter, and graphic artist who continues to develop the traditions of modern

The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan reported the necessity of licensing the retail sale of medical devices

According to the new legislation, to carry out the retail sale of medical devices such as glasses, contact lenses, and hearing aids, it is necessary to have the appropriate license. The Cabinet of Ministers' resolution dated December 14, 2023, specifically paragraph 175 of chapter 25, states that the retail sale of medical devices is a licensed activity.

Tobacco Production is Growing in Kyrgyzstan

According to the data from the National Statistical Committee, from January to September of this year, tobacco products worth 25 million 684.7 thousand soms were produced in Kyrgyzstan, which is equivalent to 0.3 million US dollars. This figure is twice the production volume for the same period last year.

A resident of Barskoon had a yak stolen worth 600,000 soms: Five arrested

In Jeti-Oguz, suspects have been detained in connection with the theft of yaks, reported the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region. According to their information, on October 24, the Internal Affairs Department of the Jeti-Oguz district received operational information that unknown individuals were committing theft of yaks in the Syrtovaya valley of the district.

What Will the First Days of November Be Like? Weather Forecast for Bishkek and Kyrgyzstan

Bishkek October 29, Wednesday At night, the temperature will be +8...+10 °C, rain is expected.

Failure to pay alimony for more than 12 months may result in imprisonment

The Deputy Head of the Bailiff Service under the Prosecutor General's Office, Kubanychbek Kapalov, stated on the air of "Birinchi Radio" that for non-payment of alimony, an arrest of up to 7 days may be imposed. If the debt exceeds 12 months, this becomes grounds for initiating a case against the debtor. Kapalov also noted that on June 23, 2025, a presidential decree was issued aimed at increasing responsibility for evading alimony payments. This document contains amendments to

In the capital, they plan to create a commuter train on the route Kara-Balta—Bishkek—Kemin

In the new master plan for the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the use of a railway line is planned to launch a city electric train that will connect cities such as Kara-Balta, Bishkek, and Kemin. This was reported on October 27 during an interview with Aziret Akimov, the first deputy director of "Bishkekglavarkhitektura," at the AKIpress agency. Akimov noted that Bishkek cannot be viewed in isolation from the surrounding settlements — Kant, Sokuluk, Kara-Balta, and Tokmok — which

Amazon plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs

According to information provided by Reuters and reported by the Kazinform agency, Amazon is preparing for a significant reduction in its corporate workforce, affecting about 10% of employees. This decision is a result of the need to optimize costs following a period of rapid employee growth during the pandemic. According to the latest data, Amazon's current corporate workforce numbers approximately 350,000 people. As a result of the upcoming layoffs, which will be the largest since the

A competition has been announced for the design of equipment for the VI World Nomad Games

The National Directorate of Sports under the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports has announced the start of a competition for the design of parade uniforms for the opening ceremony of the VI World Nomad Games. In the agency, it was noted that designers, fashion designers, costume artists, and creative teams with unique concepts can participate in the competition.

Will the fare in Karakol increase? Residents discuss a tariff hike of 5 soms.

In Karakol, the increase in transportation fares is being discussed, which has already become a topic for public hearings, as reported by Turmush correspondent. So far, discussions have taken place in four out of the seven districts of the city, while the remaining districts are scheduled for today and tomorrow.

In the rural district of Shumkar-Uya in the Talas region, the harvest festival was celebrated

In the rural district of Shumkar-Uya, located in the Talas region, a traditional harvest festival took place, gathering local residents. The festive events included sports competitions, and to encourage participants, 200,000 soms were allocated from the local budget for prizes.

In Tokmak, a fraudster "healer" was detained

A fraudster posing as a healer has been detained In Tokmak, law enforcement authorities have detained a woman who deceived citizens by pretending to be a healer.