Economy
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has raised the discount rate to 10 percent
As of October 28, the decision comes into effect
28.10.2025, 12:29
As of October 28, the decision comes into effect
Photo 24.kg. Aizhan Chynybayeva: 'We discovered human remains on the beach of Issyk-Kul during the cleanup' Aizhan Chynybayeva, a well-known eco-activist from Kyrgyzstan and founder of the "Hour of Cleanliness" initiative, shared with 24.kg her transition from the hotel business to ecology. She explained why the issue of waste is a matter of national security and recounted the most shocking event of her volunteer work over the years. “People have come to terms with the
The head of the Republican Center, Marseille Dootaliev, informed the editorial office of "AKIpress Digest" on October 28 that since 2017, 129 online stores selling synthetic drugs have been identified. Of these, 97 have been shut down.
Kyrgyzstani Omurbek Asan uulu became the silver medalist of the U23 World Wrestling Championship held in Serbia, demonstrating excellent results throughout the competition.
In Bishkek, a girl in a black cloak and an anti-plague mask was spotted on the street, which instantly piqued the interest of passersby. The event, captured on video, quickly spread across social media and sparked active discussions. In the video, you can see the girl confidently walking past surprised passersby, ignoring them. On social media, users are speculating that this appearance might be part of some performance, although no official comments have been made yet.
In the Issyk-Kul region, poachers were caught using synthetic nets for fishing. The press service of the regional police reported that on October 26, during another raid against illegal fishing, officers of the tourist-ecological police detained two residents of the village of Bar-Bulak who were fishing at the Kyzyl-Tuu water body in the Ton district.
The Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan has approved a list of materials and goods that are allowed for free distribution among voters in the lead-up to the elections. The list of campaign materials and goods includes:
The Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic has emphasized the necessity of planting winter wheat, explaining its advantages. According to the department, this type of wheat represents a reliable way to optimize labor use, ensures a high level of yield, and provides stable income.
Today, October 28, a serious incident occurred in the Kadamjay district of the Batken region. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, a fire broke out at the oil refinery located in the village of Burgondu in the Ak-Turpak rural district.
The Kyrgyzstan national team in freestyle wrestling performed successfully at the World Championship held in Serbia. The competitions for athletes under 23 years old took place from October 20 to 27 in Novi Sad.
Since October 1 of this year, changes have occurred in the pension system of Kyrgyzstan: pensions have been indexed. Depending on the category of pensioners, the increase varies from significant to minor. Baktiyar Aliyev, head of the Social Fund, informed 24.kg about how pensions have changed for various groups of the population, as well as the introduction of a minimum work experience requirement and the potential impact of the self-dissolution of the Jogorku Kenesh on pension payments.
Winter wheat demonstrates a number of advantages that make its choice particularly beneficial for agricultural production. 1. High yield — high profit
A fire occurred in the Kadamjay district of the Batken region on the territory of a former oil refinery, which was successfully extinguished. This was reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). It became known that the fire was completely extinguished by 12:29. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
In the Batken region, in the Kadamjay district, a serious fire occurred at the site of a closed oil refinery, according to reports from the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to the agency, the burning facility is located in the village of Burgondü, which is part of the Ak-Turpak rural district.
Medicines were found in the pharmacy that were sold without a license In the city of Osh, employees of the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic discovered a batch of medicines that did not have state registration in the register of medicines and lacked documents confirming their quality and origin.
In Bishkek, the Russian Drama Theater named after Ch. Aitmatov has announced its repertoire for November 2025. Theater location: Bishkek, Tynystanova Street, 122 (in Dubovy Park). Contact numbers: 0550 83 85 12, 0555 00 15 31, 0705 68 92 22. Ways to purchase tickets: through the website Ticket.kg; in the MBank app in the Mticket section; at the "Dordoy Plaza" shopping center on the first floor, next to the Bellagio café (from 10:00 to 21:00); at the "Asia Mall" shopping
During the monitoring of social networks and news sites, the Working Group discovered publications indicating violations in the pre-election campaigning. According to the first part of Article 23 of the Constitutional Law "On the Elections of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic and Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh," the period of pre-election campaigning starts from the moment the registration of candidates is completed and ends 24 hours before the voting begins.
html President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov witnessed the opening of a new residential complex "Asman Residence-4" during his working visit to the Jalal-Abad region on October 28, which was built by the State Mortgage Company. The "Asman Residence-4" complex is located in the village of Lenin, in the Suzak district. It consists of 12 nine-story buildings, which house 945 apartments. The project includes 172 underground and 514 above-ground parking spaces, as well as
Gynecologist Nazira Taalaibekova has revealed that she became a victim of an attack in a parking lot in Bishkek. According to her, the incident occurred on October 27 at around 11:40 at the intersection of Turusbekov and Pushkin streets, when an unfamiliar man, later identified as N. B., born in 1978, approached her.
It is expected that 95 new Yutong buses will arrive in Bishkek in mid or late November. This was reported by Artur Omurzakov, the chief engineer of the 2nd fleet of the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkek City Transport," on the air of Birinchi Radio. According to him, specialists are currently in China to check the buses for compliance with technical requirements. "After the inspection is completed, the shipping process will begin. The journey will take about two weeks. Then customs
In Kyrgyzstan, a unique limited edition series of men's ties inspired by national culture has been presented. These accessories combine the elegance of classic models with the rich cultural heritage of the country. The collection features traditional Kyrgyz patterns and symbols, which are reflected in modern design. Each tie is made from high-quality natural silk and is distinguished by jewelry precision — from the smallest details to impeccable sewing quality.
In the first nine months of 2025, 56,930 enforcement proceedings for the collection of alimony were initiated in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported on October 28 by Kubanychbek Kapalov, Deputy Head of the Enforcement Service under the General Prosecutor's Office, on the air of "Birinchi Radio." Of the total number of cases related to alimony, approximately 300 involve women debtors. As of the current fourth quarter of 2025, there are 45,708 enforcement proceedings related to alimony
In the city center of Kanta, the "Three Generations" competition was organized for the first time by the local mayor's office. This event, dedicated to the International Day of Older Persons, brought together numerous families and creative teams who prepared performances filled with respect for the representatives of the older generation.
The event was attended by representatives of the local government, war veterans, military personnel, as well as leaders of various city organizations and educational institutions. In order to commemorate the memory of those who perished in the Batken events, 67,000 soms were allocated from the city budget. Veterans received financial assistance of 1,000 soms, while the families of fallen soldiers received 3,000 soms each. Additionally, some veterans who guarded the country's borders were
At the very end of UFC 321, where the heavyweight clash between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane did not take place due to an eye poke incident, Jon Jones, a two-time world champion, responded to the challenge from champion Alex Pereira.
In Kyrgyzstan, there is an increase in the production of citrus fruits such as mandarins, oranges, lemons, and kumquats, according to information from the press service of the Ministry of Water Management and Agriculture. In 2023, 3,929 tons of fruits were harvested from an area of 801 hectares, while in 2024 this figure rose to 4,839 tons from 1,058 hectares, as stated in the report.
A tender for the construction of the power transmission line "Tamga - Karakol," which will have a capacity of 220 kW, will be launched soon. This was announced by the Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev on the air of Birinchi Radio. Ibraev noted that funding has already been secured — an agreement has been signed with the Islamic Bank, and consultants are currently working on preparing the necessary materials.
Assistance will be directed to needy families The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Kyrgyzstan reported on the delivery of humanitarian aid. During the event held on October 27, 121.440 tons of sunflower oil were transferred.
Due to the necessity of conducting emergency recovery work on the 1000 mm diameter water pipeline located along the Kuntuu route, the supply of drinking water will be temporarily suspended in Bishkek on October 29, 2025, from 08:00 to 24:00. This will affect residential buildings, educational institutions, kindergartens, medical facilities, as well as other social and domestic objects. The water shutdown will impact the areas bounded by the following streets: s. Dostuk, residential area TEZ-2,
On October 27, Deputy Minister of Education Nadeera Jussupbekova received new educational and methodological complexes in mathematics for 2nd grades at the "Uchkyn" printing house. According to the ministry, 344,660 copies of the educational and methodological complexes have been released for schools where instruction is conducted in Kyrgyz and Russian.
Professor Talantbek Batyraliev, Doctor of Medical Sciences and a full member of the American College of Cardiology, shared his vision for organizing the cardiology care system in Kyrgyzstan. He also holds the position of former Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic. We present to you his comments:
At the international wrestling tournament in Russia, Akzhol Makhmudov's opponent has been determined. The Kyrgyzstani wrestler will participate in the tenth tournament of the Poddubny Wrestling League (PWL-10), which will take place on November 8 in Moscow.
In Razzakov, located in the Leilek district, a ceremonial opening of the ring tower took place, featuring images of the tunduk and storks, reports Turmush correspondent. This structure reaches a height of 20 meters and was built using the ashar method with the support of local patrons.
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According to the German Geological Service (GFZ), the epicenter of the earthquake was located near the city of Sındırgı in the Balıkesir province, at a depth of approximately 7 kilometers.
The goal of this project is to transition to a circular economy and improve waste management systems in the Kyrgyz Republic. As part of the technical support, the EDB plans to finance the analysis of waste volumes and compositions, research on the secondary raw materials market, as well as the development of technical and economic indicators for infrastructure, financial and legal models, and the assessment of the social and environmental aspects of the project. These materials will serve as
The Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic has provided information on the rules for the use of cash register machines (CRM), electronic waybills (EWB), and electronic invoices (EI). This information was announced by representatives of the department's press service. EWB
The shortage of the important medication tramadol, necessary for the treatment of chronic pain, has once again become a pressing issue in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by Milana Turgunalieva, co-chair of the Association of Palliative and Hospice Care. According to available information, tramadol is supplied to the country by two distributors. However, due to incorrect calculations of the needs for inpatient and outpatient patients, a large portion of the medication was destroyed this year due
At the "Bishkek Arena," the second international professional tournament Saikou X Lush Boxing Promotions took place, where Kyrgyz boxer Samad Abdyrahmanov (known in boxing circles as Samad Kyrgyz) achieved a convincing victory over Brandon Denes from Zimbabwe. This event became one of the most significant sports events in Kyrgyzstan this year, gathering the best boxers from Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
In collaboration with the Central State Archive of Film, Photo, and Sound Documents (CSAFPSD KR), which is part of the Archive Service of the KR, AKIpress presents a series of archival photographs as part of the project "It Was Recently, It Was Long Ago." This publication is dedicated to the theme "Everyday Life of the Kyrgyz."
As of October 27, the average price for a liter of diesel fuel at gas stations in the capital was 73 rubles, which is 45 kopecks higher than the prices of the previous Monday. Since the beginning of the current month, the cost of diesel has increased by 1 ruble and 55 kopecks. Gasoline has also become more expensive, but the rate of price growth is somewhat lower. The price of a liter of Ai-92 increased by 26 kopecks over the week, reaching 61.17 rubles, while Ai-95 rose by 28 kopecks to 67.44
In an interview on "Birinchi Radio," Minister Ibraev pointed out the need for openness and honesty regarding the current difficulties with electricity supply. He noted that the criticism regarding the necessity to wait 2.5 years to resolve electricity issues is quite understandable but requires understanding. According to him, preparing technical and economic justifications and conducting environmental assessments takes time. "Some believe that money for construction can be
On October 27, 2025, the Board of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan decided to increase the key interest rate by 75 basis points, raising it to 10%. This change will take effect on October 28, 2025. According to information from the regulator, the inflation rate in the country at the beginning of 2025 reached 6.2%, and on a year-on-year basis, it was 8.4%. The structure of consumer prices shows a shift in inflationary pressure from food products to non-food items, which is related to changes in
Ekrem İmamoğlu In this case, the editor-in-chief of the Tele1 channel, Merdan Yanardağ, and Nejatı Özkan, advisor and head of the mayor's election campaign, were also arrested. Court rulings state that İmamoğlu and Özkan allegedly planned to fraudulently gain advantages in the 2019 elections by accessing personal information of voters and their correspondence on social media, which led to a data leak. The prosecution claims that they transmitted information about citizens to foreign
At the U23 World Wrestling Championship taking place in Serbia, Kyrgyz athletes managed to win medals. This information was provided by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic. The competitions are held in the city of Novi Sad and gather the best wrestlers under 23 years old.
Illustrative photo “The company is starting the process of selling its foreign assets and is already accepting applications from potential buyers. This step is being taken in accordance with the OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) license, allowing for the winding down of operations,” representatives of Lukoil reported. They also added that if necessary, the company will appeal to OFAC for an extension of the license to ensure the uninterrupted operation of its foreign assets. According to
The decision to raise the key interest rate by 75 basis points to 10% was made by the Board of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan on October 27 and took effect on October 28. The increase in the rate is explained by an analysis of both external and internal factors affecting inflation, as well as forecasts of monetary policy.