"History of the Manaschi": The Story of the Manaschi Törö Mamyt Uulu

On February 18, the National Theater "Manas" presented the book "Manaschylar," dedicated to the biographies and life stories of 150 manaschy over the past 500 years. The author of this work is the manaschy and director of the theater, Nurbek Talantbekov. The book is organized chronologically, and the manaschy Rysbay Isakov added poems to each story, which gives the work additional value. By the way, he entered the Guinness Book of Records for his 124-hour interpretation of

October 28: Where in Bishkek and the Regions Power Will Be Turned Off

According to information provided by energy companies, power outages are expected in Bishkek and nearby regions on October 28. 1 Bishkek 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM — Kok-Zhar microdistrict, houses No. 11, as well as 12th microdistrict, houses No. 12 and 12/1; 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM — sections of Erkindik Boulevard, Jumabek and Tynystanova streets; 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM — residential areas "Archa-Beshik" (Chortekova, Badakhshan, Jazira streets) and "Orok"; 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM — Erkindik

President Sadyr Japarov inaugurated the "Kara-Kul" Hydroelectric Power Station worth $25 million

The hydroelectric power station is located in the lower reaches of the Kara-Suu River, where it connects with the Naryn River, in the city of Kara-Kul, and has two hydro units with a total capacity of 18 MW. The average annual energy production will be 104 million kWh, which will reduce the electricity deficit in the country by 2.5% and improve the reliability of energy supply for Kara-Kul and the Toktogul cascade of hydropower plants.

District No. 24. Names of the 4 registered candidates for the Jogorku Kenesh deputies

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has begun accepting applications from citizens planning to participate in the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30. [full list of candidates from all 30 districts]

The Louvre Heist. One of the museum's guards collaborated with the robbers

According to information provided by The Telegraph, one of the guards at the Louvre was in contact with the robbers before they committed the jewelry theft.

Istanbul court arrests former mayor Imamoglu in espionage case

District No. 10. Names of the 5 registered candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has begun the process of registering citizens who wish to run in the extraordinary elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. The election date is set for November 30, 2025. As of now, 19 applications have been received for constituency No. 10. As of October 27, the commission has registered 5 candidates. The number of voters in this constituency is 136,218, covering the Kara-Kulja and Uzgen districts.

Ministry of Construction Specialists Identified Violations in the Construction of a Shopping Center Being Built Along the Bishkek–Osh Highway

Hajj 2026: DUMK has selected a vaccine supplier for pilgrims

As a result of the conducted competition, the Republican Headquarters for Organizing Hajj has determined the company that will supply vaccines for pilgrims in 2026. This information was announced by representatives of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan. According to the muftiate, the winner of the competition is the company "Farvater," which has been tasked with providing the necessary vaccines for pilgrims going to Hajj.

All of Messi's Golden Balls: How He Became the Greatest Footballer of Modern Times

When he received his first Ballon d'Or in 2009, it became a landmark moment. Many believed it was a fluke at the time. However, time has shown that such successes are not coincidental. As of now, Messi has eight Ballon d'Or awards, and each one represents a separate chapter in his career.

Five Guys Suspected of Inciting Interregional Discord Detained in Bishkek

In Bishkek, the officers of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate detained a group of teenagers suspected of disseminating a video on social networks, the content of which is aimed at inciting interethnic hatred and tribalism. This was reported by the press service of the city’s internal affairs department. The case was registered with the Investigation Unit of the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District, after which a preliminary investigation began. During operational

What Lies Behind the New Master Plan for Bishkek?

New Perspectives: From Renovation to Public Transport The Bishkek City Hall announced the readiness of a new general plan for the capital, which will soon be presented for public discussion.

The owner of the under-construction shopping center along the Bishkek - Osh highway has been ordered to demolish and redo the walls.

The dismantling of improperly installed structures has been completed In Toktogul, along the Bishkek – Osh highway, an inspection was conducted of the construction of a new shopping center organized by the regional office of the State Department of Architectural and Construction Control under the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic.

In some areas of Bishkek, there will be no electricity on October 28 due to repair work. List

The Bishkek Electric Network Company has announced the schedule for planned work and maintenance scheduled for October 28, which may lead to temporary power outages.

In some areas of Bishkek, there will be no water on October 30.

Residents and organizations are urged to stock up on drinking water in advance From 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM on October 30, the supply of drinking water will be temporarily suspended in some areas of Bishkek.

Man Took Out Bank Loans in the Name of 8 Acquaintances — Suspect Detained in Major Fraud Case

In Kyzyl-Kiya, law enforcement agencies have detained a suspect in a fraud case. According to the press service of the Interior Ministry of the Batken region, in October 2025, several residents of the rural municipality of Too-Moyun, located in the Aravan district, reported to the local police department about a man who, according to them, deceived them.

Sadyr Japarov to Meet Donald Trump at the "Central Asia - USA" Summit

At the summit, which will take place in Washington, a meeting is expected between U.S. President Donald Trump and the heads of state of Central Asia, including Kyrgyzstan. Askhat Alagozov, the president's press secretary, stated that the invitation from Trump has been officially accepted. He also noted that this invitation has been gratefully accepted, and work is currently underway to prepare Sadyr Japarov's visit to the U.S.

Police detained suspects for inciting national hatred

A video has appeared on social networks in Kyrgyzstan, showing a group of teenagers making statements that promote tribalism and national hatred, reports the press service of the Bishkek City Police Department. This incident was recorded in the Department of Internal Affairs of the First May District, where a preliminary investigation is currently underway.

In the city of Kant, the 25th anniversary of the Batken events was celebrated

In the Chui region, in the city of Kant, a rally was held on the territory of the military enlistment office, dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the Batken events. The celebration began with the laying of flowers at the memorial in honor of the soldiers who died in 1999–2000 while defending the borders of Kyrgyzstan. The participants of the event performed the National Anthem, and then a salute was given in memory of the heroes.

Weather forecast in Kyrgyzstan for the week: rain at the beginning, warming by the weekend

Kyrgyzhydromet has presented the weekly weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan. Throughout the next week, a changeable weather pattern is expected across Kyrgyzstan. At the beginning of the period, rain is possible in several regions, but by the end of the week, dry and relatively warm weather will establish.

Centuries-Old Buildings: The Mosque in Karakol Built Without Nails

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the city of Karakol, there is a significant Dungan mosque. The building is located at the corner of J. Abdrakhmanov and Bektenov streets and is named after Ibrahim Azhy.

The Mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, visited the PRC on a working trip.

As part of his working visit to China, Aibek Junushaliev, the mayor of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, visited the "CRRC Electric" plant in Chande, which specializes in the production of electric buses. The purpose of the visit was to study advanced technologies in the field of environmentally friendly public transport and to discuss opportunities for cooperation aimed at improving the transport infrastructure of Bishkek.

In some areas of Bishkek, social facilities will be located within a 15-minute reach, - BGA

According to the new master plan for the capital, social facilities will be located so that they can be reached within a 15-minute walk. This was reported on October 27 in an interview with the AKIpress agency by Aziret Akimov, the first deputy head of "Bishkekglavarchitectura." Akimov noted that, unlike the current master plan, the new document for the first time includes updated schemes for the placement of various social facilities, including educational institutions,

A Southern Bypass Road Will Be Built in Bishkek: The Project is Ready, Investors are Available, - BGA

In accordance with the new master plan for the capital of Kyrgyzstan, the creation of a southern bypass road is planned, which will become a key element in the transport system of Bishkek. This was stated on October 27 in an interview with AKIpress by Aziret Akimov, the first deputy head of the municipal enterprise "Bishkekglavarhitektura." According to Akimov, the route of the new bypass road has already been developed, and there are investors ready to start implementing this

Sadyr Japarov was surprised when the speaker of the city council requested 300 million soms for the reconstruction of facilities.

The speaker of the Kara-Kul City Council, Chyngyz Kimsanov, addressed President Sadyr Japarov with a request to allocate 300 million soms for the renovation of the local park, which surprised the head of state. The President participated in the opening ceremony of the Kara-Kul Hydroelectric Power Station, which has a capacity of 18 megawatts and a project cost of 25 million dollars. It is expected that the average annual electricity generation will amount to 104 million kWh, which, according to

"Kyrgyz citizens abroad do not need to register with the consulate to participate in the voting, - CEC"

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums (CEC) informs the citizens of Kyrgyzstan, both within the country and abroad, about the upcoming early elections for the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30. It is reported that a mechanism for remote voting will be implemented in the elections. This innovation will allow citizens to vote from wherever they are, without being tied to their place of registration. The ballot will be formed based on the electoral district

District No. 2. Names of the 6 registered candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has begun the process of registering citizens who wish to run in the extraordinary elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. These elections are scheduled for November 30, 2025. In constituency No. 2, 12 applications have been submitted, of which 6 candidates have been registered as of October 27. The total number of voters in this constituency is 144,380 people, including the Kadamjai district.

In some areas of Bishkek, there will be no gas from October 28 to 31.

Residents are advised to use alternative energy sources According to the press service of "Bishkekgaz," the supply of natural gas will be temporarily suspended in several areas of Bishkek from October 28 to 31.

The chief specialist of the Suzak district public service center detained for bribery

Doolot Sydykov narrated the epic "Manas" for seven hours without a break

At the event "Ayköl Manas — an Eternal Name for Centuries!" Doolet Sydykov spent a whole seven hours continuously narrating the epic "Manas." This was reported by the press service of the Manas city administration. It is worth noting that in 2020, Sydykov already set a record by narrating the epic for 14 hours and 27 minutes without taking breaks for sleep or food. In 2021, he once again amazed the audience by retelling "Manas" for 5 days and 5 nights (a total of

Armenia has opened a transit route between Azerbaijan and Turkey

Starting today, October 26, 2025, Armenia is ready to facilitate the transit of trucks between Turkey and Azerbaijan. This new route passes through Margara, Yeghegnadzor, Sisian, and Goris. This was announced by the Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, at a meeting of the permanent commissions of the National Assembly. “If a truck from Turkey arrives at the checkpoint in Margara, we can organize its passage to Azerbaijan at any time. Our roads towards Goris and Kornidzor are in

Tax officials intercepted the illegal import of goods worth 4.6 million soms

Illegal goods were discovered at the Kyrgyz-Kazakh border According to the press service of the State Tax Service, during the inspection of a Mercedes Sprinter vehicle crossing the Kyrgyz-Kazakh border, various spare parts for trucks were found, with a total value exceeding 2.1 million soms.

Samad Abdyrahmanov (Samad Kyrgyz) defeated a fighter from Zimbabwe at the tournament

Photo by the organizers. At the tournament in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstani Samad Abdyrahmanov won against a fighter from Zimbabwe The second international professional tournament organized by Saikou X Lush Boxing Promotions took place in Bishkek. The event gathered the best boxers from various regions of the world, including Asia, Africa, and Latin America, and was held at the Bishkek Arena, becoming an important event in the country's sports life. Video authors: Kasiyet Kanybekova, Amanda

A delegation from Uzbekistan visited Ala-Buka

On October 26, the "Dostuk" festival took place in the Ala-Buka district of the Jalal-Abad region, reports Turmush correspondent. Local authorities were present at the event, including Akim Ruslan Aitbaev, as well as foreign guests, among them Deputy Head of the Kasansay District of Uzbekistan Rustam Khozhiev and First Deputy Akim of the Jeti-Oguz District of the Issyk-Kul Region Kadybek Adzhiev.

In the village of Kara-Suu, Talas region, the school is being renovated

In Kara-Suu, located in the Talas region, a major renovation of the three-story school named after A. Karypkulov is underway. According to information from the Ministry of Construction, the funding for the work is provided by the republican budget, and it started in 2025.

Kyrgyzstan has installed a fence along 107.5 km of the border with Tajikistan — how the work is progressing in the Pasky-Aryk area

In the Batken region, in the village of Pasky-Aryk, which borders Tajikistan, work has begun on the installation of fences. Local residents are confident that this innovation will help solve problems related to the movement of livestock, which previously often crossed the border, creating difficulties for both sides.

Former police officer appointed to a position in the Ala-Buka district (resume)

Parmanbek Kasymbekov has become the new head of the rural administration T. Baltagulova in the Ala-Buka district of the Jalal-Abad region. This appointment was made based on order number 108-k from the district state administration, dated October 23, 2025.

The Bishkek City Hall calls on "Yandex" to comply with the rules for the operation of SIMs

The Bishkek City Hall once again reminds of the necessity to comply with legislation for companies providing rental and delivery services using individual mobility devices (SIMs), as well as for taxi drivers.

Bribe for Citizenship: Employee of the Public Service Center Detained in Suzak

In the Suzak district, as a result of operational activities conducted within the framework of a criminal case under Article 342 of the Criminal Code, the chief specialist of the State Institution "Kyzmat" of the population service center was detained. This was reported by the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). It was revealed that the detainee, known as "P.B.M.", used her official position to systematically obtain money from citizens under the pretext of

The International BRICS Municipal Forum Will Take Place in St. Petersburg

From October 29 to 31, 2025, the international municipal forum of BRICS (IMF BRICS) will take place in St. Petersburg. This is an important platform for exchanging experiences, new technologies, and effective solutions aimed at the sustainable development of cities and regions, as well as strengthening ties between municipal authorities of BRICS+ countries and other friendly states.

In the city hall of Osh, a new head of the press service

Personnel changes have occurred in the city hall of Osh. Zhyldyzbek Bolotbekov has been appointed as the new head of the information support department of the administration, as reported by the press service of the municipality of the southern capital. Photo of the Osh city hall. Zhyldyzbek Bolotbekov Zhyldyzbek Bolotbekov has experience in the field of media and communications, as well as skills in interacting with representatives of the mass media.

Residents of the village of Dara complain about dust from trucks coming from the Urmizan field

Residents of the village of Dara, located in the Aiyl Aimak of Altyn-Beshik in the Batken region, have expressed their dissatisfaction with the constant passage of trucks transporting coal from the Ormuzan deposit. The villagers report that when the mine was opened, agreements were signed stipulating that heavy trucks would only travel along one road that passes through their village. These agreements also specified that the coal company should limit vehicle movement during the morning and

Harmful for Vulnerable Groups. Air Quality in Bishkek at 17:00 is 118 AQI <i>(smog map)</i>

As of 5:00 PM on October 27, 2025, the air quality index in Bishkek is 118 AQI. This level is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.

Hajj 2026. Vaccine Supplier for Pilgrims Determined

As part of the preparation for the Hajj in 2026, the Republican Headquarters for Hajj Organization held a competition among pharmaceutical companies for the supply of vaccines for pilgrims. According to the press service of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan, the winner of this competition was the company "Farvater," which has been tasked with ensuring the supply of necessary vaccines for the mandatory vaccination of future pilgrims.

20-Year-Old Guy Found with Nicotine Vapes and Pouches: Police Investigating How They Were Smuggled into the Territory of Kyrgyzstan

In the Kadamjay district, a young man was detained for attempting to sell illegal electronic cigarettes. This was reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region, noting that the operation was conducted by officers from the drug enforcement agency. In order to combat the smuggling of electronic cigarettes in Kyrgyzstan, law enforcement agencies carried out operational measures. During one such operation, which took place on October 24 in the rural area of

68-year-old Catherine Connolly won the presidential election in Ireland

She became the third woman to hold this position in the country's history On October 26, it was announced that independent candidate Catherine Connolly won the presidential elections held on October 24 in Ireland.

Unusual Names: A Resident of the City of Kemin Named Her Granddaughter After an Old Friend

This time in the "Unique Names" section, we will get to know Polina Idrisova, who lives in Kemin, Chuy region. The story about her was told by her paternal grandmother, Fatima Imankulova.

Zhyldyzbek Bolotbekov heads the press service of the Osh mayor's office

According to the information from the mayor's office, Zhyldyzbek Bolotbekov has become the new head of the information support department (press service) of the city of Osh. This order was signed by Mayor Zhenishbek Toktorbaev.