Pol Kapoor has officially become the Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs. This appointment has been confirmed by the U.S. State Department. Photo U.S. State Department. Pol Kapoor
Today, October 24, in Bishkek at the "Yntymak Ordo" venue, a meeting of the National Council on Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies is taking place, attended by President Sadyr Japarov. Among the participants are also Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev, government members, and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications is actively working on improving the road infrastructure aimed at developing the tourism sector. This is reported by the ministry's press service. Recent works include the major repair of sections on the routes Karkyra — Turuk — Sary-Jaz, as well as the roads leading to the ski base "Karokul," the walnut grove Arslanbob, Lake Sary-Chelek, and the resorts on the shores of Issyk-Kul.
On October 24, a meeting of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies is taking place in Bishkek, attended by the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, and the founder of the Binance platform, Changpeng Zhao. During the meeting, the president emphasized that Kyrgyzstan differs from many countries in the region in that it has already adopted a law on virtual assets, and a clear state policy in this area is being formed.
From October 11 to 22, Chinese doctors performed 317 eye surgeries at the Osh Interregional Combined Clinical Hospital, according to information from the Ministry of Health. As part of the "Express Health - Bright Journey" initiative, specialists from China carried out 317 free surgeries, allowing many patients to regain their sight. The cost of one surgery exceeds 100,000 soms, but all expenses were covered under the project.
The third Youth Asian Games are taking place in Bahrain. On October 23, 29 athletes from Kyrgyzstan participated in competitions in triathlon, athletics, boxing, Muay Thai, MMA, and taekwondo.
The Central Election Commission for Elections and Referendums has begun accepting applications from citizens wishing to participate in the extraordinary elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, 2025. [ full list of candidates from all 30 districts ]
The mosque accommodates 600 people
According to information provided by the prosecutor's office of the Nookat district, a case of illegal privatization of a land plot measuring 8,183 square meters has been established. This plot is located in the rural municipality named after T. Kulatov and belongs to the "Abshyr-Ata" tourist base.
Weather overview in Kyrgyzstan for October 25. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, no precipitation is expected during the night. During the day, rain is possible in some areas of Chui, Talas, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions, while snow may fall in the high mountains. At the same time, the weather will be dry in Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions. A western wind will blow at a speed of 4-9 m/s, with possible gusts of up to 15-20 m/s during the day.
On the air of Birinchi Radio, the head of the food security department of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, Uran Chekirbaev, spoke about the current situation regarding food security in the country. Despite a stable level of basic products, the republic continues to experience dependence on imports in certain categories. Chekirbaev noted that food security in Kyrgyzstan is subject to seasonal fluctuations, and therefore monthly analyses of the
Photo from the internet Against the backdrop of new U.S. sanctions against "Rosneft" and "Lukoil," state-owned oil companies in China have temporarily halted the purchase of Russian oil that is delivered by sea. This was reported by Reuters. It is noted that Chinese companies express concerns that participating in such deals could lead to the risk of falling under secondary sanctions.
Sadyr Japarov, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, has signed a law concerning reporting for a number of non-profit organizations. According to the new legislation, starting from 2026, political parties, trade unions, religious organizations, and cooperatives that use grant funds will be required to publish information about their income, expenses, and assets on the tax service's website no later than April 1 of each year.
The Prosecutor's Office of the Nookat District conducted an investigation, during which it was found that a plot of land with an area of 8,183 sq.m, located in the Ayil District of T. Kulatov and owned by the "Abshyr-Ata" tourist base, was privatized illegally in 2006. The General Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan reported this fact. As a result of the measures taken by the prosecutor's office, the plot, valued at 69.6 million soms, was fully returned to state
An international forum titled "National University - Support of the Nation" has started in Bishkek, dedicated to the centenary of the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn. This significant event involves representatives of the government, scholars, as well as teachers and staff from both local and foreign partner universities.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the process of installing new city streetlights has begun, which has sparked mixed reactions among residents. A real wave of humor and memes has erupted on social media, where users are "decorating" various places, from the historic "Dzerzhinka" to the picturesque landscapes of the Tian Shan mountains using neural network technologies. Posts with captions like "Bishkek 2030" and "Erkindik Boulevard. May 2026"
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According to the press service of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs, 26-year-old Diana Sadabaeva, born in 1999, is wanted. The girl went missing on October 21. She left her home in the Ak-Orgo residential area around 5:30 PM and did not return.
On October 23, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the disruption of a channel for the illegal migration of Vietnamese citizens. The investigation established that D.V.S., a citizen of Vietnam, had set up a scheme for the illegal migration of his compatriots, presenting them as tourists, with the aim of further employment in sewing workshops in Kyrgyzstan.
At a press conference on October 24, the Deputy Head of "Bishkekglavarkhitektura," Aziret Akimov, stated that compliance with greenery standards in Bishkek leaves much to be desired. According to the standards, there should be at least 16 square meters of green space per resident, while currently, this figure is only 4.5–5 square meters, which is four times lower than the required level. Akimov also noted that by 2050, the city's population could reach 1.9 million. In this
The internal market of Kyrgyzstan is currently satisfied with grain only by 20-25%, while the main part, amounting to 75-80%, comes from abroad. This was reported on October 23 during a broadcast on the Uran radio station by Chekirbaev, head of the food security department of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. Chekirbaev noted that during the Soviet period, the country's self-sufficiency in grain reached 60-80%, but the situation has changed, and imports
Urmat Zhekshenbekovich Cholukov has become the new head of the Sokuluk District State Administration. According to the akimat, before his appointment, Urmat Cholukov worked as the head of the department at the Northern Interregional Office of the State Agency for Public Service and Local Self-Government under the Cabinet of Ministers.
Average monthly salary— from 1,650 euros
The Cabinet of Ministers approved changes to the operational rules of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, as recorded in Resolution No. 658. This measure was taken in accordance with the presidential decree issued on June 16, 2025, under number 183. The decree pertains to the order and mechanism of interchangeability of law enforcement agencies involved in ensuring public safety, protecting the population, and maintaining the territorial integrity of the country.
Chinese specialists, while performing surgeries, restored the vision of numerous patients, allowing them to see the surrounding world anew. The cost of one surgery, including lens implantation and medications, exceeds 100,000 soms; however, all financial expenses were covered by the Chinese side. In addition, as part of humanitarian cooperation, the "Chinese Health - Express" Foundation donated an optical coherence tomography (OCT) device to the Osh hospital, valued at 17 million
Water is becoming one of the key resources in Central Asia. Starting January 1, 2026, a new Water Code will come into effect in Kyrgyzstan, which proposes the introduction of a water fee for all users, both domestic and foreign. Water is beginning to be viewed as a commodity, alongside strategically important resources such as oil and gas.
The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the start of recruitment for IT specialists to work in the field of national security.
Today, October 24, "Bishkekglavarkhitektura" reported on the current status of the city's master plan project, which is planned until 2050. Vice Mayor Azamat Kadyrov noted that the current master plan, created in 2006, is nearing the end of its term. This year, against the backdrop of administrative-territorial reform, a new master plan has been developed that takes into account changes until 2050. A Japanese company prepared a master plan, based on which a research institute
The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the President's Administration of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, held a meeting with Reinhard Kremmel, the Honorary Consul of the country in Bavaria and Thuringia, as well as the Deputy Co-Chairman of the Kyrgyz-German Business Council from the German side.
Photo from the internet. Illustrative photo President Donald Trump announced that the United States will continue strikes against drug traffickers outside the country without prior approval from Congress, as reported by CNN. According to him, the main task is to stop the flow of drugs into the country. The U.S. military is already attacking drug cartels in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, and now Trump has announced operations on land, particularly in Venezuela. He expressed confidence
As a result of the flooding caused by heavy rains, promenades, roads, and residential areas have been inundated.
In the Jumgal district of the Naryn region, the newly formed song and dance ensemble "Bekbekey" participated in the "International Festival of Culture and Arts," which took place in eight cities across Turkey. This was reported by the head of the ensemble, Baktygul Ryspaikyz.
In Kyrgyzstan, the turnover of virtual assets for the first six months of this year amounted to 860 billion soms. This information was presented by Farhat Iminov, head of the secretariat of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies under the President of the country. According to him, there are currently about 200 licensed participants in the field of virtual assets operating in the republic.
In Russia, starting from November 1, citizens will be able to register no more than 20 SIM cards for one individual. This was reported by the TASS news agency. This limitation is part of a new federal law that will come into effect next week and is aimed at protecting the population from crimes related to mobile communications.
The volume of egg and poultry meat production in Kyrgyzstan is showing positive dynamics. On the air of the radio on October 23, Uran Chekirbaev, head of the food security department of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, spoke about this. Chekirbaev noted that the sector of small farms, particularly in the southern part of the country, is developing especially actively.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has initiated a discussion on a draft law concerning mandatory genomic and fingerprint registration. The proposed changes to the legislation address several key aspects:
From October 11 to 22, a team of Chinese ophthalmologists worked at the Osh Interregional Clinical Hospital as part of the "Express Health - Bright Journey" initiative. According to the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan, over two weeks, Chinese specialists successfully performed 317 free surgeries, allowing patients to restore their vision and see the surrounding world again.
“Students should be proud that our country is a full member of the UN”
Renowned athlete and three-time champion of the USSR Otto Eduardovich Barch passed away at the age of 83, reports Prosports.kz.
Apartment owners expressed concern about the destruction of load-bearing walls by the owner of the basement floor. In the Kok-Zhar microdistrict located in Bishkek, the renovation work in the basements of houses No. 22 and No. 23 has been temporarily suspended following complaints from residents. It has been reported that this decision was made by the Ministry of Construction of the Kyrgyz Republic.
In the historical and ethnographic museum of the Jumgal district, there are now more than 100 exhibits related to the 19th and 20th centuries. Previously, these items were housed in the school museum named after Kalik Akiev, located in the village of Kyzyl-Zhyldyz in the Jumgal district, which is currently closed.
As part of this seminar, which takes place on October 23 and 24, experts from Japan are sharing their knowledge and experience with Kyrgyz coaches and specialists. The theme of the event is "Philosophy of Youth Football Development and JFA Training Methodology."
The magnitude was 3.3 According to the information from the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, an earthquake occurred in Kyrgyzstan on October 23 at 22:44. This is already the fourth such event in a day.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, a meeting was held dedicated to the project "Promoting Sustainable Development in Mountain Regions," which aims to support small producers and craft cooperatives. As part of the initiative, funded by an Italian grant, a business incubator and accelerator will be established to provide technical assistance and facilitate collaboration with designers.
In Bishkek, the construction of a new residential complex TIANSHAN-1 is starting, as reported by New Star International Investment. Sales manager Aziret Kuttubekov shared details about the project and expressed confidence in its reliability. - What is the situation with the land plot? Are there ownership documents? - Yes, the plot is registered in full compliance with the legislation, and there is a "red book." All documents are registered to New Star International Investment, which
Today, October 24, at around 07:40, an accident involving two cars occurred at the intersection of Salieva and Parkhomenko streets, as reported by witnesses of the event to Kaktus.media. After the collision, one of the cars flew into the ditch next to the transformer booth.
The Cabinet of Ministers has introduced new regulations aimed at optimizing the work of institutions for additional education of children and improving personnel policies in this area. Resolution No. 690 was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet, Adylbek Kasymaliev. As part of this resolution, three main documents were approved:
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved new appointments to the Supervisory Board of the Central Asian Institute for Applied Research in Earth Sciences, according to resolution No. 868-t. The council includes the Deputy Minister of Finance, the Deputy Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovation, as well as the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Germany.
