Why the Return of the Death Penalty is a Threat to Journalism and Freedom of Speech?

This is more than just a legal question In Kyrgyzstan, the possibility of reinstating the death penalty is actively discussed. In the fall of 2025, the presidential administration of Sadyr Japarov presented the public with an initiative to repeal Law No. 52 of March 16, 2010, which concerned joining the international protocol on the abolition of the death penalty. Japarov himself stated his intention to put the final decision on this issue to a nationwide vote.

How Kyrgyzstanis Work for the USA: A Dispatcher from Bishkek on a Career in the Trucking Business

Over the past ten years, many Kyrgyzstani individuals who moved to the USA have found their place in the freight transportation sector, especially in the trucking business. However, there is another interesting aspect — dispatch work, which is also available to Kyrgyzstani people and can be performed remotely from Kyrgyzstan, bringing income by American standards. Erkin Kozhaliev, the director of Supreme Dispatch, spoke about how remote work is developing in Kyrgyzstan and what is needed to

Amangeldiev took part in the celebrations dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the Aravan District

Daniyar Amangeldiev, who holds the position of First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, participated in the celebration of the 90th anniversary of the Aravan district. As part of the event, he spoke at the ceremony of laying the capsule for the foundation of new production facilities, as reported by the government press service. Speaking to those gathered, Amangeldiev emphasized the importance of this anniversary, noting the hard work and unity of the local

Pedestrian crossing and road signs on Korsakov Street will be installed soon, - akim

On Korsakova Street in Novopavlovka, the installation of road signs is planned, as reported by the akim of the Lenin District, Tariel Aitieva, during a live broadcast. During the broadcast, one of the residents addressed the akim with a request for the necessity of creating a pedestrian crossing and installing road signs at the intersection with Pishpeka Street. “The asphalting of Korsakova Street took place in 2025. We received recommendations for the installation of signs, and in the near

A Series of Frauds Uncovered in Karakol

According to the applicant, the fraudster requested 6000 soms to his phone number for assistance, after which he stopped responding. Based on the statement, a preliminary investigation was initiated, and the information was registered in the Criminal Case Journal of the Internal Affairs Department of Karakol. During operational activities, law enforcement identified the suspect, who turned out to be O.M., born in 1997, a resident of the village of Tüp in the Tüp district, who previously had

A New Step in Supporting Citizens: The Fourth Social Store "Eurasia" Opens in Bishkek

A new social store "Eurasia" has opened in Bishkek, becoming the fourth in a row and organized by the non-profit organization "Eurasia." The event took place at 97 Manas Avenue. The network of social stores "Eurasia" continues to grow, fulfilling its main goal of providing pensioners, veterans, and people with disabilities access to essential goods at reasonable prices. Currently, there are four such stores operating in Bishkek:

In Bishkek, the police are conducting raids against smoking in public places

The Bishkek police, particularly the officers of the Patrol and Post Service, are actively engaged in preventing smoking in public places. According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate, raids are conducted in areas with a high concentration of people, such as public transport stops, parks, underground passages, and courtyards.

In Naryn, a school has been renovated for the first time in 90 years

The capital renovation of the T. Satylganov school in Naryn has been completed, which was conducted for the first time in nine decades. Currently, 650 children are studying at the educational institution. The renovation work was organized by the Ministry of Construction of the Kyrgyz Republic, which allowed for the creation of modern conditions for the educational process.

The women's national volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan won the zonal championship of Asia

The Kyrgyzstan women's volleyball team triumphed at the zonal championship of Asia, which took place in Colombo (Sri Lanka) from November 4 to 9. This was reported by the volleyball federation. In the tournament organized by the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) for players under 19 years old, the Kyrgyz women played five matches and won four of them, earning them first place.

Pediatrician: Children Can Be Vaccinated Against Influenza

On the air of "Birinchi Radio," pediatrician Syina Bokuyeva confirmed the possibility of vaccinating children against influenza. The Ministry of Health previously acquired the Russian drug "Grippol+," which was used for immunizing at-risk groups. Currently, the vaccination rate in the country has reached 90%. According to Bokuyeva, vaccination for children begins at six months of age and occurs in two stages. Children from the age of three receive the vaccine once, just like

In Chon-Aryk, buildings that have crossed the "red line" will be demolished during road construction.

The Akim of the Lenin District, Tariel Aitieff, spoke live about plans for the construction of Kozhobergenov Street, noting that buildings located along the road are subject to demolition if they extend beyond the "red line." This street is situated in the residential area of Chon-Aryk. Aitieff added that work on the project is currently underway, but the number of lanes on the new road has not yet been determined.

Satisfactory. The air quality in Bishkek at 17:00 is 88 AQI (smog map)

Based on information from IQAir, at 5:00 PM on November 12, 2025, the air quality in Bishkek was recorded at 88 AQI. This level is considered satisfactory.

In the Lenin District, 2000 trees have been planted in a year

According to the information from the akim of the Lenin District, Tariel Aitieva, over 2000 trees were planted in the region in 2025. Of this number, 1300 trees were planted along major streets, while 1052 were planted on the premises of educational institutions such as schools and kindergartens.

In Bishkek, a QR code payment system is in operation at municipal parking lots.

The use of creatine reduces the aging rates of muscles and the brain

Experts have concluded that creatine not only helps in energy recovery but also improves water balance, which is especially important for elderly people, as it can slow down the loss of muscle mass and maintain mental clarity. Moreover, a lack of creatine in adolescents can lead to slowed physical development and a predisposition to overweight. Vegetarians and vegans are advised to monitor their creatine levels, as their diet may be insufficient in this nutrient, and supplementation in the

The Government of Kyrgyzstan included "Kumtor Operating Company" in the Privatization Program

Almost 116 kilometers of barriers have been installed on the Kyrgyz-Tajik border

At the border of Kyrgyzstan with Tajikistan, the construction of nearly 116 kilometers of barbed wire has been completed. According to information provided by the presidential representative office in the Batken region, work is currently underway in the village of Maksat in the Leilek district. As of November 12, the total length of the fenced line in the Batken region is 115 kilometers and 958 meters. Of this number, 84 kilometers and 806 meters are located in the Batken district, while 31

Digitization of Diplomas: A New Online Service is Being Implemented in Kyrgyzstan

The Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations, in collaboration with JSC "Tunduk," has announced the launch of a new digital service that will allow diplomas to be converted into electronic format. According to information from the ministry, this service is intended for graduates who received diplomas before 2025. Anyone interested will be able to digitize their document online on the official website:

In the fight against poachers on Issyk-Kul, underwater and aerial drones are used

Since the beginning of 2025, 144 raids have been conducted as part of the fight against illegal fishing in Issyk-Kul. This was reported by Kylchbek Tentimyshev, head of the regional department of the ecological and technical supervision service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, on the air of "Birinchi Radio". During the inspections, 40 kilometers of Chinese synthetic nets used by poachers were extracted and destroyed.

In Karakol, a serial mobile phone thief was detained

In Karakol, a suspect has been detained in connection with 29 cases of theft from a mobile technology store, reported the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region. According to the department, as a result of operational-search activities conducted by the police of the city of Karakol, a suspect identified as citizen M. E., born in 1991 and a native of the city of Karakol, was identified and detained in connection with 29 theft cases.

Law enforcement reported the detention of members of the REO "Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami"

In the Batken region, as a result of a criminal investigation into the "Creation and Financing of an Extremist Organization," individuals suspected of participating in the extremist organization "Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami" were detained. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR). The investigation established that among those detained are: B. R. K. (born in 1980), Zh. I. I. (born in 1990), I. M. A.

Illegal Extraction of Sand and Gravel Mixture Discovered in Talas

In the Talas region, as part of raid activities, employees of the regional department of the Environmental and Technical Inspection and the Talas Department of Internal Affairs conducted an inspection in the territories of the Bakai-Ata and Talas districts.

Collision of BMW X5 and Mercedes Claims the Life of a Driver from Jeti-Oguz

In the Jeti-Oguz district, in the village of Baltabay, a serious road traffic accident occurred involving two vehicles. According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region, a 25-year-old driver of a "Mercedes-Benz," who was also a resident of the area, died as a result of the incident.

The State Committee for National Security detained a wanted member of an organized crime group nicknamed Dodik.

The specialized service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) conducted an operation to detain Dosonov, known by the nickname Dodik, born in 1984 in Jalal-Abad. The man had been placed on an international wanted list.

A man is accused of 30 thefts from the same smartphone store.

According to information from the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region, a 34-year-old man, a native of Karakol, was detained on charges of 29 thefts from a store specializing in the sale of mobile phones. The incident occurred on July 18, when a local resident K. G. (born in 1986) reported to the Karakol police about the theft of two smartphones of the Redmi Note 14 model and one Note 14 Pro, which were stolen along with their packaging.

Prosecutor General's Office: The authorized capital of "Kyrgyzstan Airports" has increased by 15.2 billion soms

The increase in the authorized capital of OJSC "Kyrgyzstan Airports" became possible thanks to the actions of the prosecutor's office. The press service of the General Prosecutor's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic reported that the amount of the increase was 15.2 billion soms. During an inspection conducted by the Transport Prosecutor's Office, ineffective use of state property by the company was identified.

Baktybek Narchayev appointed head of the Talas region Internal Affairs Department

According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Colonel of Police Baktybek Narbaevich Narchayev has been appointed as the head of the Internal Affairs Department of the Talas region.

For the first time in 90 years, a school in Naryn has been renovated

In Naryn, the first major renovation of the Toktogul Satylganov School in 90 years has taken place. The press service of the Ministry of Construction reported this event. According to the department's information, the school was built in 1935 and has been functioning as a general education institution since 1990.

Kanat Begaliyev spoke out about Akzhol Makhmudov after his defeat at the tournament in Russia

The finalist of the 2008 Olympic Games in Greco-Roman wrestling, Kanat Begaliev, shared his opinion about Akzhol Makhmudov after his setback at the tournament in Russia. On November 8, Makhmudov stepped onto the mat at the PWL tournament in Moscow, where he suffered a defeat against Bulgarian wrestler Aikka Mnatsakanyan. This loss was the first for the Kyrgyzstani in this tournament.

The GKNB detained residents of the Batken region for connections with "Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami"

The suspects involved in the creation and financing of an extremist organization have been detained, the State National Security Committee (GKNB) reported on November 12. As part of a criminal case under Article 331 ("Creation and Financing of an Extremist Organization") of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, searches were conducted in the homes of residents of the village of Uch-Korgon in the Kadamjai district and the city of Kyzyl-Kiya, where prohibited literature and

Results of the Young Scientists and Innovators Competition Summarized in Bishkek

In Bishkek, the results of the Republican competition aimed at supporting scientific and innovative activities among youth have been summarized. The main goal of the event was to identify and encourage promising ideas and technologies that contribute to the development of the country. The competition took place from October 7 to October 30, 2025. Participants could be citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic aged up to 35, including young researchers, scientists, and innovators, regardless of whether

Lifelong Sentenced Inmates Presented with Passports

In correctional facility No. 19 of the State Penitentiary Service, a ceremony was held to hand out passports to prisoners sentenced to life imprisonment. According to a press release from the agency, the event was organized in collaboration with the Public Service Center (PSC).

55 scooters removed from the center of Bishkek that were left on the sidewalks

In Bishkek, employees of the Pervomaisky Akimat, together with the Municipal Inspection and the Department for Land Use Control, conducted an operation to remove electric scooters that were placed in prohibited areas. According to information provided by the Akimat, this initiative was a response to numerous complaints from residents about the chaotic placement of scooters on sidewalks and in the roadway.

Where to Buy Coal in Bishkek (Addresses and Prices)

In anticipation of the heating season for 2025-2026, the Bishkek city administration has planned to stockpile 240.2 thousand tons of coal to supply the population. According to the Department of Fuel and Energy Complex, the stockpiling began in July and will continue until the end of the current year. As of November 11, 159.43 thousand tons of coal have been stockpiled, which is 66.3% of the established plan. Currently, the remaining coal is distributed as follows: at fuel bases - 3,741 tons;

The GKNB returned the "Druzhba" recreation center on Issyk-Kul to the state.

The 'Druzhba' recreation center, located in the village of Kuturgu in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, now belongs to the state again. This event was reported by the press center of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to the provided information, the return of the property became possible within the framework of a criminal case concerning the financing of the activities of an organized crime group and the laundering of illegally obtained funds.

Approved Regulations on the Flag and Emblem of the Tax Service Authorities of Kyrgyzstan

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a new Regulation regarding the flag and symbols of the tax service authorities. The flag features a blue-green color and is adorned with an image of a white eagle with outstretched wings. Mountain peaks are depicted on the eagle's chest. At the bottom of the flag, there is an inscription "Кыргызстан салык кызматы" (Kyrgyzstan Tax Service). At the top of the flag, white geometric elements are placed, including three diamonds in

Kyrgyz Film Included in the BOGOCINE-2025 Film Festival Program in Colombia

The feature film "Kurak" from Kyrgyzstan has been included in the program of the 42nd International BOGOCINE-2025 Film Festival, which will take place from November 20 to 26 in the Colombian capital, Bogotá. This was reported by the Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic. Since its founding in 1984, the BOGOCINE festival has established itself as one of the most respected and oldest in Latin America. It has become an important platform for showcasing new directors and their debut

Where to buy coal in Bishkek? The city hall has published the addresses

As of November 11, 2025, the coal reserves are distributed as follows: • at fuel bases — 3,741 tons;

In Kyrgyzstan, the WHO Project on Diabetes Prevention has been Successfully Implemented

Alyina Altymysheva, the national representative of the World Health Organization, reported on the positive outcomes of the project by the World Diabetes Foundation, which was implemented in Kyrgyzstan. This project was recognized as one of the best among 53 countries in Europe, and its results were presented at a conference in Tallinn in 2023. “Many Kyrgyz medical specialists participated in the team. We saw that health promotion offices, working at an intersectoral level, play a key role,”

Grigory Tamar on the New Geopolitics of Central Asia and the Expansion of Agreements

In the new episode of the podcast dedicated to post-Soviet conflicts, organized by the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies at Bar-Ilan University in Israel, there was a conversation with Grigory Tamar, an officer and analyst from Israel.

"Karlsone" and his "Barrier". Who is Timur Mindich and what you need to know about the corruption scandal surrounding Zelensky, - "BBC"

The NABU and SAP stated that they seized this money during searches According to information provided by Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies, several former and current government officials, including businessman Timur Mindich, known for his closeness to President Volodymyr Zelensky, are involved in an extensive corruption scheme related to kickbacks in the country's energy sector, reports the BBC. The rapidly developing scandal could have serious consequences for both the political

The Mazhilis of Kazakhstan adopted a law banning LGBT propaganda

Illustrative photo A proposed amendment concerning the protection of children from harmful content was included in the bill discussed today. According to the new rules, the dissemination of information containing the promotion of pedophilia or non-traditional sexual orientation will be prohibited. Deputy Yelnur Beisenbaev explained that the amendment affects changes in nine different laws, including laws on children's rights, advertising, and culture. These will establish a clear

Payment via QR code has started working in municipal parking lots of Bishkek (addresses and instructions)

Now car owners in Bishkek can pay for parking at municipal lots using QR codes. The implementation of this new payment method is being carried out by the Municipal Enterprise "City Road Transport Infrastructure," as reported by the press service of the city administration. This innovation aims to eliminate cash transactions with parking attendants. All funds will go directly to the local budget, which is expected to help reduce the level of corruption, municipal officials believe.

Baktybek Narchayev has headed the Internal Affairs Department of the Talas Region

Baktybek Narchaev has been appointed the head of the Internal Affairs Department of the Talas region, Turmush was informed by the press service of the regional police. The corresponding order was issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic.

An International Conference of Scientists and Industrialists Took Place in Bishkek

At the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, an international scientific and practical conference was held dedicated to Science Day, on the topic "The Role of Science in the Integration of Education and Production". The event was organized by the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic in collaboration with the National Academy of Sciences, making it significant for Kyrgyz scientists.

""You Will Live Longer in the Cool". The BPES Advises Against Turning on Excess Heating"

Aigul Bulanova, head of the electricity sales department of the Bishkek Electric Networks Enterprise, spoke about raids in the capital aimed at saving electricity. In an interview on "Birinchi Radio," she noted that such inspections are carried out by energy sales staff both during the day and in the evening. “During the day, we monitor to ensure that outdoor lighting is not turned on, and we negotiate the shutdown of excessive advertising. Additionally, the government has issued an

The State National Security Committee identified and returned property registered to members of organized crime groups.

According to the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), the return of the property became part of the investigation of a criminal case related to the financing and legalization of income obtained through criminal means.

In Karakol, demand for tire replacement and used tires has increased after the snowfall

In Karakol, where snow fell in early November, residents began actively changing tires on their cars. A Turmush correspondent found out the current prices for winter tires. According to local residents, immediately after the snowfall, long queues formed at tire service centers, which lasted for about five days.