The GKNB held a meeting on ensuring stability before the elections

Recently, a meeting of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) took place in the building of the authorized representative office of the government of the Issyk-Kul region. The main topic of discussion was measures aimed at ensuring socio-political stability and security in the context of preparing for and conducting early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, according to information from the agency's press center. Photo GKNB: meeting on stability issues before the elections

Police officers in Issyk-Kul prevented a forest fire

The fire occurred in the vicinity of the village of Zhylyu-Bulak Inspectors from the tourist-ecological police of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region successfully extinguished a forest fire that threatened natural resources in the area of the village of Zhylyu-Bulak, located in the Tyup district. This was reported by the press service of the department.

In the Talas Region, a case of illegal extraction of mineral resources has been identified

A fine of 13,000 soms has been imposed on the violator According to information provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic, a case of illegal extraction was recorded in the Talas region.

The President made changes to laws related to healthcare and education

President Sadyr Japarov has approved the law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Field of Health and Education," which was adopted by the Jogorku Kenesh on September 24, 2025. This was reported by the press service of the president's administration. This law makes adjustments to the existing laws "On Education," "On Public Health," and "On the Protection of Citizens' Health in the Kyrgyz Republic."

In the Talas Region, facts of illegal mining of mineral resources and illegal fishing have been identified

In Kyrgyzstan, budget revenues from income tax are increasing

According to information provided by the Ministry of Finance, from January to September of the current year, revenues from personal income tax on resident individuals amounted to 25 billion 159.2 million soms (equivalent to $288.1 million). These revenues increased by 6 billion 586.4 million soms, or by 35.4% compared to the same period in 2024.

Snowfall at the Too-Ashuu and Ala-Bel Passes, Restrictions Imposed

Drivers are strongly advised to change summer tires to winter ones

Akzhol Makhmudov learned his opponent for PWL-10 in Moscow

On November 8, the Poddubny Wrestling League tournament (PWL-10) will take place in Moscow, where Kyrgyz wrestler Akzhol Makhmudov will compete.

A powerful hurricane "Melissa," the strongest in history, has struck Jamaica, resulting in casualties.

The maximum wind speed at the center of the storm reached 295 km/h On the evening of October 28, Jamaica faced Hurricane 'Melissa', which was classified as a Category 5 storm — the highest level of danger.

Businesses in Osh are mass-changing their signs. The mayor ordered this to be done urgently.

Zhenishbek Toktorbaev, the mayor of Osh, issued an order to bring all city signs in line with the law on the state language. During the opening of the "Kermet-Tuu" boiler house on October 28, he noted that the names of cafes, restaurants, and shops are often presented in English, Chinese, Arabic, and Uzbek.

In Gülçə, a stele was unveiled in honor of the city status designation

In Gülchö, located in the Alay district, a ceremonial opening of the stele symbolizing the granting of city status to this settlement took place. This was reported by the state administration of the district. The city status was granted to Gülchö based on Law No. 212, adopted on October 14, 2025, which states "On granting the status of a city of district significance to the rural area of Gülchö in the Alay district of the Osh region of the Kyrgyz Republic."

A museum initiative dedicated to the history of sign language took place in Bishkek.

The event took place at the Cultural Center "COS and COG" as part of the museum initiative "Liberation: Resistance to the Repression of Sign Language in Kyrgyzstan." The organizers were the Kyrgyz Society of the Deaf (COG) and the Kyrgyz Society of Hard of Hearing (COS) with the support of the Department of Cultural Heritage and Humanities of the Graduate School of Development at the University of Central Asia, as reported by the press service of the Bishkek City Hall. The

In Bishkek, the construction of 174 new schools is planned. In which districts?

Over the next 25 years, 174 new schools are planned to be built in Bishkek, which is related to the increase in population. These measures are outlined in the city’s master plan until 2050. Currently, there are 117 municipal schools in the capital, which can accommodate up to 102.7 thousand students. However, according to forecasts from the city hall, by 2050, the population of Bishkek is expected to rise to approximately 1.9 million people.

In the city of Manas, a car burned down — its owner is being sought

In Manas, a "Daewoo Lanos" car caught fire, reports Turmush correspondent. The information was confirmed by representatives of the local road safety department.

At Issyk-Kul, employees of the tourist-ecological police extinguished a forest fire

Inspectors of the tourist-ecological police successfully dealt with the threat of a forest fire that arose near the village of Zhyluu-Bulak in the Tyup district. This information was provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region. During their patrol, the officers noticed smoke coming from the forest. Although the initial fire source appeared small, strong winds contributed to its rapid spread, threatening the surrounding flora. The police officers

An exhibition by the famous Hungarian traveler has opened at the "Sulaiman-Too" museum complex.

On October 29, an exhibition titled "The Expeditions of Máté Szájer and György Almási to Central Asia" opened at the National Historical and Archaeological Museum Complex "Sulaiman-Too." At the exhibition, rare exhibits dedicated to the travels and research of Hungarian ethnographer György Almási in Central Asia, as well as the art of Mari embroidery, can be seen.

In Tajikistan, all teachers have been exempted from military service

The amendments adopted were approved by the Majlisi Namoyandagon (lower house) of the Majlisi Oli (parliament). For them to come into effect, approval from the Majlisi Milli (upper house), the president's signature, and publication in official publications are required. The problem of teacher shortages in Tajik schools has persisted over the past few years. According to the Minister of Education and Science, Rahim Saidzoda, at the beginning of the 2025/2026 academic year, the republic is

Mirziyoyev to Meet Trump in Washington

The "C5+1" summit will take place in the USA on November 6

In the village of Zhanı-Jer, Sokuluk District, a land plot has been allocated to an orphan for the construction of a house.

In the Chuy region, in the village of Jany-Jer, located in the rural district of Jany-Pakhta, an orphan received a plot of land to build her own home. This information was announced by representatives of the local administration of Jany-Pakhta.

Violations of Ecological Safety Identified at the "Muras Synthesis" Enterprise

The company was fined 99,000 soms A scheduled inspection of the activities of LLC "Muras Synthesis" was conducted by inspectors from the Jalal-Abad Regional Department of the State Service for Environmental and Technical Supervision, which is part of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic.

At the Bishkek City Hall, issues of religious and interethnic relations were discussed

A coordination meeting was held in Bishkek under the leadership of Viktoriya Mozgacheva, the deputy mayor of the capital, where important issues of state policy in the field of religion and interethnic relations were discussed. The event was attended by the deputy chairman of the National Agency for Religious Affairs and Interethnic Relations under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kanatbek Midin uulu, as well as deputies of district heads, representatives of various city hall structures,

Infected macaques escaped after a car accident — US authorities warned of danger

On the I-59 highway near Heidelberg (Mississippi), an accident occurred on October 28, resulting in a truck carrying laboratory rhesus macaques overturning, according to American media. According to county police, most of the monkeys died; however, several individuals are still at large. It is specified that these animals may be infected with various viruses, such as hepatitis C, herpes, and coronavirus.

In Kazakhstan, there will be penalties for creating deepfakes

A law regulating artificial intelligence has been adopted in Kazakhstan The legislative body of Kazakhstan, the Mazhilis, has approved a bill concerning artificial intelligence, which includes provisions on liability for creating deepfakes, as reported by Orda.kz.

A Large Part of the Ismoil Somoni Glacier Has Broken Off in Tajikistan

According to Asia Plus, on October 25 at 11:00, a large mass of ice collapsed on the peak of Ismoil Somoni in the Tajikabad district of Tajikistan. A section of the glacier broke off and then slid down the gorge, but by 14:00 the situation was completely under control.

"To Learn a Language is to Love One's Homeland": A Dungan Guy Teaches Kyrgyz in the Villages

Photo by Anvar Yakhizov Anvar Yakhizov, a Dungan from Kyrgyzstan, actively teaches the Kyrgyz language to residents of three villages located near Bishkek. Starting with evening classes in the village of Milyanfan, he now shares his knowledge with those who want to learn the language. His students appreciate his unconventional approach to teaching, and he strives to support them in this process. In a conversation with 24.kg, Anvar explained what he was doing before becoming a Kyrgyz teacher

A Law on Artificial Intelligence Adopted in Kazakhstan

On October 29, it became known that the Mazhilis of Kazakhstan approved amendments to the draft law on artificial intelligence (AI), which were previously submitted by the Senate. The document has now been sent for signature to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, as reported by Tengrinews. Last week, the law was returned to the Mazhilis for revision after senators proposed changes regarding mandatory liability insurance for damage caused by AI systems. Previously, the law only considered voluntary

Japanese companies want to launch space flights from Tokyo to New York

The Japanese travel agency Nippon Travel Agency, in collaboration with the startup Innovative Space Carrier (ISC), has announced the start of the commercial implementation of a project that will eventually allow travel from Tokyo to New York in just 60 minutes, using near-Earth space. This information was published in their press release. The agreement signed in October is a continuation of the arrangement reached in September of last year. The "SPACE Tour" project aims for the

Valentina Shevchenko Prepares for Fight with Weili Zhang at UFC 322

The UFC 322 tournament will take place on the night of November 16 in New York, at the famous Madison Square Garden. In the main event of the evening, Islam Makhachev will fight for the welterweight title against Jack Della Maddalena, reports "Sports." In the co-main event, Valentina Shevchenko will meet Weili Zhang to determine who will become the champion in the women's strawweight division.

Young fighters of the GKNB took the oath

Kamchybek Tashiev attended the ceremony In the military unit of the State Committee for National Security, a solemn ceremony took place where young servicemen took their oath. The event was held as part of the autumn conscription. The head of the GKNB, Kamchybek Tashiev, was among those present.

The epidemiological situation regarding influenza and ARVI in Kyrgyzstan remains stable

According to operational information, 64.6% of those infected are children under 14 years old, which amounts to 4,329 cases. 6.7% of the total number of infected (452 people) were hospitalized. The highest incidence rates were noted in the cities of Bishkek (193.1), Osh (148.2), as well as in the Naryn (190.1) and Chui (103.7) regions, which exceed the national average.

The Central Election Commission denied several citizens registration as candidates for the Jogorku Kenesh.

The Central Election Commission (CEC) of Kyrgyzstan rejected the applications of four individuals wishing to become candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. The rejection was issued concerning Gulsary Omorbekovna Karimova, Jalolidin Payazidinovich Nurbaev, Shayloobek Karybekovich Atazov, and Bolotbek Sogushbekovich Duyshenaliev.

Tokayev spoke on the phone with Lukashenko

During the conversation, according to the press service, the leaders discussed the current state and future of bilateral relations, as well as exchanged views on important international issues. In addition, Tokayev and Lukashenko reached an agreement on the necessity to continue active cooperation within the framework of upcoming joint events.

The doctor explained whether there are side effects of the flu vaccine.

On the air of "Birinchi Radio," family doctor Elmira Agalieva shared information about the side effects of the flu vaccine. According to her, serious side effects are absent. "In rare cases, mild malaise, tenderness at the injection site, or a slight increase in temperature may occur," she added.

In Kazakhstan, the propaganda of LGBT will be banned

Illustrative photo Deputy Smirnova noted that the law will not restrict the rights of people with non-traditional sexual orientations, but will focus on limiting content that, in her opinion, may shape corresponding views in children. “Every person has the right to choose what they need, except, of course, for pedophilia. However, propaganda is unacceptable. I have seen books in the library where LGBT propaganda is openly presented, for example, stories about love between princes. There are

The Russian Youth National Football Team Will Compete in the Tournament in Kyrgyzstan

The Russian national football team for players under 21 is preparing for an international tournament that will take place in Kyrgyzstan from November 12 to 18. This information was announced by the team's press service.

A six-story building collapsed in the east of Istanbul

People may be trapped under the rubble, including children A six-story building has collapsed in the Gebze area of eastern Istanbul, according to information from the AHaber TV channel.

Where in Kyrgyzstan has gasoline risen in price the most since the beginning of the year (official data)

According to the monitoring data from the National Statistics Committee, from January 1 to October 28, the highest increase in the price of AI-95 gasoline was observed in Kerben and Toktogul, while AI-92 became more expensive in Bishkek, Batken, Tokmok, and Toktogul. Diesel fuel rose the most in Manas and the village of Semetey, located in the Manas district. Thus, a liter of AI-92 gasoline in Toktogul costs 75.6 soms, which is 18.7% higher than before. In Bishkek, the price is 76 soms

Why Manas Cannot Yet Be Granted the Status of a City of Republican Significance? Let's Figure It Out.

On October 11, Deputy Prime Minister and head of the State National Security Committee Kamchybek Tashiev opened a new stele in Manas, replacing the old one that was previously installed in "Jalal-Abad." On the same day, he stated that in 2026, Manas could become a city of republican significance. "There will be three cities of republican significance in Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek, Osh, and Manas," Tashiev said, receiving applause.

The State Financial Supervision has revoked "Data Group's" license as a virtual asset exchange operator.

The reason was a violation of legislation and non-compliance with the directive The company "Data Group" no longer has a license to conduct virtual asset exchange, according to the decision of the Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service.

The number of victims from Israeli strikes on Gaza since the evening of October 28 has exceeded 90

Reports of airstrikes are coming from the southern part of the sector, as well as from the city of Gaza According to TASS, since the evening of October 28, the number of victims as a result of Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has exceeded 90 people, as confirmed by the Al Jazeera television channel.

CPJ calls for the court's decision to recognize Temirov Live and Kloop as extremist to be overturned

This is the first case in Kyrgyzstan where news agencies have been designated as "extremist" The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called for the Bishkek City Court's decision from October 27, which declared the publications of the investigative outlets Temirov Live and Kloop as "extremist," to be overturned. This information is contained in the organization's statement.

Detained the traffic police inspector

According to information received by the editorial team of Kaktus.media from law enforcement representatives, on the previous day, October 28, an inspector from the traffic safety department of the Issyk-Ata district was detained. He is suspected of receiving a bribe of 25,000 soms. According to the security forces, the detention occurred when the police officer was returning the money that had previously been given to him by the victim for a favorable resolution of the matter.

Debate in Bishkek on the Reinstatement of the Death Penalty: Protection of Society or Violation of Rights?

Recent public hearings organized by the Media Action Platform of Kyrgyzstan became a platform for discussing draft laws proposed by the president's administration regarding the possible reinstatement of the death penalty. The event was attended by lawyers, human rights defenders, representatives of international organizations, and journalists. The discussion, which lasted several hours, demonstrated societal disagreements and increased legal questions related to this initiative. Context:

"The work on the creation of the Central Asian Union has been ongoing for many years"

The growing interest in Central Asia, especially from leading countries, has become noticeable in recent years. This year, the presidents of the region held several meetings with high-ranking representatives from the European Union, China, and Russia. It is also possible that a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump may take place before the end of the year. This statement was made by political scientist and director of the "Oy Ordo" Center for Strategic Studies, Igor Shestakov, at

In Aravan, the introduction of drip irrigation has doubled cotton harvests

In the Aravan district of the Osh region, there has been a significant increase in cotton yields achieved through drip irrigation. This has been made possible by the implementation of the "3+2+1" project initiated by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry.

The meeting of the Republican Headquarters for the preparation for the early elections of the deputies of the Mazhilis took place.

During the meeting of the Republican Headquarters for the preparation for the early elections of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, chaired by the First Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic Daniyar Amangeldiev, issues related to the organizational and technical support of the electoral commissions were discussed. This information was provided by the press service of the Cabinet. During the meeting, the Chairman of the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda of the Kyrgyz

"Please Understand and Forgive": A Citizen Apologized and Left TikTok Forever

Tilek Jumabekov, a citizen of Kyrgyzstan, became known after he published a video on TikTok sharply criticizing the authorities and his fellow citizens. However, he soon changed his attitude. After conversations with law enforcement representatives, Jumabekov recorded a new video in which his face expressed remorse. “I ask for your understanding and forgiveness. I will not return to TikTok,” he shared, folding his hands and promising to become a more prudent internet user if he decides to

In the Kyrgyz Republic, the construction of a factory for the production of drugs against echinococcosis was discussed

In the Kyrgyz Republic, discussions were held regarding the establishment of a factory that will specialize in the production of medications against echinococcosis and other parasitic diseases. This information was announced by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the country. The main goal of this initiative is to reduce dependence on imported medicines. The discussion was initiated during the visit of Bakyt Torobaev, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister