In the Batken region, in the city of Aydarken in the Kadamjai district, there is a historical site — the building of the first House of Culture. The construction of this building began almost 70 years ago, and its opening was timed to coincide with the visit of Iskhak Razzakov.
- The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan, according to the resolution dated October 23, 2025, has updated 19 regulatory legal acts, as reported by the regulator's press service. These changes are aimed at aligning the regulatory framework with the norms of legislation concerning the exchange of credit information and self-imposed bans on credit transactions, which should enhance risk management in the financial sector.
- During a scheduled inspection conducted by employees of the Jalal-Abad Regional Office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, serious violations concerning environmental protection and ensuring ecological safety were identified. The press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources reported the results of the inspection. During the event, various violations were recorded, which led to the drafting of a report and the issuance of an order requiring the rectification of these
The meeting of Mufti Abdullaziz Zakirov with representatives of companies engaged in pilgrimage organization took place recently. The press service of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan (DUMK) reported that the mufti urged participants to work honestly, comply with the legislation, and wished them success in their noble cause.
At the international forum taking place in Suzhou, China, the Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan signed several agreements with Chinese companies for the development of renewable energy and attracting investments. This was reported in a press release from the Ministry of Energy. Photo from the press service of the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic. Photo from the press service of the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic. Photo from the press service of the Ministry of Energy of the
The specialists of the Republic Center for Health Strengthening reported that 21% of children in Kyrgyzstan have blood lead levels exceeding 5 µg/dL, which requires attention according to the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO). This data was obtained from a study aimed at determining the lead content in the blood of preschoolers. The study was initiated last year and covered 18 regions of the country. The results showed that elevated lead levels were detected in children
Illustrative photo During the night of October 29, Russian air defense successfully intercepted 100 Ukrainian drones, as reported by the country's Ministry of Defense. Of all the drones shot down, 46 were destroyed over the Bryansk region, 12 over Kaluga, eight over Belgorod, seven over Krasnodar Krai, six over the Moscow region and Oryol region, four over Ulyanovsk region, three over Crimea and the Mari El Republic, two over Stavropol Krai, and one over Kursk, Smolensk, and Tula regions.
According to the meteorologists' forecast, no precipitation is expected in Bishkek. October 30 is expected to be partly cloudy. At night, the air temperature will drop to +5 degrees, while during the day it will rise to +19 degrees.
During his working trip to the Kara-Kulja district, the Chairman of the Supreme Court of Kyrgyzstan, Mederbek Satyiev, visited the new building of the district court and was extremely dissatisfied with what he saw. According to eyewitnesses, the head of the Supreme Court was shown the restrooms, which had separate stalls for staff and for visitors. The conditions for the employees turned out to be significantly better. Mederbek Satyiev characterized this situation as a manifestation of double
As of October 1, 2025, Kyrgyzstan's international reserves reached over 7.5 billion US dollars, which is an increase of 48.5% compared to the end of September of the same year. The Deputy Chairman of the National Bank, Azat Kozubekov, shared this information at a press conference in Bishkek. He noted that the increase in reserves serves as an important indicator of the stability of the financial system and the economy of the country.
In the Oktyabrsky District of the capital, the street Kadyir-Ata is being paved in the Police Town. The length of the section being updated is 430 meters, and the width is 7 meters. Curbs have been installed on the new road, and an irrigation system has also been set up.
Employees of the tourist-ecological police made a heroic act by stopping a forest fire in the area of the village of Zhylyu-Bulak, located in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region. The press service of the regional police department reported that during a patrol, the inspectors noticed smoke coming from the forest.
The tragedy occurred on October 28, 2025, at 04:00 on Shabdan-Baatyr Avenue in Bishkek, where a minor driver, born in 2008, crashed a "Toyota Sienna" into an electric pole. This was reported by the press service of the Emergency Situations Ministry of the city.
Illustrative photo Police conducted an "operational-preventive measure" at a warehouse located in the village of Koledino. During the inspection, migrants were detained, including citizens from Asian countries, Latin America, and North Africa. A total of 46 protocols were drawn up against these individuals for violating the rules of stay in Russia (Article 18.8 of the Administrative Offenses Code of the Russian Federation) and 96 for illegal labor activities (Article 18.10 of the
At night, in most areas of Chui and Issyk-Kul regions, as well as in some places in Naryn region, there will be rain, with snow falling in the mountainous areas; no precipitation is expected in other parts of the country. According to Kyrgyzhydromet, during the day, rain is also forecasted in some areas of Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions, with snow in the highlands, while the rest of the territory will be dry. The wind will be from the west at a speed of 4-9 m/s.
The employees of the tourist-ecological police of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region successfully intervened to stop the spread of a forest fire and protect natural habitats near the village of Zhylyu-Bulak, located in the Tyup district. This situation was reported by a Turmush correspondent.
Azamat Osmonaliev, the chief specialist of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the capital, spoke about the criteria for installing speed bumps in Bishkek on the air of "Birinchi Radio." According to him, such artificial irregularities are installed in the following cases:
A six-story building collapsed in eastern Istanbul. According to the AHaber TV channel, a family of five, including children, may be trapped under the rubble. “The collapse occurred in the Gebze district, but the cause has not yet been determined. Preliminary reports suggest that five to six people may be under the debris,” the TV channel added.
In Bishkek, the issue of defects on repaired roads is being studied. The chief specialist of the capital's Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure, Azamat Osmonaliev, spoke about this on the air of "Birinchi Radio". According to him, recently experts from Kazakhstan (the city of Almaty) and Russia, as well as representatives of contracting organizations, gathered at a round table.
The work to prevent the illegal use of natural resources continues in the Talas region. Specialists from the regional office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision are actively engaged in this task.
According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate, the crews of the tourist-ecological police noticed smoke coming from a forest area during their patrol. Although the fire was small, strong winds quickly spread the flames, threatening a significant area of forest.
- As of the end of August 2025, the volume of bank lending in Kyrgyzstan exceeded 447 billion soms, which represents an increase of more than 30%. This information was announced on October 29, 2025, by the Deputy Chairman of the National Bank, Azat Kozubekov, at a press conference in Bishkek. Kozubekov also noted that the deposit base of banks increased by more than 25% during the same period, reaching 741 billion soms.
As of 5:00 PM on October 28, 2025, the air quality level in Bishkek is 56 AQI. This figure indicates a satisfactory state of the atmosphere.
In 2026, Kyrgyzstan plans to obtain a quota for the duty-free import of 15,000 electric vehicles. This initiative has been presented for public discussion on the platform of the Eurasian Economic Commission, which is a supranational body for the EAEU countries.
As a result of a scheduled inspection of the activities of the LLC "Muras Synthesis" by inspectors from the Jalal-Abad Regional Office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, conducted as part of the control over compliance with environmental standards, serious violations were identified. According to the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, deficiencies in environmental protection and ensuring ecological safety were discovered during the
Since the beginning of 2025, there has been a significant increase in the prices of fuel and lubricants in Kyrgyzstan. The Deputy Chairman of the National Bank, Azat Kozubekov, shared this information at a press conference held in Bishkek. According to Kozubekov, since the beginning of the year, gasoline prices have risen by 12.6%, while diesel fuel has become 8.4% more expensive.
The driver will lose his license for a year At the 'Ak-Tilek' checkpoint, traffic police officers stopped a FAW truck driver who had entered oncoming traffic while under the influence of alcohol.
As of October 1, 2025, the number of pensioners in Kyrgyzstan has reached approximately 818.7 thousand people. Every year, this number increases by an average of 20 thousand. Does the state have the ability to provide decent pensions for all? This question was answered by Bakhtiyar Aliyev, the head of the Social Fund. — With the increasing number of elderly people, what is the fund's strategy for ensuring the sustainability of the pension system in the future?
The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced a significant expansion of the list of non-profit organizations that are now required to submit consolidated reports on their income and expenses to the tax authorities. This was reported by the press service of the STS. According to the recently adopted law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic Regarding the Reporting of Certain Non-Profit Organizations," political parties, trade unions, religious
In the Chuy region, active construction of the Arashan – Chunkurchak road continues, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. It has become known that work is being carried out on a section ranging from 2 to 22 kilometers. Currently, earthworks and road widening are being completed, with 85% finished. In addition, 46 drainage pipes are being installed, and two bridge structures are being reconstructed. On the section from 9 to 11 kilometers, the laying
A message was received at the Call Center from a resident of Bishkek. He noted that at the "Altyn-Ordo" bus stop on Ankara Street, getting on and off the buses has become extremely difficult due to large puddles.
In Bishkek, at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, the football club "Muras United" confidently defeated the Lebanese "Safaa," finishing the match with a score of 2:0. The game attracted a large number of spectators who actively supported the home team.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a major overhaul of 13 central streets is planned for 2025, and work on 12 of them has already been completed. This was reported on the air of "Birinchi Radio" by Azamat Osmonaliev, the chief specialist of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure. He noted that repairs are currently ongoing on Fuchik Street, specifically on the section from Profsoyuznaya to BChK, on the eastern side.
The start of the match was promising for "Abdysh-Ata": already in the 9th minute, forward Artem Belyi opened the scoring with a long-range shot, putting his team ahead. However, the end of the first half created tension for the Kant team. Goalkeeper Sultan Chomoev failed to reliably clear the ball after a set piece, and Majid Al-Saladi took advantage of the situation, equalizing the score in the 44th minute.
The authorities of the city of Osh have announced the need to change the signs for restaurants, cafes, and other commercial organizations. According to the new requirement, all signs must be in the Kyrgyz language and must be updated by November 10, 2025. Previously, the municipality reported that in recent years, the number of signs in English, Chinese, Arabic, and Uzbek has significantly increased. Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev instructed the relevant services and the state language commission
Apple has become the third company in world history to reach a market capitalization of $4 trillion. This is evidenced by data from the Nasdaq exchange.
The State Financial Supervision Service (Gosfinadzor) has decided to revoke the license of the company "Data Group," which operates as a virtual assets operator. The main reason for this step was the failure to comply with regulations and violations of the laws governing the circulation of virtual assets, as stated in the official press release of the agency. During the conducted inspection, it was revealed that the specialized platform provided by the company is not operational,
On October 25, the international arts competition "Star Time" took place in Almaty (Kazakhstan), in which the Karabalta ensemble "Elim" participated. This was reported by Turmush correspondent.
On October 29, the press service of the Main Department of Road Safety (GUOBDD) reported a new case of driving under the influence of alcohol. According to the information, on the evening of October 28, around 18:40, at the checkpoint "Ak-Tilek—automobile", located at the Kyrgyz-Kazakh border, a truck of the "Faw" brand drove into the oncoming lane, which is a violation of traffic rules. GUOBDD inspectors stopped the vehicle and, after checking the documents, suspected the
The hurricane "Melissa" caused the displacement of about 15,000 residents of Jamaica to temporary shelters. As a result of the storm, 530,000 households were left without electricity, with a total population of the country at 2.8 million people. In the capital, Kingston, authorities also warned of the possible appearance of crocodiles that left their usual habitats due to flooding. The storm passed through Jamaica in less than a day and is already moving north towards Cuba, where it
In the Jeti-Oguz district, a celebration was held for the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the social service, as reported by Gulbara Zhaanbaeva, head of the Department of Labor, Social Welfare, and Migration of the district. She noted that as part of the festive event, the results of work in the social sphere were summarized, and the achievements of employees and the quality of services provided to the population were highlighted.
On October 28, President Sadyr Japarov attended the opening of the new building of the National Bank in Bishkek. During a tour of the facility, he asked the Chairman of the National Bank, Melis Turgunbaev, about the sale of gold bars and the current state of affairs.
As part of the initiative "Emergency Support for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises," interest-free loans totaling 9 billion 435 million 925 thousand soms have been issued. This was reported on "Birinchi Radio" by Bermet Musakozhoeva, the director of the credit line management department of the Ministry of Finance of Kyrgyzstan. As of October 1, 2025, since the start of the project, financial support has been provided to 11,821 entrepreneurs.
Kazakhstan has completed the use of the quota for duty-free import of electric vehicles established by the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). This has resulted in many cars being stuck at the border, with owners unable to retrieve their vehicles. This situation raises doubts about the sustainable development of the electric vehicle market in the country and undermines the course towards a "green" economy, reports Arbat Media.
In the book "Drug Situation: Analysis, Diagnosis, Prognosis," Lieutenant General of Police and Doctor of Law Bolotbek Nogoybaev shares a story about the arrest of a resident of Przhevalsk (now Karakol) with a large batch of drugs. This event took place in 1937 when N.D. Bey, who had multiple previous convictions, was arrested with 20 kg of opium and a significant amount of cash.
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) expressed protest against the court's decision issued on October 27 in Kyrgyzstan, which recognized the materials of the publications Temirov Live and Kloop as "extremist." This court ruling also stated that the activities of the founder of Temirov Live, Bolot Temirov, and the founder of Kloop, Rinat Tukhvatshin, are considered "extremist." Gulnoza Said, CPJ's Europe and Central Asia Program Coordinator, noted: "This
The Head of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the Bishkek City Hall, Azamat Osmonaliev, announced that traffic on Fuchik Street is scheduled to open on November 15. In an interview on "Birinchi Radio," he noted that a major overhaul of 13 central streets was planned for 2025, and work has been completed on 12 of them. Currently, repairs are ongoing on Fuchik Street on the section from Profsoyuznaya Street to the Big Chui Canal on the
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has proposed amendments to a number of legislative acts related to pricing and antimonopoly control. The draft document is currently available for public discussion. The main objective of these changes is to create a competitive, transparent, and innovative environment in the banking and payment services sector in the country.
