Early elections are scheduled for November 30, and they will be held under a new electoral system. As part of the innovations, 30 districts have been created, in each of which three deputies will be elected: either two men and one woman, or two women and one man.
Today, the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of the Kyrgyz Republic reviewed the applications of citizens who had previously registered as candidates for the elections to the Jogorku Kenesh. They officially declined to participate in the early parliamentary elections scheduled for November 30, 2025. Based on the decision of the CEC, the following candidates have withdrawn from the elections:
At the III Asian Youth Games in Manama (Bahrain), Ramis Maslovets, a talented fighter from Kyrgyzstan, won a bronze medal in the weight category up to 48 kg. His performance was a testament to a high level of skill and perseverance.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved an initiative to reduce the value-added tax (VAT) on agricultural products sold through retail chains. This became known on October 28 from Rustam Baltabaev, Executive Director of the Agro-Industrial Complex, during a panel session at the international exhibition KyrgyzTransLogistic 2025. Baltabaev noted that farmers in Kyrgyzstan, like in other countries, do not pay taxes when selling their products at markets. However, when products enter retail chains, they
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In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Ak-Suu district, autumn irrigation is being carried out, affecting about 9,000 hectares of land, as reported by Nurzat Kaliev, head of the local water management department of Ak-Suu. As Kaliev noted, this type of irrigation, known as "freezing," serves as a preparatory stage before the spring agricultural work. "Agriculture is the main focus of our district, and attention to irrigation systems is a key priority for us," he added.
At the coordination council in the Talas region, chaired by Mira Seydikirimova, attention was drawn to the importance of combating HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. Mira Seydikirimova noted that the goal of healthcare workers is to minimize the incidence of HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. "We are confident in the success of our efforts in this area," she said, also mentioning the achievements in improving medical services and coordinating actions in accordance with current legislation.
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A unique Nurjanov Alley is being created in Talas, stretching 1.2 kilometers and ranging from 35 to 70 meters in width. This was reported by Ermat Jumayev, the authorized representative of the president in the Talas region, in an interview with the Kabar agency. According to Jumayev, the alley will become one of the most attractive areas of the city, providing comfortable conditions for both residents and tourists. It will represent the economic center of Talas, similar to the famous
In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Ak-Suu district, an event was held dedicated to the anniversary of the Batken events that took place in 1999-2000, reports Turmush correspondent. Among the participants were both veterans of the Batken events and families of fallen soldiers, as well as representatives of local authorities. At the beginning of the event, those present laid flowers at the monument dedicated to the soldiers who died in the Batken region, after which a prayer was read. The
The youth national team of Russia will participate in the international football tournament that will take place in the city of Osh. This was reported by the news agency TASS. Russian footballers will compete against teams from Iran, Kyrgyzstan, and Bahrain.
A video has gone viral on social media showing a boy driving a Hyundai Palisade in one of the residential areas of Bishkek. This information was reported by the capital's UPSM. According to available data, law enforcement authorities have located the underage driver.
The Republican Institute for Advanced Training and Retraining of Educators has announced the launch of the Ustat platform, designed for the distance learning of teachers and methodologists. This information was provided by the Ministry of Education. The platform was created by the Kyrgyz IT company Ulut Soft.kg and fits within the framework of the state strategy for the digital transformation of the educational system.
Today's parents are increasingly contemplating not only the financial costs of raising children but also which areas to develop so that their children can confidently enter adulthood. While money plays an important role, what it can provide is far more significant. True investments lie not only in extracurricular activities and tutors but also in education that equips a child with the necessary skills and confidence for the future.
At the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after G. Aitiev, the opening of an exhibition titled "Return to the Roots" has been announced, which will be a personal project of the artist Boobek Arykov. Boobek Arykov, a laureate of the S. Chokmorov, Ch. Aitmatov, and Abai Kunanbaev awards, has held the position of senior lecturer at the I. Razzakov Kyrgyz Technical University since 1998. He is known as a monumental sculptor, painter, and graphic artist who actively develops the
“A provider station of LLC ‘Aknet’ operates on the premises In Bishkek, city hall representatives denied rumors about the presence of a mining farm in a container on the territory of Special Auxiliary School No. 22.
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Photo by the press service of the Bishkek City Hall Ramiz Aliev, the deputy mayor of the capital, held an on-site meeting at the territory of the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkek Sanitary Landfill," where he got acquainted with the preparation process for the launch of the new waste incineration plant. This information was provided by the press service of the city hall. During the working meeting, key aspects regarding the commissioning of the plant and the current state of construction
In the Düsseldorf area, police have detained a significant group involved in the sale of weapons linked to the Nazi past. This was reported by DW. Photo DW
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, an off-site meeting was held dedicated to the project for the construction of a waste incineration plant. This information was provided by the city administration. The meeting took place under the leadership of Deputy Mayor Ramiz Aliyev at the municipal enterprise "Bishkek Sanitary Landfill".
An off-site meeting was held in Bishkek under the leadership of Deputy Mayor Ramiz Aliyev at the "Bishkek Sanitary Landfill." According to the press service of the mayor's office, the meeting was dedicated to the implementation of a project to create an eco-technological plant that will process solid household waste and produce electricity.
According to the Telegram channel Mash, the actor had been battling a serious illness for a long time. In August, he shared news about a recurrence of brain cancer, which had been diagnosed seven years ago. Roman reported that he had almost completely lost his sight and needed constant support from his loved ones. In September, he began undergoing a course of chemotherapy. Roman Popov became widely known for his role as the good-natured investigator Mukich in the series "Police Officer
A recent expedition consisting of geologists, ecologists, historians, and archaeologists visited the Shut pasture located in the Papan rural district of the Kara-Suu region in Osh province, where samples of ancient monuments were collected. According to specialists, these monuments date back to the 2nd-1st centuries BC and the 6th century. Information about this site remains limited for now. For further study, it is necessary first to passport the object, determine its cultural affiliation, and
The construction of educational and medical institutions continues in the village of Zhany-Dostuk In the Batken region, in the village of Zhany-Dostuk, the construction of new residential houses for those who were relocated due to the delimitation of the Kyrgyz-Tajik border has been completed. This was reported by the Ministry of Construction of the Kyrgyz Republic.
In order to ensure the quality of statistical data collection, the government has decided to postpone the agricultural census to a new date — from March 20 to April 10, 2026. This was announced in a press release from the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. Initially, it was planned that the census would take place from November 1 to November 20, 2025.
The Financial Supervisory Authority, as part of its monitoring, continues to record instances of illegal lottery operations on the internet. The main objective of the monitoring is to protect citizens from unscrupulous financial practices.
The entry of Kyrgyz producers into international markets faces various difficulties, including tariff and non-tariff barriers. This was reported by Rustam Baltabaev, Executive Director of the Agro-Industrial Complex, during a panel session held on October 28 as part of the international exhibition KyrgyzTransLogistic 2025. Baltabaev noted that each country strives to protect its producers, which is a normal process. However, the association he represents calls on government structures to more
The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has begun the registration of citizens wishing to become candidates for the extraordinary elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. The elections are scheduled for November 30, 2025. As of October 28, 23 applications have been submitted for district No. 3, of which 6 candidates have already been registered. The number of voters in the district is 136,040 people, covering the city of Kyzyl-Kiya and parts of the Nookat and Aravan districts.
On October 27, a public discussion of draft laws concerning amendments to the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic and the repeal of the law regarding the abolition of the death penalty took place as part of a roundtable. This discussion became particularly relevant against the backdrop of the possible return of the death penalty in Kyrgyzstan. The initiative to reinstate the death penalty arose after a high-profile crime occurred on September 27, 2025, when a suspect kidnapped and killed a
The Collegium of the State Service for the Execution of Sentences (GSIN) held a meeting to summarize the results of its work over the past nine months. Representatives from the Presidential Administration, the Cabinet of Ministers, and the Prosecutor's Office participated in this meeting. According to the GSIN press service, efforts to prevent criminal influence among inmates continue. "An increasing number of prisoners are choosing law-abiding behavior, rejecting criminal norms.
In Talas, local authorities, together with the antimonopoly service, held meetings with entrepreneurs engaged in coal sales, reports Turmush correspondent. The antimonopoly service reminded that selling coal at prices exceeding the maximum allowable is a violation.
The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic informs entrepreneurs engaged in the retail sale of medical devices, including optics and hearing aid sales points, about new legislative requirements regarding the mandatory licensing of this activity. These changes are enshrined in a resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, which defines the retail sale of medical devices as an activity subject to licensing.
In China, authorized bodies are conducting thorough inspections of grain shipments, including sampling and laboratory analysis in cities such as Urumqi and Beijing. The inspection process takes from five to ten days. The current circumstances have negatively impacted the operation of Kazakhstan's infrastructure, leading to a queue of approximately 3,000 wagons with transit and export cargoes heading to China. This number exceeds the permissible limits for rolling stock awaiting transfer.
In Talas, the construction of a new water intake and reservoir is underway, as reported by Ermat Jumayev, the presidential representative in the Talas region, in an interview with the Kabar agency. Previously, only 45% of the city's population had access to the water intake, while the remaining residents used technical water that was extracted from underground by their own means.
According to the latest UN report, the reduction in external funding seriously threatens the work of organizations actively fighting violence against women and girls. The report states that one-third of the 428 surveyed human rights organizations have already suspended or closed their programs aimed at combating gender-based violence. More than 40% of organizations reported the need to cut or halt vital services such as legal, medical, and psychosocial assistance, as well as crisis shelters,
The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums decided on October 28 not to register Nurbayev Jalolidin Payazidinovich as a candidate for the elections to the Jogorku Kenesh from district No. 5. The elections are scheduled for November 30 and will be conducted under a new system, in which three deputies will be elected from each district: two men and one woman, or two women and one man.
- In the first nine months of 2025, Kyrgyzstan produced 511.4 billion soms of industrial products, which is 10.2% higher than the figures for the same period in 2024, as reported by the National Statistical Committee. By the end of September 2025, the volume of industrial production reached 75.5 billion soms, with the physical volume index compared to September of the previous year at 94.2%.
The play "Raskolnikov," created by Vyacheslav Vittiсh and Artem Bruno, will be presented on November 1 in Bishkek. It is based on the famous novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky, "Crime and Punishment." What to expect for the audience:
The Central Election Commission (CEC) rejected the registration of Gulsara Omorbekovna Karimova, who announced her candidacy in district No. 12. This decision was made at a recent meeting of the commission. According to the information from the CEC working group, the documents submitted by Karimova did not meet the legal requirements related to the elections. According to the National Agency for Religious Affairs and Interethnic Relations, in 2022 she held the position of director of the
At the end of November, new banknotes with a denomination of 20 and 50 soms will be issued in Kyrgyzstan. This information was announced at the opening ceremony of the new building of the National Bank of the country. The Chairman of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, Melis Turgunbaev, informed President Sadyr Japarov that the process will begin on November 17.
In the Talas region, the number of HIV and hepatitis tests is increasing. Gulmira Alisherova, the director of the Talas Regional Center for HIV and Hepatitis Control, reported an annual increase in the number of registered HIV cases. This is due to successful population testing initiatives. Over the past five years, the number of people tested has risen from 14,215 in 2019 to 25,281 in 2024, and in the first nine months of 2025, 20,121 people were tested. During this period, 33 new cases were
- On this day, Sadyr Japarov participated in the ceremonial opening of the new NBKR complex. The building includes ten different blocks, as well as a specialized storage facility for gold with a capacity of up to 1000 tons, a library, and a history museum.
At a meeting with the Deputy Ombudsman of Kyrgyzstan, Aichurok Nazaralieva, in Moscow, students from Kyrgyzstan reported that the universities they attend did not extend their stay in Russia. As a result, they violated migration requirements and now must either pay a fine or cross the border again. This was reported by the press service of the Ombudsman Institute on October 28. During her working visit to Moscow, Deputy Ombudsman Aichurok Nazaralieva met with Kyrgyz citizens who study and work
The tragedy unfolded early in the morning on October 28, 2025, when 17-year-old S. B., driving a Toyota Sienna, lost control on Shabdan Baatyr Avenue and crashed into an electric pole opposite the Bishkek CHPP. His passengers, 15-year-old Z. N. and 14-year-old A. N., died at the scene. The driver was taken to the hospital with injuries. According to information received from the Patrol Police Department of the Bishkek City Police, the underage driver did not have a license and took the car
Providers must relocate and lay communication lines underground In Bishkek, the city administration has addressed internet providers with a demand to remove cables installed on the facades of buildings.
The Vice President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Matteo Patrone and the Minister of Finance of Kyrgyzstan Almaz Baketaev signed a memorandum that paves the way for the preparation of a framework agreement. This agreement will focus on supporting key projects in the areas of irrigation, transport, and municipal infrastructure with a total financing volume of up to 400 million euros, according to information from the Ministry of Finance's press service. This
Through the joint efforts of the military prosecutor's office and the Main Department of Criminal Investigation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, the head of the food warehouse of one of the military units has been detained. He is suspected of stealing food products intended for the provision of military personnel, according to a statement from the agency's press service.
