How were executions carried out in the 90s in Kyrgyzstan?

After gaining independence in 1991, Kyrgyzstan retained the death penalty as a last resort punishment for 15 non-violent crimes and two violent ones. The 1993 Constitution provided for the possibility of applying the death penalty in specific cases. In the early years following the collapse of the USSR, sentences were handed down based on the Soviet Criminal Code, and executions were carried out by shooting. Since information about executions was considered secret, exact data on the number of

A factory for the production of electric buses may be built in Bishkek

The city administration is actively discussing the project with Chinese manufacturers Mayor of Bishkek Aibek Junushaliev recently made a working trip to Chande, China, where he familiarized himself with the production processes at the CRRC Electric plant, which manufactures electric buses. This was reported by the press service of the city administration.

Sadyr Japarov launched a hydropower plant financed by a domestic investor

On October 27, President Sadyr Japarov made a working trip to the Jalal-Abad region, where the official launch of the Kara-Kul hydroelectric power station took place. This was reported by the information policy service of the President's administration. Photo by the President's Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic. Photo by the President's Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic. The hydroelectric power station is located at the mouth of the Kara-Suu River, which flows into the

Benazir Nurlanova Appointed Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce

Signed the Prime Minister's order The new position of Benazir Nurlanova as Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic was approved by the order of the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy.

Sadyr Japarov opened the training and educational center of the special unit "Alpha"

During his working trip to the Jalal-Abad region, President Sadyr Japarov participated in the opening of a new training center for the special unit "Alpha" of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). This was reported by the president's press service. Sadyr Japarov reminded about the establishment of this special unit, which was founded on October 27, 1992, and emphasized that "Alpha" has successfully handled important and complex tasks since then.

A school for 750 students is being built in the Ak-Ordo residential area of the capital.

In the capital district of Ak-Ordo, the construction of a new school for 750 students has begun, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Construction. The project is being implemented using funds from the republican budget. The tender amount is 343 million soms.

The Muftiyat and the Probation Department Signed a Memorandum of Cooperation

On October 27, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan and the Department of Probation, operating under the auspices of the Ministry of Justice. This was reported by the press service of the Muftiate. According to the terms of the agreement, both organizations intend to actively collaborate to facilitate the integration of individuals who have committed offenses into society, as well as to promote traditional Islamic values.

In Cholpon-Ata, the quality of soil for the construction of a new residential complex was checked

Specialists conducted soil testing to assess its compaction In Cholpon-Ata, located in the Issyk-Kul region, employees of the Republican Center for Certification in Construction, operating under the Ministry of Construction of the Kyrgyz Republic, carried out quality control of the soil at the site of a new residential complex.

Why are buses delayed in Bishkek in the evenings? Expert's response

Arthur Omurzakov, the chief engineer of the fleet No. 2 of the municipal enterprise "Bishkek City Transport," explained in an interview on "Birinchi Radio" why residents of the capital have to wait a long time for municipal buses in the evening. According to him, a wait of 10-15 minutes is acceptable, considering the current traffic jams on the roads.

In the Ak-Tal District, the memory of those who perished in the Batken events was honored

In the Naryn region, in the Ak-Tal district, an event was held in memory of those who died during the Batken events, as well as in honor of veterans, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. The ceremony took place at the monument in the village of Bayetov, which was erected in memory of the victims of the Afghan and Batken wars. At the beginning of the event, a memorial prayer was recited, and then a special event dedicated to veterans was held at the district House of Culture.

The amount spent by the authorities to pay off the national debt since the beginning of the year has been announced.

From January to September of this year, 55 billion 530.3 million soms were allocated for the payment of the national debt, which is equivalent to approximately $636.2 million. This data was provided by the Ministry of Finance. According to the Ministry of Finance, in 2024, Kyrgyzstan spent 37.5 billion soms ($429.6 million) on external debt payments and 22.2 billion soms ($254.8 million) on domestic obligations.

152 km of bike routes will be created in Bishkek

The general plan for the development of Bishkek until 2050 includes the creation of a modern bicycle infrastructure solution, which will feature a unified network of bike routes. Key areas of work:

Another problematic apartment building has been legalized by the Ministry of Construction in Bishkek

This building was constructed without compliance with the legislation and has not yet been put into operation. In Bishkek, the Ministry of Construction of the Kyrgyz Republic has legalized another problematic apartment building.

BTS is preparing the largest world tour in the history of the group

The South Korean boy band BTS is preparing for the largest tour of their career, coinciding with their return to the stage after a four-year hiatus. According to Bloomberg, the group plans to release a new album at the end of March 2026 and support it with 65 concerts worldwide. However, the label HYBE, which represents BTS, has not confirmed the information reported by Bloomberg. HYBE stated, "We cannot yet confirm the details regarding the dates and scale of the new BTS world tour."

Amirchik made a "coming out" in a conversation with Sobchak. It's not what you think.

The famous Kyrgyz singer Amirhan Batabaev, better known as Amirchik, revealed some aspects of his personal life in a conversation with Ksenia Sobchak, using the term "coming out." Initially, the artist claimed that he was not in a relationship, but soon changed his statement, asking, "Do you want me to come out?" and admitted that he is in a long-term relationship.

The GKNB detained the chief specialist of the CSC in Suzak.

The chief specialist of the State Institution "Kyzmat," who works at the public service center of the Suzak district, has been detained on suspicion of receiving a bribe. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the agency, the suspect, known as P. B. M., used her official powers to systematically extort money from citizens, promising assistance in obtaining Kyrgyz citizenship. She was detained while

Master Plan 2050: Authorities Plan to Revive Idle Enterprises in Bishkek

The new General Plan presented by the Bishkek City Hall for the period from 2025 to 2050 includes plans for the restoration of several abandoned industrial zones and factories. Among the main directions are the development of the "green energy" sector, as well as the implementation of modern technologies for waste recycling and ensuring food security. To enhance the competitiveness of the capital, it is proposed to increase the investment attractiveness of various industries.

In Kyrgyzstan, the coverage of children vaccinated against poliomyelitis is decreasing

According to information from the Republican Center for Immunoprophylaxis, there has been a slight decrease in the coverage of children with preventive vaccinations against poliomyelitis in Kyrgyzstan from 2020 to 2024. According to the center, the republic continues to take active measures aimed at maintaining the status of a country free from poliomyelitis. Significant attention is paid to both planned and catch-up immunization, monitoring the conditions for vaccine storage, and raising

The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic Tightens Control Over Prices and Monopolies in the Banking Sector

The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has initiated discussions on a new draft resolution concerning changes to its regulations that govern antitrust issues, pricing, and the subsidiary structures of banks. This was reported by the regulator's press service. In the agency, it was noted that the purpose of this document is to improve the protection of the rights of financial service users and to stimulate a competitive environment in the banking and payment services sector.

The highest vegetable yield recorded in Chuy and Osh regions

The harvest campaign for agricultural crops is coming to an end in Kyrgyzstan. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the highest vegetable yield indicators were recorded in the Chui and Osh regions this season.

On October 28, electricity will be turned off in parts of Bishkek (list of streets)

The Bishkek electric grid enterprise has announced planned power outages scheduled for October 28. This information is available on the company's official resources. Outages will be carried out due to necessary technical work on the power grids.

Warm October - what weather awaits the residents of Bishkek until the end of the week

In the coming days, variable weather is expected in Bishkek. October 27, Monday

Electricity Shortage in Winter: President Urges Citizens to Endure for Another 2.5 Years

“God willing, in 2.5 years we will no longer import electricity in winter” At the official launch of the “Kara-Kul” hydropower plant in the Jalal-Abad region, President Sadyr Japarov urged the population to be patient amid the electricity shortage in winter.

"Turkmengas Suspends Supplies of Turkmen Gas to Turkey"

Opinion: Gasoline is expensive, and they also shortchange you on it.

“There is clearly corruption present here” Bakyt Baketaev, a well-known public figure and former head of the National Anti-Corruption Agency, claims that gas stations in Bishkek often underfill gasoline.

Highways, Interchanges, and Pedestrian Zones: How Bishkek's Roads Will Change

According to the master plan for the development of Bishkek, which is designed until 2050, significant changes are planned for the street and road network of the capital. These transformations aim to reduce the load on central highways, improve transportation links between districts, and create more comfortable conditions for pedestrians and public transport. The main goals set by the project include:

The CEC held an online meeting with representatives of the president in the regions and the mayors of the cities of Bishkek and Osh.

On October 27, an online meeting was held at the Central Election Commission dedicated to organizing meetings between candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh and voters in the districts. Representatives authorized by the president from various regions, their deputies, as well as the vice-mayors of Bishkek and Osh were present at the event, as reported by the CEC.

The party of President Javier Milei in Argentina won the midterm elections for parliament.

According to preliminary data, after processing nearly 99% of the ballots, Milei's party received 40.7% of the votes, while the opposition alliance gathered 31.7%. Voter turnout was 68%, down from 71.8% in the similar elections of 2021. These results secured "Freedom is Coming" and its allies at least a third of the seats in both chambers of parliament. BBC News reports that out of 24 seats in the Senate, the party won 13, and in the Chamber of Deputies — 64 out of 127.

95 conscripts received the military rank of "lieutenant"

In the Ministry of Defense, at the Combat Training Center, 95 soldiers serving on conscription and holding higher education were awarded the military rank of "lieutenant." As reported by the press service of the Ministry of Defense, this event took place on October 27. Over the course of a month, training sessions were conducted with the cadets, covering tactical, fire, technical, and physical training aimed at developing skills in platoon management in modern combat conditions.

Beautiful Strangers, Fake Crypto Experts, and Startup Traps — The Times Reveals the Scale of Modern Espionage

Malvenon claims that this is not paranoia or a fabrication: a real "sex war," as insiders call it, has erupted in Silicon Valley, where foreign intelligence services use cunning methods to obtain technological secrets from American experts. The story recounted by Malvenon in an interview with The Times resembles a James Bond plot. Two attractive Chinese women attempted to gain access to a closed business conference in Virginia focused on the risks of investing in China. "We

Felix Kulov: Important Issues for Kyrgyzstan May Be Resolved at the "C5+1" Summit

“It is essential for this forum to become a pivotal moment in the development of bilateral and regional relations” On November 6, the “C5+1” summit (Central Asia + USA) will take place in Washington, where important issues for Kyrgyzstan may be discussed, as noted by former Prime Minister Felix Kulov.

In the village of Komsomolsk, children have no English textbooks. Response from the school director.

In response to the request 24.kg, the administration of the Karalaev School in the Sokuluk district commented on the situation regarding the lack of English textbooks for third graders in the village of Komsomolskoye. The director of the institution reported that this academic year the school received new English textbooks for grades 3 to 9, which were printed according to the updated program. However, it turned out that the number of books for third grades in Russian-speaking schools was

Kyrgyzstani Athletes Won Medals at the III Asian Youth Games in MMA and Muay Thai

At the III Asian Youth Games taking place in Manama, Kyrgyz athletes achieved excellent results, winning several medals in MMA and Muay Thai disciplines. This information was announced by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic. Silver Medal

Police found the body of a missing patient from the psychiatric clinic.

On October 26, the body of a patient from the psycho-neurological social hospital, who had been missing for four days, was found in a ditch located in the western part of the village of Indom. This was reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. The director of the institution, A. B., filed a missing person report on October 23, stating that approximately at 12:45, D. N. G., a woman born in 1979 and a first-group disabled person, had disappeared.

Sadyr Japarov urges not to complain about power outages: Endure for another 2.5 years

Addressing the people on October 27 during his working trip to the Jalal-Abad region, Zaparov participated in the ceremonial opening of the Kara-Kul Hydroelectric Power Station. He noted that in the future, the construction of the "Kambar-Ata-1" hydroelectric power station is planned, which will be an important event for the country.

The chief specialist of the CCA of Suzak district has been detained for bribery.

She was receiving money for assistance in obtaining citizenship of the Kyrgyz Republic Employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) detained the chief specialist of the public service center of the Suzak district on suspicion of accepting bribes.

Sadyr Japarov opened a training and educational center of the State Committee for National Security in the Jalal-Abad region

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In the village of Baigunchok, school graduates improved the area in front of the educational institution.

In the village of Baygönchök, located in the rural district of Bayetov in the Ak-Tala region of Naryn Province, paving was laid in front of the secondary school, as reported by Turmush correspondent. The director of the educational institution, Tabris Otorov, stated that the graduates of 1988, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their graduation, decided to improve the area. As a result of their efforts, paving was laid over an area of 150 square meters, costing 160,000 soms.

Elections for Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. Kyrgyz citizens abroad will be able to vote remotely.

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of the Kyrgyz Republic announces the upcoming early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, 2025. Citizens located outside the country will be able to use the remote voting mechanism, which will allow them to vote based on their actual location, rather than just their place of registration. According to the Central Election Commission, the ballot will be formed based on the districts corresponding to the

Employee of the Public Service Center detained in Suzak. Suspected of receiving a bribe.

In the Suzak district, the chief specialist of the Public Service Center was detained on charges of accepting a bribe, according to information from the press center of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). The investigation revealed that citizen P.B.M. used her official position to regularly receive monetary funds from citizens under the pretext of assisting in obtaining citizenship of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Get your umbrellas ready - forecasters promise rain. Weather in Bishkek and across Kyrgyzstan for the week.

Bishkek October 28, Tuesday The temperature at night will be +7...+9 °C, overcast is expected. During the day, the temperature will rise to +19...+21 °C, also cloudy.

The women's national team of Kyrgyzstan took 7th place at the World Championship (U-23)

The women's wrestling team of Kyrgyzstan has completed its performances at the Youth World Championship taking place in Serbia. The tournament, intended for athletes aged 23 and under, is being held in the city of Novi Sad from October 22 to 25. A total of 10 sets of medals were contested in women's wrestling during the competition.

Warm and rainy weather is expected by forecasters in Kazakhstan in the coming days.

The "Kazhydromet" service has published a forecast for the weather conditions for the next three days. An Atlantic cyclone will affect western Kazakhstan, leading to rain and increased wind, especially in these regions. At the same time, no precipitation is expected in the northern, central, and eastern parts of the country until October 30, when rain may reach the north. Rain is also predicted in the southern regions, and in mountainous areas, precipitation in the form of rain or

In Naryn, a gallery building has been returned to state ownership

In Naryn, the building of the art gallery was returned to state ownership by the decision of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic. As determined during the investigative actions, in 2000, the building, which was previously used as a city library on a land plot of 1350 square meters, was illegally transferred to the private ownership of a citizen "S.A.M.", after which a gallery building was constructed on that site.

In Cameroon, the world's oldest president has been re-elected for a new term.

Paul Biya, who has held the presidency of Cameroon since 1982, has once again won the election, receiving 53.66% of the votes, according to results published by the country's Constitutional Court. The elections took place on October 12, and, according to the rules, the Constitutional Court had 15 days to finalize the results. The electoral commission noted that the voting was conducted peacefully.

In Kyrgyzstan, almost 70% of the population leads a sedentary lifestyle. Why is this bad?

According to a recent study, more than 68% of the population of Kyrgyzstan (specifically 68.3%) do not engage in regular physical activity. This percentage is particularly high among women, where it reaches 92.8%. This data was presented by Deputy Minister of Health Bubuzhan Arykbaeva in her report "Trends in the Prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases and Their Risk Factors Based on the Results of STEPS 1 and STEPS 2 Studies Over 10 Years." Moreover, 75.9% of the population does not

Bishkek Master Plan: By 2050, the capital will have 37 hospitals and 65 clinics

By 2050, it is planned to establish about 37 stationary medical institutions in Bishkek with a total designed capacity of over 25,900 beds. This data is reflected in the new general plan of the city, which is currently under public discussion. Currently, the capital has 25 hospitals, both republican and municipal, with a total designed capacity of 7,239 beds. The projected need for hospitals by 2050 was calculated based on the following normative indicator: 13.47 beds per 1,000 population.

Kyrgyzstan Increases Import of Cattle

According to data provided by the National Statistics Committee, from January to May of this year, Kyrgyzstan imported 15 thousand heads of cattle (bovine). Compared to the same period last year, imports increased by 39.6%.