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Kyrgyzstan will abandon electricity imports in 2.5 years — Sadyr Japarov
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Kyrgyzstan will abandon electricity imports in 2.5 years — Sadyr Japarov

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov announced that soon, specifically in 2.5 years, the republic will completely abandon winter electricity imports. This statement was made during his working trip to the Jalal-Abad region, where he participated in the opening of the "Kara-Kul" hydroelectric power station. According to Japarov, large-scale energy projects are actively being implemented in the country, which will help achieve independence in electricity supply.

27.10.2025, 15:36
Samidin Kary Atabaev appointed head of the city qaziat of Osh
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Samidin Kary Atabaev appointed head of the city qaziat of Osh

Samidin Kary Atabaev has been appointed the new head of the muftiate of the city of Osh, as announced following the signing of the relevant order by Mufti Abdulaziz Zakirov. During the presentation ceremony of Atabaev to the clergy and parishioners, he received a warm welcome. Before taking this position, Atabaev served as the head of the muftiate of Muslims in the Issyk-Kul region.

27.10.2025, 15:33
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"‘I waited for my brother all my life...’: The first chairman of the Kochkor village council, Ybrai Konoev, was sentenced to death and exonerated 20 years later"

Political repression during the Soviet period affected millions of people, yet the exact figures remain unknown to this day. According to various sources, the number of victims is at least 12 million, while estimates from the Gulag History Museum suggest this figure reaches 20 million, among whom over a million were executed. Throughout the Soviet era, political persecution did not cease, but it reached its largest scale during the Stalin period. The "purges" targeted party officials,

27.10.2025, 15:31
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A multifunctional campus for modern education and creative technologies is planned to be built in Bishkek.

In Bishkek, as part of the new master plan until 2050, the creation of a multifunctional campus focused on modern education and creative technologies is planned. The campus will include the following elements: a university offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs; a college providing primary and secondary vocational education; an innovative coworking space; student dormitories.

27.10.2025, 15:28
Tokaev and Putin discussed the state visit of the President of Kazakhstan to Russia, which will take place on November 12.
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Tokaev and Putin discussed the state visit of the President of Kazakhstan to Russia, which will take place on November 12.

During the discussion between the heads of state, attention was focused on the preparations for the upcoming state visit of the President of Kazakhstan to Russia, which will take place on November 12. The leaders emphasized the importance of these negotiations for strengthening the strategic partnership and allied relations between the two countries. In addition, current issues of the global situation were addressed during the conversation.

27.10.2025, 15:28
A pedestrian street will be created in the center of Bishkek.
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A pedestrian street will be created in the center of Bishkek.

In accordance with the General Plan for the Development of Bishkek, which is projected until 2050, a modern pedestrian zone is planned to be created on Kyiv Street, which is 3.3 km long, and a public transport line will also be integrated into it. This project aims to create a comfortable, safe, and environmentally friendly urban environment, ensuring the coexistence of pedestrians and public transport.

27.10.2025, 15:21
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The screening of the film "Algimantas Vidukirgis - Confession of a Director's Wife" will take place.

On November 2, 2025, the premiere of the documentary film by Tynai Ibragimov titled "Algimantas Vidukyrgyz - Confession of a Film Director's Wife" will take place at the House of Cinema in Bishkek. This event is timed to coincide with the kyrk kün - the day of remembrance for the recently departed Roza Tabaldieva, the wife of the renowned director. The information about the screening was provided by relatives. The film is dedicated to the memory of Algimantas Vidugiris, one of

27.10.2025, 15:17
Missing patient of the Zhayil boarding school found dead
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Missing patient of the Zhayil boarding school found dead

The body of Natalia Denisенко, a 45-year-old patient of the Jayil psychiatric hospital, was found after her disappearance on October 23. This was reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. According to information provided by the director of the hospital, the woman went missing during a walk around 12:45 PM. A search was initiated, but her body was only discovered on October 26 in a ditch located approximately three kilometers from the facility.

27.10.2025, 15:17
Ministry of Natural Resources: The main air pollutant in Bishkek is transportation
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Ministry of Natural Resources: The main air pollutant in Bishkek is transportation

A meeting was held in Bishkek as part of a multilateral dialogue on the topic "Combating Transport-Related Air Pollution in Kyrgyzstan: Towards Clean Air in Cities Year-Round," as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources. During the event, Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision Meder Mashiev emphasized the importance of the discussed topic, noting that air pollution from transport has become one of the main reasons for the

27.10.2025, 15:17
Local news

"Robots Are Working Hard." How Technology Has Taken Over Household Chores

The time when dreams of robots doing household chores were just a fantasy is in the past. We already live in an era where technology actively takes on routine tasks. Cleaning, laundry, cooking — all these responsibilities are increasingly entrusted to smart devices, allowing us to save time and energy, turning familiar chores into an engaging process.

27.10.2025, 15:15
In Bishkek, a plant for the production of electric buses may be built
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In Bishkek, a plant for the production of electric buses may be built

The Mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, recently visited the Chinese city of Chande on a working trip, according to information provided by the city's press service. During his visit, he familiarized himself with the production processes at the CRRC Electric plant, which specializes in creating electric buses.

27.10.2025, 15:13
Incidents

Man Took 100 Thousand for a Surveillance System. And Spent the Money on Personal Needs

According to information from the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region, a man who introduced himself as K. P. received 101,000 soms from a resident of the village of Dmitrievka, V. A., for the installation of a video surveillance system. The applicant reported to the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata District because K. P. disappeared after receiving the money. V. A. met the fraudster through mutual acquaintances, and he assured him of his competencies by showing how

27.10.2025, 15:11
In Kyrgyzstan, the UN Day was brightly celebrated
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In Kyrgyzstan, the UN Day was brightly celebrated

The celebration of UN Day took place at the Abdykalyk Maldybaev Kyrgyz National Opera and Ballet Theater. The event was held under the motto "Working Together: 80 Years of Collaboration for Peace, Development, and Human Rights and the Way Forward". According to participants, this vibrant celebration of UN Day in Kyrgyzstan was the first of its kind in a long time. National and international partners of the UN system gathered at the event, including representatives from government

27.10.2025, 15:05
In Suzak, the chief specialist of the Public Service Center has been detained
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In Suzak, the chief specialist of the Public Service Center has been detained

In Suzak, in the Jalal-Abad region, the chief specialist of the Public Service Center "Kyzmat" was detained by employees of the State Committee for National Security. According to preliminary information, P.B.M. used her official powers to systematically extort money from citizens under the guise of assisting them in obtaining citizenship of the Kyrgyz Republic. The detention occurred at the moment she was returning 21,000 soms through an electronic wallet. At the moment, P.B.M. is

27.10.2025, 15:05
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Missing patient of the Jayil Psychoneurological Boarding School found. She has passed away.

Natalia Gennadyevna Denisienko, a patient of the Jayil Psychoneurological Boarding School, was found dead. This information was confirmed by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region. On October 23, the director of the psychoneurological social inpatient facility, A.B., reported to the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil District that a first-group disabled patient, born on April 27, 1979, and residing in the village of Indom, had gone missing around

27.10.2025, 15:03
The Russian Ministry of Energy explained the reasons for the rise in fuel prices on the exchange.
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The Russian Ministry of Energy explained the reasons for the rise in fuel prices on the exchange.

Sergey Tsivilev In his explanation, Tsivilev specified that the rise in prices on the exchange is due to two main factors. First, seasonal repairs at refineries have led to a decrease in production volumes, and second, there is traditionally high demand for fuel at this time of year. The minister also noted that this year additional factors have emerged in the market, such as reports of temporary shutdowns at some plants, which exacerbated the situation. "These circumstances collectively

27.10.2025, 15:00
Samidin Atabaev appointed head of the city of Osh's Qaziat
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Samidin Atabaev appointed head of the city of Osh's Qaziat

By the decision of Mufti Abdulaziz Zakirov, Samidin Atabaev has been appointed as the head of the qaziyat of the city of Osh. Shortly after his appointment, he met with representatives of the clergy and local believers. Before moving to Osh, Atabaev held the position of head of the qaziyat of Muslims in the Issyk-Kul region.

27.10.2025, 14:55
Sports

President of the KFS Kamchybek Tashiev met with a European football official

Kamchybek Tashiev, the president of the Kyrgyz Football Union, recently met with Zoran Terzić, a Serbian official and representative of Upsher Management Company and RLM Advisory. According to information provided by the KFU, the companies represented by Terzić are engaged in attracting investments in football clubs and academies. They own controlling stakes in several clubs in countries such as Spain, the USA, the UK, and Slovakia.

27.10.2025, 14:53
The women's national team of Kyrgyzstan returned from the World Championship with medals
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The women's national team of Kyrgyzstan returned from the World Championship with medals

The women's freestyle wrestling team of Kyrgyzstan successfully returned to the country after participating in the U23 World Championship held in Serbia. At Manas Airport, the athletes were welcomed by high-ranking officials, including the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, and the head of the Olympic Sports Directorate, Melis Tobokelov, as well as their relatives and friends.

27.10.2025, 14:53
Quality of the soil for the construction of a new residential complex in Cholpon-Ata has been checked
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Quality of the soil for the construction of a new residential complex in Cholpon-Ata has been checked

In the city of 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, conducted a soil quality inspection at the site of a new residential complex. According to the agency's information, experts carried out on-site tests to assess the degree of foundation compaction, which allows them to verify that the completed work meets the current construction standards

27.10.2025, 14:51
Trump expressed a desire to meet with Kim Jong Un
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Trump expressed a desire to meet with Kim Jong Un

Illustrative photo On October 26, Trump began his first tour of Asia with his arrival at the ASEAN summit taking place in Kuala Lumpur. According to media reports, there is a possibility that he may meet with Kim Jong Un during his visit to the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea. Before that, the president plans to visit Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea.

27.10.2025, 14:48
Ministers of the CSTO countries have agreed on a new Action Plan in the field of technology and industry
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Ministers of the CSTO countries have agreed on a new Action Plan in the field of technology and industry

On October 24, the 2nd meeting of the ministers of science, technology, innovation, and industry of the Turkic States Organization (TSO) took place in the capital of Azerbaijan, Baku, with the participation of the Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bakyt Sydykov. During his speech, the minister emphasized the importance and growing role of the TSO, which encompasses a wide range of areas for cooperation among states.

27.10.2025, 14:48
Microchip Capable of Restoring Vision to the Blind: Scientists' Development
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Microchip Capable of Restoring Vision to the Blind: Scientists' Development

The PRIMA microchip has become the first device in the world to prove its effectiveness in treating AMD. This condition, also known as age-related macular degeneration, is a chronic and progressive disease that affects the central part of the retina—the macula—necessary for sharp central vision. AMD typically develops in older adults, gradually depriving them of the ability to read and recognize faces. In the clinical trial, 32 individuals with a visual acuity of 1.2 logMAR participated, which

27.10.2025, 14:47
Local news

One in Five Children in Kyrgyzstan Has Elevated Blood Lead Levels. Why Is This Dangerous?

According to the Republican Center for Health Promotion, 21% of children in Kyrgyzstan have blood lead levels exceeding 5 µg/dL, which requires action in accordance with the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO). These findings are based on the results of a study conducted among preschoolers. It is worth noting that a large-scale study began last year and covered 18 regions of the country, revealing high blood lead levels in children in each of them.

27.10.2025, 14:46
Economy

The state debt of Kyrgyzstan has increased again

According to the Ministry of Finance as of August 31, the total amount of Kyrgyzstan's state debt is $8 billion 646.47 million. Of this amount, external obligations amount to $5 billion 230.81 million, while internal obligations are $3 billion 415.66 million.

27.10.2025, 14:41
Local news

The specialist explained why buses are delayed or do not run in the evening.

On the air of "Birinchi Radio," Arthur Omurzakov answered questions about the reasons why residents of the capital are forced to wait a long time for buses during the day and face their absence in the evening. He noted that traffic jams have a significant impact on public transport movement: "A bus cannot simply bypass traffic jams; it participates in the general flow alongside other vehicles. We carefully study the complaints we receive. For example, if people report a lack of

27.10.2025, 14:33
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Staff Captain Arrived at Issyk-Kul and Established the First Horse Breeding Farm in Central Asia. Archive Photographs

In Karakol, on Masaliev Street, formerly known as Fuchik, there is a racetrack covering 44 hectares. This racetrack, which was established over a hundred years ago, became the first in Central Asia. Since then, only archival photographs and the memories of local historians remind us of its significant history. Nevertheless, this place once played a key role in the sports and cultural life of the city.

27.10.2025, 14:29
The Bishkek City Hall threatened "Yandex" due to frequent traffic violations
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The Bishkek City Hall threatened "Yandex" due to frequent traffic violations

The Bishkek City Hall has received numerous complaints regarding the unsafe behavior of drivers. Municipal authorities remind companies engaged in rental and delivery services using personal mobility devices (PMDs), as well as taxi drivers, of the necessity to strictly adhere to legislative norms. This is stated in their official announcement.

27.10.2025, 14:29
Edil Baysalov: Japan is a reliable partner of Kyrgyzstan in the region
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Edil Baysalov: Japan is a reliable partner of Kyrgyzstan in the region

Edil Baisalov, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, held a meeting with the Ambassador of Japan to Kyrgyzstan, Hidaeki Goda, in connection with the conclusion of his diplomatic mission. During the conversation, Baisalov noted that the ambassador's contribution to the development of Kyrgyz-Japanese relations, political dialogue, and joint projects in various fields was quite significant.

27.10.2025, 14:29
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A delegation from the Namangan region visited the Ala-Buka district

Recently, a festival called "Dostuk" took place in the Ala-Bukinsky district, with a delegation from the Kasansay district of the Namangan region of Uzbekistan participating. According to the district akim Ruslan Aitbaev, within the framework of this event, a food fair and an exhibition of agricultural machinery were organized.

27.10.2025, 14:26
Zelensky: Russia Launched Nearly 1200 Drones at Ukraine in a Week
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Zelensky: Russia Launched Nearly 1200 Drones at Ukraine in a Week

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that the aftermath of the nighttime Russian attack is still being addressed in Kyiv and expressed condolences over the loss of life. According to him, as a result of the raid, high-rise buildings in several districts of the city were damaged. “Every strike by Russia is an attempt to inflict as much harm as possible on ordinary life. This week, these strikes targeted residential buildings, our people, children, and civilian infrastructure. These

27.10.2025, 14:25
Incidents

In Bishkek, "Antikino" Identified Drunk Teenagers and Visitors Under the Influence of Drugs

On October 26, employees of the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs conducted a preventive action at one of the popular entertainment venues in the capital — "Antikino." According to information provided by the press service of the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on October 27, during the raid on Usenbaeva Street, minors consuming alcohol were discovered, as well as other visitors using narcotic substances.

27.10.2025, 14:24
The Government of Kyrgyzstan has allowed the State Penitentiary Service to be a shareholder and engage in entrepreneurship
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The Government of Kyrgyzstan has allowed the State Penitentiary Service to be a shareholder and engage in entrepreneurship

Now the GSIN will be able to: improve the conditions of detention for convicts; develop the material and technical base of correctional institutions and pre-trial detention centers; address the social issues of convicts; compensate for the lack of budget funding. It is expected that the new resolution will come into effect 10 days after its official publication.

27.10.2025, 14:18