The police are conducting an investigation An incident occurred in Bishkek involving a Chinese citizen who nearly fell from a balcony on the seventh floor. A recording of the event quickly spread across Kyrgyzstan's social media.
Based on IQAir data, the air quality index in Bishkek on October 24, 2025, was recorded at 44 AQI. This figure is classified as good.
Elyarbek Bahadirovich Abdimitalipov has become the new chairman of the Talas Regional Court. According to the press service of the Supreme Court, on October 24, 2025, the chairman of the Supreme Court, Mederbek Satiev, signed a decree appointing Elyarbek Abdimitalipov to this position.
The decree was signed by Sadyr Japarov There has been a change in the leadership of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the press service of the president.
The city council of Manas has been supplemented by two new deputies. As reported by Turmush correspondent, on October 24, during an extraordinary session, speaker Nurtilek Bolotov introduced the new appointments from the "Adilet" faction.
Today, October 24, a solemn celebration of the 80th anniversary of the renowned public and state figure Zhanil Tumenbaeva took place in the Panfilov district of the Chui region, as reported by Turmush correspondent. At the beginning of the event, Zhanil Tumenbaeva, along with the leadership of the region and district, planted juniper seedlings on the street named in her honor in the village administration of Kurama.
The project was initiated by a local entrepreneur
Image from the internet The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic has published a draft order regarding the "Approval of the Regulation on the Combination of Design and Construction of Real Estate" for public discussion. The developers of the draft emphasize that its main goal is to improve regulatory regulation in the field of architectural and construction activities, aimed at integrating the processes of design and
As part of this project, an increase in the excise tax on certain alcoholic products is planned. The increase will occur in phases, starting in 2026 and concluding in 2029. According to the project, the following structure for the growth of excise taxes is proposed:
On October 27, there will be a water supply interruption in some parts of Bishkek. This is reported by the press service of the city administration. Water supply will be suspended from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM: in the area bounded by Ch. Aitmatov Avenue, Ayni Street, Vodoprovodnaya Street, Sukhomlinov Street, Tselinnaya Street, Polytechnical Street, and Tash-Kumyrskaya Street; in the area of the old airport, near the "Ak-Keme" hotel. The specified areas for the water interruption are
A few years ago, cybersecurity in Kyrgyzstan seemed like a distant and irrelevant issue. However, the country is now actively developing a legal framework for this field: last year, the Law "On Cybersecurity" was adopted, and in 2025, a Digital Code will be introduced, covering the main aspects of information and cybersecurity. On one hand, a legal basis is being created for the development of this industry. On the other hand, there are still myths and misconceptions about
The National Institute of Public Health (NIOZ) presented a report on the results of a study conducted among preschool-aged children (from one to six years old) in Kyrgyzstan regarding the levels of lead in their blood. Across the country, 21% of children have blood lead levels exceeding acceptable norms. The report emphasizes that these figures are alarming, as they reflect the level of lead exposure for the entire population of young children, not just those living in environmentally
Today, October 24, in the Manas district, at the "Afghan-International" park in the village of Semetey, an event was held in memory of the soldiers who died during the Batken events. The ceremony began with the laying of wreaths at the memorial and the reading of the Quran in their honor, after which the participants honored the memory of the warriors with a moment of silence.
From 10:00 to 19:00 on October 27, residents of the southern part of Bishkek will be without drinking water. This information was announced by the press service of the city administration on October 24. Water will not be supplied to residential buildings, educational institutions, kindergartens, medical organizations, as well as other social and industrial facilities. The water shutdown will affect the following areas, bounded by the streets: Ch. Aitmatov Ave. – Aini St. – Vodoprovodnaya St. –
An unusual event occurred in the Issyk-Ata district — local residents witnessed a pelican walking onto the road. A recording of this moment was posted on social media. In the video, you can see how the large bird calmly settled by the roadside and shows no fear of people. Moreover, the pelican curiously observes what is happening and seems to even pose for the cameras. Witnesses of the event suggested that the bird might have gotten lost during its migration. In the comments to the video, users
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, police officers conducted a large-scale operation to uncover illegal activities disguised under the name "Antikino." The raids took place on October 23 and 24 and were part of a preventive campaign called "Antireket," as reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate (GUVD) of the city. According to law enforcement agencies, such establishments offered clients the opportunity to isolate themselves in private
Today, October 24, a meeting took place between President Sadyr Japarov and the founder of the cryptocurrency platform Binance, Changpeng Zhao, in the picturesque natural park "Ala-Archa." According to the press service of the head of state, during the informal conversation, the possibilities for deepening cooperation in the field of digital technologies were discussed. There was also talk about the implementation of modern blockchain solutions and attracting international investors
A raid took place in Bishkek aimed at identifying and suppressing illegal activities related to the "Antikino" establishments. From October 23 to 24, employees of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital conducted an extensive inspection as part of an event called "Anti-Racket".
According to information announced on October 24 by Farhad Iminov, head of the secretariat of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies, changes have already been made to the law "On Virtual Assets" in the country. This step is aimed at creating a cryptocurrency reserve that will operate under the president. However, it is worth noting that the cryptocurrencies stored in the reserve are not intended to be used for monetary policy. It is
Theatrical Events October 25. Ballet "Giselle" The stage will present the masterpiece of choreography "Giselle," performed by the famous artists of the Mariinsky Theatre — Oksana Skorik and Evgeny Konovalov.
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic is proposing a draft resolution to amend the tax legislation regarding excise duties on alcoholic products. According to the draft, the excise tax rates on various types of alcoholic beverages will be gradually increased from 2026 to 2029, and it is also proposed to abolish the exemption from excise duty for children's sweet drinks.
Violations in the distribution of oil export quotas and supplies to the domestic market were found both among entrepreneurs and the Agency for Regulation of Natural Monopolies (AZRK). The agency conducted an analysis that revealed discrimination in income among extracting enterprises. The oil market in Kazakhstan is becoming an increasingly relevant topic, considering the growing needs of the domestic market and the decline in production at traditional fields. Oil-producing companies are eager
The detention of human rights activist N. D. M. took place on September 17, 2025, when she received $20,000. She was suspected of extorting significant sums, according to information from the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR). According to the agency's report, she extorted money for a favorable resolution of a case being investigated by the internal affairs authorities. The human rights activist represented the interests of the
Every day, more than 1500 vehicles provide transportation for the residents of the capital
The Generative AI Hackathon 3.0 is a large-scale two-month project that provides young people from Kyrgyzstan the opportunity to develop their skills in artificial intelligence and information technology. The event is initiated by the U.S.-CAEF Alumni Association. About the AI HackathonAt the Generative AI Hackathon, participants will not only learn about modern technologies but also create their first project in the field of artificial intelligence. Baktygul Kerimova, Executive Director of the
In the city of Manas, located in the Jalal-Abad region, five participants of the popular game of alaman ulak were detained on suspicion of serious violations of the rules and disobedience to the referee. This was reported by the local police. On October 15, the head of the "Alaman Ulak" federation contacted the investigative department of the Manas City Police, indicating that during the competition in the village of Kyzyl-Suu, participants known as M. and K. ignored the rules of the
According to IQAir, as of 11:00 on October 24, 2025, the air quality index in Bishkek is 69 AQI. This level is considered satisfactory.
The Kerege Center is opening in Bishkek — a new space for psychological support. At a recent UN meeting dedicated to non-communicable diseases and mental health, Kyrgyzstan's Minister of Health Erkin Chechebaev reported that 11% of the country's population, which corresponds to nearly one in nine people, faces various mental disorders. In the context of the rapid development of major cities like Bishkek, even those who do not fall into this statistic may feel the need for professional
Order on the implementation of video surveillance and installation of barriers
While congratulating the workers in the transportation and road management sector on their professional holiday, the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, noted significant achievements in the development of public transport and road infrastructure. This information was disseminated by the press service of the mayor's office. The mayor emphasized that over the past three years, Bishkek has received 1,000 new gas buses from China, which have replaced more than 3,000 minibuses.
The annual Korean Kimchi Festival will take place in Bishkek on October 25, organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the press service of the capital's mayor's office. Event poster. At the festival, guests will be able to enjoy Korean street food, try on traditional outfits, and immerse themselves in the culture and customs of Korea.
“Not all representatives by proxy should be considered human rights defenders” Gulshaiyr Abdirasulova, a human rights activist, commented on the detention of a woman suspected by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of extorting $50,000.
In Kyrgyzstan, employees of the State Committee for National Security detained human rights defender N.D.M., who was extorting 50 thousand US dollars. This money was demanded to resolve an issue related to a criminal case currently under investigation by law enforcement agencies. According to available information, N.D.M., acting by proxy, represented the interests of the victim in various state structures. Under the pretext of securing the release of a detainee in the case, he, citing
From October 20 to 21, an international seminar for parliamentary research services took place in the capital of South Korea, Seoul, with representatives from the Office of the Jogorku Kenesh and the Parliamentary Development Research Center participating. Delegates from more than 18 countries attended the seminar, including heads of research departments from various parliaments.
The festival will take place on October 25
In Naryn, the boiler house building has been returned to state ownership, according to a statement from the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the state committee, in January 1992, the boiler house, owned by the Naryn city administration, was sold to a citizen, Ts.Kh., an employee of the local enterprise "Naryn Heating Supply," in violation of existing legislation.
Earthquake preparedness drills were held in Bishkek aimed at preparing civil defense services for possible earthquakes. The event was attended by the mayor of the capital, Aybek Junushaliev, and employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The main objective of the drills was to check the readiness and actions of the services in the event of an earthquake, as well as to improve cooperation between various agencies. The mayor noted that, considering the location of the capital in a
Kyrgyzstan offers the EU to conduct an independent audit
A man has been fined 10,000 soms
The underage girl stated that her parents provided her with a car so she could "go to the store".
“The economic growth achieved in recent years has been the result of the fruitful work of diplomats”
The investigation established that the accused demanded money for a favorable decision on a criminal case.
According to information received from sources 24.kg, human rights activist Dinara Nazarkulova was detained by GKNB employees. She is suspected of extorting a sum of 50 thousand US dollars. Photo from the internet. Dinara Nazarkulova Nazarkulova is known as the chairwoman of the committee defending the rights of borrowers. Under her leadership, this organization actively fought against what the activist herself describes as "harsh and unfair" conditions imposed by banks on their
According to information from the National Statistical Committee, in Kyrgyzstan, 20,000 abortions were registered in 2024. This represents an increase of 1.1% compared to 2023, when 19,787 cases were recorded. The lowest number of abortions in the last 34 years was observed in 2020, when only 14,906 cases were registered.
In the capital, in the southwest of Bishkek, water supply will be temporarily suspended on October 27. This will occur from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, according to information provided by the city administration. The area affected by the water outage includes the following streets:
In some regions of the country, temporary power outages are expected. This is reported by local energy companies. 1 Talas Region From 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Taras (there will be outages on the streets of Alymbekov, Chingiz Aitmatov, in the area of the MREO of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate, as well as on the streets of Krupskaya, 50 Years of Kyrgyzstan, Pushkin, Lesnaya, Turdaliev, Youth, Kurunkeeva, Moskvitshenko, Bokonbaev, Mira, Yubileynaya, Gagarin, and Kyrgyzskaya, including the
At the meeting held on October 24, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Bank of Russia made the decision to lower the key interest rate, marking the fourth consecutive reduction. The rate now stands at 16.5% per annum, which is 0.5 percentage points lower than the previous level. The key interest rate is the minimum percentage at which the Central Bank provides loans to commercial banks and accepts their funds on deposits. Increasing this rate helps combat inflation: more expensive loans lead
The Ecotechnical Supervision Service informs about a temporary ban on catching river trout (Salmo trutta fario), which will be in effect from October 15 to December 15 in all water bodies of the republic. This measure has been introduced in connection with the spawning of this fish species and is aimed at protecting the population of river trout, as well as ensuring the rational use of the country's aquatic biological resources.
