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Excursions / Sports

Former player of "Real" and "Barcelona" became the new coach of the Kyrgyzstan national football team

The Kyrgyz Football Union has announced the appointment of Robert Prosinečki, the Croatian specialist, as the head coach of the national team of Kyrgyzstan. The official ceremony took place today, December 10. In his playing career, Prosinečki played 15 matches for the Yugoslav national team, scoring 4 goals, and 49 matches for the Croatian national team, marking 10 goals.

10.12.2025, 12:24
Incidents / Excursions

Former Chairman of the Sverdlovsk District Court of Bishkek and former Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh sentenced

On December 5, 2025, judge Nurdin Ibraimov of the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek announced the verdict regarding three defendants: former chairwoman of the Sverdlovsk District Court Elvira Jarkeeva, former deputy Rustam Mamanov, and judge's assistant Anarbaev. Judge Ibraimov decided to release them from punishment on most charges due to the expiration of the statute of limitations, including articles 303 part 1, 304 part 4, 305 part 2 items 2, 6, 328 part 2, and others under the

08.12.2025, 12:01
Mountaineering / Sports

Climber Eduard Kubatov raised the flag of the VI World Nomad Games on Mount Kilimanjaro

Eduard Kubatov, president of the Federation of Mountaineering and Climbing, successfully raised the flag of the VI World Nomad Games at the highest point in Africa — Mount Kilimanjaro. This was reported by the press service of the World Nomad Games. The VI World Nomad Games are scheduled for September 2026 in Kyrgyzstan, where representatives from over 90 countries are expected to participate.

04.12.2025, 21:59
In the world / Excursions

Corruption Scandal in the EU. Former Head of the Diplomatic Service Mogherini Released After Detention

Federica Mogherini, who previously held the position of head of European diplomacy and rector of the College of Europe, was detained in Belgium on December 2 in connection with allegations of fraud and corruption in procurement, as well as a conflict of interest. According to the Italian agency AGI, she was released during the night. In addition to Mogherini, the former Secretary-General of the European External Action Service, Stefano Sannino, and a third participant, Cesare Zegretti, were

03.12.2025, 13:28
Incidents / Excursions

Former police officer arrested again for drunk driving. He is a suspect in the traffic accident where Saniya Shakirova died.

Chyngyz Kondubaev, who was previously involved in the case of the death of Saniya Shakirova, has once again come under the spotlight of law enforcement — he was detained for driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. The incident occurred in Bishkek, where he was taken to the October District Department of Internal Affairs. On November 30, near the intersection of Baytik Baatyr and Suerkulov streets, officers from the Patrol Police Service stopped a "Toyota Avalon,"

01.12.2025, 13:16
Local news / Excursions

Former Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak Goes to the Front

"I am ready for any consequences and am heading to the front lines. I am an honest and decent person," said Andrey Yermak in an interview with The New York Post. This comment was published by journalist Caitlin Dornbos, reports Meduza. He added that he feels disgraced and sees no support from those who know the truth, despite being in Kyiv since February 24, 2022. "I do not want to create problems for Zelensky, so I have decided to go to the front. I am outraged by the dirt that

29.11.2025, 15:44
In the world / Excursions

Former President of Brazil Begins Serving 27-Year Prison Sentence

Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, has begun serving a 27-year prison sentence related to an attempted coup. This was reported by Brazilian news outlets. Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years and 3 months in prison, and his punishment is currently being served at the headquarters of the Federal Police in Brasília, where he was transferred last week.

26.11.2025, 13:53
Excursions

Former head of the State Tax Service Abduvaporov and his deputy Kydyrgychov remain in custody until January 14, 2026.

- The decision to detain Altynbek Abduvapov and Islambek Kydyrgychov was made on November 26 at the Lenin District Court of Bishkek. They have been in custody since December 5-6, 2024, after being removed from their positions and sent to the temporary detention facility of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). The reason for their detention was allegations of corruption related to tax authorities, specifically regarding manipulations with electronic waybills.

26.11.2025, 11:44
Incidents / Excursions

Former judges who softened the punishment for the murder suspect Aysulu have been sent to jail by the court.

The Pervomaisky District Court has issued a ruling to arrest three former judges of the Bishkek City Court, as well as a prosecutor. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. It was previously reported that K. A., born in 1984, was detained on suspicion of the brutal murder and rape of 17-year-old Aysulu Mukasheva. The suspect confessed to committing several serious crimes in recent years. The investigation established that his criminal

25.11.2025, 19:55
Incidents / Excursions

Former judges received a bribe to change the verdict for the murderer of Aysulu Mukasheva

According to information provided by "Channel 7," three former judges of the Bishkek City Court received a bribe of $10,000 through the lawyer of the accused Kumarbek Abdyrov. The purpose of this deal was to mitigate the sentence for Abdyrov, who is accused of the murder of Aysulu Mukasheva. This information surfaced during an investigation, which revealed that judges Saniya Brancheva, Zhanil Mambetaly, and Kaysyn Abakirov were involved in a corruption scheme.

22.11.2025, 15:58
Incidents / Excursions

Former judges who changed the verdict for a murderer will be held criminally liable

The press service of the Council of Judges reported that consent has been obtained to bring criminal charges against three former judges of the Bishkek City Court. Today, the request of the Attorney General regarding former judges S.B., J.M., and K.A. was considered. This pertains to a criminal case related to offenses described in parts 1, 2 of Article 336, paragraph 2 of part 3 of Article 342, paragraph 2 of part 2 of Article 343, as well as paragraphs 1, 2 of part 2 of Article 344,

21.11.2025, 19:20
Incidents / Excursions / Video

Former head of the Mirmakhmudov rural council detained in connection with the funding of the Jengo organized crime group. Video

According to information provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), the former head of the Mirmakhmudov rural council, known as G. Sh. M., has been detained. He is suspected of receiving income from the LLC "Nookat Universal Bazar" through affiliated individuals, which was then used to finance the organized crime group Jengo. During operational activities, it was established that a land plot of 14,276.28 square meters, belonging to LLC

21.11.2025, 13:38
Local news / Excursions / Exclusive

Former Interior Ministry employee heads the Iskhak-Polotkhan rural council in the Kadamjai district

The head of the rural administration of Iskhak-Polotkhan in the Kadamjay district of the Batken region has been appointed Baktybek Toktobaevich Iskenderov. Baktybek Iskenderov was born on February 20, 1970, in the village of Orozbekov, which previously belonged to the Frunze district, now known as the Kadamjay district. He is an economist and studied at the Jalal-Abad State University from 2005 to 2014.

21.11.2025, 12:52
Former Harvard President Steps Away from Public Life Following Release of Epstein's Letters
Local news / Excursions

Former Harvard President Steps Away from Public Life Following Release of Epstein's Letters

Larry Summers, who previously served as president of Harvard University, has decided to temporarily step back from public life. This decision came in the wake of the publication of his correspondence with convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein. The information was reported by BBC, citing official sources. In a statement made on Monday evening, Summers expressed "deep regret" regarding his past contacts with Epstein and announced his intention to focus on restoring his image. He noted

18.11.2025, 15:46
Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sentenced to Death
In the world / Excursions / Exclusive

Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sentenced to Death

In Bangladesh, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has received a death sentence from the International Criminal Tribunal. This decision was made in absentia and is related to charges of crimes against humanity that she committed during the unrest that occurred last year, as reported by Kazinform, citing NDTV. The court found Hasina guilty on three counts, concluding a months-long trial in which she was accused of using brutal measures to suppress student protests. These events led to the

17.11.2025, 16:28
Excursions / History

Former Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic Dil V. I. delivered a speech on cooperation in the Bundestag of Germany.

On November 12, former Vice Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic Valery Isidorovich Dil delivered a report at the economic forum "Trade in an Era of Change," held in the Bundestag of Germany. In his speech, he discussed the current state of trade and economic relations between Kyrgyzstan and Germany, as well as the prospects for their development in the context of the changing geopolitical situation.

14.11.2025, 10:13
Excursions / Exclusive

Former director of GP "Kyrgyzkomur" and his acquaintance charged with concealing coal production volumes and attempting to destabilize the situation in the country — the court issued a verdict

The Supreme Court upheld the ruling of the appellate court concerning the former head of the state enterprise "Kyrgyzkomur," which operates under the Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan, as well as his associate. A.K.Y. previously held various leadership positions at "Kyrgyzkomur" and has a background in the country's internal affairs system.

12.11.2025, 12:11
A South Korean Reality Show Filmed in Kyrgyzstan
Local news / Shopping tours

A South Korean Reality Show Filmed in Kyrgyzstan

The shooting of the second season of the South Korean reality show EIDER Chalet has been completed in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the press service of the Department of Tourism, informing about the project's results. The development of the visit program lasted two months and covered regions such as Bishkek, as well as Chui and Issyk-Kul regions.

10.11.2025, 21:25
Local news / Video / Mountaineering

In "Ala-Archa," a Russian climber with a leg injury was rescued

Last night in the "Ala-Archa" mountains, assistance was provided to a 29-year-old climber from Russia who sustained a leg injury. According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the accident occurred near the summit of "Ratzek's Cabin," after which the man contacted the emergency services. Four rescuers from the State Center for Rescue Training, who were in the "Ala-Archa" natural park, were dispatched to assist the victim. They provided

09.11.2025, 13:43
Local news / Mountaineering

Residents are unhappy with the road construction to "Ala-Too Resort." What did the Ministry of Transport respond?

Residents of the village of Kyzyl-Kiya (Sovetskoye), located in the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region, are protesting against the movement of trucks that deliver sand for the construction of a road to the "Ala-Too Resort." This was reported by readers of the publication Kaktus.media. According to them, the road surface is in a deplorable state. Due to the lack of watering, dust and mud from passing vehicles accumulate on the road.

06.11.2025, 18:43
Politics / Excursions

Elections to the Jogorku Kenesh. Ex-KGB Officer Denied Registration Due to Photo with Kolbaev

The Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic announced the refusal to register Ilyas Amangaziyev, who nominated his candidacy for the multi-mandate electoral district No. 25 in the elections to the Jogorku Kenesh. In addition, Abdivali uulu Damirbek also received a refusal in registration, who was running in the multi-mandate electoral district No. 12. According to the working group and the Border Service of the KR, he spent 232 days outside the country from October 23, 2022, to

03.11.2025, 13:21
Former advisor to the President of Kazakhstan killed in a fight
Incidents / Excursions

Former advisor to the President of Kazakhstan killed in a fight

Erzhan Babakumarov. Photo courtesy of the press service of the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan. According to Orda.kz, citing the Astana police, Erzhan Babakumarov, who was 56 years old, died as a result of a fight. Preliminary reports indicate that a conflict arose between him and his 36-year-old acquaintance, leading to a verbal altercation. During the confrontation, Babakumarov sustained injuries that turned out to be fatal. The police have already initiated a criminal case for murder.

31.10.2025, 10:22
"Abdysh-Ata" lost to "Al-Shabab" and seriously complicated their path to the playoffs
Local news / Mountaineering

"Abdysh-Ata" lost to "Al-Shabab" and seriously complicated their path to the playoffs

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.

29.10.2025, 12:12
Politics / Excursions

Former judge of the Ton district demanded the resignation of judges of the Bishkek city court

Gulzat Abdinasirova, who previously held the position of chairperson of the Ton District Court in the Issyk-Kul region, made a public statement regarding the decision of the Bishkek City Court in her case. She also addressed high-ranking officials, including President Sadyr Japarov, Chairman of the State Committee for National Security Kamchybek Tashiev, and Chairman of the Supreme Court Mederbek Satyyev. Recall that Abdinasirova was arrested on September 27, 2024, on suspicion of corruption.

29.10.2025, 07:59
Ex-wife of Dmitry Bivol declared wanted
Incidents / Excursions

Ex-wife of Dmitry Bivol declared wanted

According to information from the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital, on October 21, 2025, Ekaterina Bivol, known for her public activities, made unacceptable statements that insulted the Kyrgyz people.

25.10.2025, 19:51
Mountaineering

At the "Ala-Archa" residence, the wedding of Sadyr Japarov's nephew is taking place.

On the evening of October 25, a wedding took place at the "Ala-Archa" residence for Danadil Japarov, the nephew of President Sadyr Japarov. This information was confirmed by several sources familiar with the situation in political circles, reports Kaktus.media. According to the data, high-profile officials, representatives of the political elite, businessmen, as well as relatives and friends of the newlyweds attended the event. Guests were prohibited from using mobile phones and other

25.10.2025, 19:47
In the world / Other types of tourism

Anonymous "friend" of Trump donated $130 million to the Pentagon for military salaries

According to Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell, these funds are to be used exclusively for paying salaries and benefits to military personnel. This decision contradicts standard practice, as military funding is typically based on budget appropriations approved by Congress, as reported by CNN. Questions have arisen in Congress and among experts regarding the identity of the donor and the reasons for such a significant donation. It is emphasized that the specified amount is insufficient to fully

25.10.2025, 12:21
Excursions / Exclusive

Former mayor of the city of Kadamjay has received a new position

Tolkunzhan Metinovich Kambarov has been appointed as the acting head of the culture department of the Kadamjai district in the Batken region. Kambarov, who is currently 51 years old, has significant management experience, including the position of mayor of the city of Kadamjai, as well as the head of the Kadamjai district state administration and director of the Abdykadir Orozbekov Museum.

24.10.2025, 10:30
Jeeping in Kyrgyzstan
Other types of tourism

Jeeping in Kyrgyzstan

Jeeping Jeeping, or off-road driving in large SUVs, is a favorite activity for real men. Off-roading in mountainous conditions is even more exciting, as the typical impassable mud is combined with a challenging landscape, steep descents, and insurmountable climbs. Winter jeeping is particularly difficult, especially when it comes to snowy mountains. Not everyone knows how to perfectly prepare their vehicle for a winter march through snowy off-road, and this is exactly what we will discuss now.

06.02.2021, 02:30
Photo Hunt in Kyrgyzstan
Types of tourism / Other types of tourism

Photo Hunt in Kyrgyzstan

Photo Hunting in Kyrgyzstan – A Magnificent Vacation Without Harming Nature Kyrgyzstan is a country of stunning mountains, where almost any corner is a complete scene for a photograph. The beautiful landscapes are impressive in themselves, and if you manage to capture a rare animal in your camera lens, the photograph will be extraordinary. The majesty of the mountains, their secrets and mysteries, the treasures of nature – all of this creates unique compositions of beauty, irresistibly

30.01.2021, 08:00
Fishing in the Mountain Rivers of Kyrgyzstan
Fishing

Fishing in the Mountain Rivers of Kyrgyzstan

Fishing in the Rivers of Kyrgyzstan In Kyrgyzstan, there are still many untouched places by civilization. For example, fish can still be found in the rivers. Of course, not many people would specifically travel to fish. It’s quite far! But if you are an avid fisherman and have a few free days in this republic, do not deny yourself the pleasure of "casting" a spinning rod or sitting and watching a float. The result will be such that it brings moral satisfaction. I will try to describe

16.11.2019, 04:36
The Underwater City of Lake Issyk-Kul
Diving

The Underwater City of Lake Issyk-Kul

Secret places of the planet. The Kyrgyz are one of the oldest peoples of Central Asia. They created the first union of nomadic tribes in Siberia — the Kyrgyz Khaganate. This name is first mentioned in chronicles in 201 BC as one of the tribes conquered by the Huns, referred to as the kingdom of Gégun, or Jiāng-gūn. The Gyan-gun apparently lived south of the Sayan Mountains, in the territory of present-day Northwest Mongolia near a lake that still bears the name Kyrgyz-nur.

05.02.2019, 13:27
Wakeboarding in Bishkek
Other types of tourism

Wakeboarding in Bishkek

Wakeboarding - An Extreme Sport As the authors of the idea assure, such a park did not exist not only in Kyrgyzstan but also in all of Central Asia. Recently, the well-known "Park of Love" has been divided into two zones: the Western zone for couples in love and the Eastern zone for extremists. The main organizer of the extreme park, Ivan Kozhevnikov, worked for more than three months to make wakeboarding accessible to any resident of Bishkek.

21.06.2018, 18:51
Rafting in Kyrgyzstan
Rafting

Rafting in Kyrgyzstan

Rafting in Kyrgyzstan for Adventure Tourism Enthusiasts In recent years, active recreation has been gaining increasing popularity worldwide. One of the types of recreation that is rapidly gaining popularity is rafting. So what does the trendy word "rafting" mean? It is one of the forms of adventure tourism, a tourist float down a mountain river on large inflatable rafts, catamarans, or rafts that have good buoyancy, are stable in water, and are suitable for accommodating tourist

21.06.2018, 17:18
Hunting with a Taiga
Hunting

Hunting with a Taiga

Information Note: As a hunting dog, the Taigan is versatile, demonstrating exceptional hunting qualities; it is used as a tracking and hound dog, and is characterized by its ability to work with both game and birds vocally. To this day, the ancient practice of hunting with a golden eagle has been preserved in Kyrgyzstan. The Taigan, possessing understanding and unquestioning obedience, has proven itself well in tandem with this majestic bird. For these qualities, it is especially valued by

13.10.2017, 15:14
Mountaineering in Kyrgyzstan
Mountaineering

Mountaineering in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan, as you know, is a mountainous country with many peaks of varying difficulty. It is also home to 3 peaks that are over 7000 meters high. Therefore, this country is suitable for mountaineering, a very interesting and exciting sport, but at the same time dangerous.

19.04.2015, 13:56
Camping at the "Three Crowns" Hotel
Camping

Camping at the "Three Crowns" Hotel

Camping. For road travelers, the hotel "Three Crowns" on Issyk-Kul offers camping facilities. It is equipped with a self-service kitchen and showers. Camp trailers are available for rent for fishing trips and hunting in picturesque locations along the coast and in the mountains of Issyk-Kul.

19.04.2015, 13:42