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BRICS IMF: A Platform for the Cities of the New World - from Kazan to Bishkek
Politics

BRICS IMF: A Platform for the Cities of the New World - from Kazan to Bishkek

In the context of rapid urban growth and new technological challenges, as well as changing global connections, municipalities are playing an increasingly important role in international affairs. It is at this level that decisions affecting the quality of life for millions of people are made — from water supply systems to "green" energy and digital services. In this regard, the International Municipal Forum of BRICS (IMF BRICS) has become one of the key platforms for practical

30.10.2025, 13:48
Afghan Kazakhs ask Tokayev to save them and return to their historical homeland
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Afghan Kazakhs ask Tokayev to save them and return to their historical homeland

Orda.kz reported last year on the difficult living conditions of Kazakhs in Afghanistan and their desire to return to their historical homeland. On October 11, an armed conflict broke out again at the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Although it has recently calmed down, Afghan Kazakhs, fearing for the safety of their families, have sent a letter to the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, requesting assistance in returning to their homeland.

30.10.2025, 12:05
The Deputy Prime Minister of Tatarstan Arrived in Kyrgyzstan
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The Deputy Prime Minister of Tatarstan Arrived in Kyrgyzstan

Today, a meeting took place at "Ынтымак Ордо" between the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Edil Baysalov and his colleague from Tatarstan, Vasily Shaykhraziev. This event was part of the working visit of the Tatarstan representative to Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers of the KR. Photo by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers of the KR. Photo by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers of the KR. Photo by the

30.10.2025, 11:36
Education / Exclusive

In Jumgal, the memory of the distinguished educator Isagalay Aydraliev was honored.

Turmush — In the Jumgal district, a significant event took place in honor of Isagalay Aydraliev, a renowned educator, member of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, and "Honorary Citizen of Naryn Region." As part of the event, a new classroom was opened in one of the local schools. At the Tatybubu Tursunbaeva School, located in the village of Chayek, a classroom for Kyrgyz language and literature was inaugurated. The classroom is designed according to modern requirements and is

30.10.2025, 10:58
Education / Exclusive

Overcoming the Chill: How Schoolchildren from the Tonsky District, Who Previously Traveled on Horseback, Received a Long-Awaited Bus from "Eurasia"

In the Ak-Terek rural district, in the village of Ala-Bash, students of the M. Kidibaev school have begun a new chapter in their educational journey. Now their path to knowledge has become significantly easier thanks to a new bus provided by the non-profit organization "Eurasia." Previously, children from the neighboring village of Chetindi and the remote area of Saz reached this school using donkeys and horses as transportation. "With the arrival of the bus, the children's

30.10.2025, 10:52
Politics

The Central Election Commission registered authorized representatives of candidates for deputies of the State Duma.

The Central Election Commission approved the list of authorized representatives of candidates intending to run for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh on October 29. The scheduled early elections will take place on November 30. This time, the parliamentary elections will be held under a new principle: 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.

30.10.2025, 10:19
Video / Sports

Ruslan Kasymaly Uulu defended his championship title in Kazakhstan, inflicting the first defeat of his opponent's career. Video

Kyrgyz fighter Ruslan Kasymaly uulu (11-0) successfully retained his championship belt in the OCTAGON organization. On October 29, the OCTAGON 80 tournament took place in Astana, where a title fight for the championship in the bantamweight division (up to 61 kg) was held. Kasymaly uulu, the reigning champion, defended his belt for the second time against Kazakh athlete Nurzhigit Baymen (8-01-2).

30.10.2025, 08:05
Politics

District No. 16. Names of 6 registered candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums is starting the registration of citizens who wish to become candidates in the extraordinary elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. These elections are scheduled for November 30, 2025. As of October 29, the CEC has received 12 applications for district No. 16, of which 6 candidates have already been registered. The number of voters in this district is 133,880 people and includes the population of the city of Talas, as well as the

29.10.2025, 19:38
Politics

District No. 7. Names of 4 registered candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has begun the registration of citizens wishing to participate in the extraordinary elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. These elections are scheduled for November 30, 2025. As of October 29, 13 applications have been submitted in district No. 7, of which 4 candidates have already received registration. The total number of voters in this district is 141,018, covering part of the city of Osh and the Kara-Suu district.

29.10.2025, 19:31
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District No. 4. Names of the 4 registered candidates for the Jogorku Kenesh deputies

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has begun the registration of citizens who wish to become candidates in the extraordinary elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. These elections are scheduled for November 30, 2025. As of October 29, the Central Election Commission has received 12 applications for district No. 4, and 4 candidates have already been registered. The number of voters in this district is 128,275, covering parts of the Nookat and Aravan districts.

29.10.2025, 19:29
Politics

Tashiev congratulated police officers on their professional holiday

On October 29, Colonel General Kamchybek Tashiev, Chairman of the State Committee for National Security, congratulated the employees of the internal affairs bodies on the Day of the Militia of the Kyrgyz Republic, which is celebrated this year on its 101st anniversary. In his speech, he emphasized the importance of this date, symbolizing dedication to service and years of work to ensure the security of both the state and its citizens.

29.10.2025, 19:19
Politics

District No. 12. Names of the 8 registered candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh

The Central Election Commission, responsible for elections and referendums, has begun the registration of citizens wishing to become candidates for the extraordinary elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. These elections are scheduled for November 30, 2025. As of now, the CEC has received 18 applications from candidates in the 12th district. As of October 29, 2025, 7 of them have been registered. In this district, the number of voters is 154,398, including the Suzak and Bazar-Korgon

29.10.2025, 19:18
Politics

District No. 9. The surnames of the 3 registered candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has begun the registration of citizens wishing to run in the extraordinary elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. The election date is set for November 30, 2025. As of October 29, the electoral commission for district No. 9 has received 26 applications, of which 3 candidates have been registered. The total number of voters in this district is 122,779 (the city of Uzgen).

29.10.2025, 19:01
Politics

District No. 15. Names of 5 Registered Candidates for the Jogorku Kenesh Deputies

The Central Election Commission has begun the registration of citizens wishing to run in the extraordinary elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, 2025. As of now, the CEC has received 15 applications from candidates in district No. 15. As of October 29, 5 of them have already been registered. The total number of voters in this district is 160,218 people, including the Aksy, Ala-Buka, and Chatkal regions.

29.10.2025, 18:54
Politics

In the European Parliament, the return of the death penalty was called "punitive populism."

Member of the European Parliament Nacho Sánchez Amor addressed the European Commission with a question regarding how the EU plans to respond to the possibility of reinstating the death penalty in Kyrgyzstan. This proposal arose in the wake of the high-profile murder of 17-year-old Aysulu Mukasheva. He noted that Kyrgyzstan abolished the death penalty in 2007 and later, in 2010, ratified the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. According to him,

29.10.2025, 18:52
Politics

District No. 17. Names of 7 Registered Candidates for the Jogorku Kenesh Deputies

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has begun the process of registering citizens who wish to participate in the extraordinary elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. The election date is set for November 30, 2025. As of now, 7 candidates have been registered in constituency No. 17 out of 18 applications submitted as of October 29. This constituency has 149,072 voters, covering parts of the Talas and Jayil districts, as well as the city of Kara-Balta.

29.10.2025, 18:48
Politics

District No. 11. The surnames of 2 registered candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has begun the registration of citizens wishing to become candidates for the extraordinary elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh. These elections are scheduled for November 30, 2025. As of October 29, the CEC has received 8 applications for district No. 11, of which 2 candidates have already been registered. The total number of voters in this district is 155,023 people.

29.10.2025, 18:12
Politics

District No. 8. Names of the 5 registered candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has started the registration of citizens wishing to become candidates for the extraordinary elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. The date of the elections is set for November 30, 2025. As of now, 21 applications have been received for district No. 8. As of October 29, 5 candidates have already been registered. The district has a total of 142,405 voters, covering the Alay and Chon-Alai regions.

29.10.2025, 18:09
Politics

Kamchybek Tashiev took the oath from young servicemen of the autumn conscription.

At a solemn event led by Colonel General Kamchybek Tashiev, the recruits of autumn 2025 took their military oath. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security. Additionally, at this event, servicemen who were drafted last year during the autumn conscription of 2024 were awarded their first officer ranks of "reserve lieutenant" along with their epaulettes.

29.10.2025, 17:59
Politics

The President made changes to laws related to healthcare and education

President Sadyr Japarov has approved the law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Field of Health and Education," which was adopted by the Jogorku Kenesh on September 24, 2025. This was reported by the press service of the president's administration. This law makes adjustments to the existing laws "On Education," "On Public Health," and "On the Protection of Citizens' Health in the Kyrgyz Republic."

29.10.2025, 15:39
A museum initiative dedicated to the history of sign language took place in Bishkek.
Politics

A museum initiative dedicated to the history of sign language took place in Bishkek.

The event took place at the Cultural Center "COS and COG" as part of the museum initiative "Liberation: Resistance to the Repression of Sign Language in Kyrgyzstan." The organizers were the Kyrgyz Society of the Deaf (COG) and the Kyrgyz Society of Hard of Hearing (COS) with the support of the Department of Cultural Heritage and Humanities of the Graduate School of Development at the University of Central Asia, as reported by the press service of the Bishkek City Hall. The

29.10.2025, 15:25
At the Bishkek City Hall, issues of religious and interethnic relations were discussed
Politics

At the Bishkek City Hall, issues of religious and interethnic relations were discussed

A coordination meeting was held in Bishkek under the leadership of Viktoriya Mozgacheva, the deputy mayor of the capital, where important issues of state policy in the field of religion and interethnic relations were discussed. The event was attended by the deputy chairman of the National Agency for Religious Affairs and Interethnic Relations under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kanatbek Midin uulu, as well as deputies of district heads, representatives of various city hall structures,

29.10.2025, 15:18
Politics

A Law on Artificial Intelligence Adopted in Kazakhstan

On October 29, it became known that the Mazhilis of Kazakhstan approved amendments to the draft law on artificial intelligence (AI), which were previously submitted by the Senate. The document has now been sent for signature to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, as reported by Tengrinews. Last week, the law was returned to the Mazhilis for revision after senators proposed changes regarding mandatory liability insurance for damage caused by AI systems. Previously, the law only considered voluntary

29.10.2025, 15:12
"The work on the creation of the Central Asian Union has been ongoing for many years"
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"The work on the creation of the Central Asian Union has been ongoing for many years"

The growing interest in Central Asia, especially from leading countries, has become noticeable in recent years. This year, the presidents of the region held several meetings with high-ranking representatives from the European Union, China, and Russia. It is also possible that a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump may take place before the end of the year. This statement was made by political scientist and director of the "Oy Ordo" Center for Strategic Studies, Igor Shestakov, at

29.10.2025, 14:37
The City Hall held an off-site meeting on the construction of a waste incineration plant.
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The City Hall held an off-site meeting on the construction of a waste incineration plant.

At the meeting dedicated to the project of the eco-technological plant, which will deal with the disposal of solid household waste and the production of electricity, important issues regarding the readiness of the facility for launch and current construction works were discussed. The mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, instructed to begin preparatory actions for the prompt commissioning of the plant.

29.10.2025, 14:09
Scientists from several countries discussed the domestic political situation in Afghanistan
Politics

Scientists from several countries discussed the domestic political situation in Afghanistan

In Moscow, at the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, an international scientific and practical conference was held dedicated to the impact of the domestic political situation in Afghanistan on the security of the countries in the region. The press service of the CSTO reports a high level of participation. Representatives from the CSTO Secretariat, the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure of the SCO, as well as diplomats from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia

29.10.2025, 13:51
Video / Sports

Footballers from Kyrgyzstan defeated "Zenit" after trailing 0:2. Video

The Kyrgyzstan national football team began its participation in an international youth tournament taking place in Almaty (Kazakhstan). The tournament, dedicated to the memory of S. Baishakov, started on October 28 and includes teams from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia. Kyrgyzstan is represented by the National Football Academy team (U-15).

29.10.2025, 10:04
"Rebranding Workshops." How China is Creating a New Image for Itself in the Central Asia
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"Rebranding Workshops." How China is Creating a New Image for Itself in the Central Asia

In response to the growing discontent in Central Asia regarding Chinese influence, Beijing is initiating efforts to create a more positive image in the region. One of the key tools for this has become vocational education. In particular, during a meeting between Xi Jinping and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in September, China announced the opening of two new "Lu Ban Workshops" in Kazakhstan.

29.10.2025, 09:08
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