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The Mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, visited the PRC on a working trip.
Politics

The Mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, visited the PRC on a working trip.

As part of his working visit to China, Aibek Junushaliev, the mayor of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, visited the "CRRC Electric" plant in Chande, which specializes in the production of electric buses. The purpose of the visit was to study advanced technologies in the field of environmentally friendly public transport and to discuss opportunities for cooperation aimed at improving the transport infrastructure of Bishkek.

27.10.2025, 18:24
Politics

District No. 2. Names of the 6 registered candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has begun the process of registering citizens who wish to run in the extraordinary elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. These elections are scheduled for November 30, 2025. In constituency No. 2, 12 applications have been submitted, of which 6 candidates have been registered as of October 27. The total number of voters in this constituency is 144,380 people, including the Kadamjai district.

27.10.2025, 18:16
The International BRICS Municipal Forum Will Take Place in St. Petersburg
Politics

The International BRICS Municipal Forum Will Take Place in St. Petersburg

From October 29 to 31, 2025, the international municipal forum of BRICS (IMF BRICS) will take place in St. Petersburg. This is an important platform for exchanging experiences, new technologies, and effective solutions aimed at the sustainable development of cities and regions, as well as strengthening ties between municipal authorities of BRICS+ countries and other friendly states.

27.10.2025, 17:48
More than 100 trees planted on the "Alley of Life" as a symbol of victory over cancer
Politics / News

More than 100 trees planted on the "Alley of Life" as a symbol of victory over cancer

In the capital, at Botaliyev Park, an event was held to support women who have faced cancer. Among the participants were Bishkek Mayor Aibek Junushaliev, representatives from the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Jogorku Kenesh, as well as leading oncologists from the National Oncology Center. The event also included women who have overcome cancer and those who are still undergoing treatment.

27.10.2025, 17:26
Politics

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

27.10.2025, 17:15
Sadyr Japarov launched a hydropower plant financed by a domestic investor
Politics

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

27.10.2025, 17:13
Politics

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.

27.10.2025, 16:34
Expert: Trump's Road Has Reached Central Asia
Politics

Expert: Trump's Road Has Reached Central Asia

The heads of state of Central Asia have received an invitation from the President of the United States to Washington As noted by political scientist Mars Sariyev, "Trump's road" has reached Central Asia. He made this statement in an interview for Vesti.kg, commenting on Donald Trump's invitation to the region's leaders for the "C5+1" summit, which will take place on November 6 in the U.S. capital.

27.10.2025, 15:57
Education

Bishkek Master Plan: By 2050, the number of municipal schools will reach 291

By 2050, it is planned to increase the number of municipal schools in Bishkek to approximately 291, which will provide over 293.8 thousand places for students. This information is presented in the new general plan of the city, which is currently being discussed with the public. At present, there are 117 municipal educational institutions operating in Bishkek, which can accommodate about 102.7 thousand students.

27.10.2025, 15:38
Education

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
In Kyrgyzstan, the UN Day was brightly celebrated
Politics

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
Education / Exclusive

In the village of Kosh-Almurut in the Ala-Buka district, a school is planned to be built for 145.2 million soms.

In the rural district of T. Baltagulov, in the village of Kosh-Almurut of the Ala-Buka region of the Jalal-Abad province, the construction of school No. 1 named after M. Sarybaev, designed for 175 students, is planned. This information is posted on the government procurement portal. The customer is the Jalal-Abad regional department of capital construction, which is subordinate to the Department of Housing and Civil Construction of the State Agency for Architecture, Construction, and Housing

27.10.2025, 14:13
Sadyr Japarov to Participate in the "C5+1" Summit in the USA at Trump's Invitation
Politics

Sadyr Japarov to Participate in the "C5+1" Summit in the USA at Trump's Invitation

The preparation for the visit of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic to the USA is in full swing Sadyr Japarov, the President of Kyrgyzstan, will participate in the 'C5+1' summit, which will take place in Washington. This event will bring together the leaders of Central Asia and the USA. This information was provided by the president's press secretary, Askhat Alagozov.

27.10.2025, 13:45
Politics

Candidates for deputies Maliev and Atazhanov complained about defamation on social media

The statement of the authorized representative Arslanbek Maliev, a candidate from district No. 28, was reviewed by the Central Election Commission. It indicated that on Facebook, in the group "Садибакас ажы Устаз," Akylbek Asanov publishes and disseminates materials that tarnish the candidate's honor. At the meeting of the working group on October 22, investigator E. Zhenishbekov from the Issyk-Kul Police Department made a decision to refuse to initiate a criminal case, stating

27.10.2025, 13:27
Politics

The EEC appealed to the Russian government regarding the situation with drivers who were detained and deported.

There is a possibility that the restrictions on the length of stay in Russia for drivers from the Eurasian Economic Union (Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus) will be lifted. This became possible due to the appeals of freight carriers to the EEC, who previously reported problems with migration control in Russia. Kyrgyz long-haul truckers had previously expressed dissatisfaction regarding the arrests of drivers at parking lots and their subsequent deportation with a five-year entry ban.

27.10.2025, 12:53
Tajikistan has repatriated 4,000 students
Politics

Tajikistan has repatriated 4,000 students

A recent statement by the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of Tajikistan, Saymumin Yatimov, at the Third CIS Conference on Combating Terrorism and Extremism in Dushanbe served as the basis for discussing the measures taken by the government. He reported that more than 4,000 Tajik students had been returned to the country to prevent their possible involvement in terrorist organizations.

27.10.2025, 12:23
Politics / Exclusive

In the village of Petrovka, an armored car driver was attacked at a gas station.

On October 27, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chuy Region reported the detention of suspects in a robbery. The incident occurred on October 18 at around 4:30 AM at a gas station in the village of Petrovka in the Moscow District. A group of unknown individuals, covering their faces with medical masks, attacked the cash collector, spraying pepper spray in his face and taking two bags.

27.10.2025, 10:09
Incidents / Video

In Bishkek, a bus fatally hit a man at a bus stop (caution, video!)

A fatal traffic accident occurred on the evening of October 25 in Bishkek. According to the Patrol Police Department, at 8:40 PM on Jibek Jolu Avenue, a man became a victim of a bus of the "Zong-Tong" brand, driven by a 1990-born driver who was heading east. Be careful, video! This incident was registered in the automated information system of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek. The bus was placed in a towing lot, and necessary examinations were appointed. Based on the

26.10.2025, 19:31
Politics

KNU awarded the Order of "Manas" III degree

The Order of "Manas" III degree was awarded to the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn by the decree of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov. In this decree, it is emphasized that the award is given to the university for its significant contribution to the development of the educational system and science in the country, as well as for training highly qualified specialists for various sectors of the economy and society.

26.10.2025, 19:11
Politics

Construction of a two-level transport interchange has begun in Osh

The launch of the construction of a new transport interchange in Osh began with a symbolic laying of a time capsule, conducted by Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev and Chairman of the City Council Bolot Baetov. The interchange, which will be a ring overpass, will be located at the intersection of G. Aitieva and B. Osmonova streets, as reported by the press service of the mayor's office.

25.10.2025, 17:48
Politics

In Bishkek, the UN Day was celebrated: Kulubaev emphasized Kyrgyzstan's contribution to the global agenda

The solemn event dedicated to the United Nations Day took place on October 24, 2025, at the A. Maldybaev Opera and Ballet Theater. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan reported the presence of Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev at this event. Among the participants of the celebration were representatives of the government, various state institutions, the UN system in the country, as well as experts and civil activists.

25.10.2025, 16:34
Politics

Elections to the Jogorku Kenesh: Which current deputies are running again? List

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has begun accepting applications from citizens wishing to participate in the extraordinary elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, 2025. Thirty electoral districts have been formed across the country, and the lists of candidates are being constantly updated. As of October 24, 459 applications from candidates across all districts have been submitted. The last day for candidate nominations is October 30.

25.10.2025, 12:35
Politics

Kyrgyzstan Presented Its Investment Potential at the "China - SCO" Forum in Beijing

On October 24, 2025, Aktilek Musaeva, the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to China, participated in the forum "China – Shanghai Cooperation Organization," organized by the SCO Secretariat in collaboration with the China Overseas Enterprises Association. This information was announced by the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in China. Ambassadors from SCO member and observer countries, as well as representatives from over a hundred Chinese companies working in areas such as digitalization,

25.10.2025, 11:03
Politics / Socio-economic resources

"Man-Eating Sentence". Social Democrats Made a Statement Regarding the Sentence of Their Party Members

The "Social Democrats" party expressed protest against the sentences handed down to their fellow party members, calling the court's actions an act of legal lawlessness and a brutal crackdown on innocent citizens. They noted that the judicial process was politically motivated and accompanied by serious violations of the right to a fair trial, as provided for by the Constitution of Kyrgyzstan. Instead of seeking the truth and establishing personal responsibility, a repressive

24.10.2025, 20:35