Kazakhstan has achieved significant progress since gaining independence Kazakhstan celebrates its national holiday — Republic Day. The publication Tengri Life examines how this holiday originated and what changes have occurred over the 35-year period.
The deputies of the city council unanimously approved the proposal At an extraordinary meeting of the Manas city council, a decision was made to change the status of the city, which was supported by all deputies.
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.
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.
At the meeting held on October 24, the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of Kyrgyzstan announced the accreditation of observers. These 29 international representatives will monitor the early elections scheduled for November 30, 2025. The accredited observers include:
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.
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan initiates the "Turān" project The Turkish publication Resmî Gazete reports that Turkey aims to become a center for the entire Turkic community.
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,
Among the accredited observers are eight representatives from the Commonwealth of Independent States Observer Mission and seventeen representatives from the Inter-Parliamentary Assembly of the CIS, as well as two individuals from the embassies of Belarus and Russia in Kyrgyzstan.
The Central Election Commission, in its meeting on October 24, approved the registration of candidates for the elections to the Jogorku Kenesh, who were nominated from multi-mandate districts. Among the registered candidates: - Gulya Akmatulovna Kozhokulova, representing district No. 22;
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
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.
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.
Kyrgyzstan offers the EU to conduct an independent audit
In its statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that Kyrgyzstan strictly adheres to international obligations and supports an open, constructive dialogue with the European Union aimed at preventing the risks of circumventing sanctions. Furthermore, the ministry emphasized that the EU had previously expressed its intention to develop a strategic partnership with Central Asia and support the socio-economic development of the region. In this context, the Kyrgyz side expressed its desire
Since the official opening of the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Mongolia in July 2023, bilateral relations between the two countries have significantly developed. In an interview with AKIpress, the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Mongolia, Aibek Artykbaev, shared information about the achievements in various fields, including politics, economy, and culture, as well as high-level mutual visits. He also discussed the development of business and tourism, as well as opportunities for further strengthening
In its press release, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan expressed dissatisfaction with the inclusion of Kyrgyz legal entities in the European Union's sanctions list. The agency noted that "the Kyrgyz Republic strictly adheres to international obligations and actively engages in constructive dialogue with the European Union to prevent potential risks associated with circumventing sanctions."
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic has proposed a draft resolution that includes changes to the tax legislation concerning excise duties on alcoholic products. This draft provides for a phased increase in excise rates on various types of alcoholic beverages from 2026 to 2029, as well as the cancellation of the exemption from excise duty and labeling for sugary children's drinks.
“Investment in knowledge and training of personnel for work in new conditions is necessary”
On October 23, the countries of the European Union officially approved a new package of sanctions, which is now the 19th in relation to Russia. The measures target Russian financial institutions, cryptocurrency exchanges, and their structures operating in countries such as India and China. The sanctions list includes 22 individuals and 45 organizations from Russia, Hong Kong, China, India, Thailand, and Kyrgyzstan.
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. [ full list of candidates from all 30 districts ]
On October 23 of this year, a meeting of the commission responsible for studying and optimizing the structure of the courts and the number of judges took place in the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic. This commission was established by the decision of the Council of Judges of the Kyrgyz Republic. The discussion is related to the amendments made to the Constitutional Law "On the Supreme Court and Local Courts of the Kyrgyz Republic," which was signed by the president on October 9,
The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has begun accepting applications from those wishing to participate in the extraordinary elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, 2025. [ view the complete list of candidates in all 30 districts ]
Adylbek Kasymaliev, head of the cabinet of ministers and the presidential administration, expressed his congratulations to the workers and veterans of the diplomatic service on their professional holiday. Here is the text of the congratulation:
In Bishkek, a presentation of the investment justification dedicated to the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) took place. Representatives from the Ministry of Health, international WHO experts, and several government agencies participated in the discussion. Participants reviewed current trends in the field of NCD prevention. There is a worrying trend worldwide: heart diseases, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases, and cancers are becoming increasingly prevalent.
The Central Election 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. [ full list of candidates from all 30 districts ]
The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the President's Administration of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, held a meeting with Reinhard Kremmel, the Honorary Consul of the country in Bavaria and Thuringia, as well as the Deputy Co-Chairman of the Kyrgyz-German Business Council from the German side.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, a meeting was held dedicated to the project "Promoting Sustainable Development in Mountain Regions," which aims to support small producers and craft cooperatives. As part of the initiative, funded by an Italian grant, a business incubator and accelerator will be established to provide technical assistance and facilitate collaboration with designers.
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. [ full list of candidates from all 30 districts ]
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. [ List of candidates for all 30 constituencies ]
Since its inception, BRICS has not lost a single member; on the contrary, its membership has only increased. As of today, the alliance includes 10 countries, and more than a dozen others have applied for membership.
On October 23, in Beijing, the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to China, Aktilek Musaeva, held a briefing dedicated to the key priorities of the country's chairmanship in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization for 2025-2026. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, more than 25 ambassadors and high-profile diplomats participated in the event, as well as the Secretary-General of the SCO, Nurlan Ermekbaev, representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, the media,
The Deputy Head of the Cabinet of Ministers, Kamchybek Tashiev, addressed energy workers with a call to ensure the stability of electricity supply in the country, emphasizing that power outages must not be allowed. “With the approach of winter, it is necessary to state the truth: water reserves are insufficient. Nevertheless, electricity outages should not occur anywhere in the country. Do not create difficulties for citizens. This is your task, energy workers. I am confident that you will
Russian Aviation Base "Kant" in Kyrgyzstan On October 23, 2003, the official opening of the Russian aviation base Kant took place in the Republic of Kyrgyzstan. The main task of the airbase is to support the actions of the military units of the Collective Rapid Reaction Forces of the CSTO from the air.
The film discusses the connection between environmental issues and poverty.