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Language & literatureOctober 31, 2026The Manas epic is being recorded as a 50-hour audiobook, read in verse in 20-25 minute parts for schools
In Kyrgyzstan, journalist and public figure Shayyrbek Abdyrakhman uulu is producing an audiobook of the Manas epic. The full text will run for 45-50 hours when finished. About 12-13 hours are already…Read more →
CultureOctober 31, 2026“Manas Aytuu” held on Bishkek's Ala-Too Square with manaschis, akyns and soldiers
A national event called “Manas Aytuu” took place on Ala-Too Square in Bishkek on 30 October. Its aim was to promote the Manas epic, national traditions and the cultural heritage of the Kyrgyz people.Read more →
OTS and diplomacyOctober 30, 2026After the summit Erdoğan holds separate talks with Japarov and Serdar Berdimuhamedov
After the Ankara summit of the Organization of Turkic States, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held several bilateral meetings at the Presidential Complex on 30 October. Two of them were with Kyrgyz President…Read more →
PoliticsOctober 30, 2026Kazakh Prime Minister in Bishkek for the 14th intergovernmental council and the interregional cooperation forum
On 29 October Kazakhstan's Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov arrived in Kyrgyzstan on an official visit. At Bishkek's Manas International Airport he was met by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers…Read more →
OTS and diplomacyOctober 29, 2026Sadyr Japarov receives the Supreme Order of the Turkic World; the Alisher Navoi Award goes to Dyusen Kaseinov
On 29 October in Ankara, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov was awarded the Supreme Order of the Turkic World. According to the Kyrgyz presidency, the decision was taken by the heads of the Organization…Read more →
Language & literatureOctober 28, 2026TÜRKSOY holds “Danaker” conference for Kyrgyz scholar Abdyldajan Akmataliyev's 70th birthday
On 27 October, TÜRKSOY hosted an international conference in Ankara for the 70th birthday of Prof. Abdyldajan Akmataliyev, the Kyrgyz scholar known for his work on the Manas epic and Chingiz Aitmatov.…Read more →
OTS and diplomacyOctober 28, 2026Sadyr Japarov heads to Ankara: Kyrgyz President to attend the 13th summit of the Organization of Turkic States
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov will make a working visit to Ankara on 29-30 October at the invitation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the presidential press service said on 28 October.Read more →
CultureOctober 27, 2026Kyrgyz professional theatre turns 100: festival opens in Bishkek with a play about Babur
On 26 October the XIV Republican Theatre Festival, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Kyrgyz professional theatre, opened in Bishkek. It runs until 30 October, with a scientific conference and a…Read more →
EconomyOctober 24, 2026Kyrgyzstan to replace old cars with electric ones: Bishkek EV plant and a 450,000-tonne refinery planned
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov spoke about the country's transport and industrial plans in meetings with residents during a working visit to the Jalal-Abad region. According to the head of state, a…Read more →
NatureOctober 23, 2026«Ak Ilbirs» research and rehabilitation centre opens in Issyk-Kul Region to protect the snow leopard and other rare wildlife
The «Ak Ilbirs» (White Snow Leopard) scientific research and rehabilitation centre opened on October 23 in the village of Ananyevo, Issyk-Kul Region, Kyrgyzstan. Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev…Read more →
OTS and diplomacyOctober 23, 2026Turkic Council youth and sports ministers meet in Bishkek: Turkic states football club and chess association initiatives
The 10th meeting of youth and sports ministers of the Turkic Council member states took place in Bishkek on October 21. Official delegations from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Türkiye took…Read more →
CultureOctober 22, 2026Kyrgyz and Swiss orchestras hold joint parade in Bishkek during Swiss National Council president's visit
The Orchestra of the General Staff of the Kyrgyz Armed Forces and Switzerland's wind orchestra La Landwehr de Fribourg, which has more than 220 years of history, held a joint ceremonial march-past in…Read more →
CultureOctober 20, 2026Kyrgyz professional theatre marks its centenary: national theatre festival on October 26-30 and a celebration on November 2
Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy has announced the programme marking 100 years of Kyrgyz professional theatre. It opens with the 14th Republican Theatre Festival on…Read more →
OTS and diplomacyOctober 20, 2026TurkPA's 15th plenary session in Bishkek: proposals on AI cooperation, a model digital code and a registry of model laws
On October 20 the 15th plenary session of the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States (TurkPA) continued in Bishkek. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov received the speakers of the member parliaments and…Read more →
EconomyOctober 19, 2026Azerbaijan approves 11 investment projects worth $24 million in Kyrgyzstan
On October 19, Kyrgyz media reported that Azerbaijan had approved 11 investment projects in Kyrgyzstan with a combined value of $24 million.Read more →- OTS and diplomacyOctober 19, 2026
Turkic States Parliamentary Assembly meetings begin in Bishkek as Kazakhstan's parliament speaker arrives
Meetings of the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States (TURKPA) opened in Bishkek on October 19 and will run until October 20. The speaker of Kazakhstan's parliament arrived in the Kyrgyz capital the…Read more → 
PoliticsOctober 18, 2026Kyrgyzstan and Armenia sign 10 documents in Irevan, including a 2027-2029 cooperation roadmap
During Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov's official visit to Armenia, the two countries signed a series of bilateral documents in Irevan on 17 October. The visit took place at the invitation of Armenian…Read more →
MusicOctober 18, 2026Shakira plays Bishkek Arena tonight in her first concert in Central Asia
Colombian singer Shakira performs in Bishkek on 18 October at the newly opened Bishkek Arena. The show is part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour and, according to ticket sellers, is the…Read more →
CultureOctober 10, 2026Chui region turns 100: a 120-metre chuchuk, a yurt village and concerts in Bishkek
Bishkek celebrated the centenary of Chui region on 10 October. The symbol of the festivities was a chuchuk more than 120 metres long — the national Kyrgyz horse-meat sausage was shared out among…Read more →
SportsOctober 5, 2026Central Asia's largest stadium officially opens: the 51,000-seat Bishkek Arena
The 51,000-seat Bishkek Arena was officially opened in Bishkek on 5 October, with a speech by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov. More than 60,000 people turned out for the free opening concert show.Read more →
SportsSeptember 6, 20266th World Nomad Games end: Kyrgyzstan win the kok-boru final 12-0
The 6th World Nomad Games were held in Kyrgyzstan from 31 August to 6 September, with ceremonies in Bishkek and the main competitions in Cholpon-Ata on Lake Issyk-Kul. About 3,000 athletes from more…Read more →