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Companies in Bishkek have been given three days to rectify breaches at the construction site on Kurchatov Street
According to the department, the safety barriers around the perimeter of the site were dismantled during the construction of the retaining wall for the underground car park.
The euro fell slightly against the national currency
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan set the official euro exchange rate for 22 October 2026 at 98.1014 KGS. Over the course of the day, the euro fell by 0.03 per cent compared with the previous rate of 98.1320 KGS.
Садыр Жапаров өкмөт менен мамлекеттик органдарга 10 тапшырма берди
Бүгүн, 21-октябрда Бишкекте өткөн республикалык кеңешмеде президент Садыр Жапаров Кыргызстан 2030-жылга чейин жетишиш керек болгон максаттардын айрымдарын атап, мамлекеттик органдарга бир катар тапшырмаларды берди.
Zaparov has instructed officials to prepare the infrastructure for the development of nuclear energy in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan is to begin preparing the infrastructure for the development of nuclear energy. President Sadyr Zaparov announced this on 21 October at a national meeting on the country’s socio-economic development.
Manas is to be granted the status of Kyrgyzstan’s second economic centre
The city of Manas is set to be granted special status as Kyrgyzstan’s second economic centre. It is set to become a key transport and logistics hub and a business centre for the south of the country. President Sadyr Zhaparov announced this on 21 October at a national conference on the socio-economic development of Kyrgyzstan up to the end of 2030.
Zaparov has proposed that loans to businesses be granted based on the prospects of the projects, rather than solely on collateral
Kyrgyzstan plans to change its approach to business financing. When granting loans, banks will be required to consider not only collateral, but also the project’s potential and whether it is likely to generate a profit in the future. President Sadyr Zhaparov made this announcement on 21 October at a national conference on the country’s socio-economic development.
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Kyrgyz men are generous: men are ready to spend up to 30 thousand on gifts for March 8
The main lucky ones on this day are mothers! According to a Wildberries study, 73% of men make sure to prepare gifts for their mothers, while 71% congratulate their wives.
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How to work with Zoomers and Millennials without losing your mind
Akchabar's editorial team visited the Kulikovsky confectionery house to experience firsthand how the “purple” team works and spoke with the company’s CEO, Denis Gaivoronsky, about how to build a strong and united workplace community. Spoiler: diplomas aren’t as important as they seem, and a sense of purpose is a key part of a 21st-century paycheck.
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Who earned the most from gold sales in 2025?
The market for gold bullion bars in Kyrgyzstan remained highly active in 2025. The population actively bought and sold gold through the National Bank, responding to rising global prices, fluctuations of the som, and external economic developments. Statistics confirm that investment interest in gold remains consistently high.
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New trend: Zoomers no longer want to pay for matcha
Not long ago, matcha was considered the go-to drink for anyone wanting to stay trendy. The green powder with its rich flavor was everywhere — from coffee chains to Instagram stories. But now, that craze has faded. Matcha has become too expensive even for those who couldn’t imagine their mornings without it just recently. Young people, especially Zoomers, are already choosing a new go-to drink.
















