Digital panic in Bishkek: how one fake threat exposed society’s growing vulnerability

Bishkek was gripped by panic on the evening of 16 October after a video circulated on messaging apps showing a young man threatening schoolchildren with violence. Within minutes, the footage spread through parents’ chats, teachers’ groups and local Telegram channels. Fearing the worst, parents flood

Kyrgyz Deputy proposes moving capital away from Bishkek

Kyrgyzstan reconsiders relocating its capital to address Bishkek's pollution and overcrowding, with the proposed city of Asman positioned as a futuristic alternative.

Bishkek Declaration and Key Agreements Signed at 11th Turkic States Summit

13th Meeting of the Ministers of Economy and Trade of the Organization of Turkic States in Bishkek

Ministers from the Organization of Turkic States gathered in Bishkek on October 18, 2024, to enhance economic ties, finalize a Digital Economy Partnership, and sign a communiqué aiming to boost regional trade, investment, and climate resilience initiatives across member states.