Bishkek to Host Kyrgyzstan’s First-Ever Full Marathon as Part of Snow Leopard Run 2025

The Bishkek Snow Leopard Run 2025 will take place in the Kyrgyz capital on September 21, combining long-distance running with wildlife conservation. This year’s event will mark a milestone for the country, featuring Kyrgyzstan’s first-ever 42.2 km...

Türkiye, Kyrgyzstan aim for $5B trade with new action plan

Türkiye and Kyrgyzstan signed the 12th-Term Joint Economic Commission (JEC) Protocol on Thursday, covering areas including bilateral trade, industry, energy, transportation, agriculture, education, healthcare and culture. Türkiye's Vice President...

Tourism industry revenues in Kyrgyzstan reach 30 billion soms – Cabinet

10:15, 17 September 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA 10:15, 17 September 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA As a result of the first half of 2025, the tourism sector in Kyrgyzstan continues to...

Kyrgyzstan expects removal from EU blacklist in May 2026

12:23, 16 September 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA 12:23, 16 September 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA The Cabinet of Ministers is initiating amendments to Kyrgyzstan’s Air Code to align the...

33 Underrated Travel Destinations in the World You Must Explore

16September 17, 2025 | World: When we hear about travel, we often think of Paris, Bali, or New York. But beyond the spotlight lies a collection of Underrated Travel Destinations in the World that carry raw beauty, deep culture, and peaceful vibes....

Armenia ranks among the top 10 most sought-after summer vacation spots for Russians

NEWS » Tourism » Armenia ranks among the top 10 most sought-after summer vacation spots for Russians This summer, there was a significant rise in the interest of Russians towards CIS nations, including Armenia. YEREVAN, September 17. /ARKA/. This...

Bishkek hosts talks on new cooperation projects with Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V

10:13, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Kyrgyz media reports say Kyrgyzstan Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliyev yesterday met in Bishkek with Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V, who arrived in Kyrgyzstan on a working visit. Akchabar.kg reports that during...

Dedicated bus lanes back on agenda in Bishkek

14:02, 16 September 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Turdubek AIGYROV 14:02, 16 September 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Turdubek AIGYROV The Bishkek City Hall is considering new sections of streets for the introduction of dedicated...

Bishkek hosts talks on new cooperation projects with Prince Rahim Aga Khan V

A meeting between the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev and Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, who arrived in Kyrgyzstan on a working visit, took place at Yntymak Ordo complex in Bishkek. The sides discussed prospects for bilateral...

Kyrgyztan and India discuss the expansion of air travel and tourism

Kyrgyzstan’s ambassador to India Askar Beshimov recently met with Neeraj Rathi, chairman and managing director of India’s Wingspan Group. Per a report from the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry, the parties involved discussed the potential for cooperation...

Azerbaijan State Tourism Agency joins OTS International Tourism Development Forum in Kyrgyzstan

Baku, September 16, AZERTAC An Azerbaijani delegation led by Kanan Guluzade, Advisor to the Chairman of the State Tourism Agency, attended the International Tourism Forum and seminar for the representatives of the Member and Observer States of the...

Kyrgyzstan presents its export potential at CIFTIS 2025 in China

Kyrgyzstan’s stand attracted special attention at the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS 2025), held at the Shougang Park in western Beijing. The event is being hosted at this 3-square-kilometer industrial heritage site, which...

Azerbaijan highlights sustainable tourism initiatives at OTS Forum in Kyrgyzstan [PHOTOS]

A delegation led by Kenan Guluzade, Advisor to the Chairman of the State Tourism Agency, represented Azerbaijan at the International Tourism Forum of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) on “Development of Sustainable Tourism,” held on...

Demand for Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan soars as British travellers get adventurous

7 British holidaymakers are shaking off the familiar and venturing further afield. From January to May 2025, there was a 23.8% year-on-year rise in British tourists visiting Uzbekistan (source: Uzbekistan Tourism Committee). UK travellers are...

Intrepid Travel lists top underrated destinations for 2026

Intrepid Travel has released its top 10 under-the-radar destinations for 2026, with Sierra Leone’s Tiwai Island taking the top spot. The company’s Not Hot List showcases areas with lower visitor numbers, infrastructure readiness for increased...

Amateur Taklimakan Rally: A fusion of sport and tourism

00:30 Experience the thrill of rally racing! An amateur edition of the Taklimakan Rally has taken place from Aksu in Xinjiang to Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. The route covered about 3,000 kilometers. Amid speed and passion, the participants...

Central Asia beckons for China’s cultural tourists retracing ancient Silk Road

When Beijing company executive Lillian Zhu saw the Tianjin Museum’s exhibition of Kazakhstan artefacts earlier this year, she was captivated by the vibrant culture of Central Asia and was determined to find out more. “It struck me how little I...

OTS Forum on Tourism Development to be held in Jalal-Abad region

AKIPRESS.COM - An international forum "Sustainable Tourism Development in the Member and Observer States of the Organization of Turkic States" will be held in Jalal-Abad region on September 15–16. The event is organized by the Department of...

Kyrgyz Parliament Considers Tighter Climbing Rules After Mountain Deaths

Kyrgyzstan’s parliament is looking at ways to make mountaineering safer after the deaths and presumed deaths of several climbers this year, including a Russian woman who was stranded for days on the highest mountain in the country. The debate...

Central Asia Deepens Trade Links with India Amid Growing Economic Ties

Trade between the countries of Central Asia and India is growing, edging closer to the $2 billion mark and signaling a new phase in cooperation across the Eurasian continent. According to data from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), this surge...