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Incidents / Amphibians and reptiles

Published video of the detention of KAV&KEV management. The GKNB revealed details of the case.

The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan presented a video recording of the detention of the head of the KAV&KEV farming enterprise and revealed new details of the investigation concerning violations related to food safety. According to the agency, during the investigation, it was established that citizen K.A.V., who manages the farm, employed foreign workers without the necessary permits, medical certificates, and migration documents. These workers produced food

19.11.2025, 10:50
Incidents / Amphibians and reptiles

The State Committee for National Security reported why it detained the director of Kav&Kev

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported on the reasons for the detention of the director of the agricultural enterprise "Kav&Kev," K. A. V. According to the SCNS, K. A. V. is accused of hiring foreign workers without the necessary migration, medical, and permit documents. These individuals allegedly produced food products under conditions that did not meet sanitary standards. There were also instances of indicating a production date that did not match the actual

18.11.2025, 13:15
Amphibians and reptiles

The State National Security Committee detained the director of Kav&Kev

- On November 17, 2025, GKNB employees detained K.A.V., the head of the KХ "KAViKEV". This information was provided by the GKNB press service. According to the GKNB, the detention occurred due to suspicions of committing crimes under Articles 168 Part 2 Item 3, 297 Part 1, and 379 Part 3 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. In particular, it concerns illegal migration, document forgery, and creating threats to consumers.

18.11.2025, 12:31
Kav&Kev Head Detained. GKNB Uncovered Dangerous Product Manufacturing
Incidents / Amphibians and reptiles

Kav&Kev Head Detained. GKNB Uncovered Dangerous Product Manufacturing

According to the GKNB, the detention occurred as part of an investigation into a criminal case related to threats to consumers and illegal migration. K.A.V. is suspected of document forgery and employing foreign workers without the necessary permits. During the process of ensuring food security, violations were identified concerning the employment of foreign citizens in conditions that do not meet standards. In particular, workers are producing food products in unsanitary conditions, which

18.11.2025, 12:14
Kav&Kev: The head of the enterprise was detained for unsanitary conditions and illegal workers
Incidents / Amphibians and reptiles

Kav&Kev: The head of the enterprise was detained for unsanitary conditions and illegal workers

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported significant violations in the area of food safety. According to the agency's information, as part of a criminal investigation, it was established that the director of the company "Kav&Kev," citizen K.A.V., hired foreign workers without the necessary permits, medical certificates, and migration documents.

18.11.2025, 11:27
Amphibians and reptiles

Searches were conducted at the company Kav&Kev

On November 17, searches were conducted at the company Kav&Kev, as reported by sources from the Tazabek publication. Currently, the reasons for the searches have not been disclosed. The publication has sent a request to the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) for further clarification.

17.11.2025, 11:26
Incidents / Amphibians and reptiles

Director of Kav&Kev Company Detained

Law enforcement officials informed the editorial team of Kaktus.media about the detention of the director of the company Kav&Kev. The search, which took place on November 17, concerned a company engaged in food production, including sandwiches. After the search, the company's leader was taken away for questioning, and a large number of documents were seized.

17.11.2025, 10:47
Amphibians and reptiles / Countries

Aiyl Bank signed memorandums of cooperation with Citi Bank and Oppenheimer & Co. as part of the C5+1 summit

- During the C5+1 summit in Washington, Tilek Alimdzhanov, Chairman of the Board of OJSC "Aiyl Bank," signed memorandums with two well-known American financial institutions — Citi Bank and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. These agreements are a significant step towards strengthening international partnerships and open new horizons for the further development of the bank on the global stage.

07.11.2025, 16:52
Mineral waters

Kyrgyzstan Exceeded Soviet Housing Construction Volumes, Plan for 2025 - 2.5 Million Sq. M, - Ministry of Construction

- In the construction industry of Kyrgyzstan, the level of housing commissioning recorded during the Soviet period has been surpassed: in 2024, more than 2 million square meters were completed, and the plan for 2025 is set at 2.5 million square meters. This was reported on November 4, 2025, by the Minister of Construction and Architecture Nurdin Oruntaev at a press conference. The minister emphasized that to optimize costs and time, Kyrgyzstan is adopting international standards, avoiding the

04.11.2025, 16:07
In Germany, another 130,000 birds will be culled due to avian influenza.
In the world / Birds / Exclusive

In Germany, another 130,000 birds will be culled due to avian influenza.

In Brandenburg, Germany, cases of avian influenza have been reported again, according to the Kazinform agency, citing information from DW. Farmers in the northeast of the country will have to cull approximately 130,000 birds due to a new outbreak of the disease. According to available data, in the Neuhardenberg area, the virus has affected 80,000 ducks, while in Neutrebbin, 50,000 broilers have been impacted. To prevent the spread of the infection, protective zones with a radius of three

27.10.2025, 10:58
Local news / Mineral waters

The mini-TSON near the CHPP will be closed for one day.

On October 26, the Mini-Center for Public Services located on Chuy Avenue, opposite the CHP, will be unavailable for service due to technical work. This information was provided by the State Institution "Kyzmat". Resumption of work is scheduled for Monday: from 10:00 to 19:00; break from 14:00 to 15:00. At this Mini-Center for Public Services, you can: obtain a passport; register your residence address.

24.10.2025, 13:51
Local news / Mineral waters

The mini-CAC on Chuy Avenue in Bishkek will be closed on Sunday

On Sunday, October 26, the mini-CAC located on Chuy Avenue in Bishkek (right across from the CHPP) will be unavailable for visitors due to technical work. This information was provided by the press service of the State Institution "Kyzmat". The center is scheduled to resume operations on Monday, October 27, when it will open at the usual time from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. There will be a break during the day from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM to compensate for the missed Sunday.

24.10.2025, 13:18
Industry / Mineral waters

Fabric production increased by 47% over the year — to 19.8 million sq. m

- The production volumes of textiles and clothing in Kyrgyzstan have shown growth in most categories. This information was announced by the National Statistical Committee. Fabric production increased by 47% compared to the same period last year, reaching 19.8 million square meters. Women's clothing reached a figure of 12.6 million units, which is 24% higher than the previous year's level.

24.10.2025, 13:06
The title translates to: "The Hawk Moth - The One Who Left the Tilde Horse."
Insects of Kyrgyzstan

The title translates to: "The Hawk Moth - The One Who Left the Tilde Horse."

Hummingbird Hawk-Moth - Macroglossum stellatarum L. This butterfly has relatively narrow and long forewings. The abdomen is thick, with antennae of a spindle shape. The forewings are brown with dark transverse lines, and the hindwings are orange-yellow. The body is covered with grayish hairs on top, and the end of the abdomen, which has white spots on the sides, tapers into a brush-like shape.

29.04.2024, 09:10
Burdock - Uyghakchyl
Insects of Kyrgyzstan

Burdock - Uyghakchyl

The Thistle Butterfly - Vanessa cardui L. The Thistle Butterfly is one of the day-flying butterflies of the brush-footed family, noticeable, beautiful, and very brightly colored. It is also known as the thistle butterfly. The wingspan can reach up to 60 mm. The forewings are black at the tips, with large white spots. The hindwings are slightly darker than the forewings, with rounded black spots along the edges.

02.03.2024, 19:22
Aglaya Pearl Moth - Aglaya is so beautiful that it dazzles
Insects of Kyrgyzstan

Aglaya Pearl Moth - Aglaya is so beautiful that it dazzles

Aglaia Pearl Moth - Speyeria aglaja L. One of the most beautiful butterflies of the genus Nymphalidae. This butterfly has optical coloration, with wings that shimmer like pearls. It is aptly named the pearl moth. When light rays refract in its scales, it is stunningly beautiful! The admiration for it is reflected in its name, which was given to these lovely creatures. Aglaia in ancient Greek mythology is the goddess of beauty and joy.

11.02.2024, 21:49
Mahaon
Insects of Kyrgyzstan

Mahaon

Machaon - Papilio machaon L. The Machaon butterfly is considered one of the most beautiful butterflies of the mid-latitudes. Due to its unique appearance, it is in high demand among moth enthusiasts and collectors. Almost everyone is familiar with this butterfly, which boasts its bright coloration and relatively large size. These butterflies belong to the family Papilionidae, and their existence became known thanks to the works of the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus. This occurred in 1758.

30.01.2024, 18:30
Apollonius
Insects of Kyrgyzstan

Apollonius

Apollonius - Parnassius apollonius Ev. This species of butterfly was first described in 1847 by the famous Russian entomologist Eversmann. The species is named after a Greek name. It is a large, beautiful butterfly with a wingspan of 51–72 mm. The length of the forewing is 37—45 mm. The main background color of the males' wings is pure white, while the females have gray scales. Along the outer edge of the wings, there is a row of black spots with clear outlines. The black spots at the

07.03.2023, 22:50
Mnemosyne, or Black Apollo - Mnemosyne, the one who left a mark
Insects of Kyrgyzstan

Mnemosyne, or Black Apollo - Mnemosyne, the one who left a mark

Mnemosyne, or Black Apollo - Parnassius mnemosyne L. The butterfly was described by Carl Linnaeus in 1858 in his famous book "Systema Naturae." It is named after the ancient Roman goddess of memory. Mnemosyne (Greek mythology) is the goddess of memory, the mother of the nine Muses, and the daughter of Uranus and Gaia. Wingspan up to 70 mm. The length of the forewing is 20–35 mm. The wings are rounded, covered with sparse scales. The marginal area of the forewing is semi-transparent,

01.02.2023, 16:01
Wiskott's Yellow Butterfly - Wiskott's Yellow Moth
Insects of Kyrgyzstan

Wiskott's Yellow Butterfly - Wiskott's Yellow Moth

Wiskott's Sulphur - Colias wiskotti Stgr. The species name is given in honor of the entomologist Ivan Ivanovich Wiskott. The wingspan of this sulphur butterfly is up to 50 mm. The coloration of males varies in shades from lemon-green to deep orange. A wide black border occupies almost half of the wing. Females are not as brightly colored.

29.11.2022, 17:16
The title translates to: "Christoph's Jaundice - Christof's Yellow Butterfly."
Insects of Kyrgyzstan

The title translates to: "Christoph's Jaundice - Christof's Yellow Butterfly."

Christoph's Sulphur - Colias christophi Gr.–Gr. This butterfly is named after the famous entomologist and tireless insect collector Christoph, who traveled extensively in Central Asia. It is quite deservedly considered one of the most striking species of sulphurs that adorn nature. Unlike other sulphurs, males and females of this species are very similar in appearance. Females are less active and are most often hidden in the grass. The length of the forewing is 20—24 mm. The wingspan is

19.10.2022, 16:05
Cabbage White Butterfly - Zargyn White Butterfly
Insects of Kyrgyzstan

Cabbage White Butterfly - Zargyn White Butterfly

Cabbage White Butterfly - Pontia daplidice L. This is a medium-sized butterfly with white wings, on which dark veins are clearly visible. Unlike females, males have a less developed black pattern on their wings. The wingspan is 30–50 mm, and when at rest, they fold vertically upwards over the back. The body of the cabbage whites is slender, and the antennae are club-shaped. All three pairs of legs are normally developed.

15.09.2022, 19:55
The title translates to: "Tavolga Butterfly - The Colorful Butterfly of the Tundra."
Insects of Kyrgyzstan

The title translates to: "Tavolga Butterfly - The Colorful Butterfly of the Tundra."

The butterfly was discovered in 1758. This small-sized butterfly stands out well against the background of flowers, as it has a black body and wings with scarlet spots. The antennae are thickened towards the end in a spindle shape, the forewings are elongated, and the hindwings are twice as short. The forewings are dark, with a greenish or bluish tint. There are 4 large round red spots on the wing, and at the base of the wing, there are 2 elongated spots. The hindwings are red with a black

22.08.2022, 11:55
Acalypha - Chaara Acalypha
Insects of Kyrgyzstan

Acalypha - Chaara Acalypha

Ascalaphus varius - Libelloides macaronius Scop. It is commonly referred to as "club-tailed." Ascalaphids are large insects resembling butterflies. The body length is 25-30 mm, and the wingspan is 35-40 mm. Their antennae have a club at the tip and are slightly longer than the body. The wings are yellow, transparent at the tips, with dark spots. It combines morphological features of a butterfly, dragonfly, and beetle: its head has club-shaped antennae like those of day-flying

10.07.2022, 14:10
Ant Lion - Kumurska Arstany
Insects of Kyrgyzstan

Ant Lion - Kumurska Arstany

Ant Lion - Acanthaclisis occitanicus Vill. The ant lion is a net-winged insect, closely related to osmylids, ascalaphids, and lacewings. It has four long, pointed, almost identical net-like wings. The body is dark gray, with yellow spots on the head. The round, undivided eyes of the ant lion protrude significantly. About 10 species are known in Kyrgyzstan. Adult individuals externally resemble dragonflies, but unlike them, they fold their wings differently at rest — roof-like over their

01.06.2022, 15:49
Camel - A Worm Like a Beetle
Insects of Kyrgyzstan

Camel - A Worm Like a Beetle

Camel Cricket - Raphidioptera Camel crickets are externally distinctive; they are humped in profile. They are named for their elongated body, extended head, and prothorax, which resemble the shape of a camel's head and neck. The appearance of this small insect (body length is 7-9 mm) is very unique. The camel cricket has a flattened, elongated oval head and an elongated, movable prothorax. Its mouthparts are of the chewing type. In addition to well-developed compound eyes, there are three

04.05.2022, 14:50
Colorado Beetle - Colorado Bug
Insects of Kyrgyzstan

Colorado Beetle - Colorado Bug

Colorado Beetle - Leptinotarsa decemlineata Say. It is called the scourge of potato fields. The native land of this leaf beetle is North America, where it has long inhabited, feeding on local weeds. Later, when colonists began to cultivate potatoes in large quantities, the beetle switched to feeding on the leaves of potato plants. The abundance of food inevitably affected the increase in the reproduction of this beetle. Its harmfulness was first noted in the state of Colorado, from which the

20.04.2022, 16:12
Silk-headed Hidden Beetle - Zhibektey Jikirikey Beetle
Insects of Kyrgyzstan

Silk-headed Hidden Beetle - Zhibektey Jikirikey Beetle

Silky Cryptocephalus - Cryptocephalus sericeus L. The name comes from its ability to retract its head, covering it with the first segment of the thorax. This beetle has a cylindrical body shape, and its head appears to be lowered beneath the thorax. It can be golden-green, blue, purple, or copper-red. The overall coloration is metallic. The beetle is covered in dense dots. The wrinkles on the elytra give it a silky, almost matte sheen. Hence the name of the beetle. The lateral edge of the back

07.04.2022, 14:29
Asian Leaf Beetle - Азиялык жалбырак жегич
Insects of Kyrgyzstan

Asian Leaf Beetle - Азиялык жалбырак жегич

Asian Leaf Beetle - Chrysochares asiaticus Pall. One of the largest and most colorful leaf beetles. The body of the beetle is stout, measuring 13–17 mm in length. The pronotum is wide, with rather sparse, shallow punctures; the largest of them is slightly ahead of the middle. The back and elytra are green with a purple sheen. The clypeus is wide, not separated from the forehead, with sparse punctures, bare or with rare hairs; the first segment of the antennae has sparse hairs. The elytra have

25.03.2022, 10:47
Smooth Leaf Beetle - The Complaining Firebug Beetle
Insects of Kyrgyzstan

Smooth Leaf Beetle - The Complaining Firebug Beetle

Smooth Leaf Beetle - Clytra laeviuscula Ratz. The smooth leaf beetle has orange-red elytra; there is a large rear spot that almost reaches the side edge and the seam; very rarely this spot may be split into two or may be absent. The back of the leaf beetle is convex, almost completely smooth, with a very narrow and smooth groove-like border, highly shiny. The body length is about 12 mm. The head and legs of males and females are of the same size. The legs are short, with thick and straight

01.03.2022, 22:39
Black Pine Longhorn Beetle - Karagay's Black Moustached
Insects of Kyrgyzstan

Black Pine Longhorn Beetle - Karagay's Black Moustached

Black Pine Longhorn Beetle - Monochamus galloprovincialis Oll. The body of the beetle is thick, black with a bronze sheen, and has a reddish hairy covering on the pronotum and the underside of the body. The head is covered with closely set reddish hairs, with a narrow longitudinal groove in the middle. Near the antennae, there is a spine-like protrusion on the inner side.

18.02.2022, 19:11
Spanish fly - Kadimki alaguluk
Insects of Kyrgyzstan

Spanish fly - Kadimki alaguluk

Spanish fly - Lytta vesicatoria L. A metallic green beetle measuring 12–20 mm in length, with two orange longitudinal stripes. The body is covered in short, sparse hairs. The antennae are long and thread-like. The mouthparts of the Spanish fly, like those of all other representatives of beetles, are typically chewing. It develops in one generation and exhibits hypermetamorphosis. Beetles appear in the second half of May and can be found in June and July. The flight and feeding period lasts

07.02.2022, 18:16
Shrenk's Borer - Shrenktin Beetle
Insects of Kyrgyzstan

Shrenk's Borer - Shrenktin Beetle

Schrenk's Blister Beetle - Mylabris schrenki Gebl. They are easily recognized by their characteristic and bright appearance. The beetles are of medium to large size, usually brightly colored, with a head that is lowered and narrowed towards the back, with 11-segmented, less often 8-10 segmented antennae, a narrowed first segment of the thorax, flexible elytra that are wider than the first segment of the thorax and often do not cover the entire abdomen, split bones, and large touching

10.01.2022, 20:00
Ladybug - Seven-spotted beetle
Insects of Kyrgyzstan

Ladybug - Seven-spotted beetle

Seven-spotted ladybug - Coccinella septempunctata L. The beetle is black, with bright red elytra adorned with black spots. Everyone remembers this. There are three spots on each elytron and one common spot on the pronotum – a total of seven. Upon closer inspection, we can see two whitish spots: they are located on the forehead. The body length of the beetles can vary from 5 to 8 mm. This does not necessarily mean that a small beetle is young, and a large one is old. In the first case, the

17.12.2021, 18:59
Golden Pistachio - Mystenin Golden Beetle
Insects of Kyrgyzstan

Golden Pistachio - Mystenin Golden Beetle

Pistachio Goldbug - Capnodis cariosa Pall. These beetles are called goldbugs due to their bright metallic shiny elytra, which many of their representatives possess. In folk terms, these beetles are referred to as "children of the sun." They are so incredibly beautiful that humans have used them as decorations. Brooches, bracelets, and other trinkets are made from the elytra of goldbugs. The bright elytra of goldbugs are sewn onto women's dresses. The pistachio goldbug is a large

06.12.2021, 06:00
Striped Wax Moth - Targyl Momsyamal Beetle
Insects of Kyrgyzstan

Striped Wax Moth - Targyl Momsyamal Beetle

Striped Wax Beetle - Trichius fasciatus L. The beetle is black, almost matte, covered in dense and long grayish-white or yellowish erect hairs. The body length is 10–13 mm. The female has typical chalky-white spots on the sides of the pronotum, while the male occasionally has a similar transverse double spot on the underside of the abdomen. The outer black spots and bands on the elytra may connect and merge, completely displacing the yellow color. Despite this variability in coloration, this

03.11.2021, 21:09
Rhinoceros Beetle - Keryk Beetle
Insects of Kyrgyzstan

Rhinoceros Beetle - Keryk Beetle

Rhinoceros Beetle - Oryctes nasicornis L. This beetle is characterized by a large, strongly convex body of dark brown color, with a shiny sheen on top. The rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes nasicornis), an insect of the Scarabaeidae family, is found everywhere except for the tundra and taiga.

17.10.2021, 18:20
Nekhrush June - June of the Saratan
Insects of Kyrgyzstan

Nekhrush June - June of the Saratan

June Beetle - Amphimallon solstitialis L. A beetle whose body length does not exceed 20 mm, predominantly pale yellow in color, with a slightly darker abdomen. The head and elytra are covered with sparse hairs. The pronotum has wide stripes of black-brown color, divided in the middle by a narrow longitudinal line of yellow color or with dark spots. The seam of the elytra is narrowly darkened. The abdomen is black or, as in southern forms, brown-yellow. The antennae are nine-segmented with a

07.10.2021, 13:55
Justification for the Draft Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Glaciers of the Kyrgyz Republic"
Glaciers

Justification for the Draft Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Glaciers of the Kyrgyz Republic"

JUSTIFICATION for the draft Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Glaciers of the Kyrgyz Republic" The Kyrgyz Republic, occupying almost the entire western half of the powerful intra-continental mountain system of the Tien Shan and partially the Pamir-Alai ranges, has well-developed glaciation. Glaciers are one of the natural riches of the republic, the value of which is hard to overestimate, primarily due to their ability to maintain a sufficiently high water flow in most rivers even in

16.09.2021, 03:00
Golden Bronze Beetle - Altinday Kolosimal Beetle
Insects of Kyrgyzstan

Golden Bronze Beetle - Altinday Kolosimal Beetle

Golden Bronze Beetle - Cetonia aurata L. The beetle is magnificently colored. Under the bright rays of the sun, the bronze beetle shines like a precious stone, sparkling like gold. The body is wide, with a golden-green color on top and a copper-red color underneath. There are white transverse stripes on the elytra. Its length is up to 20 mm. The bronze beetle is often mistaken for the common May beetle, as they belong to the same family. These insects can be distinguished by their bright

11.09.2021, 20:10
Fragrant Beauty - The Beetle of the Living Gift
Insects of Kyrgyzstan

Fragrant Beauty - The Beetle of the Living Gift

Fragrant Calosoma - Calosoma sycophanta L. The name "Calosoma" translates from Latin as "beautiful beetle," and it is aptly named. It has a remarkably beautiful dark blue coloration, while its elytra are golden-green with a metallic sheen. The ability of the Calosoma to move well among trees distinctly sets it apart from other predatory ground beetles.

22.07.2021, 17:50