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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
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
Types of Insects Excluded from the Red Book of Kyrgyzstan
Arthropods

Types of Insects Excluded from the Red Book of Kyrgyzstan

Insect species excluded from the Red Data Book of Kyrgyzstan Insect species excluded from the Red Data Book of Kyrgyzstan / Кыргызстандын Кызыл кптебпнен чыгарылган курт-кумурскалардын турлёру

17.09.2017, 18:00
Types of Insects Listed in the 2004 IUCN RLTS Not Included in the Red Book of Kyrgyzstan
Arthropods

Types of Insects Listed in the 2004 IUCN RLTS Not Included in the Red Book of Kyrgyzstan

Insect species listed in the 2004 IUCN RLTS, not included in the Red Book of Kyrgyzstan 1. Chichyrkanak kuluk kaldyrkany - Hyles hippophaes (Esper, 1789) - Seathorn Hawk-moth (Lepidoptera order, Sphingidae family) According to the assessment conducted in 1996, it is included in the IUCN RLTS with the DD category [76]. The species is widely distributed, and its range is expanding [42, 50]. In Kyrgyzstan, it is represented by two subspecies, H. h. bienerti Staudinger, 1874 and H.

17.09.2017, 18:00
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Birds

Great Spotted Woodpecker

Great Spotted Woodpecker Status: VI, Near Threatened, NT: R. Kyrgyzstan is home to Dendrocopos major brevirostris1 (Reichenbach, 1854). There are 18 poorly differentiated subspecies known.

15.09.2017, 13:00
Black-bellied Sandgrouse
Birds

Black-bellied Sandgrouse

Black-bellied Sandgrouse Status: VI category, Near Threatened, NT. A species with low numbers, poorly studied. In Kyrgyzstan, the subspecies Pterocles orientalis arenarius (Pallas, 1775) is found.

14.09.2017, 21:30
Slender-billed Curlew
Birds

Slender-billed Curlew

Slender-billed Curlew Status: III category, Critically Endangered, CR, C2a(ii); D. One of 3 representatives of the genus in the fauna of the Kyrgyz Republic. Monotypic species.

14.09.2017, 19:00
Avdotka / Zhilkychi Chuldik \ Eurasian Stone Curlew
Birds

Avdotka / Zhilkychi Chuldik \ Eurasian Stone Curlew

Avdotka Status: V category, Vulnerable, VU: R, A1. At the same time, according to information from Kyrgyz ornithologists, the species is considered vulnerable, its population is decreasing, and it is necessary to review the existing IUCN status. The only representative of the family. Sexual dimorphism is not developed. In Kyrgyzstan, the subspecies Burhinus oedicnemus harterti1 Vaurie, 1963 is found [7].

13.09.2017, 23:30
Great Bustard
Birds

Great Bustard

Great Bustard Status: III, Critically Endangered, CR: R, A1. The nominative subspecies Otis tarda tarda Linnaeus, 1758 inhabits Kyrgyzstan.

13.09.2017, 21:00
Dwarf Eagle / Kidik Burkut / Booted Eagle
Birds

Dwarf Eagle / Kidik Burkut / Booted Eagle

Booted Eagle Status: VI category, Near Threatened, NT: R. Monotypic species [47]. A rare and poorly studied bird. One of two representatives of the genus in the fauna of Kyrgyzstan.

13.09.2017, 20:00
Hawk Eagle / Simal Burkutu / Bonelli’s Eagle
Birds

Hawk Eagle / Simal Burkutu / Bonelli’s Eagle

Bonelli’s Eagle Status: VI category, Near Threatened, NT: R. One of two species of the genus in the avifauna of the Kyrgyz Republic, inhabiting the nominative subspecies Hieraaetus fasciatus fasciatus (Vieillot, 1822).

13.09.2017, 19:31
Severtzov’s Jerboa
Mammals

Severtzov’s Jerboa

Severtzov’s Jerboa Status: VII category, Lower Risk/least concerned, C^//rare, poorly studied species.

11.09.2017, 10:00
Mountain sheep / Argali, kulja / Argali
Mammals

Mountain sheep / Argali, kulja / Argali

Mountain Ram Status: Three subspecies with different statuses inhabit the territory of the republic. The Pamir Mountain Ram (Ovis ammon polii Blyth, 1841), status - 3. The Tian Shan Mountain Ram (Ovis ammon karelini Severtzov, 1873), status - 2. The Severtzov Ram (Ovis ammon severtzovi Nasonov, 1914), status - 1.

10.09.2017, 11:00
Jayran / Zheiren / Goitered gazelle
Mammals

Jayran / Zheiren / Goitered gazelle

Dzhayran Status: Category III, Critically Endangered, CR: R, Cl. An endangered or possibly extinct species in Kyrgyzstan. The only species of the genus in Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia, and Kazakhstan.

10.09.2017, 10:00
Pallas's cat
Mammals

Pallas's cat

Manul Status: VI category, Near Threatened, NT. Rare species throughout its range.

10.09.2017, 06:00
Central Asian otter / Kunduz / Common otter
Mammals

Central Asian otter / Kunduz / Common otter

Central Asian otter Status: III category Critically Endangered, CR: R, Cl. The subspecies Lutra lutra seistanica Birula, 1912 inhabits Kyrgyzstan. It is one of two subspecies in Central Asia.

10.09.2017, 05:00