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Local news / Recreation centers / Actors of Kyrgyzstan

Call Center: Residents of "Ak-Bosogo" Complain About a Forgotten Trench

According to information received from the residents of Saadaev Street, they contacted the Call Center Kaktus.media with a complaint about a trench that was dug on October 24. According to one of the residents, after the rings were installed, the work stopped, and the locals remain dissatisfied with the situation. "The quartermaster promised us that the commission would check the situation, but a week has passed, and they still haven't arrived," he shared. Moreover, due to the

11.11.2025, 15:19
Adylbek Kasymaliev: Kyrgyz-Russian Relations Are Strengthening Gradually
Kyrgyz fairy tales

Adylbek Kasymaliev: Kyrgyz-Russian Relations Are Strengthening Gradually

Recently, the 26th meeting of the intergovernmental commission of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Russian Federation took place, dedicated to issues of trade-economic, scientific-technical, and humanitarian cooperation. The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the President's Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, welcomed the Russian delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk. He noted that this meeting is taking place in a significant year for the relations between the

11.11.2025, 13:52
Agriculture

Torobaev familiarized himself with the progress of the autumn sowing in the Chui region

- In the Chui region, in the village of Kara-Dobo, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev visited the farm "Ala Too Azygy," where he familiarized himself with the process of autumn sowing works. This information was provided by the ministry's press service. It is reported that this farm uses domestic varieties of winter wheat that are well adapted to the conditions of dryland farming.

11.11.2025, 11:49
Agriculture

The Ministry of Finance provided 14 agricultural entities with preferential loans totaling 91.5 million soms.

- As of October 23, 2025, within the framework of the "Financing of United Producers" program, the Ministry of Finance announced the provision of preferential loans for 14 agricultural entities in the republic. The total amount of loan resources is 91.5 million soms. This program was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers' decree No. 786-r dated December 6, 2024, and is aimed at supporting united agricultural producers, as well as stimulating the consolidation of small commodity

11.11.2025, 09:51
The Deputy Head of the Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic discussed projects in the field of intellectual creativity with the master of "What? Where? When?"
Culture / Exclusive

The Deputy Head of the Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic discussed projects in the field of intellectual creativity with the master of "What? Where? When?"

On November 10, the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Timurlan Azhymaliev, held a meeting with Andrey Kozlov, a well-known Russian television presenter and master of the intellectual club "What? Where? When?". This information was announced by representatives of the Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the conversation, the prospects for strengthening cultural ties between Kyrgyzstan and Russia were discussed, as

11.11.2025, 09:44
Issyk-Kul Region / Exclusive

Life in the Regions: Issyk-Kul Para-Athlete Adina Samybek kyzy Throws Discs and Shot Puts

The story of Adina Samybek kyzy, who, despite difficulties, has achieved success in sports, is told by a correspondent from Turmush. Adina, born with disabilities, actively participates in para athletics and dances in the "Tumar" group at the Kant Sports School. Her achievements in competitions inspire many. She also gained unique experience by volunteering in Germany for a year and a half thanks to a special project.

10.11.2025, 22:51
Agriculture

The Cabinet approved measures for preparing for the sowing of winter grain crops for the 2026 harvest

- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a resolution concerning the preparation of the agro-industrial sector and the population for the sowing of winter grain crops for the 2026 harvest. This document has been published on the Cabinet's website and aims to strengthen the country's food security and support farmers. As part of the resolution, a republican headquarters will be established to address operational issues related to preparation and implementation of sowing, as well as

10.11.2025, 17:09
Agriculture

Across the country, 182 MTS are operating, which have about 4,000 units of agricultural machinery.

In the country, there are 182 machine-tractor stations (MTS) operating, which have approximately 4000 units of agricultural machinery. This is reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the ministry's data, decree No. 107, adopted by the government on March 17, 2016, initiated the creation of such stations in various regions, allowing for the provision of agronomic mechanized services.

10.11.2025, 16:38
Banknotes

Bank Profit Ranking: Who Earned the Most?

- As a result of the analysis of the third quarter results of 2025, "Aiyl Bank," "Mbank," and "Eldik Bank" became the leaders in profitability in the banking sector of Kyrgyzstan. In total, the ranking includes 21 banks operating in the country's financial market as of the end of the III quarter of 2025.

10.11.2025, 16:31
Banknotes

The average consumer loan rate in Kyrgyzstan for 8 months was 21.5%, - EDB

In Kyrgyzstan, there is a continuing increase in the volume of lending by commercial banks, according to information provided by the Eurasian Development Bank (EADB) in November 2025. From January to September 2025, lending increased by 43% year-on-year, exceeding the 35% growth in the same period last year. The greatest impact on this trend came from consumer loans, which contributed 30.7 percentage points. In January-August, the average interest rate on consumer loans was 21.5%, which is 2

10.11.2025, 13:53
Sulukta

Sadyr Japarov ordered to select contractors for the major repair of the section of the road Osh—Kara-Suu

On October 31, 2025, President Sadyr Japarov signed decree No. 387, instructing the Cabinet of Ministers to identify contracting organizations for the major repair of the Osh – Kara-Suu highway, which is 18.7 km long. The implementation of this instruction will be monitored by the Office for Control of the Implementation of Decisions of the President and the Cabinet of Ministers of the Presidential Administration.

10.11.2025, 13:51
Local news / Culture / Exclusive

House on Issyk-Kul, Where Wealthy People Lived in the 1900s

On Borobai Bi Street, 43 in Karakol, located in the Issyk-Kul region, stands a house that is over 115 years old. This building, previously known as October Street, is a vivid example of traditional urban architecture from the late 19th to early 20th century, characteristic of Karakol, which was once called Przhevalsk. According to information from local authorities, the house was built between 1900 and 1910. At that time, Karakol was in a phase of active development, attracting officials,

10.11.2025, 13:48
What the Second International Forum "Culture. Media. Digital" Was Remembered For
Local news / Culture

What the Second International Forum "Culture. Media. Digital" Was Remembered For

From November 6 to 7, 2025, the capital of Russia became the meeting place for over 8,000 participants at the second international forum "Culture. Media. Digital." Leading experts from the fields of media, technology, art, and creative industries gathered for this event. More than 160 speakers from 20 countries, including media managers, producers, bloggers, and representatives of IT companies, exchanged experiences and ideas.

10.11.2025, 12:52
Industry

Toyota recalls 127,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to an issue with the new 3.5-liter Twin-Turbo V6. These engines are installed in the Land Cruiser 300, Lexus LX 600, and GX 550.

After Toyota agreed to replace more than 100,000 engines last year, the company has announced another recall of vehicles with 3.5-liter V6 engines. According to the Carscoops portal, this decision affects 127,000 SUVs and pickups in the U.S. The second round of the recall concerns vehicles that may contain metal shavings left over from the manufacturing process, which could lead to serious engine problems. Affected models include the 2022–2024 Toyota Tundra, the 2022–2024 Lexus LX, and the 2024

10.11.2025, 12:18
Industry

From Schemes to "White" Logistics: The Head of a Clothing Company Discussed Changes at the Border and Downtime in Workshops

For a long time, goods were imported into the Russian Federation using cargo schemes. This was reported on November 9, 2025, in an interview with the publication Tazabek by Azamat Kerimbek uulu, a member of the Association of Light Industry Enterprises of the Kyrgyz Republic "Legprom" and director of a sewing company. — How did the cargo scheme function?

10.11.2025, 11:27
Incidents / Territory, geography and administrative division

In the Naryn Region, the Naryn - Oruk-Tam road has been closed until spring.

The road connecting Naryn and Oruk-Tam will be closed until spring. This decision was made by the Naryn District State Administration. According to the official document, traffic is restricted on the section between the 50th and 75th kilometers: from the village of Eki-Naryn to the Kapchigay area. The restriction will be in effect until April 15, 2026.

10.11.2025, 10:30
Culture / Exclusive

An exhibition dedicated to the history of growing medicinal poppy has opened at Issyk-Kul

On November 9, in Karakol, at the local history museum, an international exhibition titled "Memories Woven into the Earth" was launched. It is dedicated to the historical context of cultivating medicinal poppy in the Issyk-Kul region. As part of the event, descendants of labor veterans who previously collected raw opium were invited. They shared their memories of their hard working days, when in the evening they had to make incisions on the poppy pods, and early in the morning,

10.11.2025, 10:01
Industry

Labeling, Origin, VAT: Why Trucks with Kyrgyz Clothing are Stuck at the Russia-Kazakhstan Border? (interview)

- Since October 2025, significant delays for trucks have been observed at the Russian-Kazakh border, including those carrying products from Kyrgyz tailors. This was reported on November 9, 2025, in an interview with Tazabek by Asel Atabekova, head of the Association of Textile and Light Industry Enterprises "Textillegprom." She noted that the delays were caused by intensified checks on "gray" schemes and control over the labeling and origin of goods. According to her, this

10.11.2025, 09:11
BBC Director-General Resigns After Trump Speech Scandal
In the world / The struggle for the independence of the Kyrgyz / Countries

BBC Director-General Resigns After Trump Speech Scandal

Tim Davie. Photo by Getty Images. In light of the scandal surrounding the editing of Donald Trump's speech in the Panorama program, BBC Director General Tim Davie and BBC News Chief Deborah Turness have decided to resign. This was reported by the Russian service of the BBC. In his letter, Davie noted: "While the BBC is not perfect, we must remain open and accountable. The current discussions surrounding BBC News have certainly influenced my decision, although this is not the only

10.11.2025, 08:50
Agriculture

The Ministry of Agriculture is preparing a strategy until 2040 taking into account the specialization of regions

The Director of the Department of Organic and Processing Industries of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Mukhtar Chynaliev, spoke on the radio about the prospects for processing and storing products that will be adapted to the microclimatic conditions and traditional crops in various regions. He emphasized that the strategy is aimed at utilizing regional advantages: for example, in Talas, the focus will be on beans, in Batken on apricots, and in some areas

09.11.2025, 13:48
Agriculture

In the Kyrgyz Republic, there are 38 agro-logistics centers operating, with plans to open about 70 more, - Ministry of Agriculture

The Director of the Department of Organic and Processing Industries of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Mukhtar Chynaliev, reported on the radio that about $40 million in concessional loans has been attracted for the construction of refrigeration facilities. He noted that the greatest shortage of cold storage facilities is observed in July and August.

09.11.2025, 13:07
Local news / Culture / Exclusive

Folk Legends: The Area on Issyk-Kul from Where the Bodies of the Runaway Lovers Were Found

In the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, there is an area called "Kulagan-Tash." Our correspondent Turmush learned that this place is located just 3 kilometers from the village of Svetlaya Polyana. It is also referred to as "Suiuu Tashy" (Stone of Love) and "Kyz-Kuyoo Mazar" (Tomb of the Lovers). This location is documented in the district's encyclopedia. The main attraction is a huge stone with a diameter of about 10 meters, around which a willow

08.11.2025, 19:44
Local news / Population

Former IZ*ONE K-pop group member is in Kyrgyzstan

Kwon Eunbi, a famous singer and former member of the popular K-pop group IZ*ONE, is currently in Kyrgyzstan. According to Kaktus.media, the information was provided by the tourism department of the Kyrgyz Republic. She is participating in the project alongside well-known influencers, including travel blogger PaniBottle, who has 2.48 million subscribers on YouTube. The filming is taking place in the picturesque Issyk-Kul region.

08.11.2025, 17:51
Agriculture

In Kyrgyzstan, an electronic database of halal products will be created starting from 2026, - Ministry of Economy

- Starting in 2026, the country will begin implementing an electronic database that will reflect information about enterprises producing halal products. This was announced on November 7 during a radio broadcast by the director of the State Institution "Center for the Development of the Halal Industry" under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Almaz Kaiyrbekov. Kaiyrbekov noted that the new system will provide accurate information about the number of producers engaged in the

08.11.2025, 17:42
Culture / Exclusive

After the strong earthquake in 1887, a wooden house was built in Karakol, which has survived to this day.

In Karakol, located in the Issyk-Kul region, there stands a building constructed after the devastating earthquake of June 9, 1887. Since the opening of the second building of the children's art school here in 1991, this wooden structure has become an important part of the city's cultural life. Interestingly, in 1881, Karakol consisted of only six blocks, where houses were made of clay and brick. However, after the earthquake, which caused widespread destruction, local residents began

08.11.2025, 15:37
Agriculture

The Rosselkhoznadzor Reveals Violations in the Import of Vegetables and Fruits from Central Asia

- From October 27 to November 2, 2025, the Ural Interregional Office of Rosselkhoznadzor conducted inspections of 61 cargo vehicles at the MAPP "Bugristoe," as reported by the agency's press service. During the inspections, it was established that approximately 1,100 tons of vegetables and fruits were imported from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan to Russia, including products from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, China, Uzbekistan, and Iran.

08.11.2025, 15:21
Culture

The former cinema "Chatyr-Kul" is planned to be transferred to the management of the Bishkek city hall for reconstruction.

According to the municipality, the project stipulates that the city administration will assume financial obligations for the reconstruction of the facility, using funds from the local budget. The architecture department has already developed a preliminary reconstruction plan. After receiving approval for the resolution, the "Chatyr-Kul" building will be demolished, and a new cultural center will be built in its place, which will include parking and infrastructure for various events

08.11.2025, 14:24
Industry

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Lead in Annual Industrial Production Growth in the CIS

- According to the data from the Interstate Statistical Committee of the CIS, Kyrgyzstan continues to hold one of the leading positions among CIS countries in terms of increasing industrial production volumes. The analysis of changes in industrial production volumes in the Commonwealth countries was conducted based on the comparison of data for January-August 2025 and the corresponding period of 2024.

08.11.2025, 14:15
Agriculture

Export to developed countries hinges on standards — organic products become a condition for entry, - Ministry of Agriculture

- Farmers need to adapt to modern food safety requirements. This statement was made by Mukhtar Chynaliev, the director of the Department of Organic and Processing Industries of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, during a broadcast on the radio. He noted that training is currently being conducted with the support of both international and local specialists.

07.11.2025, 17:11
Agriculture

Kyrgyzstan is Experiencing a "Berry Boom": Farmers Quickly Adapt to New Crops, but Sales are More Challenging, - Ministry of Agriculture

Farmers are actively adopting the latest production technologies; however, they face certain difficulties. As noted by Mukhtar Chynaliev, the director of the Department of Organic and Processing Industries of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, the limited domestic market and strict requirements from foreign countries hinder the sale of their products on the radio. According to him, agrarians have begun transitioning to berry crops and are quickly studying new

07.11.2025, 16:59
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
Banknotes

Adylbek Kasymaliev participated in a scientific and practical conference dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the birth of Kemelbek Nanaev.

- The scientific-practical conference "Financial Independence and Economic Security of the Kyrgyz Republic: Lessons from K.K. Nanaev," dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Kemelbek Nanaev, the first chairman of the National Bank, attracted the attention of many, including Adylbek Kasymaliev, the chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and head of the president's administration. In his speech, Kasymaliev noted that Kemelbek Nanaev's contribution was key to forming the financial

07.11.2025, 15:12
Banknotes

Most cases of fraud in Kyrgyzstan occur due to the gullibility of citizens, - Union of Banks

- On the air, Rustam Sarybaev, head of the Academy of Sustainable Development at the Union of Banks, discussed common methods of fraud and recommendations for preventing them. According to the expert, the main schemes of fraud today include phishing (both SMS and internet scams), social engineering, and manipulation through phone calls. The increase in cashless payments and online transactions in the country contributes to the rise of such crimes.

07.11.2025, 14:51