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Art at Your Fingertips: A New Space at the Gapar Aitiev Museum
Culture / Exclusive

Art at Your Fingertips: A New Space at the Gapar Aitiev Museum

The Gapar Aitiev Museum of Fine Arts has opened a new tactile space aimed at inclusive interaction with art. Alima Tokmergenova, a museum researcher, emphasized that this space was created as part of the permanent exhibition. It provides an opportunity for people with visual impairments, children, and anyone interested to interact with art, which is usually prohibited in museums. Here, one can "see" art through touch. All exhibits have plaques in Braille that contain their

07.11.2025, 14:24
During the Days of Hungarian Cinema, Kyrgyzstanis Watched Three Serious, Powerful Films
Culture

During the Days of Hungarian Cinema, Kyrgyzstanis Watched Three Serious, Powerful Films

The film "Diary for My Children" is based on the personal experiences of Marta Meszaros herself, who used her childhood memories to write the script. It is a story about her coming of age in post-war Hungary and the complex relationships with those around her against the backdrop of political changes. The second part, "Diary for My Loved Ones," continues this story and covers the period from 1951 to 1956, when political conflicts were escalating.

07.11.2025, 13:56
Culture / Exclusive

In the city of Naryn, cultural workers were awarded

A solemn event dedicated to the Day of Culture Workers of Kyrgyzstan took place in Naryn. Representatives of the presidential envoy in the Naryn region, local authorities, and members of the regional trade union association were present at the celebration, expressing their congratulations to those who made significant contributions to the development of culture in the region.

07.11.2025, 12:50
UNESCO proclaimed September 22 as the "International Day of Nomadic Heritage"
Culture / Exclusive

UNESCO proclaimed September 22 as the "International Day of Nomadic Heritage"

At the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference, a resolution was unanimously adopted proclaiming September 22 as the "International Day of Nomadic Heritage," which was the result of an initiative by the Kyrgyz Republic. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, along with the Secretariat of the National Commission for UNESCO and the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, actively worked to promote this idea.

07.11.2025, 12:06
Agriculture

The Ministry of Agriculture explained the rise in vegetable oil prices in Kyrgyzstan

- According to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, stability in the food market is being maintained. The main factors contributing to the current increase in prices are related to external conditions: fluctuations in global prices for energy resources and food products, as well as disruptions in logistics chains and growing uncertainty in international markets.

07.11.2025, 11:52
Agriculture

A milk processing plant is being built in Osh

- In Osh, located in the Osh region, the construction of a milk processing workshop has begun. This enterprise is among the 63 planned projects for the current year, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. Two hectares of land have been allocated for construction, of which 1 hectare has already been converted to industrial zone status.

07.11.2025, 11:31
Resources and Influence. "BBC" on the Topics and Goals of Trump's Meeting with Leaders of Central Asian Countries
Politics / The struggle for the independence of the Kyrgyz / Countries

Resources and Influence. "BBC" on the Topics and Goals of Trump's Meeting with Leaders of Central Asian Countries

Photo Nathan Howard / Reuters. On the evening of Thursday, November 6, U.S. President Donald Trump met at the White House with the leaders of five Central Asian countries, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The key topics and goals of this meeting are reported by the "Russian Service of the BBC". According to information from Western media, at the "C5+1" summit, Trump discussed issues related to access to the region's rich

07.11.2025, 11:10
Agriculture

Work is underway to restore irrigation canals in the Ak-Tala District

- In the Bayetovsky aiyl aimak of the Ak-Talinsky district, work has begun on the construction of irrigation canals and a daily water regulator to provide irrigated lands with irrigation water. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. The district water management department is responsible for the inter-farm main canal "Chon-Baktygul," from which the R-2 canal branches off, with a length of 4.1 km. A concrete cover will be installed on a section of 2.7

07.11.2025, 07:30
Inventors of Kyrgyzstan

US Department of Transportation to Cut Number of Flights by 10% Due to Shutdown

The U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, has decided to reduce the number of flights operated from the 40 largest airports in the country by 10%. This is due to the ongoing government shutdown, as reported by Reuters. According to the Secretary, the main reason for this step is safety concerns. During the shutdown, 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 Transportation Security Administration employees are working without pay, forcing many of them to take sick leave or seek

06.11.2025, 23:06
Culture / Exclusive

In Naryn, the 100th anniversary of theater figures Andabekov and Karasartova was celebrated

In Naryn, a memorial evening was held dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the outstanding masters of theatrical art — Seyitkazy Andabekov and Koysun Karasartova, reports Turmush correspondent. This commemorative evening, according to the decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, was included in the list of anniversary events of national significance and was marked at the state level.

06.11.2025, 17:56
Industry

"Kyrgyzkomur" announced a competition for overburden works at Kara-Keche with a volume of 1 million cubic meters

- On November 6, OJSC "Kyrgyzkomur" announced a tender for services related to overburden operations and transportation of overburden rock at the "Kara-Keche" coal deposit. According to the technical specifications, it is planned to carry out overburden operations with a volume of 1 million cubic meters, with transportation over a distance of up to 3500 meters.

06.11.2025, 17:32
Local news / Culture

The Minister of Energy inspected the construction of a solar power plant on Issyk-Kul

As part of a working trip to the Issyk-Kul region, the Minister of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Talaybek Ibraev, visited the construction site of a solar power plant in the village of Kyzyl-Oruk, as reported by the ministry's press service. Fam Min Bанг, the director of the company OsOO "RECA," noted that the work is being carried out according to the established schedule. A total of 104.5 megawatts of solar panels have already been delivered. Currently, the construction of

06.11.2025, 16:45
Naryn Region / Exclusive

Snow and ice on the Bishkek-Naryn-Torugart highway: Drivers are urged to exercise caution

In the Naryn region, snowfall continues, and road conditions have significantly worsened, reports the Traffic Safety Department of the Naryn Regional Internal Affairs Directorate. According to the agency, snowfall is observed in the Kuaqy, Dolon, Kyzyl-Bel, and Kyzart passes, which has led to the formation of slippery roads on the Bishkek–Naryn–Torugart highway. Drivers of freight vehicles are ignoring the need to install anti-skid chains, causing traffic jams on the road.

06.11.2025, 16:27
Banknotes

The National Bank Warned About Widespread Financial Fraud Schemes

- In a live broadcast, Anara Sabyrbek kyzy, the chief specialist of the financial literacy group at the National Bank, shared information about the most common schemes of financial fraud that citizens face. She noted that fraudsters typically do not resort to physical violence but act through psychological manipulation and technical tricks. Among the most frequently encountered schemes, she highlighted:

06.11.2025, 16:06
Incidents / Recreation centers / Kyzyl-Kiya

Call Center: The playground in "Kyzyl-Asker" has been fenced off and locked away from children

New details have come to the Call center Kaktus.media from teenagers living on Serpukhovskaya Street. They express dissatisfaction with the restriction of access to the playground located near their homes. A new playground with slides, pull-up bars, and other elements was recently opened in the "Kyzyl-Asker" area. According to the youth, this is the only place for active recreation in their neighborhood. However, local residents living in the houses across the street have started to

06.11.2025, 15:15
Industry

Investments in the construction of manufacturing industry facilities increased by 1.9 times

- From January to September 2025, the volume of investments in the construction of manufacturing industry facilities increased by 1.9 times compared to the same period in 2024. This data is presented in the materials of the National Statistical Committee. The main sources of financing include funds from enterprises and organizations, foreign direct investments, bank loans, as well as funds from the population and charitable donations from residents of Kyrgyzstan. All these sources accounted for

06.11.2025, 14:49
Culture / Local news / Cultural news

Archaeologists Discovered a Muslim Necropolis at the Bottom of Issyk-Kul

Recent studies in underwater archaeology at Lake Issyk-Kul have led to the discovery of a Muslim necropolis, as reported by the Institute of History, Archaeology, and Ethnology of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan. The expedition, conducted in October, was international and organized in collaboration with the Institute of History, Archaeology, and Ethnology of the NAS KR and the Russian Geographical Society (RGO) along with the Institute of Archaeology of the Russian Academy of

06.11.2025, 13:22
Agriculture

Which regions of Kyrgyzstan have become leaders in agricultural production?

- According to statistics, in the production of agricultural products in Kyrgyzstan for the first nine months of 2025, the highest figures were demonstrated by the Chui and Jalal-Abad regions. The total volume of agricultural production across the republic during this period amounted to 348.4 billion soms, of which 44.6% comes from these two regions.

06.11.2025, 11:37
Agriculture

In 2025, 74,248 head of cattle were inseminated

In the first 10 months of 2025, artificial insemination was carried out on 74,248 heads of cattle in the republic. This is 6,763 heads more than in the same period of the previous year, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the information from the ministry, over 98,000 doses of semen have been distributed to various regions of the country, and more than 7 tons of liquid nitrogen have been delivered through district veterinary offices.

05.11.2025, 20:59
Inventors of Kyrgyzstan

Due to the cold, there was a cable break of "Electrosila"; the crew will restore power supply in 1.5 hours, - dispatch service

In the southern part of Bishkek, an incident occurred involving a high-voltage cable of the company "Electrosila," caused by low temperatures. This was reported by the dispatch service, which informed the subscribers. Power supply was disconnected around 11:00 in the area of the intersection of the Southern Highway and Aitmatov Avenue. As of 18:07, there was still no electricity.

05.11.2025, 17:35
Culture / Exclusive

In the Ak-Talinsky District, cultural figures were congratulated

In the Naryn region, in the Ak-Tala district, the celebration of Culture Workers' Day took place. This was reported by Kanibek Esenaliev, the deputy akim of the district. Today, a solemn event dedicated to the professional holiday, which is celebrated on November 2, was held at the district cultural center. District leaders and employees of cultural institutions participated in it.

05.11.2025, 17:13
An Immersive Evening in Memory of Suimenkul Chokmorov Will Take Place in Bishkek
Culture

An Immersive Evening in Memory of Suimenkul Chokmorov Will Take Place in Bishkek

On November 7 at 15:00, an evening dedicated to the memory of the outstanding actor, artist, and Hero of Labor of the Kyrgyz Republic, Suimenkul Chokmorov, will take place at his museum-studio. During the event, the audience will be invited to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the master's creativity through a combination of music, painting, theater, and poetry.

05.11.2025, 16:08
Agriculture

In 8 months, honey exports increased by 7%

- From January to August 2025, honey exports from Kyrgyzstan increased by 7%, as confirmed by the National Statistical Committee. According to the data from this agency, 200 tons of honey worth $932 thousand were exported during the specified period. This is a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024, when 186 tons of honey worth $1.1 million were exported.

05.11.2025, 15:23
Local news / Talas

A competition has been announced for the construction of a new complex on the site of the "Tie-Break" courts.

The Department of Physical Culture and Sports, as well as Youth Policy of the Bishkek City Hall, has announced the start of a competition to select a private partner for the implementation of a public-private partnership project. The project includes the reconstruction and construction of a year-round tennis complex "Tennis Park," which will be located at the "Tie-Break" courts in Bishkek. The goal of this project is to create an indoor tennis complex that meets modern

05.11.2025, 14:13
Agriculture

In 9 months, the production of processed products in Kyrgyzstan reached 74 billion soms

- At the Kyrgyz-Hungarian forum on the food industry on November 5, 2025, Mukhtar Chynaliyev, head of the Department of Processing Industry and Organic Agriculture, reported that the gross volume of processed agricultural products in Kyrgyzstan for the first nine months of 2025 amounted to 74 billion soms. According to him, this sector shows stable growth: compared to the same period last year, the processing level has increased by 140%.

05.11.2025, 13:01
Kyrgyzstan during the Soviet period

Kambar-Atynska Hydroelectric Power Station-1: Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan allocate $500 million each for construction, - expert

Energy expert Mirbek Mamatov reported on the radio that Kyrgyzstan has been financing preparatory work for the construction of the Kambar-Ata HPP-1 for the second year now. According to him, preliminary activities are being carried out using state funds: roads are being constructed, tunnels are being built, and infrastructure for camps and worker settlements is being created. These facilities will serve as the foundation for the next stage of construction.

05.11.2025, 12:48
Agriculture

In January-August 2025, cucumber imports increased by 9%

. The National Statistical Committee has presented the relevant data. According to the information from statistical authorities, during the specified period, the republic imported 4,500 tons of cucumbers and gherkins, amounting to 3 million dollars. This is a 9% increase compared to the same period in 2024, when 4,200 tons were imported for a total of 3.1 million dollars.

05.11.2025, 11:12
Agriculture

Kyrgyzstan intends to adopt Hungary's experience in deep processing of agricultural products

Today, November 5, 2025, during the Kyrgyz-Hungarian forum on the development of the food industry, the president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Temir Sariev, emphasized the need to deepen the processing of agricultural products in Kyrgyzstan and to exchange experiences with Hungary. According to data from the National Statistical Committee, in the past year 2024, the export of vegetables from Kyrgyzstan amounted to over 117 million dollars, while fruits brought in 61 million dollars.

05.11.2025, 10:50
Local news / Bishkek

Bishkek-2050: An Ambitious Master Plan or Another Utopia? Opinions of Architects

The Research Institute of Prospective Urban Development from St. Petersburg presented a master plan project for Bishkek until 2050, which was developed at the request of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan. This master plan is a strategic document that defines the long-term directions for the city's development, aiming to strengthen Bishkek as a financial and logistics center of Central Asia, diversify the economy, and create a comfortable urban environment.

05.11.2025, 10:21
Culture / Exclusive

In the Tonsky District, cultural figures were congratulated

On November 4, a solemn event dedicated to the Day of Culture Workers of Kyrgyzstan took place in the Ton District of the Issyk-Kul Region. Representatives of the Ton District State Administration attended the celebration, congratulating culture workers on their professional holiday and presenting honorary certificates and letters of appreciation.

04.11.2025, 21:56
Inventors of Kyrgyzstan / Exclusive

Life in the Regions: Elzat, despite the problem that made her cry, has mastered horseback riding and is engaged in stunt work.

Elzat Juzupbek kyzy, a 33-year-old stuntwoman, has had a passion for horses since childhood and today actively participates in filming complex scenes on these noble animals. She was born in 1992 in the village of Leskhoz, located in the Chui region, and currently lives with her family in the village of Zhany-Alysh in the Kemin district. Elzat manages the household, sews custom clothing, and helps her husband, who works as a horse trainer, take care of the horses. “Unfortunately, I couldn’t

04.11.2025, 21:30