The citizens were shocked by the actions of a driver who stopped in the roadway and threw out trash. In a video that went viral on the internet, you can see a car stopping on the side of the road. The driver gets out, leaves a bag of trash on the road, and without a second thought, goes back to the car, after which he drives away.
On November 26, the Bakken Kydykeeva Young Spectator Theater organized a closed showing of its new play "Arabaev - Zheti Kun," which was attended by about a hundred middle school principals. The participants of the event noted the importance of this initiative, as it was dedicated to recognizing the contributions of the first educators, led by Ishenaly Arabaev, to the development of statehood. The goal of the showing was also to strengthen the interaction between the educational
In the House of Culture of the village of Tash-Dobo, located in the Alamudun district, a ceremonial opening of the Center for Digital and Financial Literacy took place, which was established with the support of UNDP. The main task of the center is to provide residents, especially youth, with access to knowledge and practical skills in the field of digital technologies and finance.
For the first time, the international competition in industrial development known as PROD invites English-speaking students in grades 8-12 from various countries to participate. Industrial development includes the creation of software and technologies that are worked on by large teams of experts in leading IT companies around the world.
On November 29, a grand sale will begin — "Black Friday." On this day, prices are significantly reduced, providing an opportunity to purchase goods at the best offers. Among the promotional items will be a limited collection of ties, which has already won the hearts of many residents of Kyrgyzstan. Designers drew inspiration from the iconic symbols of the country: the ak kalpak, boz uy, and tündüka.
The Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Russia reported that regular meetings are held at all levels of bilateral cooperation to discuss issues concerning the rights of Kyrgyz citizens. This statement was made in light of an appeal from one citizen who expressed concern about the inability to make an appointment with the migration authorities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia to extend his temporary stay. On November 26, 2025, another video conference took place, during which the leadership of
Recent discussions on social media have led to the spread of false information about the operation of smart meters. According to these rumors, if electricity consumption exceeds a set limit, the meter allegedly disconnects automatically. The press service of NESK has refuted this information. As clarified by the company, to reconnect, one simply needs to turn off all electrical appliances in the apartment and press a button on the meter. This process does not require any additional payments.
Photo 24.kg. Saparbai's channel in Nookat district Drought, water shortages, and mudflows are constant challenges for the southern regions of Kyrgyzstan. However, in the Nookat district of Osh region, a way has been found to cope with climatic difficulties, demonstrating successful results! The editorial team of 24.kg visited Nookat to see firsthand how the modernization of the irrigation system restored local residents' confidence and improved their incomes.
Starting from January 2026, the monthly calculation indicator (MCI) in Kazakhstan will increase to 4,325 tenge (730 soms). This will affect the amounts of fines for traffic violations, reports Tengrinews. New Fine Amounts Speeding: by 10-20 km/h - 21,625 tenge (3,645 soms); by 20-40 km/h - 43,250 tenge (7,290 soms); by more than 40 km/h - 86,500 tenge (14,580 soms); for repeat violations within a year - 129,750 tenge (21,800 soms). Driving a vehicle without a license - 21,625 tenge (3,645 soms).
In Talas, the construction of a residential complex called "Tynchtyk Ordo" is actively continuing, consisting of 11 blocks, with a readiness level exceeding 70%. The state enterprise "Kyrgyzkurulushservis" involved in the project is currently finishing the finishing works, laying plumbing, and working on the exterior finishing of the buildings.
The Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan has accredited over 70 observers from the Interparliamentary Assembly of the CIS. This was reported by the press service of the Secretariat of the CIS IPA Council. According to the provided information, among the observers are senators and deputies from the Commonwealth countries, representatives of the Interparliamentary Assembly of the CIS, as well as experts from the International Institute for Monitoring the Development of Democracy of the CIS
The press service of the Ministry of Energy announced the completion of the full modernization of the second hydro unit of the Uch-Kurgan Hydroelectric Power Station. According to the provided data, the unit is currently operating stably and efficiently generating electricity.
In connection with the upcoming elections, more than a thousand police officers will ensure public order in the Batken region. According to information provided by the regional Internal Affairs Department, ahead of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, a garrison drill inspection of law enforcement officers took place in Batken.
According to the information from the Volleyball Federation of Kyrgyzstan, the women's national team of the country will participate in an international competition that will take place in the Maldives. The tournament, called the CAVA Cup (Central Asian Volleyball Association), is scheduled from December 19 to 25 in the capital, Male. Five teams will participate in this tournament: the national teams of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Kyrgyzstan, the Maldives, and Turkmenistan.
In the UK, there has been a sharp increase in cases of infection with the fungus Trichophyton indotineae, which was previously rare in the country. This was reported by the British tabloid The Sun. Although this fungus is not life-threatening, its treatment is a complex process that requires a prolonged hospital stay—sometimes for weeks or even months.
Interview with Dwayne Johnson by Asel Sherniyazova In "The Crushing Machine," the story revolves around Mark Kerr, an iconic figure in the world of MMA, highlighting not only his sporting triumphs but also the challenges he faced in his personal life. Dwayne Johnson takes on a role that is significantly different from his usual portrayal of an invincible hero, depicting a man who, despite his achievements in the ring, struggles with a complex internal battle.
On November 26, during his official visit to Kyrgyzstan, Russian President Vladimir Putin tried his hand at the komuz—a traditional three-stringed musical instrument. This event was captured by the Kremlin's press service. During the cultural program of the visit, Putin showed interest in this instrument and began to ask questions about it. Minister of Culture Mirbek Mambetaliev explained that the komuz was in front of the president, after which he asked a musician, who was off-camera, to
In the Issyk-Kul region, in the village of Tyup, the major renovation of the secondary school has finally begun, which has not been carried out for 47 years. This was reported by the Ministry of Construction. According to the agency, the internal work has been completed at this time.
The grand opening of the renovated Secondary School of the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University took place in Bishkek, marking the first major renovation in 29 years. The renovation work was funded under the Development Program of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have identified that the human brain goes through five distinct stages throughout life. Significant changes occur at the ages of 9, 32, 66, and 83, as reported by BBC News. The aim of this study is to deepen the understanding of the causes of mental disorders and dementia, based on the state of the brain at different age periods.
On November 27, clear weather without precipitation is forecasted in Kyrgyzstan. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature will drop to -1 degree at night, while during the day it will rise to +16 degrees.
According to information from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, since the beginning of this year, entry into the country has been restricted for more than 160,000 foreigners. This was reported by "Fontanka," citing Alexey Gasak, head of the control and supervisory activities department of the Department of External and Labor Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Gasak noted that compared to last year, the number of entry refusals has increased by 30 percent. This is
In the European Parliament, 483 deputies supported a report that does not have mandatory legal force. This document raises questions about the impact of active internet use on the physical and mental health of children, as reported by DW. The European Parliament proposes to establish a single minimum age of 16 for access to social networks, video platforms, and artificial intelligence in EU countries. At the same time, teenagers aged 13 to 16 will be able to use the internet only with parental
The heroine of the new story in the "Жеңеке" section is Galina Maripova, who lives in Batken. Galina Antonovna is Russian by nationality, who moved to Batken for an internship in her youth and later married a local resident. She was born and raised in Bishkek.
In Bishkek, the dismantling of the mini-market "Booruker," located on Deng Xiaoping Avenue and covering an area of 216 square meters, has begun. This decision was made by the city hall commission, as stated in an official statement from the municipality. The dismantling is being carried out with the consent of the owners of the trading points, which confirms their readiness for changes.
At the Iceland Noir festival, writer George R. R. Martin, the author of the famous series "A Song of Ice and Fire," shared new plans from HBO regarding the expansion of the universe of his books. According to him, the network is preparing about five to six new projects, but it is still unknown whether these will be series, feature films, or animated films, reports Meduza. Interestingly, among these projects are several sequels, whereas previously viewers could only see prequels, such
A new bus service has been launched in Naryn, as reported by the city administration. The city authorities have acquired 11 new buses, and today the first five of them have been put into operation.
An exhibition titled "Regards sur l'Asie Centrale," dedicated to the culture of Central Asia, is taking place in Paris. This was reported by the participants of the event. The organizers of the exhibition stated: "We continue to explore the international scene and invite viewers to the heart of Central Asia. By visiting Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan, we will showcase contemporary photography that still remains in the shadows, reflecting the Soviet legacy, nomadic
The film "Report on the Legend," created by Algimantas Vidugiris, which unveiled the mysteries of an unknown civilization at the bottom of Lake Issyk-Kul, is now digitized. It will soon be available on YouTube. From 1976 to 1979, Vidugiris's team conducted an expedition aimed at exploring the sunken city. During this work, artifacts were discovered that indicate the existence of a mysterious civilization that presumably existed 2,500 years ago. A trailer is already available on
Photo by Majid Asgaripour / WANA / Reuters / Scanpix / LETA. Water sales in Tehran. November 10, 2025 Facing severe drought, Iran finds itself in a critical situation. The water reservoir levels supplying the country's major cities are below five percent. For example, the water reserves in the reservoirs serving Mashhad - the second-largest city after Tehran - do not exceed three percent, and sometimes even less. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that if rains do not begin by the
The use of antibiotics without a doctor's supervision can have serious consequences. This was reported by the head of the Department of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, Professor Ulanguyl Tilekeeva, in an interview on "Birinchi Radio." According to her, the problem of antibiotic resistance has long been on the agenda. "The main issue is that antibiotics have become very accessible. People learn about new medications from acquaintances, on the internet, and begin
Photo by a reader of 24.kg A large fire broke out in Tokmok, for which the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan sent 117 employees to extinguish it. This information was provided by the press service of the agency. At the scene, five fire trucks, two water tankers, mobile pumping stations, a fire and rescue unit, and two drones, as well as other necessary equipment, are working.
According to a new report from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), global efforts to combat HIV are facing the greatest crisis in decades. As of today, 40.8 million people are living with HIV. In 2022, there were 1.3 million new cases reported, with 9.2 million people remaining untreated.
Bishkek November 27, Thursday The temperature at night will range from +2 to +4 °C, no precipitation is expected.
Witnesses reported an encounter with a wolf on the roadside in the Ak-Suysky district. “On November 24, between 06:30 and 07:00, while driving between the villages of Kerege-Tash and Sary-Kamysh, we spotted a wolf and managed to film it,” they added.
In Karakol, work has begun on the installation of the New Year’s tree in the square named after Ch. Aitmatov, reports Turmush correspondent. The installation of the tree is being carried out by the company "Tazalyk." It is expected that the decorated tree will be opened to the public by December 20. According to information from the company, there will be no New Year’s fireworks in the central square on the night of December 31 to January 1 this year. This tree was purchased by the
By September 1, 2027, three out of nine new schools with instruction in Russian will open in Kyrgyzstan. This statement was made by Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, during his state visit to Kyrgyzstan at a meeting in "Yntymak Ordo." He noted: "In 2023, we began the implementation of a significant joint project to build nine secondary schools with the Russian language of instruction. The opening of the first three is scheduled for September 1, 2027," he addressed to
The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, announced that more than 16 thousand students from the country are receiving education in Russian universities. This statement was made following his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian leader visited Kyrgyzstan on a state visit the day before. The main topics of the negotiations were economic cooperation, trade, and further prospects for interaction between the two states. Several bilateral agreements were signed during the
In the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, there is the village of Konkino, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. This settlement is part of the Yrdyk rural district and is located at an altitude of 1695 meters above sea level, approximately 28 kilometers from the central village of Kyzyl-Suu and 208 kilometers from the station of Balikchy. About 1000 people live in Konkino, which consists of around 146 families. The village has a school, a club, and a library.
The international ITF taekwondo tournament held in Tashkent (Uzbekistan) gathered over 1500 athletes from eight countries, including the national team of Kyrgyzstan.
Gavrilovka is a village located in the Sokuluk District of the Chuy Region, just 25 kilometers west of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, and in close proximity to the Bishkek–Kara-Balta road. Thanks to its advantageous location near the main highway, local residents can easily reach both the district center and the capital.
In the Chuy region, specifically in the Issyk-Ata district, land plots with a total area of 26.43 hectares have been returned to state ownership. According to information provided by the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), this decision was the result of an investigation into a criminal case concerning the financing of organized criminal groups and the legalization of income obtained through criminal means. During the investigation, instances of extortion of funds from certain
Today, November 26, a significant fire occurred in the Chuy region, in the city of Tokmok. According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fire started in an open area where dry grass and shrubs were burning. Currently, three fire crews, consisting of 63 personnel, are working at the scene.
The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, instructed the State Agency for Management of State Property to transfer a land plot of 2.606 hectares, located at 43 Moldо-Niyaz Street in Kadamjay, to the municipal ownership of the city's mayor's office, in cooperation with the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports. According to the Cabinet's order No. 915-t, dated October 27, 2025, this plot is being transferred along with the central stadium and a number of
In the residential area of Ken-Sai in the city of Osh, a time capsule was laid on November 26 in the foundation of the future secondary school designed for 480 students. It is expected that the new educational institution will open its doors to students at the beginning of the 2026 academic year. The total estimated cost of the project is about 100 million soms, with funds for its implementation allocated from the local budget.
In Bishkek, the activities of a group engaged in bribing voters have been suppressed. This was reported by the press service of the City Department of Internal Affairs. The police, specifically operatives from the Service for Countering Extremism and Illegal Migration, discovered that a group of people was offering monetary payments for votes in support of a specific candidate. This fact was confirmed by the City Department of Internal Affairs.
As a result of the audit conducted by the Accounts Chamber at the end of 2023, it was established that the "Bishkek Passenger Transport Enterprise" did not receive the necessary spare parts for the buses, as well as laptops and tablets that were to be supplied under the contract with the Chinese manufacturer ZHONGTONG BUS HOLDING CO., LTD. According to the audit report, the contract between the municipal enterprise and ZHONGTONG BUS HOLDING CO., LTD was signed on August 15, 2022.
According to Russian media, Vsevolod Shilovsky passed away at the age of 87. The actor was born on June 3, 1938, in Moscow and dreamed of becoming an actor from an early age. During his school years, he attended a club at the House of Pioneers, where he was taught by Nikolai Bazhenov.