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.
At the moment, there are 48 people registered with the probation authority in the Kochkor district of the Naryn region. This information was announced by the chief specialist of the authority, Anarkül Ömürkanova.
The autumn-winter period in the Batken region has been marked by an increase in the number of weddings and various celebrations, providing a new impetus for small entrepreneurs engaged in the production and sale of katama, flatbreads, and samsa. Local entrepreneurs note that orders come not only from event organizers but also from guests attending these celebrations.
On November 22, 2025, in the city of Osh, employees of the State Committee for National Security (GUKNB) together with the Department for Combating Corruption of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic detained two police officers — M.Z.A. and S.A.Sh., when they received an extorted amount of 300,000 soms. According to the investigation, police lieutenant colonel M.Z.A., who works in the licensing inspection of the Department of Internal Affairs of the Aravan district, along
In Kyrgyzstan, the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) has identified and halted a corruption scheme organized by employees of the Department of Population Registration of the Ministry of Digital Development (currently the State Enterprise "Kyzmat"), who acted in collusion with representatives of state enterprises and intermediaries.
, Kasyet KANYBEKOVA The long-awaited solo concert of Timati took place the night before at Bishkek Arena and became a landmark event for the artist's fans, who had eagerly awaited this moment throughout the autumn. At the entrance to the event, there was an atmosphere of anticipation: crowds of spectators, conversations about the upcoming show, and growing excitement. Many attendees noted that even on their way to the arena, they could hear the sounds of music, heralding a grand
According to new data, medical professionals are experiencing a significant influx of patients. Iskender Shayahemtov, the head of the Emergency Medical Center in Bishkek, reported a sharp increase in calls. "Recently, on November 24, we received 3,238 calls and 861 requests. Unfortunately, 270 of them were late. The next day, November 25, there were 2,699 calls and 951 requests, of which 303 also turned out to be late. In one day, we hospitalized 113 people. Primarily, we provide care
Recently, it became known that Akylbek Zhapаров and Kanatbek Aziz have joined the Asian Academy of Sciences (AAS), which is located in Hong Kong. This new international organization aims to create a unified academic and intellectual space on the continent, as reported by the organizers. Akylbek Zhapаров was awarded the title of honorary academician and became a member of the AAS presidium. Participants regarded his election as a confirmation of international recognition of his contribution to
The reconstruction of the 'Sary-Tash' canal in the Toktogul district of the Jalal-Abad region has been completed, leading to improved irrigation water supply conditions for local agricultural producers. This was reported by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. The Sary-Tash canal, which is 3,500 meters long, has a capacity of 1.5 cubic meters of water per second and irrigates 250 hectares of agricultural land.
In a recent survey conducted by 24.kg, residents and visitors of Bishkek shared their opinions on the proposal by Kyrgyzstan's Minister of Health Erkin Checheybaev regarding the restriction of alcohol sales hours. Most participants in the survey supported this proposal, arguing that it is necessary to promote a healthy lifestyle and reduce crime rates during late hours.
Today, November 26, a serious fire occurred in the Chuy region, in the city of Tokmok. According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fire engulfed dry grass and shrubs in open areas. Currently, three firefighting units are involved in extinguishing the fire, with a total of 63 employees from the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
According to data from the Republican Center for Health Strengthening and Mass Communication, as of October 1, 2025, there have been 15,183 cases of HIV identified in Kyrgyzstan. This figure confirms a serious problem in the country. More than 60% of the registered cases are among people aged 20 to 39, highlighting that the main demographic is youth actively participating in social life. The highest number of cases is observed in Bishkek and the Chui region. The primary mode of virus
The construction of a modern tourist center has begun in the Tyup district at the Karkyra pasture, as reported by the Issyk-Kul Development Fund. The project includes 19 buildings that can accommodate up to 200 people, as well as an administrative building, a dining hall, a conference room, entertainment areas, and medical offices.
Importers of medical products should remember the decision of the EEC Council, adopted on November 3, 2016, which introduces new rules for the registration and expertise of medicinal products. According to the established deadlines, by December 31, 2025, previously registered products must be adapted in accordance with international obligations and the legislative acts of the EAEU.
Photo by Majid Asgaripour / WANA / Reuters / Scanpix / LETA. Water sales in Tehran. November 10, 2025 An abnormal drought has engulfed Iran, and the water level in reservoirs supplying major cities is less than five percent. In particular, the reservoirs that provide water to Mashhad, the second largest city in the country, are filled to only three percent or even less. President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that if precipitation does not occur before the start of winter, the capital will have to
The emergency medical hospital in Bishkek has received new rehabilitation equipment, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Health. The equipment was supplied as part of humanitarian assistance with the support of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and H Robotics.
The presentation of the book titled "Word about the Father," written by the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, took place in Osh. This work is now available in the Kyrgyz language, as confirmed by the Ministry of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan. Photo courtesy of the Press Service of the Ministry of Culture of Kazakhstan
On November 28, Friday, a collective Istisqa prayer will be held in all mosques of Uzbekistan, during which believers will ask the Almighty for rain. This decision was made by the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan in connection with the ongoing autumn drought and the lack of forecasts for rain, as reported by local media sources. At the initiative of Mufti Nuriddin Khaliknazor, a two-unit Istisqa prayer will be conducted after the Friday prayer. The department noted that this practice is an ancient
In the Call center Kaktus.media, several complaints have been received from residents regarding non-functioning traffic lights at the intersection of Bokonbaeva Street and Young Guards Avenue. According to local residents, "for two weeks, the pedestrian traffic lights on the west and east sides of the intersection have not been working. This poses a threat to pedestrian safety in this extremely busy area. The other traffic lights nearby are functioning without any issues."
The question of the necessity of closing schools and blocking roads in connection with the summit. According to Ulan Jumakov, the former head of the press service of the Bishkek City Police Department, the CSTO summit and the accompanying restrictions allowed students and teachers to rest a bit after the short autumn break. He expressed his opinion in an interview with Vesti.kg regarding the transition to distance learning in Bishkek due to the visit of the presidents of the member states of
At the XXV Summer Deaflympics held in Tokyo (Japan), Adilet Japarkulov became the first Kyrgyzstani to win a gold medal in freestyle wrestling in the 74 kg category.
According to the latest report from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), the global fight against HIV is facing the most serious crisis in decades. A decrease in international funding has severely impacted low- and middle-income countries, where the infection is most prevalent. To date, 40.8 million people are living with HIV, and in 2024, there were 1.3 million new cases reported. Of these, 9.2 million are not receiving the necessary treatment.
At the "Yntymak Ordo" center, preparations continue on November 26 for the meeting between the presidents of Kyrgyzstan and Russia, Sadyr Japarov and Vladimir Putin. The honor guard has lined up in front of the building, and next to them are ethnic warriors in traditional costumes, who will also participate in the upcoming ceremony. On November 25, Vladimir Putin arrives in Kyrgyzstan for a state visit. During his visit, he will hold bilateral negotiations and participate in the CSTO
The Federation of Toguz Korgool announced the completion of the second World Championship, which took place in Almaty. This year, 180 athletes from 21 countries participated in the competition, which is a significant increase compared to the first championship held in 2023.
The personnel "clean-up" will not solve systemic problems Alexander Ivanov, an education expert, commented on the proposal by Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, regarding the certification of teachers and the possible dismissal of 15-20% of them. "Such an approach may lead to the loss not only of ineffective but also of inspired teachers," he noted in an interview for Vesti.kg.
In the Chuy region, the current autumn with its abnormally warm weather has significantly influenced the growth of oyster mushrooms, many of which have reached record sizes. Nikolai Radchenko, a mushroom expert and mushroom hunter, reported that the oyster mushroom is an edible fungus that typically grows in groups on stumps and trunks of deciduous trees. In Kyrgyzstan, nine different species of oyster mushrooms can be found. The autumn variety has a greenish cap, while the oak oyster mushroom
In Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Justice, together with the National Institute of Strategic Initiatives (NISI), has launched a reform of inclusive education. The main innovation is the adoption of an updated Regulation on Psychological-Medical-Pedagogical Consultation (PMPC), as reported by the Ministry of Justice. According to the new norms approved by the government decree, there is a transition from the outdated distribution model to a service-oriented approach that focuses on the needs of the
The application period for free education in Russian universities under the quotas of the Government of Russia will last until December 15. This was reported by representatives of Rossotrudnichestvo in Kyrgyzstan, specifying that this applies to the academic year 2026/27. For citizens of Kyrgyzstan, 700 quotas for budget education are provided. These quotas apply to both bachelor's and specialist programs for high school graduates, as well as to master's, postgraduate, residency, and
New rules for the registration of migrants will come into effect in Kazakhstan. This became known thanks to the order of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the republic. According to the new requirements, individuals arriving from countries with which agreements on a stay of up to 90 days have been concluded are required to register with law enforcement agencies within 30 days of their arrival.
On November 19, 2025, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, signed Order No. 674, which approved the new composition of the commission responsible for awarding the honorary certificate of the Cabinet of Ministers. Also, the following documents were declared invalid:
The film "Report on the Legend," created by director Algimantas Vidugiris, reveals the mysteries of a sunken civilization at the bottom of Lake Issyk-Kul. It is now available for viewing on YouTube following the digitization process. The expedition, organized from 1976 to 1979 under the leadership of Algimantas Vidugiris, led to discoveries at the bottom of Issyk-Kul for the first time, where traces of an unknown culture, presumably existing around 2,500 years ago, were found.
Larisa Grigoryevna Konkina, the great-granddaughter of the Hero of the Soviet Union Grigory Konkin, shares her memories of Yuri Gagarin's visit to their home in the Issyk-Kul region. Even after many years, this meeting remains in the hearts of the people. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, she spoke about her great-grandfather's fate, family traditions, and the preservation of historical memory.
On November 26, a drill event for the police took place in the center of Osh, prepared for the upcoming early elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30. Participating in this event were the authorized representative of the president in the Osh region, Elchibek Jantayev, the head of the regional internal affairs department, Nurlanbek Burkanov, as well as other leaders of law enforcement agencies and their staff.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the implementation of local heating equipment in some residential buildings is planned. The city's mayor, Aibek Junushaliev, announced this in a video published by the press secretary of the president, Askhat Alagozov. According to the mayor, each heating unit has a capacity of 10 megawatts and runs on natural gas. The equipment has already passed all necessary tests and is ready for operation.
Photo 24.kg. Benjamin Sadykov Benjamin Sadykov, born with a severe form of cerebral palsy, has become a true example of struggle and courage. His mother, Bermet, invested all her strength and resources into his rehabilitation, allowing Benjamin not only to speak and move a little but also to write a book, participate in competitions, and act in films. Now he dreams of creating a European-style boarding school in Kyrgyzstan, where he once studied. The Path to Recovery Bermet recalls how at the
The ceremony in Kyrgyzstan marked the handover of new mobile laboratories: a PCR/ELISA laboratory and a pneumatic frame laboratory, designed to combat quarantine and especially dangerous infections in natural foci. This was reported by the press center of the Ministry of Health. The equipment that arrived in the country was provided by the Russian Federation as part of a long-term partnership. The event was attended by the Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, Erkin Checheybaev, and the head of
After the first snow in the Chuy region, mushrooms are actively appearing in the forests, gardens, and thickets of trees, growing in groups, reported Turmush correspondent. Irina Stezhko, a biologist, noted that for mushroom hunting enthusiasts, these mushrooms are among the most beautiful and belong to the "winter" category. “These are winter honey mushrooms, also known as Flammulina velutipes. They prefer to grow on weakened deciduous trees. Flammulina is an edible mushroom with
In Osh, a ceremony was held to mark the opening of a street, a monument, and a museum dedicated to the outstanding Kazakh poet and thinker Abai Kunanbayev. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. The solemn event was attended by the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Askaraly Madaminov, the Minister of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan Aida Balayeva, the mayor of the city of Osh Jenishbek Toktorbaev, as well as representatives of
Throughout this week, no precipitation is forecasted in Bishkek, and dry weather is expected. November 27 will be a sunny day. At night, the temperature will drop to -1 degree, while during the day it will rise to +16 degrees.
In the capital, there has been a sharp increase in calls to the Emergency Medical Center, which is associated with a rise in influenza and acute respiratory viral infections. This was reported by Iskender Shayahmetov, the head of the EMC. According to him, while on regular days the number of calls is around 1,100 to 1,200, on the day before yesterday there were 3,238 calls, and the day before that—2,699, with 951 dispatches made.